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@JVBulman
Howdy.
I've been a full-time mechanic for nearly 7 years, and in that time I've been fortunate enough to work for shops that provided fully-stocked benches for their employees, but I'd like to open up my job options a bit by building my own toolbox for shops that require one. I have a fairly good idea of what tools I'll need, but I'm more specifically interested in personal experiences from those of you have done this yourselves.
What are some words of wisdom you have to offer? Do you have advice on expensive pitfalls to avoid? Any tricks you learned later than you wish you'd known earlier on (rookie mistakes etc.?)
(I know I wont be needing expensive chasing/facing tools or headset/BB bearing presses etc.)
Thanks all.