First Time Mechanic - Tool Box Filled - Harbor Freight - Olsa Tools - Milwaukee -

I’ve accepted a job at a Powersports dealership - join me as I build my beginners box before I begin my new journey

[MarkWilliams-vpxw]

First time watcher, when I first became a professional mechanic almost 10 years ago my mom also helped me buy the tools I needed so I didn’t have to take mine from home. Couldn’t of done it without her. Moms are awesome !

[matthewfield]

This awesome!! When I got my first professional mechanic job working in a high performance speed shop my dad gave me a $10, 000 loan to build my first box ( he was a NHRA Mechanic ) so he understood what I needed. And 4 years later when I had enough money saved I handed him an envelope with $20, 000 cash as an appreciation an pay back for the help he gave me. Fast forward 17 years now, we build 6 sec capable crate engines for local guys.

[ShaneReynolds]

Nothing wrong with your parents helping. I’m 30 and my parents still help make sure I have what I need to succeed. I’m so happy for you.

[caleblevasseur]

Your mom is a great mom! Mine bought me a 60" Macsimiser tool box from Mac Tools and also loaned me $2500 to start at my dad's automotive shop. My dad helped me out on the education side and my mom hoped me on the money side. I love my mom for it and, yes, I love my dad too

[moparrdudee]

First of! those are the parents who don’t stop supporting their kids even after they are grown! Blessed to be a child raised by parents like that. I get to pass down the support to my kids ❤

[themrdominic]

A lot of times when you live a good life and are a good person, you become surrounded by people who love and care about you and go out of the way to help you out. Glad to see that you have some good people in your life dude

[jalalelatfi]

Back in 2019 for Christmas my mom gave me her card bought me my first tools box (us general 5 drawer) and said buy what ever you need for work (I started off in a tire shop at 18 years old) I got all my basics 🥲couldn’t have done it without her ❤️

[oogboog]

Tech school kid here, moms and grandmas are the best

[mattbrodacki]

Good luck on the next chapter of life. The real blessing sounds like it’s your wife, mom, and good friend who hooked it up… subbed, and great content thanks for sharing :)

[medicineman]

Your mom is awesome. Wish I had a mom like yours. You are blessed

[Tom-xmg]

Yeah, I'm almost 59 years old now. I sure miss my parents. They would do anything for me. I always do the best I can for my 3 kids. Family is everything. God bless all the good parents out there.

[EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

That is awesome that your Mom helped you get started. Take advantage of all the “time” you don’t have to spend not doing without, & help your Mom back. That’s an awesome way to get started in any trade. Your mom deserves many Sunday Brunches ;-)

[sirmo]

Right to the heart! My dad took me out while I was on leave and we went to Sears! He bought me all the tools I could ever need and I still use them all after two years! It’s about time I move on to a small cart but never gave it much thought. I’m living out of my tool bag and it’s FULL of stuff. Super happy for you!!!!

[danl]

You have a good family my friend. Good luck on your new adventure.

[DillonDaVillain]

My mom before she passed for Christmas two years ago got me the biggest Kobalt tool set you can buy since I liked doing my own auto work thanks to that set i became a mechanic officially for a career and I still use the heck out of those sockets I think of her anytime I use it I'm so grateful that it has like special bits I wouldn't have thought to buy yet have come in so handy

[tommyweese]

When I started, I started with basic hand tools- assorted sized ratchets and sockets, screw drivers, pry balls, pliers, etc. but my uncle sent me a few of my grandfathers air tools he inherited. They weren’t expensive or special in any way. But he explained my grandpa got him his first set of tools when he started so he was going to send me something that would get me buy until I could get new stuff. Many years later, I have upgraded but have the old stuff at home and still makes me tear up when I see my grandpas name engraved on my tools

[timkaldahl]

The hardest part is uncertainty. I admire your courage. Best of luck to you.

[chrisk]

Awesome setup! I'm an aircraft mechanic and love the Icon tool line. Congratulations on the new job.

[Lucky_Logan]

Congrats on the new job bud. I just had my last day at Jiffy Lube yesterday and there I didn’t need to bring my own tools or anything. Although I was heading towards the 2nd mechanic position but things just weren’t working out, so I finally got a call back from a Chevrolet dealership and they offered me a job as a lube tech to at least get my foot in the door and start, so I’m supposed to start Monday, so I gotta fill my current toolbox and organize everything how I need to and then take everything out and load it in the back of my truck to take with me AND I a, getting my own Bay Area thank god. But yep, new jobs I get anxious for but I know I’m gonna do what I always do, and give my 200% and do my best and see where we go. Good luck on the new job dude! We both are gonna rock the new jobs!

I’ll never be afraid to admit if my parents helped me and bought me things. That’s what parents are there for, to help you out. My parents are the same way, they are super supportive in pretty much anything that I want to do. And this is how I’m going to be when it’s time for me to have kids, I’ll support them

Honestly a lot of people talk shit about the Harbor Freight tools, but my god for the price you really can’t beat it. I would rather buy Harbor Freight shit for 1/4 of the cost rather than snap-on or MAC, etc. because if shit breaks then I can go just buy another one, not a big deal

[theboss]

Got to love mom. That's really cool that she would do that for you, love a supportive parent.