If I was to give advice to my 22 yr old self I would say 2 things you need to start the LONG and SLOW process to lifetime of acquiring tools.
1) Get a pad and paper or for todays generation your phone. Make a list of the tools you think that you will need. Acquiring tools is an ongoing process that will never end, ask my wife. Focus on function in the beginning quality of tools will come later as you gain working knowledge. Regardless of what other people may say a cheap tool is better than no tool. The exception may be screwdrivers or anything with an edge. Forget about Snapon or the other expensive tool brands unless you are a pro and can right the cost off as an expense. I’ll accept the heat for that statement but as a young man you will most likely not have that kind of money to start a decent tool set.
2) Start a F-you account. What’s that? Open an account and set aside a set amount of money each payday and add any windfall that comes your way. This way when you see a deal or need a specific tool for a job you can say F-you I’m buying it.
Tools brands are like truck brands. The Chevy, Ford and Ram owners all say theirs is the best but in the end they all get the job done.
1) Get a pad and paper or for todays generation your phone. Make a list of the tools you think that you will need. Acquiring tools is an ongoing process that will never end, ask my wife. Focus on function in the beginning quality of tools will come later as you gain working knowledge. Regardless of what other people may say a cheap tool is better than no tool. The exception may be screwdrivers or anything with an edge. Forget about Snapon or the other expensive tool brands unless you are a pro and can right the cost off as an expense. I’ll accept the heat for that statement but as a young man you will most likely not have that kind of money to start a decent tool set.
2) Start a F-you account. What’s that? Open an account and set aside a set amount of money each payday and add any windfall that comes your way. This way when you see a deal or need a specific tool for a job you can say F-you I’m buying it.
Tools brands are like truck brands. The Chevy, Ford and Ram owners all say theirs is the best but in the end they all get the job done.