I am starting this thread in the business section, as I wish to discuss the expense of maintaining a truck full of tools.

To completely replace the tools (including ladders, etc) on my truck would easily cost $5,000. Maybe even $10,000. Every one of those tools has a limited life. Things wear out, break, or are damaged. It's just a matter of time.

For example, to replace just one tool kit - my kit for shrink tubing - would cost about $190 .... and only $60 of that is in the tubing inventory!

So, my question is this: How much do you figure in your 'overhead' each year for tooling? Do you expect this $10,000 cost to be spread over one year (everything replaced), or three years, or five.... ?

I am speaking here of your overhead allowance - not whatever tax schedule your accountant uses.