Rebuilding Ryders Toolkit

Last night some cold-hearted SOB broke into Ryder's car and stole all of his personal belongings.

While some of the stolen items were sentimental things that can never be replaced, the bulk of stolen items were Ryder's coveted work tools.

His journey began two years ago, purchasing bit by bit the excessive (and expensive!) items necessary to begin his career as an electrician. He has invested nearly his entire savings cultivating the tools required to find an apprenticeship and train as an aspiring electrician, with hopes of acquiring the skills necessary to become a journeyman of the trade. One day he even hopes to garner the skills necessary to develop and install his own electrotechnical systems, bringing cheap clean energy to underdeveloped communities around the world.

It's taken him two years, but he had finally acquired the necessary tools and apprenticeship to make his dream come true.

Well... Last night that dream was crushed. Some 2bit criminal with a hard-on for expensive metal and breaking hearts is somewhere out in this cruel absurd world peddling away Ryder's hard-earned tools.

To Ryder, these tools were not just scraps of metal forged together to push nails into boards - they were his livelihood, his sanity, his whole heart. It is (probably) no exaggeration to say that these tools mean more to Ryder than his own flesh and blood. Today, you have the chance to prove that this world is not always as cruel as it sometimes seems. Every little bit helps.

Every electrician knows that your tool bag is your lifeline. For months, sometimes years, every paycheck goes back into growing your toolkit - now Ryder needs your help to grow it all again from the ground up. He needs to replace these items immediately to keep his job and his sense of self afloat. Please donate anything you can. Below is a list of specified items, and the cost to replace most of what was lost. Collectively, a little bit will go a long way in lifting the spirits and the financial stress of one of the most giving and kindhearted souls I have ever met.

Thanks ahead of time for all your help!

Note: Also accepting tool donations of all items listed below

Contents of Ryder's beloved toolkit (immediate needs):

(Milwaukee)

-18v hackzall & blade set - $185

-18v impact drill/hammer drill set - $399

-bit box - $25

-Grinder - $179

-12v impact drill - $179

-12v multi tool - $89

-4in Channel lock & 8in Channel lock - $30

-Wire strippers - $20

-2 12v regular batteries - $89

-2 12v 6.0 battery - $219

-2 18v 5.0 batteries - $119

-18v power source - $30

-Lithium Headlamp - $60

-Trim square - $11

-Uni bit - $75

-Cats claw - $19

(Kline)

-Linemen pliers - $40

-Dikes - $40

-Long nose side cutters - $35

-#4 & #6 flathead screwdrivers - $39

-11 in 1 ratcheting screwdriver - $25

-BX cutters - $25

-Pencil Tester - $29

-Green laser lvl with red plum bob - $179

-Voltage tester - $70

-Toner - $70

-Assorted pouches - $10

-Saddle bags & suspenders - $85

-Multi nut driver set - $28

-Knee pads - $20

-Demo hammer - $21

-Blacksmiths hammer - $22

-Paddle bits - $15

-Tap set - $20

-Tin sips - $13

-Work force gloves - $12

-Extension bits - aprox $10/e

-Assorted hand tools - aprox $15/e

-box of razor blades - $15

-Magnetic tape measure - $28

-Magnetic Level - $30

-Conduit reaming tool - $34