I GOT ONE!!!

[hudson73]

Well, all my praying , being upfront and honest,knowing the right people, and trying very hard....I landed my first job with a commercial company.

They are a newer company, who got sick and tired of working for the jerk company's, who dont appreciate them.

When they walked , all the work came with. Customer satisfaction!

Anyway, my long time friend has a neighbor who works for this company, and I know he had alot to do with me getting on board.

They told me to hold off on school for a while, get a little experience, and that way when I do decide to go, I will learn faster and have a better understanding.

They started me with a dollar less then what I was making at my dead end tool and die job, and I couldnt be more happier.

I told them about my DUI's and since they were over seven years ago, and I haven't had mistakes since, they were fine with that, and seemed happy that I was honest with them. Plus I told them I have not touched anything for over 4 years. Even Quit smoking.

I start in two weeks, and I am a little nervous, but excited and totally gratefull I got a one in a million chance. I mean, Do companys really ever give guys a chance like Im gettting, with lack of experience?

Ok , Now I need to know what kind of basic tools I need to begin with my career. Anyone have any suggestions?

[rscamaro]

That depends on the type of ac work you will be doing.

Do a search on the whole site for a thread called "what is in your tool bag" or something similar. Plenty of lists and ideas for you to start your tool collection.

...Ron

[dec]

I would ask your new employers what you need. No reason to waste money on things you wont need. Im sure they have a better idea at what you are going to be doing then we do.

[comfort comando]

starting you will need the basic stuff hammer, screw drivers, pliers, cordless drill, etc...
prepare to spend thousands over time to get every thing you need.

[hudson73]

I kinda figured to be spending money on tools, but as the new guy, my boss said basic hands tools in which you described, are what i will need to star off with.

What about a good work boot. Since it is a all commercial company, I will be outside, climbing on roofs, and so on. Anyone have a good suggestion for good boots for the trade?

And since I will be climbing ladders, a regular tool box is out of the question, how about a good tool bag. Is Home Depot a good place to go for this bag and some tools? I say that cause I have a card with them.

[hudson73]

Well , I start monday, and I am a litle nervous, but more excited to start.

Any info on boots and tool bags would be helpfull. thanks to all that anwsered my questions. I will keep updateing my progress.

You havent heard the last of me!

God Bless!

[seatonheating]

Go get this kit. It'll get you off to a real good start.

http://shopping.msn.com/Specs/shp/?itemId=1059229

[mam123]

I wear only Red Wings. All have either a steel or fiberglass gusset in the sole to support your arch on ladders, and they last longer than any other boots that I have used.
My "carry" toolbag is a CLC brand with a zipper flap to keep tools from falling out if it hangs up while climbing down a ladder.