Let's see your toolbox.

[RLRRLRLL]

Heres my new box, nothing special. I didint notice the bottom craftsman badge missing till i got it home, no big deal but i plan on gettin a new one for it. Also ill post a pic of an old snap on box i have sitting in my garage.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z63/87pathy4x4/PB010226.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z63/87pathy4x4/PB010227.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z63/87pathy4x4/PB010228.jpg

[84scrambler]

Here is mine...the top is an older craftsman box and I'm not sure what the bottom is (I doubt Caterpillar ever made a tool box).

[VegasBruce]

Here is my mess.


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g185/VegasBruce/Tech/TwinStick203021.jpg

[mrjsl]

All my stuff is pretty old...

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/toolbox.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_halfinch.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_sets.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_wrenches.jpg

[selohssa]

44731

44732

44733

This is my first post. I have been following this thread for a while and decided to buy an old box. I ended up buying two boxes and sold off one. I now have a grand total of $80 into this one. I will clean it all up and do some repairs to it. It will sit beside my vintage MAC box of the same size.

[mkdive]

That's one heck of a box for the price! Welcome and nice first post....post some pictures as you fill it up!

[caper]

All my stuff is pretty old...

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/toolbox.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_halfinch.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_sets.jpg

http://www.ride8.com/images/knives/tools_wrenches.jpg

Some of that "old" stuff is way better than the newer stuff.Those old style Snap on angled head wrenches are drool worthy :drool:That old Detroit Diesel sticker is awesome by the way!

[justinmc]

This is my first post. I have been following this thread for a while and decided to buy an old box. I ended up buying two boxes and sold off one. I now have a grand total of $80 into this one. I will clean it all up and do some repairs to it. It will sit beside my vintage MAC box of the same size.


Wow.. for $80 can't argue with that! Nice looking classic box!

[Mickey O]

Pa, Ma and Jr.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/mickeyslist/toolboxfamily.gif

[sstruckguy]

Hahahaha..nice little gif action Mickey.

The boxes aren't bad either :)

[Eds_tls]

I just bought the top box 2 weeks ago. I'm still not totally happy with the orginization, but it will do for now

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0128.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0122.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0123.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0124.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0125.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0126.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g9/maynard_002000/100_0127.jpg

[Mickey O]

More tool box fun:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/mickeyslist/boxes-sm.gif

[Steve in SoCal]

The first pic is my old top and bottom from 1973 and the "newer" is from around 1980ish.

Steve

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/5347/2620282670102190897S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2620282670102190897PBGybb)

http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/42735/2018543440102190897S600x600Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2018543440102190897oDXKZE)

[Deafautotech]

More tool box fun:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/mickeyslist/boxes-sm.gif

ha ha that is so funny show!! BUT maybe you need set up a night time video to watch those tool chests to see if you could catch ghost or have a recorded the EVP???

[jcriss]

hey, Jeff here.
this is just one of my boxes, between the Kennedy/ Blackhawk boxes there's 2,000$ in just the boxes. not counting the 13k plus of machinist/mechanic tools in it. its as tall as I am, with my Crissman Hotrods & Customs logo across the top of the lid, with the Ford v8 logo as the center of it

[Joe69]

look's like a 6428r

Joe - What model is it? That is one nice, really nice box. Love the love and 8" casters

It's an MB8545.

Joe

[SebringSilverZ]

My (2nd hand) boxes:

Classic 78. Still trying to acquire tools to fill it up.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0921.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0949.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0928.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0931.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0935.jpg

This was to be a temporary box until I found something bigger that I liked. Just so happened I found the classic 78 two weeks after I bought this. It fits my work bench so well I decided to keep it.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0936.jpg

Sold these to acquire the above boxes.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0885.jpg

[justinmc]

My (2nd hand) boxes:

This was to be a temporary box until I found something bigger that I liked. Just so happened I found the classic 78 two weeks after I bought this. It fits my work bench so well I decided to keep it.


Whats in the KRA 26" box in the workbench? I've been debating building a bench "around" my old Kobalt bottom box and using it to store/organize stuff like my drill bits, tap/die stuff, soldering stuff, etc.. the type of stuff you'd probably do on the bench or chunk into the vice to work on. Just wondering how that was working out for you.

PS.. Nice collection in the Classic 78! Love that assortment of hard handled stuff :)

[SebringSilverZ]

Whats in the KRA 26" box in the workbench? I've been debating building a bench "around" my old Kobalt bottom box and using it to store/organize stuff like my drill bits, tap/die stuff, soldering stuff, etc.. the type of stuff you'd probably do on the bench or chunk into the vice to work on. Just wondering how that was working out for you.

PS.. Nice collection in the Classic 78! Love that assortment of hard handled stuff :)

I'm using the KRA 26" for basically what you describe. The top drawer has knives, scissors, pens, pencils, ruler, etc. The second drawer has a couple of router jigs and such. Third drawer has drill bits and jig saw blades. Fourth drawer is storage for nuts, bolts, screws, etc. Fifth drawer is electrical - solder iron, connectors, etc. Sixth drawer has clamps. Bottom drawer has my jig saw.

Thanks on the classic 78. I really like having the bigger bottom and work surface instead of the stacked unit I previously had. I've acquired the hard handles and almost all my tools via the internet (here, ebay, craigslist, other forums) which has saved me a considerable amount of money. Hopefully I can continue to find stuff to fill it up!

[dieseldodge01]

The first one is 1 of 3 of my Dads toolboxes, a Snap-On KRA 61B top and a KRA 300B vintage 68 and 67:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4134801727_44e0a18541.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/4134842711_a94bf55a1d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/4134838383_46928889fa_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4135552296_5f6159bd94.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4134833031_6a24ba733f.jpg

The Second is his Kennedy Tool box, Top was made for JcPenney and bottom was made Interntional Harvester in Fort Wayne, IN, but too many were made:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4135572784_66418008b7.jpg

His last box is also a Kennedy with a machinist top box and unknown Kennedy bottom with custom "coffin" side locker:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4134781741_f44d87eff8.jpg

And Finally Mine:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4134823585_42a92a2119.jpg

They all have that "lived in" feel :bounce:

[Bull]

Here is mine...the top is an older craftsman box and I'm not sure what the bottom is (I doubt Caterpillar ever made a tool box).

I LOVE that particular vintage of Craftsman box. I am hoping to find some more locally to add to the few that I have from my dad and uncle.

[84scrambler]

My buddy didn't have a need for it and gave it to me about 8 years ago. I have enjoyed it since and doubt I will ever get rid of it. I ran across two of them in some recently craigslist adds in the bay area so they are definitely out there.
Here is another front shot of it..

[KLars1]

[QUOTE=SebringSilverZ;663757]My (2nd hand) boxes:

Classic 78. Still trying to acquire tools to fill it up.


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i298/scottgrahmann/IMG_0928.jpg

Nice setup SSZ, very clean looking. The box doesn't even look 2nd hand...looks brand new.

Nice screwdriver drawer! :beer: Nice mix of hard handles and soft grips.

[onewaydave]

I made it in one sitting. I know its growing, and I'll be back with my own pics. But just some observations.
1. "You suck" is definitely deserved a whole lot more than it has been used.
2. You win. You know who you are. Heck, I won't live long enough to catch up with some of you, money not with standing.
3. Some are flush with tools AND organized. That is just sick.
4. Some o' dem boxes would throw me into a panic attack just trying to figure out which tool to use and where it is!
5. I have acquired, bought, sold, given away and had stolen fewer that 10% of the tools in even some of the modest posts here in the last 50 years.
6. I remember swaping a 283 for a 396 in my '67 El Camino in the drive of base housing, Jacksonville, Fl using the tools in a hand carried, top tray, cantilevered tool box. Back in the day, you know?

[wantedabiggergarage]

6. I remember swaping a 283 for a 396 in my '67 El Camino in the drive of base housing, Jacksonville, Fl using the tools in a hand carried, top tray, cantilevered tool box. Back in the day, you know?

JMHO,

Back in the day of engine bays you could sit in to change your spark plugs, you could easily do 85% or greater of your work, with just a portable toolbox.

It was the combination of metric tools, and shrinking engine bays that caused the toolboxes to have to grow.:beer:

How much space could I have back, if I didn't need multiple boxes?:lol_hitti

[Zrexxer]

I've finally got my sockets, ratchets, and extensions moved into my new box, so here's an updated picture of that now.

And I agree with Onewaydave, I don't need all these tools. A lot of it is just convenience, or just compulsive "accumulating."

As an example, when I worked for a Deere dealership many years ago, the business was going broke on a rocket sled. The owner owed money to everyone, and our paychecks started to bounce occasionally. It was obvious he was going to be out of business soon. Those of us in the shop were afraid that the IRS would show up one day and padlock the doors, and our tools would be locked up for God knows how long. So I came in one weekend with a friend and loaded up my boxes and took them home.

I then packed a 16 inch Craftsman hand box with just the essentials, and took it to work with me Monday morning. I earned my living out of that little box for a couple more months until they declared bankruptcy. Granted, I wasn't doing work on high-tech modern electronically controlled engines, but for most stuff, it can be done.

[SebringSilverZ]

Nice setup SSZ, very clean looking. The box doesn't even look 2nd hand...looks brand new.

Nice screwdriver drawer! :beer: Nice mix of hard handles and soft grips.

Thanks Kevin! Ratcheting screwdrivers I picked up from you are in there. The box is like brand new. The guy I picked it up from used it for less than a year. I need to polish the top and it will look like new too.

[Joe69]

OK, now I have pics of all of my roll around boxes.

My home box (Matco).

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/joe1969ad/Myhometoolbox.jpg

My box in the shop at work (Matco with a Snap-on side cabinet).

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/joe1969ad/Toolbox.jpg

And my box in my service truck (Mac).

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/joe1969ad/Truckbox.jpg

Joe

[scottmlew]

I like the drawer layout on your work box, and the Mac box fit into your truck like that is priceless!

[Joe69]

Finding quality boxes to fit into our trucks is becoming challenging. In my last truck, I installed a new Mac Economizer. It was junk. I ended up giving it away. It was in such bad shape after bouncing around for 6 years. The back panel of the roll around literally fell off. They are about the equivalent of a China toolbox, but it was the only name brand box I could find to fit well at the time. I guess they named it Economizer for a reason.

Joe

[hottbodyz]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=45790&d=1259462394my toolbox

[crashbumper]

Finally decided to post my box here; it was quite sparse prior to my joining the forum.

HF roll cab, painted the trim black.

Side box is an old Powerkraft given to me by dad. The Craftsman box above it was my first box.

Mostly metric stuff, although I have been buying some standard since I have been working on a friends '62 Lincoln.

A big thanks to anyone I have purchased from; you helped build a tool collection I thought would never happen. Keen eyes will spot the tools I purchased in their new home. :)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/DSC06038.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5759.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/DSC06039.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/DSC06040.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5742.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5744.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5745.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5746.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5747.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5748.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5749.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5750.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5751.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5752.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5753.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5754.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5755.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5756.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5757.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/_MG_5758.jpg

[Bull]

What size HF box is that?

And, can you take a pic of the logo on the PowrKraft box? I always wondered if MW offered toolboxes...you have shown me that they did. VERY cool!

[crashbumper]

What size HF box is that?

And, can you take a pic of the logo on the PowrKraft box? I always wondered if MW offered toolboxes...you have shown me that they did. VERY cool!

HF box #90320 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90320) Width is 42" (without handle)

I think my dad bought this sometime in the mid to late 70's but not positive.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/crashida/toolbox/DSC06043.jpg

[2chipped]

Very nice crash bumper, you must do great work from all the smiling ladies smiling on the wall:bowdown:

[2chipped]

Very nice crash bumper, you must do great work from all the smiling ladies on the wall:beer:

[Bo Heck]

My secondary box. With me at college. My sockets are in a big craftsman socket set.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/tearsforthought/Shop/100_0376.jpghttp://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/tearsforthought/Shop/100_0377.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/tearsforthought/Shop/100_0379.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/tearsforthought/Shop/100_0380.jpg

[byrd]

box at and cart at work

[crashbumper]

Dang, after looking through the thread again I really want to get a service cart now!

[RLRRLRLL]

Dang, after looking through the thread again I really want to get a service cart now!

i want one to...i hate rolling my flimsy cman box around my uneven cracked garage floor....yes im to lazy to go back and forth if im on the other side..lol.

[wolpi]

Hi, i'm from germany, so most of the tools you see are hazet.

http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009022.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009023.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009024.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009027.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009028.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009029.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009036.jpg
http://mitglied.lycos.de/bmw332i/Bmw/Werkzeug/05122009038.jpg

i also ordered more snap on ratchets which haven't arrived yet: s80, f80, t72 and sh80

[Hawk321]

@wolpi
Where do you work? I don't see any impact sockets, TORX sockets and flex head ratchets.

What do you more prefer 3/8" or 1/2"?

[wolpi]

I have some impact sockets, but they're not in that toolbox. i don't use them very often and never crashed one of my hazet sockets.

The torx sockets are on the first picture in the middle above the deep 1/2" sockets. i have another box with smaller torx sockets but the sizes in the box are the one i just use.

I used until i had my f80 ratchet to work with 1/2" ratchets. now i prefer 3/8"...but it also depends of the work which has to be done

Flex head ratchets...good question...i never needed one.

I work on engines/cars...bmw m3 (6 zylinder)

The snap on tools here in germany are extreme expensive. The ratchets were bought in usa. the 3 - 3/8 wooble extension from snap on cost here in germany ~125€ (180$). the set with the 6 extensions about 250€ (375$)
Not really cheap :( but i try to change my tools step by step to snap on...i try

[Hawk321]

@Wolpi

Forgotten to say "welcome to garage journal"

Yes Snap-on is horrible expensive here (germany) and service...:spit:
Try your luck with ebay.co.uk a lot of uk guys selling snap-on stuff for a cheap buck. No custom fees and low shipping costs.

In 3/8 I like this extra large Snap-on ratchet (~33cm).
Worked on BMW's X series (and others) a flex head is a must have:drool:Try it.


I used onetimes a 18mm Hazet socket (non impact) with a impact wrench...it exploded and hit my face...have a nice scare from hazet now...:lol_hitti
Since that I use only impact socket with my impact wrench.

[wolpi]

Hmm...for hard stuff i always use a breaker bar or an extension. maybe thats the reason why i never crashed a socket. even the no name tools of my father didn't crash. (ok, i killed one of his ratchets...but don't tell him) :bounce::wtf:

i sometimes search on ebay.co.uk but a lot of guys don't want shipping to germany. but thanks.

[Moose-LandTran]

i sometimes search on ebay.co.uk but a lot of guys don't want shipping to germany. but thanks.

If there's anything you want from eBay UK, just PM me and i can help with shipping it to Germany. :)

[wolpi]

:bowdown: thank you :)

if i need something i'll inform you :pimpflash

[Moose-LandTran]

:bowdown: thank you :)

if i need something i'll inform you :pimpflash

No problem. :)

[bry@n]

Also,
if you need anything from The USA, I can help with shipping.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

bry@n,

Is New Jersey still a part of the USA??? I thought you guys had split off and formed the Peoples Republik of New Jersey....

[bry@n]

Well, I'm originally from NYC, so I am a NJ transplant.

I love NJ and see lot's of things different from most. Nj'ers complain about car insurance, my cost dropped 50% (and my coverage amounts doubled) when I moved here. The property taxes are a trade off from the local and city tax I paid before.

They State needs to get the rear in gear but I love being here. I am in NY at least 3-4 times a week and that's enough. You couldn't give me a McMansion house free to live in NY again. At least not the 5 boroughs.

[Teach]

Mine is a Matco Proformance series...about 8 or 9 years old. I've had two (modern) Snap-on KRA boxes and neither could touch this one as far as metal thickness, slide quality, side-to-side motion of drawers, or overall quality.

Inside is a pretty even mix of Mac and Craftsman, with a good amount of Snap-on, Blue Point, and GearWrench and a few Matco, Husky, and Klein tools as well.

I'd like to find the double-bay version of this box with a top chest. I could use more storage, but a 3 bay won't work- I need the floor space, so I'll need to take advantage of a top box. I see the 2 bay bottoms with some frequency on CL and eBay, but not with top chests. I do occasionally see the newer series 4 models with hutches, but (to my eyes and feel) the 4 series isn't up to par with the older Proformance line and the hutch isn't of much use to me.

[HarveyM]

Here's my new Crossover Combo in the basement. I outgrew my Waterloo Traxx topchest. When spring comes it'll move into the garage.
I'm a hobbyist working on Scooters, my 250cc Vespa and my wife's Honda.

Edit: The top box has space for 39 wrenches (more doubled up) and 200 sockets on pegs with a 26” x 17” bottom compartment

[justinmc]

Here's my new Crossover Combo in the basement. I outgrew my Waterloo Traxx topchest. When spring comes it'll move into the garage.
I'm a hobbyist working on Scooters, my 250cc Vespa and my wife's Honda.

Nice kit.. I love those top boxes like that. I rarely see them for sale around here though. Nice setup!

[justinmc]

Mine is a Matco Proformance series...about 8 or 9 years old. I've had two Snap-on KRA boxes and neither could touch this one as far as metal thickness, slide quality, side-to-side motion of drawers, or overall quality.

Inside is a pretty even mix of Mac and Craftsman, with a good amount of Snap-on, Blue Point, and GearWrench and a few Matco, Husky, and Klein tools as well.

I'd like to find the double-bay version of this box with a top chest. I could use more storage, but a 3 bay won't work- I need the floor space, so I'll need to take advantage of a top box. I see the 2 bay bottoms with some frequency on CL and eBay, but not with top chests. I do occasionally see the newer series 4 models with hutches, but (to my eyes and feel) the 4 series isn't up to par with the older Proformance line and the hutch isn't of much use to me.

Anymore shots of your entire work area/shop? That looks like a nice place to work!

I had a black proformance bottom chest awhile back.. it was the 50" with the full width drawers (rather than a 2 bay version) and it was a solidly built box. I needed more room though and got a deal on a larger box so away it went.

[Treorp55]

Finally got around to taking some picture of my box. Im still in tech school now, and it amazes me how many kids from my classes have no tools and haven't even thought about buying them. Tools are a mix...all snap on sockets, gearwrench, cornwell, matco wrenches...
46271
46273
46272
46274
46275
46276
46277

[Treorp55]

Couple more:
46278

46279

46280

[Teach]

Anymore shots of your entire work area/shop? That looks like a nice place to work!

Thanks. So as not to hijack this toolbox thread, you can see a few more pics of the shop here (click on "Carriage House"):

http://robpetschke.com/

There have been a few changes since some of those pics were taken, but you'll get the idea. Like everyone else's garage, it is a work in progress. I have plans for an addition.

[Teach]

Here's my new Crossover Combo in the basement.

That is a very interesting box.

[Hawk321]

@Teach

Is that your home or your working place? Anyway, looks comfortable. For which car are these seats???

[Teach]

@Teach

Is that your home or your working place? Anyway, looks comfortable. For which car are these seats???

Home. Turning wrenches is just a hobby for me. You can see the house (circa 1790) if you scroll through the carriage house pics. Those seats are waiting for homes in future restoration projects- Audis from the 1970s and early '80s.

[wolpi]

thanks bry@n :)

@hawk

bought today a new flf936 on co.uk, i'll give it a try

[Moose-LandTran]

Home. Turning wrenches is just a hobby for me. You can see the house (circa 1790) if you scroll through the carriage house pics. Those seats are waiting for homes in future restoration projects- Audis from the 1970s and early '80s.

PLEASE make a thread of your cars. I love old school Audis. The original Quattro is my all-time favourite car.

[crewchief888]

heres my working boxes taken a few years ago, hidden behind me is another snapon roller cab and i added another 3 drawer side box sometime after the pic was taken.

[Eds_tls]

heres my working boxes taken a few years ago, hidden behind me is another snapon roller cab and i added another 3 drawer side box sometime after the pic was taken.

good lord :bowdown:

[Moose-LandTran]

I thought it was time to take some quick updated pics. :)

When my other stuff arrives and i actually get around to tidying the box properly i'll get some better pics.

In all its dented, well-used glory:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00573.jpg

The eagle. With the top up it's just slightly taller than me:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00577.jpg

My glorious Record No. 25. Lives on top the side box until i find it a permanent home:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00576.jpg

Prybars, breaker bars, 3/4" handle, crowbar, tyre levers, SHF80 and the 36" pipe wrench live in the top:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00579.jpg

Some screwdrivers. There are another 52 in the mail:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00578.jpg

On the left: the everything drawer. Flashlights, punches, chisels and misc other stuff. On the right: wrenches, regular, short, long and a few various other ones. Including the 6" pipe wrench:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00580.jpg

Ratchets and sockets. 40-something Snap-on ratchets, and 3 Blue-Point ones. Various sockets and drivers.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00581.jpg

A close-up of the ratchets:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00583.jpg

A close-up of the sockets and drivers. Need more rails:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00582.jpg

Two more misc drawers, oil filter cup wrenches, hex keys, mini screwdrivers and stuff on the left. Impact sockets, spare handles, pens (lots and lots of pens), my other box of random crap and stuff on the right:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00584.jpg

Pliers, yeah, i need more. But for now these serve me fine. I will get more and some racks some time:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00585.jpg

Other wrenches, carb adjusters, speed brace and specialty wrenches:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00587.jpg

Air tools, power tools and torque wrenches live in this drawer:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00588.jpg

Wrenches from 23mm-41mm, some more pipe wrenches, impact hex drivers, VW-Audi suspension bush tool, hex keys, clutch aligner and dogbone alignment wrench:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00589.jpg

Close-up of the dogbone set. I have another adapter on the way. I've never used it, but it's nice and will probably be a lifesaver one day:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00590.jpg

Another misc drawer (hmm.. i have a lot of those..) compression tester, oil pressure tester, compressed air valve holder (for changing valve stem seals without pulling the head), valve spring compressors, screw extractors, Snap-on quick cutter, soldering irons, more wrenches, radio keys and test lights:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00591.jpg

The bottom two drawers are messy so i'll skip them for now and move onto the side box.

More drivers; nut drivers, carb adjusters, hose picks, some brake tools, stubby awl and some one-off stubby/long-shank screwdrivers:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00592.jpg

Aaaaaaaaand another messy misc drawer. Snap-on swivel extensions, various screwdrivers:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00593.jpg

Suspension stuff; coil spring compressors, ball-joint separators, hub puller, brake pad spreader and tie rod adjusters:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00594.jpg

Some more screwdrivers and my rear brake wind-back set. It's not very interesting, i'll get pics insides another time:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00595.jpg

Another misc drawer; scrapers, viscous fan clutch wrenches/pulley holders, prybars, files, cam pulley holder, hose clamp pliers (they suck.), drum brake spring puller (the T-handle hook), and my homemade pump pulley holder. (I made it from a Boa thingy and a ribbed serp belt):

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00597.jpg

And lastly the supplies drawer; various greases, fluids, vaseline (oh yeah..) and my Wurth brake cleaner pump spray:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00598.jpg

That's all for now! :)
-Moose.

[crewchief888]

heres my working boxes taken a few years ago, hidden behind me is another snapon roller cab and i added another 3 drawer side box sometime after the pic was taken.


i'll try to get a couple more pics together of the rest of the boxes, ive got them scattered here at the house, my rental shop, and in my service truck
i'll probably never have them all in one place, i'd need a garage just for tools:bounce:

:beer:

[BrokeEF]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00580.jpg

Very nice collection, but who makes those wrench holders?

Thanks,
Sean

[Moose-LandTran]

They're from Snap-on, cut to fit. I'll find the part number.

[Moose-LandTran]

Sean, the ones in that pic are KRA15A. For larger wrenches (7/8" or 22mm and up) there's KRA22A, which i also use. :)

[BrokeEF]

Sean, the ones in that pic are KRA15A. For larger wrenches (7/8" or 22mm and up) there's KRA22A, which i also use. :)

Thank you for looking that up, unfortunately they are made in China :( Looks like I will stick with Ernst.

Sean

[Moose-LandTran]

Thank you for looking that up, unfortunately they are made in China :( Looks like I will stick with Ernst.

Well that does suck, didn't know that. Unfortunately they're stuck in now and they work well. :(

[Monte]

oh oh !!! chinese snap-on wrench holder .........! :D lol

Very nice setup Moose !!!

[scottmlew]

Moose, great collection of tools -- thx for posting! Those universal torx are awesome. What applications have you used them for? I've been trying to justify a purchase :)

[Teach]

PLEASE make a thread of your cars. I love old school Audis. The original Quattro is my all-time favourite car.

Well, maybe I will stick something up in "Free Parking".

By-the-way, that's one Hell of a set of tools you have there. :bowdown:

[BrokeEF]

oh oh !!! chinese snap-on wrench holder .........! :D lol

Very nice setup Moose !!!

Its not really the end of the world but I can get ones that are US made (Ernst) which are also cheaper. Also I work in manufacturing so I kinda feel the need to help out my fellow manufactures (and Americans). It is not a total deal breaker for me, but I always try for USA made products first.

Sean

[GDA]

heres my working boxes taken a few years ago, hidden behind me is another snapon roller cab and i added another 3 drawer side box sometime after the pic was taken.

Damm... that's one sweet set up. You should post up some of the contents sometime for us to drool over... :bowdown:

I thought it was time to take some quick updated pics. :)

When my other stuff arrives and i actually get around to tidying the box properly i'll get some better pics.

In all its dented, well-used glory:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00573.jpg

Ratchets and sockets. 40-something Snap-on ratchets, and 3 Blue-Point ones. Various sockets and drivers.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00581.jpg

A close-up of the sockets and drivers. Need more rails:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/chrismca/DSC00582.jpg

-Moose.

Moose - nice set. I know from reading many of your posts you put this set together the old fashioned way by paying for them yourself. You should be very proud of your efforts and your great set of tools. :thumbup:

Question - I struggle too with storing torx, hex and other odd drivers on rails.... have you seen any other good ways to store them? I ask since the bigger and long ones force you to lay them flat in the box instead of standing them up.

Greg

[pmohr]

My meager 26" Craftsman stack, bottom two are 18" deep, top is a 16". Yep, it's rattlecanned flat black...looked awesome until I started using it and staining it with oil marks. Oh well, I plan on upgrading to a HF US General 41" chest in the very near future. As you can see the box is somewhat crowded the way I've got it organized, but not quite full yet.
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05523.png
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05541.png


Damn, these pics make my box and the work area look a lot dirtier/cluttered than it really is. As you can see, my box has everything from AmPro to SnapOn, mostly Craftsman and some HF 'goodies'.

Top box, top and top drawer.
Extensions, various on top, and tool truck paperwork, hex keys, electrical tape, random small stuff in drawer:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05538.png

Top box, second drawer.
My meager hammer collection, looking to pick up a dead blow ball peen soon:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05537.png

Top box, third drawer.
Chemicals and such, if kept in my cart they all tend to disappear rather quickly. Should be able to tell where I work from this pic alone:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05536.png

Top box, fourth drawer.
Extra sockets, box on left has my less used wrenches (flare nut, thin, tiny combo wrenches, etc), box on upper right is a HF tie rod adjustment set, and of course my multimeter, some RTV, flashlights, and smaller air tools:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05535.png

Top box, bottom drawer.
Personal stuff, where all of my stuff goes every morning:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05534.png






Middle box, top drawer
Ratchet wrenches, drum/rotor removal bolts at upper left:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05533.png

Middle box, middle drawer.
SAE and metric combo wrenches, along with some extra socket rails:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05532.png

Middle box, bottom drawer.
Metric sockets, new Genius 3/8" impact socket set (going in a tray soon, along with the 12 points in the bottom right hand corner), HF/SO impact swivels, all of my hex/torx/screwdriver sockets, adapters, and of course all of my ratchets:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05531.png






Bottom box, top drawer.
All of my SAE stuff, the 12 points are going in another tray as well, next up is some impact sockets. I rarely use my standard tools, so that's not a big priority right now:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05530.png

Bottom box, second drawer.
Pliers, adjustable wrenches, pipe wrench, in an extremely disorganized, cluttered mess:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05529.png

Bottom box, third drawer.
Another disorganized mess of screwdrivers and punches/chisels:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05528.png

Bottom box, fourth drawer.
Various nut drivers, pry bars, picks, disconnects, and brake equipment. Top box is a Sunex torque stick set, middle is a HF impact driver, and bottom is a HF pick set:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05527.png

Bottom box, fifth drawer.
HF wheel bearing set (which, by the way, kicks ass. Hasn't failed me yet), extended TDC indicator, and a strap wrench:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05526.png

Bottom box, bottom drawer.
Catch-all (junk) drawer, and soda storage:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05525.png


My cart, little Torin from Northern Tool. Tiny little thing, but has slide tops (which are far more useful than a flip top, IMO), and can navigate through most areas the bigger carts can't:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05524.png

I try not to use it for storing tools, though my cordless and pneumatic impacts as well as torque wrench, hubcap hammer, and clipboard live in the top. Also some other stuff that won't fit in my box goes in here.

Top drawer.
My 25" HF breaker bar (which I've tried to break, and can't seem to) which doesn't fit in any of my Craftsman drawers as they are, a few screwdrivers and a prybar, and some oil change stuff:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05540.png

Bottom drawer.
HF compression tester set (also works great), hood/trunk/hatch shock holder, and some extra snackage:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05539.png





And some other tool shots for good measure...

My pride and joy:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05542.png


Ratchet shots:
My favorite here? Obviously the FH80, but those HF Pittsburg composite ratchets are also very nice, and 72 tooth:
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05543.png
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05544.png

[Moose-LandTran]

By-the-way, that's one Hell of a set of tools you have there. :bowdown:

Thanks! It's taken just about everything i've earned in the last 2-3 years, but i'm glad this is what i bought. :)

Moose, great collection of tools -- thx for posting! Those universal torx are awesome. What applications have you used them for? I've been trying to justify a purchase :)

Well, i haven't used them yet. But for things like under-dash work they're perfect. They're also good for some water and oil pumps.

Its not really the end of the world but I can get ones that are US made (Ernst) which are also cheaper. Also I work in manufacturing so I kinda feel the need to help out my fellow manufactures (and Americans). It is not a total deal breaker for me, but I always try for USA made products first.

Sean

Yeah, i understand that. I didn't know they were made in China. That sucks. :(

Moose - nice set. I know from reading many of your posts you put this set together the old fashioned way by paying for them yourself. You should be very proud of your efforts and your great set of tools. :thumbup:

Question - I struggle too with storing torx, hex and other odd drivers on rails.... have you seen any other good ways to store them? I ask since the bigger and long ones force you to lay them flat in the box instead of standing them up.

Greg

Thanks, Greg. It's now completely paid off, with zero outstanding. (In fact, Snap-on owe me £11!) I'm glad it's all mine and all paid for, and i'm certainly proud of it. It might be largely second-hand, but it's all mine!

As for the long drivers, without a really deep drawer i haven't found a better way to store them, i'm going to make trays to lay them in.

[Hawk321]

@Moose

Awesome setup! Have you ever count your screwdrivers???

[bry@n]

Nice set up Moose. Love all the hard handles.

[Sparky240z]

Hi all, this is my first post, what better place! This is my home box had them all from new top dates from about '84, bottom '86 and middle '91. Will post more draws and work box soon.
Mark

[Moose-LandTran]

@Moose

Awesome setup! Have you ever count your screwdrivers???

At last count I had 215 Snap-on hard handled screwdrivers. Total number of screwdrivers i guess would be around 245 or so.

Nice set up Moose. Love all the hard handles.

Thanks! There's more on the way. Pics soon! :D

[dps]

Yeah, that Moose knows how to get my pulse to quicken!

[justinmc]

Hi all, this is my first post, what better place! This is my home box had them all from new top dates from about '84, bottom '86 and middle '91. Will post more draws and work box soon.
Mark


Nice looking setup! Normally not a huge stickers on the toolbox fan but the vintage and quality of those stickers seem perfect. Nice stuff!

Also digging the yellow hard handled stuff.. nice set of tools you've got going. What kinda stuff do you wrench on?

[MD11]

With most of my tools in now, I put together a photo page for it... BTW, pics like these saved my butt when the insurance claim had to be made.. if you don't have em, take em now!

http://web.mac.com/sjsamaha/Site/Tools.html

[Sparky240z]

Thanks Justin,Always loved the stickers when I was younger, not sure now but feel they're history. Work on all sorts friends and family cars, bikes anything. Day job is working for Land Rover in diesel calibration (proto engine testing/fitting) can be mundane day in day out or sometimes very interesting.

Heres a few more shots, the last is my lads bench (Start em young)

Cheers Mark

[Moose-LandTran]

Yeah, that Moose knows how to get my pulse to quicken!

The rest of the hard handles shipped out today. Expect more pics in about 2 weeks. And, as requested, your thread on them all. :)

[Joelfke]

heres my rookie/new to automechanics box :) :thumbup:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu213/Joelfke/th_PIC_0001-1.jpg (http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu213/Joelfke/?action=view&current=PIC_0001-1.jpg)
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[MD11]

The rest of the hard handles shipped out today. Expect more pics in about 2 weeks. And, as requested, your thread on them all. :)

I just want 1/2 as many screw drivers as you've got mate! :wtf:

[Moose-LandTran]

I just want 1/2 as many screw drivers as you've got mate! :wtf:

I like that you're not greedy, most people want all of them! :lol:

[MD11]

I like that you're not greedy, most people want all of them! :lol:

Well, since I only play with my tools on the weekends and in my spare time, it would look silly to have 245 of the darn things now, wouldn't it? :bounce:

[Moose-LandTran]

Well, since I only play with my tools on the weekends and in my spare time, it would look silly to have 245 of the darn things now, wouldn't it? :bounce:

Right now, that's the only time i use them too. But i got (almost) all bases covered. You can never have too many screwdrivers.

[Joelfke]

im fairly certain i just attained a newfound respect for moose :)

[Moose-LandTran]

im fairly certain i just attained a newfound respect for moose :)

Haha, how's that? :)

[MD11]

Haha, how's that? :)

Let me guess... it was this statement... :beer:
You can never have too many screwdrivers.

[Joelfke]

Let me guess... it was this statement... :beer:

THAT...and the extreme collection of screwdrivers....i "would" say thats too many man....but that would be blasphemy

[Moose-LandTran]

Let me guess... it was this statement... :beer:

THAT...and the extreme collection of screwdrivers....i "would" say thats too many man....but that would be blasphemy

I do have a hardcore screwdriver addiction. I don't know what it is about them, i just can't get enough. Not just Snap-on hard handles, but screwdrivers in general. I've got my eye on about 5 euro sets i really want to buy; Witte, Wera, Wiha, etc.

[crewchief888]

[QUOTE=GDA;678307]Damm... that's one sweet set up. You should post up some of the contents sometime for us to drool over... :bowdown:

i wish i could, this is the only pic i can find of the set up. we took pics of all the drawer contents, (for the shops insurance) somewhere in the last 12 years after leaving that job , moving 1200 miles, getting a new job and moving 3 more times in the area, i cant find 1/2 of what i thought i had. :lol_hitti
i'm gonna try to get some pics of my snap on /harley boxes at the house, and the set of boxes and equipment at my shopand a few pics of my service truck.
:beer:

[crewchief888]

[QUOTE=pmohr;678529]My meager 26" Craftsman stack, bottom two are 18" deep, top is a 16". Yep, it's rattlecanned flat black...looked awesome until I started using it and staining it with oil marks. Oh well, I plan on upgrading to a HF US General 41" chest in the very near future. As you can see the box is somewhat crowded the way I've got it organized, but not quite full yet.
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05523.png
http://pics.boredmder.com/garagejournal/DSC05541.png


i started out with a basic set of SK tools wrenches to 1 1/4 1/2, 3/8, 1/2 drive sockets up to 1 1/4 and some misc hammers, screwdrivers, and a couple punches and chisels all thrown in a kennedy 10 drawer top/5 drawer bottom combo.

i kept adding tools and when i ran out of room i bought the biggest box i thought i'd ever need, a snapon kr550/555. working at various heavy equipment dealers led to needing different tools, and being "geared up" to do specific jobs, meant some specific tools. and the need for more storage
one dealer i worked almost exclusively on dozers for almost a year and then went into the rebuild room at that dealer. all the same nuts and bolts, but different tools :shocking:
being back working on smaller equipment again, i havent used a wrench over 1 5/8 or a socket bigger than 1 13/16 in 11 years. i have some sockets that i bought 11 years ago while working on JD equipment that have never touched a bolt.

ive been buying tools for 30+ years, i'll probably never stop buying, the older i get the more selective i get... and hopefully smarter :)

my advise is buy what you need to do your job, dont buy the biggest, shiniest box you see on the tool truck. ive known several young mechanics that did, they're now unemployed and have had boxes and tools repo'd.
just my 2cents
:beer:

[pmohr]

my advise is buy what you need to do your job, dont buy the biggest, shiniest box you see on the tool truck. ive known several young mechanics that did, they're now unemployed and have had boxes and tools repo'd.
just my 2cents
:beer:

Indeed, that's what I've been trying to do. I could've financed a decent size SO box a few months ago, but have been reorganizing my current one to make more room instead. The HF box should hold everything I have and far more, and I can most likely sell this Craftsman stack for more than the $400 I'd pay for the new box.

Generally I'll buy HF or other cheapie stuff, and if I find myself using it often enough, I'll buy 'good' brands. Though my HF impact swivels have done every bit as good as my SO ones, interestingly.

Personally I can never see myself paying truck pricing on a box to hold tools, regardless of how good it is; I could replace the HF box every year for the next 10 years and still be under the price of a SO/Matco box of the same size.

But that's not to say that I don't desire an Epiq triple bay...

[crewchief888]

Indeed, that's what I've been trying to do. I could've financed a decent size SO box a few months ago, but have been reorganizing my current one to make more room instead. The HF box should hold everything I have and far more, and I can most likely sell this Craftsman stack for more than the $400 I'd pay for the new box.

Generally I'll buy HF or other cheapie stuff, and if I find myself using it often enough, I'll buy 'good' brands. Though my HF impact swivels have done every bit as good as my SO ones, interestingly.

Personally I can never see myself paying truck pricing on a box to hold tools, regardless of how good it is; I could replace the HF box every year for the next 10 years and still be under the price of a SO/Matco box of the same size.

But that's not to say that I don't desire an Epiq triple bay...

i bought some HF metric swivel impacts about a year ago, i needed a 15mm for something and figured why not? ive beat the hell out of those sockets, even had an 18mm on my 3/4 drive gun and havent broke one yet.
i buy craftsman, kobalt or HF tools to keep at my personal shop, and keep my snapon mac and matco tools in my service truck. ive abused my tools for 25 years on heavy equipment, and have rarely broken anything unless is was being severely misused. i used to break snapon 3/4 dr breaker bar heads at least once a month loosening bolts on large hyd cylinders, the 8feet of pipe and 600+ ft/lb of torqe wil do that.
the absolute best was the 5/8 12pt comb wrench i broke
nope didnt break the box end didnt break the open end
i broke the handle part of the wrench:shocking:
i was trying to remove a 12point headed bolt from a crawler trans, after sevral swings with a 10lb sledge the wrench broke. my snapon dealer started to ask what happened, i told him dont ask........he didnt, and handed me a new wrench
:beer:

[shadow images]

Heres the Craftsman box I picked up this week. It was in there scratch and dent section for the same price as a new ones on sale. Talked with the manager and he let me have it for just under $500. :)

[Cameronl]

Guess I'll show off my modest setup.

Craftsman Quiet Glides I got as a gift a few years ago:
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8963/1003878v.jpg

How many of you have a Binford Tools button?
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6464/1003880.jpg

Not thrilled with these little split drawers, but they'll do to sort my screwdrivers
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/7016/1003883j.jpg

Socket collection is kinda sad... Metric
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/191/1003879.jpg

SAE
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1912/1003886k.jpg

They are from my original set I received on Christmas about 25 years ago.
I thought I had enough sockets until I got the trays from Harbor Freight. Now I have an urge to fill them up...

Some other drawers:
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9881/1003882i.jpg
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/836/1003881a.jpg
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3689/1003885.jpg

Got the idea for the yoga pad drawer liners right here on GJ!

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/5051/1003884i.jpg
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4483/1003888i.jpg

Cheap air tools that came with my Husky compressor. They do the job.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4098/1003889.jpg

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1300/1003890.jpg

And the workbench:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2378/1003877x.jpg

[scrubcakes]

My toolbox is just a Harbor Freight three shelf cart, but I do have this bad boy for A/C work:

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u325/derburger300cd/S7002754.jpg

[Joe69]

That looks identical to the a/c unit I cut my teeth on so many years ago. Back in the good ole R12 days.

Joe

[krusty the clown]

That looks identical to the a/c unit I cut my teeth on so many years ago. Back in the good ole R12 days.

Joe

used that one too.......around 1981

[crewchief888]

heres my working boxes taken a few years ago, hidden behind me is another snapon roller cab and i added another 3 drawer side box sometime after the pic was taken.

harley/snapon boxes in my garage
main box & air tool/prybar storage in my service truck
pics from my messyazz shop

[Moose-LandTran]

My toolbox is just a Harbor Freight three shelf cart, but I do have this bad boy for A/C work:

http://i516.photobucket.com/albums/u325/derburger300cd/S7002754.jpg

That's cool!

Is that a W123 in the background? My friend accross the road from me has an old 230E, in that same colour (he refers to it as "Jewish Racing Gold".) She's known as Gertrude (the car, that is.) My friend's 25-year-old German lady!

harley/snapon boxes in my garage
main box & air tool/prybar storage in my service truck
pics from my messyazz shop

Did you buy that Harley box from our member fatfillup by any chance? I want that top box. Been looking for one for ages. Any idea what the colour name is? I'd love to have one in cranberry.

[crewchief888]

That's cool!

Is that a W123 in the background? My friend accross the road from me has an old 230E, in that same colour (he refers to it as "Jewish Racing Gold".) She's known as Gertrude (the car, that is.) My friend's 25-year-old German lady!



Did you buy that Harley box from our member fatfillup by any chance? I want that top box. Been looking for one for ages. Any idea what the colour name is? I'd love to have one in cranberry.


i bought them new when they came out for the 90th aniversary, a year or so later i ordered the center section to match. according to my dealer at the time, snappy built and painted the centers, but never assembled them, the top and bottom have friction slides the center has rollers. from what i remember they made 7500 set of them @ $3400 top and bottom, the center box cost me $600 or so back then
the color is cranberry, these were some of the 1st "non red" boxes that snapon made
ive seen several sets of them on CL and ebay over the years, most sold in as new condition for $1000
:beer:

[jteck75]

47195 I pasted this off of the Napa website,still haven't replaced my broken digital camera. It is a Napa SS series combo,made by Kennedy. It's the same as the Kennedy Maintenance Pro series except for a different plastic emblem. It's been a darn good box,better than any I've ever had,including my Snap on KRA that I lost in a fire.

[GBNZ]

My 40" Waterloo made in USA limited edition.

Sold it off getting a Snap On to replace it with.

[vr6chris]

Upgraded from my krl1022. This is the epiq 68".

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1838r.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1839r.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1837r.jpg

[mkdive]

@vr6chris......

That box is a thing of beauty! Blue is by far my favorite color.....VERY NICE!

[ironroad 9c1]

Doing what it does best..rolling around

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/ironroad9c1/garage/IMG_1374.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/ironroad9c1/garage/IMG_1373.jpg

[Diesel_Crawler]

Doing what it does best..rolling around

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/ironroad9c1/garage/IMG_1374.jpg


From reading your posts I would say the sign on the wall is fitting.

[crewchief888]

Upgraded from my krl1022. This is the epiq 68".

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1838r.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1839r.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1837r.jpg

great looking box !!
:beer:

[Moose-LandTran]

Upgraded from my krl1022. This is the epiq 68".

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z255/vr6chris11b/IMG_1838r.jpg

WOW. :eyecrazy:

That is just gorgeous! I'm not big on blue toolboxes, but that is just stunning. Is it metallic blue? :drool:

[crashbumper]

I love the design of those Epiq boxes.

Not a fan of the chromie rimzzz; but otherwise beautiful.

[Chreese]

All I can say is "WOW"! I really like your new box, vr6chris. Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, this type of box is very uncommon in my area. Otherwise, I would have to get one.

Have a nice weekend,

Chreese

[vr6chris]

thanks for the good words guys. color is traditional royal blue. no metallic. this box has a lot more room though. so now i need more tools lol

[crashbumper]

this box has a lot more room though. so now i need more tools lol

Tool collections will grow to fit the tool box they are in. :spit:

Love that color.

[krusty the clown]

From reading your posts I would say the sign on the wall is fitting.

snickers under breath :spit:

[Big Bad Jon]

snickers under breath :spit:

Hell, I will just flat out laugh. That was very funny. :lol_hitti

[scottmlew]

thanks for the good words guys. color is traditional royal blue. no metallic. this box has a lot more room though. so now i need more tools lol

That's a really, really nice box. Very nice drawer layout...lots of shallow drawers. Can you please post some pics of the contents?

[ironroad 9c1]

From reading your posts I would say the sign on the wall is fitting.

Maybe that is why its on MY wall......

[r0meyrome]

A little update on my tool box actually tool boxes.. I had to take my "new" used snap on box home because my service manager is a jerk and says that Id have to be "flat-rate" to have a toolbox at work.. Meaning he knows if I had my own tools (which I do.I have a tool car at work) Id have to get paid more as a tech. BS! Anyways heres it is.

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0434.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0436.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0437.jpg

[chksbak]

this is my box. i started out with a smaller craftman and bought these two bottoms from a guy at work for 140 and made the cart to hold them together

[Teach]

Now there are a lot of drawers. Nice setup.

[regguy1]

Here's my baby!! :thumbup:Nice..How many bathrooms does it have ?

[BWright]

Here is my newly acquired box.

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01432.jpg

And here are some of the most filled drawers. I still have got a few to fill, you know what that means! More tools!!!:thumbup:

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01433.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01435.jpg

Metric Wrenches

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01436.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01444.jpg

SAE Wrenches

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01440.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01441.jpg

Gearwrench ratcheting drivers

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01442.jpg

Pliers drawer Definitely need to fill this one up some more.

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01443.jpg

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01445.jpg

[48548]

That is a really nice setup, I like the box as well.

[crashbumper]

Wow, the black HF box looks so much better than the red.

[MadMark]

A little update on my tool box actually tool boxes.. I had to take my "new" used snap on box home

Would you give us a comparison of the US General compared to the Snap on box? thanks

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0434.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0436.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0437.jpg
Would you give us a comparison of the US General compared to the Snap on box? thanks

[Flathead Red]

I finally get to add mine here as I finally took some pictures.
Here is the old box that my wife bought for me nine years ago.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/redromad/Ricks%20Junk/IMG_0769.jpg

And here is my new addition that I couldn't pass up.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/redromad/Ricks%20Junk/IMG_0768.jpg

I am very pleased with the new box. I am just a weekend type but had run out of room in the smaller CMan.

Flathead Red

[Joelfke]

man! i cant WAIT to have a toolbox big enough for wrench racks!

[kylefitz]

Here is my newly acquired box.

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww344/Skaz50/DSC01432.jpg

...
How did you get the box in black? Did your store have to order it in or do they stock it? If your store had to order it can you still get it on sale?

thank you

[GeorgiaHybrid]

kyle,

Mine let me order the side box and use the sale price for the red box on it. They are usually pretty good about that around here but it depends on the manager.

[Stick Figure]

does look much better in black. when i got mine i don't think they even offered it in black. Oh well its very soon destine to be a home only box, with any luck the snap on man will be dropping off my new baby tomorrow.

[r0meyrome]

MadMark-

The comparison for the two. If I had to pick one that would have no problem handling my drawer opening etc would be the Harbor Freight one. It feels sturdies and durable rather than the Snap ON. That might be because this is a "lower" end of the Snap On Line. (I Dont knnow) but between my two boxes I like the HF one best.

[mossyboy6]

This is my seriously packed box.

I would love to buy a nice one like some of you boys, but the economy is saying otherwise!
Its so full that the wheels don't turn anymore, if I want to move it, it leaves black streaks behind. And when I pull out a drawer, I have to support it so it doesn't fall over :lol_hitti

And thats only the hand tools I use most often.

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3999/dsc01786tp.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6357/dsc01787b.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3643/dsc01788y.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9376/dsc01789d.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1816/dsc01790f.jpg
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7725/dsc01791b.jpg
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8295/dsc01792p.jpg
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/544/dsc01793a.jpg

[r0meyrome]

Ahhhh. I think ive gone through 4 tool boxes now because of this forum.. haha BUT here is my new set up. Last set up is in the page before this. Here it is. I like it so Im very happy.

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0538.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0539.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0540.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0542.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0546.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0553.jpg

Mostly toptul. Yes I still have to clean the glue off the box and will do ASAP. I didnt buy it for the price tag of $830 with tax but bought it with a craigslist guy selling his homedepot gift cards/credit for around %80 off the value so around $630 out the door!:beer: I like it!

[Weld-It Fab]

My tool storage

[Kevin54]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=48783&d=1261894244


That is a SERIOUS table. What do you use it for. And what looks like a robot tucked into the right corner? Danger Will Robinson...Danger!!! :willy_nil

[05firecatf7black]

My tool storage

"Weld-it" We will definatley need to see some draw contents of that bad boy. Great looking setup.:bowdown:

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Weld-It,

Welcome to the fold and it looks like you belong to the "if green is good, neon green is better club". Mine is like your setup (including the color) minus one side locker.

Like above, do you remember what your mother used to tell you? If you can't share, don't let them see it... With the toolheads on this board, you have to let them see inside now or they will hound you for days.

[Diesel_Crawler]

My tool storage

:thumbup:


Inside now or GTFO! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

[05firecatf7black]

the natives are getting restless awaiting the pics.lol:willy_nil:willy_nil

[murph64]

And what looks like a robot tucked into the right corner? Danger Will Robinson...Danger!!! :willy_nil

A Miller tig setup, I'd say.



Andy

[Weld-It Fab]

Ill take more pics of the contents this week. The robot looking thing in the corner is a Miller Dynasty 700 TIG machine. As far as the table is concerned it is a layout/jig table that has holes (obviously) 4" O.C. for clamps, angle plates etc. to go on for layout and work holding while welding. Last pic is of my CNC knee mill. Thanks for all the positive replies.

[mikevango]

Ill take more pics of the contents this week. The robot looking thing in the corner is a Miller Dynasty 700 TIG machine. As far as the table is concerned it is a layout/jig table that has holes (obviously) 4" O.C. for clamps, angle plates etc. to go on for layout and work holding while welding. Last pic is of my CNC knee mill. Thanks for all the positive replies.

bad ass!!! :thumbup:

[Enloe]

wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[t100]

how much is your electric bill?

that table....... DAMN!!!!

[Weld-It Fab]

Electric is not bad really. My house has a 600 amp service on it and then I ran it out to my shop where I have three, DPC30 Phase Perfect Phase converters to run my equipment. During the summer months (I am located in Phoenix) it runs around $650.00 but that is with my house, guest house and shop. That table was made Elliott Machine Tools in Australia if you are interested in looking up what they have available.

[M900]

My SAE stuff is not here.

1. Foam mat dremeled out holds my sockets. A 3/8ths speed handle is missing from the pic.

2. I like my old school wrench.

3. There are some pry bars in there under the strap wrenches.
Along w/ a remote starter and leakdown gauge on the left in the same pic. Drill size gauge, thickness and TPI gauges on the right.

4. The black allens sitting out I use alot. Thats why theyre out. The silver ones just dont have a spot.

5. Tools looking for a home.

6. more...

7. My dogs tag from his collar resides in this drawer.

[WVU Tuba Dale]

My tool storage

Welcome to the club. :) Nice setup!

[RbrtAWhyt]

My tool storage


Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap

Nice boxes!

[RbrtAWhyt]

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_0553.jpg



I was looking at those boxes tonight at Home Depot. Really good looking boxs. They had it for $748 for top and bottom.

[Weld-It Fab]

Welcome to the club. :) Nice setup!

Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap

Nice boxes!

Thanks for the welcome

[Weld-It Fab]

Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap...Fap

Nice boxes!

Thanks I need to go through the SS box's and move the tooling for my machines around and get rid of one of them. Bought several tooling cabinets specifically for the CAT 40 tool holders so I have alot of extra room in those box's.

[r0meyrome]

RbrtAWhyt

If you go on craigslist someone on there must be selling their homedepot gift cards/credit for around %80 of the value thats how I got mine for $630 out the door.

[Skyline]

RbrtAWhyt

If you go on craigslist someone on there must be selling their homedepot gift cards/credit for around %80 of the value thats how I got mine for $630 out the door.

While it's really nice that one of our members found one of those that was legit...that is a VERY common scam. You buy a HD card at a discount, and find out it's cancelled before you can use it.

[r0meyrome]

Oh. I made sure. He came and bought it for me right next to me and gave me the receipt and everything. Just be smart about it.

[zak911]

I just stumbled on this forum while researching garage lifts, and boy am I in heaven. I won't be getting much done in the near future as I am glued to the computer.

As to the topic, I recently repainted an old Lista cabinet that was the original baby blue with lots of painting and repainting of lettering/numbers etc. on the drawers.

48870

I couldn't figure out what color I wanted to paint it. It seemed too big for the traditional red. In any case I tried several different combos and finally settled on the two tone one in the pics. I ended up using rattle spray cans:

Frame: Rust-Oleum Hammered - Brown
Drawers: Rust-Oleum Hammered - Dark Bronze

I was concerned about using the rattle cans on the large sides, as I have the spray equipment to do it "right". The problem was I couldn't get those colors or texture in regular cans. In any case, the sides are fine, and the drawers are excellent. I'm glad I never messed with the spray equipment.

48871

The handles were somewhat scratched and not up to the new paint job.

48872

I was going to put in the paper labels with the clear plastic cover strips. The problem was that the ones I had were never used, had been stored in a box, but still had a yellow cast and detracted from the cabinet. I ended up using electricians tape instead, and am very happy with the results. The tape is a little tricky installing. First cut a length a couple inches longer than the handle. Then pull the tape tight, hold it on edge, and with a slight sawing motion, slide the bottom edge into the lower slot. Once you get it fully into the slot, then you can stick the rest to the handle. That will cover a little more than the bottom half of the handle. Now, do the same to the top. It will overlap the bottom piece. I'm guessing that it is better to have the top overlap the bottom. On the first couple of handles, I trimmed the electricians tape overhanging the ends right away. The next day, the tape had shrunk slightly (it was stretched while pulling tight to install). So, I learned to wait a day before trimming.

The hardest part was finding some end caps that I was missing. This is the older style cabinet, and Lista and all of the distributors I called, don't have any more of that style. In any case, I found someone else with a cabinet he was selling that was missing so many end caps, that he sold me the remaining ones.

The best part of this story is what I am using for the drawer liner. I initially purchased some of the standard cheap drawer liner that is soft and foam like. I made due with it, but it was easy to gouge. Then I was finally able to pick up a roll of the ULTIMATE drawer liner from my brother.

48873

So, what makes the ultimate drawer liner? Actually, my brother bought this rubber at an auction years ago from Aerojet corp. This stuff is actually rocket booster liner. It's super expensive, or at least it was for the government. Fortunately, we got it cheap. This rubber was actually ground to an exact thickness. Note in the pic the numbers written on it. Those are all over the rubber and are thickness measurements to show that it meets specs.

48874

That in no way makes it a better tool box liner, but it is interesting. But the density and texture DO make it a perfect liner.

48875

[Mickey O]

I just stumbled on this forum while researching garage lifts, and boy am I in heaven. I won't be getting much done in the near future as I am glued to the computer.

As to the topic, I recently repainted an old Lista cabinet that was the original baby blue with lots of painting and repainting of lettering/numbers etc. on the drawers.

48870

I couldn't figure out what color I wanted to paint it. It seemed too big for the traditional red. In any case I tried several different combos and finally settled on the two tone one in the pics. I ended up using rattle spray cans:

Frame: Rust-Oleum Hammered - Brown
Drawers: Rust-Oleum Hammered - Dark Bronze

I was concerned about using the rattle cans on the large sides, as I have the spray equipment to do it "right". The problem was I couldn't get those colors or texture in regular cans. In any case, the sides are fine, and the drawers are excellent. I'm glad I never messed with the spray equipment.

48871

The handles were somewhat scratched and not up to the new paint job.

48872

I was going to put in the paper labels with the clear plastic cover strips. The problem was that the ones I had were never used, had been stored in a box, but still had a yellow cast and detracted from the cabinet. I ended up using electricians tape instead, and am very happy with the results. The tape is a little tricky installing. First cut a length a couple inches longer than the handle. Then pull the tape tight, hold it on edge, and with a slight sawing motion, slide the bottom edge into the lower slot. Once you get it fully into the slot, then you can stick the rest to the handle. That will cover a little more than the bottom half of the handle. Now, do the same to the top. It will overlap the bottom piece. I'm guessing that it is better to have the top overlap the bottom. On the first couple of handles, I trimmed the electricians tape overhanging the ends right away. The next day, the tape had shrunk slightly (it was stretched while pulling tight to install). So, I learned to wait a day before trimming.

The hardest part was finding some end caps that I was missing. This is the older style cabinet, and Lista and all of the distributors I called, don't have any more of that style. In any case, I found someone else with a cabinet he was selling that was missing so many end caps, that he sold me the remaining ones.

The best part of this story is what I am using for the drawer liner. I initially purchased some of the standard cheap drawer liner that is soft and foam like. I made due with it, but it was easy to gouge. Then I was finally able to pick up a roll of the ULTIMATE drawer liner from my brother.

48873

So, what makes the ultimate drawer liner? Actually, my brother bought this rubber at an auction years ago from Aerojet corp. This stuff is actually rocket booster liner. It's super expensive, or at least it was for the government. Fortunately, we got it cheap. This rubber was actually ground to an exact thickness. Note in the pic the numbers written on it. Those are all over the rubber and are thickness measurements to show that it meets specs.

48874

That in no way makes it a better tool box liner, but it is interesting. But the density and texture DO make it a perfect liner.

48875

Thanks for telling us about the best drawer liner ever that we can't get.

Great job on painting the cabinet, I'm not a fan of the Lista blue. Lets see some more interior shots.

[VENNOM]

snap-on box I bought used and napa tool cart I bought new, Mostly filled with napa tools

I just moved to my new playpen, I went from 3rd to last pic(rented parents garage) to the last pic (had to make sure the truck fit before purchase) I'm just a weekend warrior with a motorcycle road racing addiction...

[bry@n]

Heres a pic of the top draw in the SO box.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j69/curbry/DSC00862.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j69/curbry/DSC00863.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j69/curbry/DSC00864.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j69/curbry/DSC00865.jpg

[Mickey O]

Heres a pic of the top draw in the SO box.




Is that one of those one drawer Snap On boxes? If not, make with some more pics.

[bry@n]

Still organizing Mickey, give me some time.

[wreckercologist]

Heres a pic of the top draw in the SO box

Is that one of those one drawer Snap On boxes? If not, make with some more pics.

:lol_hitti

Hey bry@n, I still see alot of drawer liner there!:spit:

Nice set up!

:beer:

[CamarosRus]

How can I see or find link to EPIC 68 roller cab as pictured above. What is difference in construction over the KRL boxes ????

Thanks,

[crashbumper]

How can I see or find link to EPIC 68 roller cab as pictured above. What is difference in construction over the KRL boxes ????

Thanks,

http://www.snapon.com/epiqpower/

Double Bank (PDF)
http://www.snapon.com/epiqpower/pdf/KERN682A0series_npa.pdf


Double Bank w Power Top (PDF)
http://www.snapon.com/epiqpower/pdf/KERN682A4series_npa.pdf

[Motorhead Extraordinaire]

This is my primary tool box in the shop. It is a LISTA HS750 and LISTA ST750 bolted together with 6 swivel casters and a stainless steel over wood core worktop. It's a battleship for sure.

[arkangel06]

This is my primary tool box in the shop. It is a LISTA HS750 and LISTA ST750 bolted together with 6 swivel casters and a stainless steel over wood core worktop. It's a battleship for sure.

The shop i work is outfitted with lista cabinets very good quality :thumbup:

[trodery]

I love "Lime Green" :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/ToolboxLime.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/ToolboxLime1.jpg

[flashpuppy]

Awful nice lookin couch for a garage., or is that a nice lookin toolbox for the livin room?

[tw33k2514]

trodery, I would love to see some drawer pics of that box.

[Eds_tls]

The shop i work is outfitted with lista cabinets very good quality :thumbup:

Lista is top notch. Every shop I've worked at uses them almost exclusively. They're filled with tool steel and carbide and the take that abuse. Easy 100 pounds in some of the drawers and they get opened and closed dozens of times a day

[wendell]

New to me KR660/670B. Just finished cutting the drawer liners. Moved some stuff around to make a hole for it. Not sure if it's going to stay there. Don't want it to get covered in chips.

[arkangel06]

New to me KR660/670B. Just finished cutting the drawer liners. Moved some stuff around to make a hole for it. Not sure if it's going to stay there. Don't want it to get covered in chips.

nice box but a bad place for it!

[ZRX61]

My tool storage


How does that Hammerhead box compare to the CSPS one next to it? I was lucky enough to get one of the Hammerheads from Costco before the price went thru the roof.

[trodery]

Awful nice lookin couch for a garage., or is that a nice lookin toolbox for the livin room?

LOL....The couch was just stored in the garage until I moved into my new office. The lamp was also waiting on the new office.


trodery, I would love to see some drawer pics of that box.

Here you go. I'm no mechanic so don't laugh at the tools :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010443.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010442.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010444.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010445.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010446.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010447.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010448.jpg

I tried to find a toolbox that matched my Lime Green Jeep but I got such a good deal on this box I figured it was close enough!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010449.jpg

[arkangel06]

trodery nice box/tool collection!

Question though what do you use the bossing mallet for?

[wendell]

nice box but a bad place for it!

I took some cuts today and no chips got close to it but the rates and chip load was pretty light. But ultimately, I think you're right.

[wendell]

I love "Lime Green" :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/ToolboxLime.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/ToolboxLime1.jpg

This might be the hottest box in this entire thread.

[colt zantop]

that green box rocks!

[trodery]

trodery nice box/tool collection!

Question though what do you use the bossing mallet for?

Thanks Angel! Some of those hammers/mallets belong to my wife, she used them for some jewelry making.

This might be the hottest box in this entire thread.

that green box rocks!

Thanks guys!

[intmdt8r]

vr6chris, thanks for sharing the pics of your absolutely beautiful box. i really like the color alot. If you don't mind me asking, about how much does a box like this run? Thanks again, i just really like it and wouldn't mind having one to go along with my corvette in the garage. Why not match up the best with the best!!!

[Enloe]

Thanks Angel! Some of those hammers/mallets belong to my wife, she used them for some jewelry making.





Thanks guys!

like the 1911s on top of the box

[wrenchr]

LOL....The couch was just stored in the garage until I moved into my new office. The lamp was also waiting on the new office.




Here you go. I'm no mechanic so don't laugh at the tools :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010443.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010442.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010444.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010445.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010446.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010447.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010448.jpg

I tried to find a toolbox that matched my Lime Green Jeep but I got such a good deal on this box I figured it was close enough!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010449.jpg

3 hand guns???????????????????:shocking:

[NotEnough]

Wrenchr, don't forget, this is TEXAS!!

Trodery, glad to see you on the site. I finally started putting things up in the box that you sold me. This place give me tool and tool box envy....big time.

I see that you still got the "pimp juice" jeep. I thought that you were moving onto the next project.

[Enloe]

"three hand guns" you say that like it is a bad thing personally i think it is a good start..

[ihredo4]

"three hand guns" you say that like it is a bad thing personally i think it is a good start..

Isn't this something like "One is to many and a hundred isn't enough."

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Three is what I have in the car and on me at all times (1 in the console and 2 in holsters).... Remember, the Democrats want us to buy at least one gun a month. I have been trying hard but admit that I was a slacker for a couple of months last year....

[Enloe]

Three is what I have in the car and on me at all times (1 in the console and 2 in holsters).... Remember, the Democrats want us to buy at least one gun a month. I have been trying hard but admit that I was a slacker for a couple of months last year....

I like the way you think but I can't afford to keep up.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

I save all of my lunch money and hunt for bargains. One of the buys this past year was a 416 Remington Mag African model. After all, you never know when a mad elephant might rampage thru Rossville Georgia and by golly, if one does, I'm ready for him...

[Hawk321]

@trodery
do you have no ratchets and sockets????

[trodery]

3 hand guns???????????????????:shocking: Aww heck! My wife was cleanin out her purse and musta left them 45's laying on top of the box. :bounce:

Actually we had just came back from the gun range, I layed them up there to remind myself to clean them.

Wrenchr, don't forget, this is TEXAS!!

Trodery, glad to see you on the site. I finally started putting things up in the box that you sold me. This place give me tool and tool box envy....big time.

I see that you still got the "pimp juice" jeep. I thought that you were moving onto the next project. Thanks for the welcome! The Jeep is going up for sale very soon... I just last week I sold the trailer I built.


@trodery
do you have no ratchets and sockets???? Aparently I forgot to take a picture. I have them but its not a very impressive collection although it has gotten me through 20 years without needing to buy any.

[GreyOwl]

Next time at least line up the wrenches before you snap the pics. :lol_hitti:):)

Charles

[freestylebiker33]

here is my box... i did not want to take pictures of 30 drawer individually .. and i got lazy and did not want to move the bikes krl7065 with krl7972 top chest

[Deafautotech]

Freestylebiker33:

that is very nice snap on box! that consider MR. BIG... it is KRL1065 not KRL7065 as i tried to research on snap on...

thank you for show that KRl1065 as i like to see that almost full on all drawers than empty...

[freestylebiker33]

Freestylebiker33:

that is very nice snap on box! that consider MR. BIG... it is KRL1065 not KRL7065 as i tried to research on snap on...

thank you for show that KRl1065 as i like to see that almost full on all drawers than empty...

snapon has a 70 series box and a 10 series box.. so for example a krl7023 is 40 inches tall and the krl1023 is 45 inches tall.. so i have a krl7065 mr big which is shorter then the krl1065 mr big but the width is always the same.. i added some pics of the drawers as requested


thanks vic

[freestylebiker33]

Freestylebiker33:

that is very nice snap on box! that consider MR. BIG... it is KRL1065 not KRL7065 as i tried to research on snap on...

thank you for show that KRl1065 as i like to see that almost full on all drawers than empty...

from about 30 drawers i only have 2 small drawers empty.. and the rest are all full

[SS5150]

Wow no kidding. I've never seen a Mr. Big in person. Didn't know they had a 7065 either.

I'd like to get a black 1023. Sometime down the line.

[freestylebiker33]

Wow no kidding. I've never seen a Mr. Big in person. Didn't know they had a 7065 either.

I'd like to get a black 1023. Sometime down the line.

seeing a mr big in person is a interesting experience, as they were rolling the box out, i couldnt believe the length of this box...some people like the 70 series verison better then the 10, becuase it is low enough to use as a benchtop.. i use to have a blue krl1023 before mrbig and i loved that box... i got it for 8k off the truck and sold it later to get the mr big... i only got 4000 dollars for the krl1023 and it was only one month old

[SS5150]

Yeah I compared a 7023 to a 1023....for me I felt I'd be better off with the extra space. In the back of my mind I don't know that I might not be better off getting the Snappy four bay, but that's gotta be pretty hard to move around and would take up a bit of real estate.

I'm trying to get a little more info on the new EPIQ line too, but there isn't much out there yet.

[freestylebiker33]

krl1023 is a reallly nice box.. ehh the epiq is ok, it reminds me of the craftsman box.. if u want the epiq for the power drawer. u can buy that power drawer section and install it on anybox.. before the mrbig i was looking in to the krl1024... the mrbig is really easy to move, i can push the box one handed no problem with its 8 swivel casters

[Cobra4B]

In an effort to restore this thread... here's my "new" roll-around...

Took possession of an older red C-man 5-drawer from my father. We got him a Matco 7525 for Christmas so I snagged this base unit.

Before... only a light vacuum before throwing it in the truck to get the cobwebs off...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3704.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3705.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3706.jpg

Wiped it down with 409 and a damp rag. It took the dirt off but was also making my rag red. It didn't clean up as nicely as I'd hoped, but oh well... it's a toolbox. Peeled off the stickers I already have on my other box and garage fridge, then added a C-man roll-around top liner, and drawer liners. I was going to take it and have the top done in Line-X, but when I saw this roll that looked just like bed liner for $9 I decided to go w/ that.

Cleaned up...
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3713.jpg

Some newly acquired goodies... IR air tools and some C-man flares. Glad to finally get rid of my crappy C-man free-bee air tools. Was a bit bummed to see the IR stubby had a sticker on it "Made in China for Ingersoll Rand", but oh well
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3708.jpg

Ratchets, extensions, and adapters
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3709.jpg

Close-up of new C-man Professional ratchets
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3710.jpg

2nd drawer is full of torque wrenches: C-man 1/2", Pittsburg Tools 1/2", Proto 3/8ths, Random Taiwan 3/8ths, C-man 1/2" beam, C-man 3/8ths beam
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3711.jpg

3rd drawer is my impact sockets and spare misc sockets... havent' decided what I'm putting in the bottom two drawers yet. Will probably figure out a way to throw in some commonly used screwdrivers and nut drivers.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3712.jpg

Pretty happy w/ the results... once I finish my new work bench and pegboard my main box will be darned near empty :headscrat

Oh yeah... I opted for the hi-po model ;)
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3716.jpg

-Brian

[freestylebiker33]

cobra4b are those the craftsman pro series ratchets? i have never used those how are they compared to snap on

[freestylebiker33]

couple other drawers

[selohssa]

This forum has "forced" me to buy shiney new things I don't really need lately :lol_hitti


Ha, I feel the same way. I was just killing some time in between projects and thought that I would search about old tool boxes. I got addicted right away. That was about 4 months and $11000 ago.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Ha, I feel the same way. I was just killing some time in between projects and thought that I would search about old tool boxes. I got addicted right away. That was about 4 months and $11000 ago.

$11,000??? You got out cheap my friend.....:beer:

[selohssa]

$11,000??? You got out cheap my friend.....:beer:


OUT! I'M NOT OUT! My wife would love it if I were out. I am just getting started. I am having fun every day talking to people around here and meeting a lot of local retirees. I have a feeling that this will be a life long addiction to go along with my car addiction. I always bought good quality tools when I was still on the bench but I was never bothered with having a matching this to go with that. I never got excited about getting the exact same tool as I allready have but 10 years older.

This is fun.

[seth_man]

from about 30 drawers i only have 2 small drawers empty.. and the rest are all full


im not so sure i would call those drawers full, those tools have lots of elbow room :thumbup:

[Deafautotech]

snapon has a 70 series box and a 10 series box.. so for example a krl7023 is 40 inches tall and the krl1023 is 45 inches tall.. so i have a krl7065 mr big which is shorter then the krl1065 mr big but the width is always the same.. i added some pics of the drawers as requested


thanks vic

my mistake.. sorry.

i am big fan of KRl 10 Serie as i am 6'4 tall tech and i own KRl1203 and KRL1003, i love my KRL1203 and KRL1003 as i paid it off only less than 2,000 dollars combo...

[Diesel_Crawler]

i own KRl1203 and KRL1003, i love my KRL1203 and KRL1003

And we want Pictures of it and all its drawers NOW! :bounce:

[Deafautotech]

And we want Pictures of it and all its drawers NOW! :bounce:

NOW???? sorry my work is closed... i dont have camera as only my pager has picture... i am plan to take camera from my father's and do all pictures as i am thinking about insurance....

[48548]

Here are few after a few years on here.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4212.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4213.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4214.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4215.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4216.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4217.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4219.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4220.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4221.jpg

[48548]

A few others.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4224.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4225.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4226.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4227.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4228.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4229.jpg

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4231.jpg

[selohssa]

48548.

WOW! Very nice.

[48548]

I haven't been on this site for quite 2 years and I have tripled my tools and gotten about double the sockets and about 5 times the ratchets I had before. Probably double and tripled almost everything I had at the very least. But what was good about this site is I have tried to get good stuff when possible and or the best I could afford. I have a side compartment that has my taps and drill bits and other things like my meters and odd tools. I also don't keep my power tools in my box, but didn't take pictures of that stuff. My 3/4 SAE stuff is in a proto box that I didn't take pictures of either.

[selohssa]

I haven't been on this site for quite 2 years and I have tripled my tools and gotten about double the sockets and about 5 times the ratchets I had before. Probably double and tripled almost everything I had at the very least.

Is this what happens to all of us on this site? I am just enjoying the tools right now but if I am going to triple the amount that I have now, I will need a bigger garage. I can't fit a bigger garage, so I will need a bigger lot. If I get a bigger lot, I will collect more tools...

[M900]

Here are few after a few years on here.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp296/48548/Tool%20Box%201-2010/IMG_4212.jpg



Does the zyklops not fit in the vertical holes for ratchet handles?

I like that box a lot. Thats what he said.



http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/DSCF3713.jpg


-Brian

Is that a HF led light? Whatever it is, does it function satisfactorily?

[48548]

Does the zyklops not fit in the vertical holes for ratchet handles?

I like that box a lot. Thats what he said.




Is that a HF led light? Whatever it is, does it function satisfactorily?

The zylops don't fit in the holes, but I haven't tried I know my hard handled snap on's don't fit so I would assume (I know shouldn't assume) they won't fit. Also I wanted to keep them in the 3 sets I had. Also have a spare set of the zklops ratchets but they are in the plastic boxes they came in next to my 1" ratchet adapters. The box is pretty neat to use, I keep most my commonly used stuff in it and it works great. I keep spare's and other stuff in the bottom box.

[M900]

The zylops don't fit in the holes, but I haven't tried I know my hard handled snap on's don't fit so I would assume (I know shouldn't assume) they won't fit. Also I wanted to keep them in the 3 sets I had. Also have a spare set of the zklops ratchets but they are in the plastic boxes they came in next to my 1" ratchet adapters. The box is pretty neat to use, I keep most my commonly used stuff in it and it works great. I keep spare's and other stuff in the bottom box.

Thanks for the info!

Ill be saying that too in a few months when I get one.

[Cobra4B]

M900 answered in the other thread too... it's awesome, one of my favorite tools. Got one for my dad for Christmas this year.

[Jbullfrog]

Does the zyklops not fit in the vertical holes for ratchet handles?

I like that box a lot. Thats what he said.




Is that a HF led light? Whatever it is, does it function satisfactorily?


:shocking: It looks like the Craftsman rechargable that I have. They have a car and wall charger, so it lives in the truck for service work. It has the side leds and a set on the end for spotlighting. The switch button is really stiff, but there are 3 settings, side, end, and both. They go on sale for $15 from time to time and are regularly $30.

[Cobra4B]

^ Switch button will break in somewhat... but yeah when brand new it was a bear to operate.

[M900]

^ Switch button will break in somewhat... but yeah when brand new it was a bear to operate.
Good to know. Thanks!
:shocking: It looks like the Craftsman rechargable that I have. They have a car and wall charger, so it lives in the truck for service work. It has the side leds and a set on the end for spotlighting. The switch button is really stiff, but there are 3 settings, side, end, and both. They go on sale for $15 from time to time and are regularly $30.

Awesome. It does look just like a HF light though. Right down to the yellow button and the offset led lights.

[luvmyhondas]

LOL....The couch was just stored in the garage until I moved into my new office. The lamp was also waiting on the new office.




Here you go. I'm no mechanic so don't laugh at the tools :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010443.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010442.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010444.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010445.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010446.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010447.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010448.jpg

I tried to find a toolbox that matched my Lime Green Jeep but I got such a good deal on this box I figured it was close enough!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/trodery/Toolbox/L1010449.jpg

never thought about those little plastic baskets for the little stuff....more specifically the tape rolls. I'll be on the lookout for some of those now.

[ryannotbryan]

Here's my 80th anniversary box and my collection thus far. I've only been in the game for a couple years now, so be easy on me.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0316.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0318.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0319.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0320.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0321.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0322.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0324.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0328.jpg
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i199/ryannotbryan/IMG_0329.jpg

[Brookesy]

Pretty good tool collection you got there.

[Hawk321]

I would appreciate to see what you have inside your plastic boxes

[arkangel06]

only a couple of year ryan thats a pretty good collection for 2 years!

[ryannotbryan]

I would appreciate to see what you have inside your plastic boxes

I'll see what I can do with regards to pictures.

[ryannotbryan]

only a couple of year ryan thats a pretty good collection for 2 years!

Thanks, I've had a lot of fun hunting the past 2 years. It's definitely turned into a passion.

[arkangel06]

Thanks, I've had a lot of fun hunting the past 2 years. It's definitely turned into a passion.

you guys jut inspired me to go hit a local flea market ill post on how i do tonight if i get anything!

[ryannotbryan]

you guys jut inspired me to go hit a local flea market ill post on how i do tonight if i get anything!

That's where a lot of my collection stems from.

[bry@n]

Mine too......

[arkangel06]

That's where a lot of my collection stems from.

well i would love to have a flea market like that here.

[ryannotbryan]

well i would love to have a flea market like that here.

It's real hit or miss here as far as flea markets are concerned. The majority of my stuff comes from pawn shops or CL. But for the most part, I've been somewhat successful with the local flea markets.

[yogitech]

well i would love to have a flea market like that here.

Same here all we get are people re-selling Harbor Freight tools.... :(

[Crizzle]

So, I was bored this morning, and I am waiting on my new blue CMan tool chest to get to the store. I spent some time organizing and cleaning the multitude of hand boxes that I have. You will see why I can't wait to get a full chest.

This is the first of two posts. :D First two pictures are the drawers from my Edsal tool cart. The have my impact sockets (mostly Snap-On), torque wrenches, and some other misc. stuff. The other drawer has channel-locks, calipers, nut drivers, and some larger SAE combos.


The next pictures are of the gray and red CMan box that has a bunch of sockets, wrenches, and drivers in it. You can really see why I need something bigger. :D

[Crizzle]

And here are 3 of the other 5 boxes I have.

The gray box in this post is a CMan, the red one a Waterloo, and i am not sure the manufactrer on the blue box.

Some more Craftsman sockets, and you can see some 1/2" S-K drive sockets right behind the lip in the top of the box. Also some Matco wood handles. In one of the drawers you can see some Mac flare nut and combo SAE wrenches. Looking for a metric set of the combos to pair w/ the SAE set.

More Matco wood handles, a Mac swivel head ratchet, and some assorted drivers in the bottom drawer of the gray CMan.


I really like the way the blue toolbox looks. I think it was the one that my grandfather carried with him when he flew. You can see some assorted wrenches, including a plomb and and old CMan ratchet.

The red Waterloo box holds almost the entireity of the metric stuff that I have. It is all CMan as you can see. The bottom of the box holds some metric CMan crow foot, flare nut, and combo wrenches. :)

[Mickey O]

Hey, you have the frull set of ratchets some other guy here was looking for, link (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52777).

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=50490&d=1263159150

[Crizzle]

Well look at that! I would try to work something out with him, but my grandfather left me these ratchets, so they won't be going anywhere soon. :)

[arkangel06]

Same here all we get are people re-selling Harbor Freight tools.... :(

yeah and for twice as much or 2$ less then new

I still mannage to scrounge and get a few old goodies :thumbup:

[diogenes]

I’ve just finished up the current 138 pages of tool porn here :drool: and I thought I should “show off” what I’ve been using for twenty years or so of home auto repair. Mind you, I assembled a Jeep CJ7 with just these tools and a stick welder. By assembled, I mean: “The frame is here, the engine is over there, I gotta buy some seats I suppose… where is the body? :confused: Oh, yeah. It’s behind the hood over there in the other corner.” :)

I know some of the kids who’ve come here are intimidated by the volume and quality of tools that some of you guys have and think they have to catch up and quickly. Here’s my argument that you don’t NEED a lot of tools and the tools you do have DON”T need to be the top of the line. (It certainly doesn’t hurt if you DO have lots of top quality tools, in fact it’s a lot easier to do the job. But, NEED? No, not really.)

Here is my rolling tool cabinet (It replaced the CJ7 after the frame of the CJ rotted away.):
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001530.jpg

Let's look in the back:
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001530a.jpg

And inside the "drawers":

This one has miscellaneous tools, my metric Craftsman wrenches, HF breaker bar, break line bender, hub nut socket for the front hubs on the CJ7, tire plugs, etc...
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001531.jpg

This one has my sockets, SAE Craftsman wrenches, pliers, screw driver, files, etc...
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001532.jpg

Back in the barn, I have my old Craftsman three drawer with my larger Craftsman (mostly) wrenches and some miscellaneous stuff.
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001535.jpg
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001534a.jpg
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001534c.jpg
http://www.khslocum.com/images/Misc/0111001534b.jpg

They are dirty, some have rust (That's what happens when you wrench in the great outdoors more than you do inside.) I think I still have a few burst sockets made in Taiwan back in the eighty's... But the term I like to use is adequate. They are exactly that.

Now that I've gotten that off my chest, anyone selling off a decent 3/8" and 1/2" ratchet? The no name 1/2" I got is crap... And don't start me on the Craftsman 3/8" drive one.

BTW, you guys who bought the US General chests from HF have just about convinced me to pull the trigger. Which, of course would mean that I will need to fill it... :)

[wantedabiggergarage]

I know some of the kids who’ve come here are intimidated by the volume and quality of tools that some of you guys have and think they have to catch up and quickly. Here’s my argument that you don’t NEED a lot of tools and the tools you do have DON”T need to be the top of the line. (It certainly doesn’t hurt if you DO have lots of top quality tools, in fact it’s a lot easier to do the job. But, NEED? No, not really.)

:)

Some people DO NEED a lot of tools. As I am sure your aware, some of this board are day to day, pro mechanics, who work on everything under the sun, from some POS, to some expensive collectors cars.

That said, even the average DIY'er needs more today, then they did when I was a kid. So much stuff is either all metric or mixed, torx drivers/sockets, etc. It really comes down to the choice of vehicle, how much one wants to do themselves, and how much access to tools they don't have, do they have.

Some days, I wish I could go back to things like the old neighbors, Galaxy, that you could practically sit under the hood, next to the engine.:thumbup:

[diogenes]

Some people DO NEED a lot of tools. As I am sure your aware, some of this board are day to day, pro mechanics, who work on everything under the sun, from some POS, to some expensive collectors cars.

That said, even the average DIY'er needs more today, then they did when I was a kid. So much stuff is either all metric or mixed, torx drivers/sockets, etc. It really comes down to the choice of vehicle, how much one wants to do themselves, and how much access to tools they don't have, do they have.

Some days, I wish I could go back to things like the old neighbors, Galaxy, that you could practically sit under the hood, next to the engine.:thumbup:

My point was that someone, especially just starting out, doesn't need to have every tool in a truck catalog to be able to get the work done, and I acknowledged that being thus burdened does make things easier. I even admitted that I wish I was so burdened, but I'm so tight I'll never have what some would identify as the minimum required tools. I'll still keep my six vehicle personal fleet rolling down the road...

The reason I'm here on the forum is because I like turning wrenches for myself and I know I'm behind the curve on what tools are out there and what's worth the money. I've already learned a lot and I know my tools are about to get company. I did not show my pitiful air tool collection because I just started using air tools about a year ago. Now I have a new to me compressor that I got running last week that can run them properly and that is addicting...:)

As to sitting in the engine bay, a mechanic I knew, of admittedly short stature, startled the heck out of me one day when I walked into his shop and called his name and I heard a voice come from under the hood of a '90s vintage pickup truck around which nobody was standing. :confused: I walked around the front and there he was squatting in the engine bay elbow deep in the engine.:wtf: Short folks got some advantages they keep hidden from us tall folks so we don't get too jealous.:thumbup: