Technician Joshua Moore runs his automotive shop out of Texas, a business he started with his father. When it comes to the Moore family, vehicle repair runs in their blood. Both Moore’s father and his grandfather worked as technicians, and Moore grew up surrounded by cars.
“My father is the reason why I’m doing what I’m doing today,” Moore says.
From that first solo job at 15, Moore has been working in the automotive industry for about 22 years. In that time, his shop has grown and so has his tool storage.
144" and counting
Currently, Moore houses all his tools in his Iron Giant from Cornwell. The box is about 144” long and with the locker and power crib it boasts an additional 60”.
Before purchasing the Iron Giant, Moore had been loyal to a different brand when it came to tool storage, but his Cornwell dealer — who had always offered him great support — approached him with a proposition.
“He told me one day, ‘I’m going to sell you a toolbox,’ and I told him he wasn’t. Then he came up, we ran the numbers, and I chose to do it,” Moore says. “I’ve been super happy ever since.”
Product support is one of the most important factors Moore considers before making any kind of toolbox purchase. He counts himself lucky when it comes to getting the support he needs from his tool dealers.
Organizing the drawers
Organizing a toolbox as big as Moore’s can seem daunting, but Moore has his system all figured out. Each category of tool has its own designated drawer. Electrical service tools, specialty, hand tools, sockets, you name it, it’s got a place in the Iron Giant.
Out of all the features of the toolbox, the hutch is Moore’s favorite part of the Iron Giant. His shop does a good bit of diagnostics, and the hutch comes in handy for storing all the diagnostic tools he needs.
As a way to minimize clutter, Moore tries to buy things in sets that way everything’s neatly placed in the drawer in its foam holder. This not only helps to keep the drawer clean, but it saves Moore time when he needs a certain tool.
“You can see what’s missing, if you need to replace something, if something is broken,” Moore explains. “It’s all got its own place. As soon as you open it up, you see it.”
Room to grow
Since the first day Moore opened his business, he’s been on a steady trajectory of growth. With around seven employees under his leadership, they're able to work on pretty much everything that comes their way. To keep up with his growing business, Moore knows that he’ll need to increase his tool storage space.
Moore’s been rocking with his Iron Giant for around two years, and he knows just how he wants to expand it.
“We’re going to add another locker to it,” Moore shares. “Then on the top of the one that doesn’t have the hutch, we’re attempting to add another top box to that.”
Moore’s business continues to grow, and his toolbox keeps a steady pace.
