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chrislehr
10-05-2009, 08:43 PM
Jeez. I was stepping up the ratchet purchases but WOW.
BackTracker
10-05-2009, 08:47 PM
:needpics:
Hiball
10-05-2009, 08:48 PM
Jeez. I was stepping up the ratchet purchases but WOW.

:needpics:

Lol i always wanted to use that smilie, Ah dam i was beat to it.
Fedwrench
10-05-2009, 08:50 PM
Get a bigger drawer after posting a picture of the crowded one.:bounce:
BackTracker
10-05-2009, 08:57 PM
Better yet give me your old drawer and start over! :)
Chamkila
10-05-2009, 09:18 PM
just off topic that 12 pt crow foot in your avatar.........does that have 2 socket holes in it?
PowderKeg
10-05-2009, 09:25 PM
Only one drawer? I've outgrown two 4 drawer filmstrip cabinets packed full, not adding in the 30 or so in the roll cab. Bought an 11 drawer wood map chest off CL to expand into - filled one drawer with 3/8" ratchets nicely spaced out to "display" - and promptly peeled one of the drawer runners off the side of the chest wall from the weight :( Now I either need to seriously reinforce the runners, or look for yet another large (and this time steel) cabinet/case. :bounce:
chrislehr
10-06-2009, 09:07 AM
Well, its a small drawer. And I have a LOT of other drawers to fill still - so its not the end of the world.

Pic:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/ratchets.jpg

Decent mix of snap on, craftsman, plomb, thorsen, NB, and a matco and a cornwell as well.
Mr.Nutcase
10-06-2009, 09:11 AM
Well, its a small drawer. And I have a LOT of other drawers to fill still - so its not the end of the world.

Pic:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/ratchets.jpg

Decent mix of snap on, craftsman, plomb, thorsen, NB, and a matco and a cornwell as well.

your collection will grow....
fatfillup
10-06-2009, 09:24 AM
Ratchets are like rabbits, they multiply quickly!! A year from now you'll realize how silly it was to start this thread:lol_hitti
48548
10-06-2009, 10:53 AM
Look at what the site did to me, and this is my spare drawer, not my snap on stuff I use all the time.

<img src="http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3961.jpg">

<img src="http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3960.jpg">

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3962.jpg

Snap on 1/4 set was removed as I was using it on something, that is the open spot and again these are my spares...

Here is what I use most of the time.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3956.jpg
rev1
10-06-2009, 11:07 AM
WOW! That's really nice. :drool: :bowdown:
eborcim
10-06-2009, 11:41 AM
Could you imagine the rioting if "Clean House" tried one of their interventions on something like this? Not saying that anyone here needs it though!

Nice collections btw.
mjozefow
10-06-2009, 11:43 AM
48548-

I will graciously help you alleviate some of your storage strain. Just send me some of those extra ratchets, I'll even pay shipping! :lol:
PowderKeg
10-06-2009, 05:13 PM
Well, its a small drawer. And I have a LOT of other drawers to fill still - so its not the end of the world.

Pic:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/ratchets.jpg

Decent mix of snap on, craftsman, plomb, thorsen, NB, and a matco and a cornwell as well.

Aw, you got PLENTY of room left in that drawer - you can still see the drawer bottom! :lol_hitti

Now once you have to pull the box apart to un-jam the overstuffed drawer - THEN you got a problem...
KraftwerkMk1Jetta
10-06-2009, 05:22 PM
That Plomb ratchet is cool!
chrislehr
10-06-2009, 05:25 PM
48548, you at least work with them... I havent put a socket on 2/3's of that drawer!
Hiball
10-06-2009, 05:38 PM
Well my drawer isnt overcrowded, but its definitely getting hard to breath in there.
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Hiball
10-06-2009, 05:43 PM
48548, you at least work with them... I havent put a socket on 2/3's of that drawer!

Yeah, i got a wee bit anal yesterday. My lawnmower was acting up so i decided to tear into the carb to check for foreign particles, worn parts etc. I reached into my toolbox and grabbed my new T72 and quickly put it down and reached for my thorsen. (its scratched already). The first thing that came to my mind was that i was turning into Merk. Geez
48548
10-06-2009, 06:02 PM
I don't work with mine, I work on computers, hahaha. I use them to change the oil or when I changed the steering wheel on my silverado. So yes I would use them all, I just hardly have a reason to anymore.
chrislehr
10-06-2009, 06:10 PM
I don't work with mine, I work on computers, hahaha. I use them to change the oil or when I changed the steering wheel on my silverado. So yes I would use them all, I just hardly have a reason to anymore.

same here - i do exchange installs for CU's
caper
10-06-2009, 06:17 PM
Jeez. I was stepping up the ratchet purchases but WOW.

Heck that's not a problem.I have a dedicated full width drawer for each drive size.:lol_hitti

Alot of them can be seen here:
http://www.*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$*@#$/forum/index.php?topic=519.0
chrislehr
10-06-2009, 07:20 PM
that link looks VERY suspicious.
garagefanatic
10-06-2009, 07:34 PM
Ratchets overfilling toolbox drawers is a side effect of Garage Journal disease. I'm 51 years old. For the first 49 years of my life I had 4 ratchets, a 1/4", two 3/8", and a 1/2" drive, all Craftsman. Two years ago, I joined the GarageJournal and with the 1/2' drive Wright I picked up at the flea market sunday, I now have 41 ratchets. Somebody needs to find a cure!
caper
10-06-2009, 07:38 PM
that link looks VERY suspicious.

Hmmm it appears the powers that be edited my link.Didn't like where it headed I guess.Childish or scared?Hard to say.
Hiball
10-06-2009, 07:39 PM
Hmmm it appears the powers that be edited my link.Didn't like where it headed I guess.Childish or scared?Hard to say.

That was silly of them.
Rickster
10-07-2009, 02:18 AM
With only 41 ratchets you don't need a cure, you need more ratchets!
garagefanatic
10-08-2009, 04:34 PM
The number will probably be over 50 by the time the flea market season ends, but the disease has started to move into its next stage, I'm getting the urge to buy a bigger toolbox.
NUTTSGT
10-08-2009, 04:54 PM
Talk about rachet addicts ! RAA anybody ? :pimpflash
caper
10-08-2009, 06:06 PM
Talk about rachet addicts ! RAA anybody ? :pimpflash

Isn't step one admitting you have a problem?I don't have a problem.Other than completing the wall display I've had in my head for the last six months.
rodm1
10-08-2009, 07:11 PM
http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3962.jpg[/IMG]

Where can I get that brass hammer and what is the diameter of the face?
wrenchr
10-08-2009, 09:40 PM
Ratchets overfilling toolbox drawers is a side effect of Garage Journal disease. I'm 51 years old. For the first 49 years of my life I had 4 ratchets, a 1/4", two 3/8", and a 1/2" drive, all Craftsman. Two years ago, I joined the GarageJournal and with the 1/2' drive Wright I picked up at the flea market sunday, I now have 41 ratchets. Somebody needs to find a cure!

Yes it can get out of hand.................
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/100_1466.jpg
Basskiller
10-08-2009, 10:39 PM
Where can I get that brass hammer and what is the diameter of the face?

They were being sold here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39517&highlight=jeweltool
fordbroncodave
10-08-2009, 11:25 PM
what is the make and model of that last picture with the socket and ratchet holder toolbox? i like that!
eborcim
10-09-2009, 07:55 AM
How long does it take to choose one?
MOPARHOUND!
10-09-2009, 08:43 AM
Yes it can get out of hand.................
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/100_1466.jpg

Don't whine now chrislehr, save it for later. The progression will go from outgrowing the drawer...........to outgrowing several drawers............to outgrowing the toolbox itself.............to multiple toolboxes being filled........ :shocking:

DAMHIK.
48548
10-09-2009, 11:09 AM
what is the make and model of that last picture with the socket and ratchet holder toolbox? i like that!

If you are talking about this? box

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/tool%20box%209-2009/IMG_3956.jpg

It is a montezuma box, I got it from Shannon @ www.strictlytoolboxes.com

He is a sponsor of this site and the box I got was the

Item #: MTZ-LA400
Dimensions: 30"W x 19"D x 20"H
Weight: 87 lbs

made in USA and thanks to SKfarmer for showing them I am very happy with it.

I put the snap on logo on it as I had a spare and thought it would match, but the box on top is much better quality than my KRA-300F.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/IMG_3701.jpg
arkangel06
10-09-2009, 12:29 PM
you know chris if you make a seprat draw for your 1/4'' 3/8'' and 1/2'' rats your collection will feel smaller and you will feel the urge to buy many more

I know this from expirence!!
chrislehr
10-09-2009, 04:19 PM
you know chris if you make a seprat draw for your 1/4'' 3/8'' and 1/2'' rats your collection will feel smaller and you will feel the urge to buy many more

I know this from expirence!!

I am really really trying not to do that, because then "adaptors" also gets a drawer, and those $150+ SO knurled extensions can come into play.

Also, +3 ratchets today. A proto 3/8 on a 1/4 body, a Snap On Tm70a and a Plomb 5249 knurled.
arkangel06
10-09-2009, 04:22 PM
I am really really trying not to do that, because then "adaptors" also gets a drawer, and those $150+ SO knurled extensions can come into play.

Also, +3 ratchets today. A proto 3/8 on a 1/4 body, a Snap On Tm70a and a Plomb 5249 knurled.

pictures of the 3 new rats?
chrislehr
10-09-2009, 04:28 PM
pictures of the 3 new rats?

hah - hang on.
48548
10-09-2009, 04:41 PM
I have a proto 5249s 3/8 in a 1/4 body and like it along with some nice plombs, love the look and feel of the handles.
chrislehr
10-09-2009, 04:42 PM
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/th_IMG_2604.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/?action=view&current=IMG_2604.jpg)
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/th_IMG_2605.jpg (http://s213.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/chrislehr07/?action=view&current=IMG_2605.jpg)
48548
10-09-2009, 04:45 PM
Those look pretty nice.
xtremes1099
10-09-2009, 11:42 PM
http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae352/xtremes1099/Pictures2016.jpg

My 3/8 ratchet collection
Tool Pants
10-10-2009, 03:04 AM
I have these so I only need 1/2 the number of tools.
Rickster
10-10-2009, 06:01 AM
How long does it take to choose one?

Now that's funny! I was looking at that pic and thinking the same thing! It seems I used to just reach in and grab a ratchet or two. Now I have to look the drawer the over and think about which ones will be best to use.