When working in construction you really need gear that you can rely on. I need tough, durable, and long lasting materials. I’ve been a carpenter for quite some years now, so I am always hearing different opinions about new products, which is why I decided to throw in my two cents about Delta and Dee Zee tool boxes. I think it is less important to pick a brand and more important to choose the right product for you.

I have been installing cabinets and trim in houses for 13 years now. It all started with a summer job working for my Uncle Ed. I was home from college for summer and was looking to make some extra dough, so my uncle occasionally I worked for my uncle installing trim on new construction. I wasn’t used to the manual labor, but I got used to it real quick. And I found that I loved it. I didn’t like breaking my back, but I did like making my own hours, working at my own pace, and working with my hands. Pretty soon I bought my own tools and truck and started my own business. Now anyone in this like of work will tell you how important your tools are. They are your livelihood; they put dinner on the table. I’ve heard some horror stories about some guys leaving their tools in their truck beds, going into a house, and coming back to find all of their equipment gone. This would be a nightmare. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on my tools and have grown accustomed to using my specific set. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I when I look at my hammer, I see all the nicks and chips in and it reminds me of all my jobs. Sorry, I don’t want to get all sentimental on you, but I’m just saying a worker’s tools are very important. I’ve met a lot of people from working at all different sites, and I’ve found that people are always walking in and out of construction sites. Some of them are good guys, but most of them aren’t the nicest fellows to say the least. They would have no problem walking off with your new saw. Anyway, I use some heavy duty lockable toolboxes so my tools aren’t on the back of my mind while I’m working. I’ve heard guys arguing over Delta and Dee Zee brands; but what’s really the difference? I choose one brand for my wheel wells and a different one for massive crossover storage. Rather than listening to a bunch of schmucks, go out and do some research and find the best box that fits your situation. It’s not rocket science.

I chose to put Delta tool boxes over my wheel wells because I think they hold a little more than Dee Zee’s wheel well toolboxes. But I went with the Dee Zee single lid too box for my truck’s bed, because it had a lifetime warranty.

…but it’s fun and rewarding form of Radio Controlled Racing, and taming this beast is where all the fun is. I have heard it said many a time at the touring car races i frequent, that Nitro RC Truck racing appears too slow, too cumbersome, and just awkward looking.

While it’s true that on those dirt tracks, the larger Nitro RC Truck don’t hit top speeds like thier touring car brothers, and the dirt tracks are lumpy and bumpy, the challenges to driving these bad boys like a pro require a whole different approach you.

The most obvious difference with Nitro RC Truck racing, are the jumps. Altho on your first time out, your going to want floor it and go straight off into the great blue yonder, you should keep in mind… it’s a long way down. Hitting those jumps just right means landing on all fours, and on a spot on the track that sets you up for the next turn. These jumps range from a series of moguls, called a “rhythmn section”, to jumps as high as 6 feet. Not only should you learn to gun your acceleration just right coming into the jump in order to improve your lap times, but to keep your monster truck in one piece.

One more difference to overcome with offroad Nitro RC Truck racing, is getting used to less grip on the track. After all, this is dirt. Your going to have to adust your driving to take into account the heavier wieght of the monster truck, and all the sliding your vehicle might do if you don’t knock down how to handle all those dirt track turns. The most widely used tread today, the bow-tie, will only help your grip so much, and may feel like no grip at all, if you’ve been racing on indoor carpet up to this point. It’s a necesary adjustment to your driving style, and at first you may feel like your racing in oatmeal, by comparison. But don’t mistake this for a boring ride. Once you get good at throttle control and handling your big bad MT, you will soon appreciate the precision and skill it takes to turn your MT on a dime. The very fact that it is harder than touring car racing, makes it all the more enjoyable.

So my advice to you is, don’t sit back and stare at that Nitro RC Truck on the hobby store shelf. Buy it. And get out there and race at your local track. You will soon find yourself torn between which is your favorite, on-road or off-road.