| phantoms |
04-18-2005 09:54 PM |
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Originally Posted by MTUpower
I guess you experienced mechanics figure out things the manufacturers cant- like how to do a job in half the time- or even a 14 hour job in 1/2 hour. How bout the oil pump job- book says remove engine- do you really think they did not figure out a way to do the job without removing the engine- or it that just you folks with snap on boxes?
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How often do you think you'll run across a 14 hour job that can be done in 1/2 the time? And on engine R&R you'll usually come out behind which is why you don't see people who just change engines for a living make a killing. In a general repair shop, you have to work on just about everything. The average mechanic will have his hours in line with book time when they are averaged out. Those that beat book time are usually much more experienced and harder to come by. But of those, you'll find some that beat it because of skill and some that beat it because of cutting corners. You still have to look for an experienced tech that does quality work. He earns his living by beating book time, doing quality work, and having repeat customers who ask for him by name.
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Gimme a break on this I'm way smarter and more experienced and bought 60 grand in tools than the average other guy out there who turns wrenches. BTW please tell me how a snap on 15/16 open end wrench performs better than a husky or craftsman. Yes ball bearing boxes have smooth opening drawers... how does that cut down on the time to do a job?
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The difference is that my tools are constantly getting used, just as my box is. They get dropped, banged on things, etc. They are not sitting there only being used on a weekend, they are being used everyday for the entire work day. I need quality tools. The difference between a Snap-on 15/16 and a Craftsman or Husky is that the open end won't stretch even when I've got all my might on it (and another wrench for added leverage :D ). I can't afford to have "home" tools breaking when I need them and having to run to Sears constantly to replace them. Snap-On tools do break, but it's few and far between.
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I understand some tools need to be higher end and others are job specific.
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All tools of a professional tech need to be higher end as the demand on them is higher.
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Also- guess who pays for the courses you take as a tech? The taxpayers- it's a business expense, and as such it's a tax deduction. Same with your tools- its a business expense- if you haven't written them off, stop doing your taxes by yourself and get a professional to do them for you.
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I do write them off. But it's not like you're getting back what you paid for them (no where near it), just getting a tax credit on them the same as if you claimed doctor bills, etc. |
