Let's see your toolbox.

[toolfreak]

Let me know what you find out, I am interested in doing the same thing.

[gtamustang]

[QUOTE=lbgradwell;177345]"Much more impressive than yours??!!??:shocking: Then, all I can say is that you have to get your buddy to post photos of his collection here!


Ask and you shall see at
http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/petes_box

This is a drawer by drawer photo gallery (I had to do this for insurance purposes). The rollaway is a KRL1004 quad bank. The top chest is a KRL1201, and the locker is a KRL1012. I am planning to get the matching riser for the stainless steel top sometime later this year.

For those of you that may be wondering, yes I have used almost every tool in these boxes at one time or another.

Enjoy!
Pete

[lbgradwell]

Oh. My. God.

I just popped wood...

Seriously, though, that is absolutely insane!!!!! I hope you two have a very comprehensive insurance policy! Any idea how much you have invested in this little hobby of yours?!

Never again will I have the slightest twinge of guilt for blowing $20 on some vintage ratchet! Thank you for liberating me.:)

[chad s]

[QUOTE=lbgradwell;177345]"Much more impressive than yours??!!??:shocking: Then, all I can say is that you have to get your buddy to post photos of his collection here!


Ask and you shall see at
http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/petes_box

This is a drawer by drawer photo gallery (I had to do this for insurance purposes). The rollaway is a KRL1004 quad bank. The top chest is a KRL1201, and the locker is a KRL1012. I am planning to get the matching riser for the stainless steel top sometime later this year.

For those of you that may be wondering, yes I have used almost every tool in these boxes at one time or another.

Enjoy!
Pete

What kind of work do you do? Most of the tools look brand new! Especally all of those die grinders. I though I had a lot of snap on tools! I was wrong!

[strizzy]

That sure is a lot of tools, but I just have to ask, whats with the hammers?!

[toolfreak]

[QUOTE=gtamustang;178113]

What kind of work do you do? Most of the tools look brand new! Especally all of those die grinders. I though I had a lot of snap on tools! I was wrong!

I thought the same thing.

[chad s]

That sure is a lot of tools, but I just have to ask, whats with the hammers?!

They look like they have been barely used as well. In fact, thats goes for almost everything. Merkava in sterroids!

[strizzy]

They look like they have been barely used as well. In fact, thats goes for almost everything. Merkava in sterroids!

I wasnt going to comment on that :thumbup:

But this, I have to:
http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/petes_box/KRL1004%204th%20bank%205th%20drawer%20-%20r.jpg

[lbgradwell]

OK. this just won't do...

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/KRL10043rdbank1stdrawer-rbyLG.jpg

I think I also saw a Superior tubing bender, and Stanley utility knife blades.

Get all of those out of there. Immediately!

Pete, does Snap-on know about you? You are their poster-child and they should sponsor you!:drool:

[kartracer55]

[QUOTE=lbgradwell;177345]"Much more impressive than yours??!!??:shocking: Then, all I can say is that you have to get your buddy to post photos of his collection here!


Ask and you shall see at
http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/petes_box

This is a drawer by drawer photo gallery (I had to do this for insurance purposes). The rollaway is a KRL1004 quad bank. The top chest is a KRL1201, and the locker is a KRL1012. I am planning to get the matching riser for the stainless steel top sometime later this year.

For those of you that may be wondering, yes I have used almost every tool in these boxes at one time or another.

Enjoy!
Pete

Are you a snap on dealer? That is rediculous. You have more tools in that box than all of the tools in a 5 bay shop I work at. That is NUTS.

I will say though, most of those tools look brand new still.

[lbgradwell]

That sure is a lot of tools, but I just have to ask, whats with the hammers?!

You fellows are missing the point! I know the answer to this:

It's "just because".:lol_hitti

[gtamustang]

Oh. My. God.

Seriously, though, that is absolutely insane!!!!! I hope you two have a very comprehensive insurance policy! Any idea how much you have invested in this little hobby of yours?!

I know exactly how much I have invested in my tools and it is not open for discussion. :)
[QUOTE=gtamustang;178113]

What kind of work do you do? Most of the tools look brand new! Especally all of those die grinders. I though I had a lot of snap on tools! I was wrong!
The job that allows me to own all of these tools is that I am an information technology director of operations. I was an mechanic in high school and before I went to college.

That sure is a lot of tools, but I just have to ask, whats with the hammers?!
You never know when you need to be gentle and not use the BFH!! I admit I have gone a little overboard with the hammers. Did you notice the Fisher Price plastic hammers? My kids added those.

OK. this just won't do...
I think I also saw a Superior tubing bender, and Stanley utility knife blades.

Get all of those out of there. Immediately!

Pete, does Snap-on know about you? You are their poster-child and they should sponsor you!:drool:
I never suggested that all of my tools are Snap-on. I have 4 Sata HVLP paint guns and 3 Hutchins sanders. I buy and use what works for me and sometimes Snap-on doesn't make it. I have a very good business relationship with my Snap-on dealer. He calls me to buy stuff when he is having a slow week!

[QUOTE=gtamustang;178113]

Are you a snap on dealer? That is rediculous. You have more tools in that box than all of the tools in a 5 bay shop I work at. That is NUTS.

I will say though, most of those tools look brand new still.
Remember, Snap-on has a lifetime warranty on most of their tools (pneumatic and electronics excluded). Most of my tools I bought through eBay or local pawn shops. I have never paid dealer list price for anything. I have bought used, worn stuff and warranteed them for new. I bought the quad box through eBay; that was my best deal ever.

You fellows are missing the point! I know the answer to this:

It's "just because".:lol_hitti
:):)Sorta...I believe that the job is easier when you use the right tool for the job.

I have other Snap-on stuff that is not in the pictures. I have a small cart, creeper, seat creeper, 2 reel lights, stool, and mig welder.

Regards,
Pete

[lbgradwell]

I know exactly how much I have invested in my tools and it is not open for discussion. :)

That is wise; your wife might stumble on this forum.:)

I have a very good business relationship with my Snap-on dealer.

Clearly!

Most of my tools I bought through eBay or local pawn shops. I have never paid dealer list price for anything. I have bought used, worn stuff and warranteed them for new. I bought the quad box through eBay; that was my best deal ever.

The only thing better than having good tools is getting said tools at a bargain.

I have other Snap-on stuff that is not in the pictures. I have a small cart, creeper, seat creeper, 2 reel lights, stool, and mig welder.

The "how" & "why" of your collection is purely secondary. You have a hobby which is clearly important to you, and have amassed the most impressive (and, may I say, sexiest) collection of mechanics tools I have ever seen. You seem to have done so on-the-cheap (relatively) too, and that makes it even better.:bowdown:

And, should you ever suffer a sharp blow to the head, and decide you want to divest yourself of your collection, you might very well make money on the deal. How many people can say that of their hobby?

[dropride]

Here's my work box, don't mind all the crap on top of it :). Lousy phone camera.

[DavidtheDuke]

Here's my work box, don't mind all the crap on top of it :). Lousy phone camera.

I've always wondered when they'd starting selling a bunk bed installed with those. Nice!

[Jononon]

I wonder how much Snap-on tools would cost if their warranty wasn't subject to widespread fraud http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8047/whistleel5.gif

[Lyaec350]

Wait why is buying used worn out tools and warrantying them fraud? If the tool has a lifetime warranty and wears out why does it matter who exchanges it--shouldn't make any difference. The only difference is the percieved value of a tool that is "worn-out" being less than a new tool by someone unfamiliar with their options.

Obviously things like intentionally breaking tools to get a new one w/ nice finish, upgrade to a new model, etc is fraud as is turning in fake broken tools for the warranty to get a real one. (I'm unfamiliar w/ the Snap-On warranty terms, I suppose they may say original purchaser, etc)

[gtamustang]

I wonder how much Snap-on tools would cost if their warranty wasn't subject to widespread fraud http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8047/whistleel5.gif

I certainly hope you are not suggesting that what I have done is fraud. There is nothing fraud about it. Snap-on's warranty is lifetime for certain tools regardless of the owner. All three of the Snap-on dealers I have bought from over the past 12 years have encouraged me to buy from other sources and warranty anything damaged or worn. If i have something worn, I take it to the dealer and have them make the call on if it should be warranteed or not.

Snap-on tools always have cost more than any other tools manufacturer; their high prices are nothing new (totally discounts your suggestion of higher prices because of "fraud"). They have built and are selling a perceived brand image.

Regards,
Pete

[strizzy]

Did you notice the Fisher Price plastic hammers? My kids added those.

Haha yeah thats what I was talking about. :lol_hitti

[shanks]

Heres my new box, got it off craigslist for 1k retails for 3,600.00 on mac's site. :bounce:

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/3194/autoshow064zt9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6637/autoshow065yn8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3227/autoshow066rz2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5798/autoshow067vs2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1461/autoshow068ms4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7452/autoshow069qn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2779/autoshow070xj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8725/autoshow071by1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/1631/autoshow072nw9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All in there :wtf:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/9562/autoshow073sd0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Zeroek]

Hey i have a Tech1000 at work just like that but blue. I'm ready to get a Top box and side locker.

[Deafautotech]

Hey i have a Tech1000 at work just like that but blue. I'm ready to get a Top box and side locker.

are you like mac tool box? i had mac tool box (bottom version like KRA) and i hate it! it is easy bend the slide and drawers sloppy.... my mac tool guy said it may need upgrade to bigger box like Macsizer... i said no then local mac tool Dist. Manager come in and explain me about it... he did told me to pick up the tools and put other else... i said no because there is too full!! i had bad connection with mac tool manager so i trade in for Snap on KRL1001 for 2,500 dollars plus trade in.... then i bought used (about 15 to 18 years old snap on chest from same snap on guy (KR1200) and i Had no problems.... i am happy with my Snap on boxes...

it is very important for you and everyone to have their boxes that they want to or need to had... my tech friend had Matco tool box and he are so hate it and he really want buy bigger snap on box.... :wtf: even he always closed so hard on his box so i can feel bang..... bang...... :wtf:

[Jononon]

I certainly hope you are not suggesting that what I have done is fraud. There is nothing fraud about it.

Actually, I am. You, and innumerable others, are using the system of dealer warranty replacements to gain new tools without paying Snap-on for them. The dealers know that's an essential part of maintaining business, but it used to be a tacit arrangement, rather than one on such lavish public display.

Obviously that drives prices up.

Snap-on's warranty is lifetime for certain tools regardless of the owner.

Their terms of sale neither state nor imply transferability beyond the "Customers who purchase Product from authorized Snap-on distribution channels for use in their profession".

[krusty the clown]

fraud may be too strong a word. the tool has a lifetime warrantee and the cost of warranty should be the same whether it has had 1 or several owners unless it has been abused. remember snap on was paid for the tool by the DEALER.most of the ebay and pawn shop purchasers are home buyers so those tools won't be subjected to the same use as a "proffesional". obviously your last statement is correct but it is up to the individual dealer..........btw i have never had a snap on dealer refuse warranty regardless of where i purchased the tool.

[Zeroek]

are you like mac tool box? i had mac tool box (bottom version like KRA) and i hate it! it is easy bend the slide and drawers sloppy.... my mac tool guy said it may need upgrade to bigger box like Macsizer... i said no then local mac tool Dist. Manager come in and explain me about it... he did told me to pick up the tools and put other else... i said no because there is too full!! i had bad connection with mac tool manager so i trade in for Snap on KRL1001 for 2,500 dollars plus trade in.... then i bought used (about 15 to 18 years old snap on chest from same snap on guy (KR1200) and i Had no problems.... i am happy with my Snap on boxes...

it is very important for you and everyone to have their boxes that they want to or need to had... my tech friend had Matco tool box and he are so hate it and he really want buy bigger snap on box.... :wtf: even he always closed so hard on his box so i can feel bang..... bang...... :wtf:


I like the Tech 1000 box but my top drawer feels sloppy when you open it. And it's not even close to being full. I actually talked to my Snap on Dealer today and talked to him about a Used Master Series box he has on the truck. I may end up trading this Matco box I got at home for it and bringing the Tech 1000 home and taking the Snap on to work. But I'm not sure yet. I just do oil changes and little stuff here and there at work. I'm actually looking into getting a second job part time at an indipendant shop for a while.

[lbgradwell]

Actually, I am.

...

Their terms of sale neither state nor imply transferability beyond the "Customers who purchase Product from authorized Snap-on distribution channels for use in their profession".

I'm gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you on this one, Jononon...

I'm pretty sure there is a legal ruling that prevents companies from limiting a Lifetime Warranty to only the Original Purchaser. Next-to-certain I have read that before, but, of course, now that I want to quote it, I can't find it.

But even if there wasn't such a ruling, the Warranty would absolutely have to specifically exclude that eventuality, which it does not.

Stay tuned...

[krusty the clown]

here's a link to the warranty policy. looks like it's up to interpretation.http://corporate.snapon.com/display/termsofsale.nws

[64merc]

I have a question - how can they restrict the warranty to the original purchaser if they don't require a receipt when you warranty an item? Does that mean you have to hope that the dealer remembers you purchasing it from them, or save all your receipts?

I don't understand how it can be considered fraud to get warranty service on an item that is eligible for such (i.e. not abused). Lets say that a "professional" buys a wrench from his snappy dealer and then later breaks the tool under normal use. Well, he could go back to this dealer and get the wrench warrantied, but instead throws it in a box and forgets about it. If he later falls on hard times and sells the box of tools to a pawn shop, why can't I buy those tools and then warranty the wrench that he should have warrantied himself in the first place? This is just my personal take on it.

[Lyaec350]

I have a question - how can they restrict the warranty to the original purchaser if they don't require a receipt when you warranty an item? Does that mean you have to hope that the dealer remembers you purchasing it from them, or save all your receipts?

I don't understand how it can be considered fraud to get warranty service on an item that is eligible for such (i.e. not abused). Lets say that a "professional" buys a wrench from his snappy dealer and then later breaks the tool under normal use. Well, he could go back to this dealer and get the wrench warrantied, but instead throws it in a box and forgets about it. If he later falls on hard times and sells the box of tools to a pawn shop, why can't I buy those tools and then warranty the wrench that he should have warrantied himself in the first place? This is just my personal take on it.

Yea exactly, they sell the product with the knowledge that it could be warrantied at any time. That does increase the price over Chinesium tools, but not because people other than the original owners are getting them replaced. If you buy a misused tool and warranty it, thats fraud, but thats the same as the original misused tool being warrantied by the misuser... I don't see how it has anything to do with who was the original purchaser.

[nissan_crawler]

Actually, I am. You, and innumerable others, are using the system of dealer warranty replacements to gain new tools without paying Snap-on for them. The dealers know that's an essential part of maintaining business, but it used to be a tacit arrangement, rather than one on such lavish public display.

Obviously that drives prices up.



Their terms of sale neither state nor imply transferability beyond the "Customers who purchase Product from authorized Snap-on distribution channels for use in their profession".


Funny, my Snap-On dealer not only doesn't ask where the tools came from, she KNOWS that I've bought them elsewhere and fixes them on warranty.

She has replaced broken tools I bought on ebay, fully knowing the exact situation, and didn't so much as flinch.

She traded in my old coarse tooth 3/8" snap-on ratchet that she KNEW I bought on ebay and ended up selling the other snap-on sockets that came with it, and I paid a grand total of $5 for the ratchet. Even knowing that, she gave me $40 credit towards a new F872 for my old ratchet.

Guess what? When I need a new tool I head right to the truck. Don't think for one second they haven't made their money off of me.

[Uncle Buck]

It still always comes back to if you are known and consistently throwing more money at them you will likely get premium warranty service; if not you can blow it out your keester if that is what they want to tell you. Paid wrench that owes money and will be buying more= no problem, ordinary joe that owes no money and they may never see again? HF or Sears guarantee will beat the SO warranty more times than not! At least in my experience.

[Jason_D]

heres mine. no, the ss box is not SO, emblems are a joke at work :)

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/Jason_D/SStoolbox.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/Jason_D/RedToolbox.jpg

[chad s]

heres mine

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/Jason_D/SStoolbox.jpg
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg73/Jason_D/RedToolbox.jpg

You put snap on logo's on the first stainless box right?

[Jason_D]

Not me, but a co-worker as a joke (long story) anyway, the box is from Sams club.

[mrsleeve]

I have that same sams box, Do your bottom 3 drawers catch on the bottom of the first full length drawer above it? Mine dose and it annoying.

[Jason_D]

on occasion it will catch.

[Spiderman]

Mine

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/511889/12745754/216123726.jpg

[edgewater]

This is my new baby. It is a KRL1022 with SS top and bulk cabinets. The boxes on the left are my old MAC MB1500 (now my dad is using it) and his old beach top box.

I used to have a MAC MB9000 top box also, that I no longer need. Ebay it is...

[gotmud13613]

Mine

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL83/511889/12745754/216123726.jpg


Thats a SWEET BOX I always wanted to get one like it but there is no Matco dealer around this area. :beer::thumbup:

[edgewater]

Spiderman,

What kind of W motor do you have?

[ToolmanTom]

Yes Two of them, KRL7023 with S.S.Tops

Just ordered them today. will not have them till June.

[Merkava_4]

That's smart; that's a lot smarter than buying the box that has both of those spot welded together. With those two boxes, you can move them around a lot easier.

[SVT WUT 7]

My boxes and tools....nothing special...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3243.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3271.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3256.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3260.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3246.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3261.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3269.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3274.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3282.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3288.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3289.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3292.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3293.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3295.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3299.jpg

[SVT WUT 7]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3305.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3307.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3308.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3312.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3328.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3319.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/BlownV6/Garage%20and%20tools/CIMG3324.jpg

Still a work in progress. I need to get a bigger box when I get some more money. The Matco just isn't big/deep enough.

[ToolmanTom]

Ok, Just got an idea, and talked to the Snap-on Dealer tonight. modify one of the two boxes that i Have, remove some drawers and then put larger ones in.
Like the one picture shows. and then push them together so it will resemble the "Mr.Big"

[Merkava_4]

Please don't do that Tom; I hate that giant box.

[Deafautotech]

Please don't do that Tom; I hate that giant box.

Can i ask you question? why you hate the giant box? too wide? or bad design on the Casters? i am wondering???:headscrat:headscrat:headscrat

[eschoendorff]

Hey SVT WUT... how do you like those MAC screwdrivers???? Always wondered what they were like....

[Zeroek]

SVT WUT I'm in Indycarz.com. I see the sticker on your cart? Did you used to work at a dealership or shop??

[ToolmanTom]

Please don't do that Tom; I hate that giant box.

But you don't have to look at it every day.
Its only an idea.
the two will still be separate just pushed together.
I might not do it, I would loose usable space.

[ToolmanTom]

Here is why I need/want a new box.

[ToolmanTom]

And more pictures...

[ToolmanTom]

And even more....

[ToolmanTom]

And yet still more pictures...cant forget the fridge tools.

[eschoendorff]

Hey Tom... what weights are your Snap on ball pein dead blows?

[Merkava_4]

Can i ask you question? why you hate the giant box? too wide? or bad design on the Casters? i am wondering???:headscrat:headscrat:headscrat

Deafautotech, I don't like that 1065 box; all it is is two 1023s spot welded together. It looks like it's going to break in half at any second.


Tom, just roll those two 7023s together; just leave the handles off. They'll look better than a 1065. If it were me though, I'd park them on two separate sides of the garage; I think they'd look more impressive that way.

[SVT WUT 7]

Hey SVT WUT... how do you like those MAC screwdrivers???? Always wondered what they were like....

Which ones? The ones in my tool box or in my tool cart?

Today 08:44 AM
SVT WUT I'm in Indycarz.com. I see the sticker on your cart? Did you used to work at a dealership or shop??

Yes I used to work at Andy Mohr Ford and Tom Wood Toyota. I then moved up to the northwest Chicago burbs and worked at another Toyota dealership as a tech. Now I'm an assistant store manager at Sears Auto Center.

Great thing about that is I get to have all those tools and the nice toolbox at home. On top of that I can slow down my tool purchases and slowly build up my collection. That means more money for toys!! :bounce:

[chad s]

Deafautotech, I don't like that 1065 box; all it is is two 1023s spot welded together. It looks like it's going to break in half at any second.


Tom, just roll those two 7023s together; just leave the handles off. They'll look better than a 1065. If it were me though, I'd park them on two separate sides of the garage; I think they'd look more impressive that way.

Here we go again. The tool box isnt going to break in half. Must you worry about every detail of every thing? Why dont you go through the entire Snap on catalog, and make a list of what you dont like about every tool they make, and when you are done, come back an let us know your findings. I'll see you back in a year!

[eschoendorff]

Which ones? The ones in my tool box or in my tool cart?





The ones in the Craftsman box.....

[SVT WUT 7]

The ones in the Craftsman box.....

There aren't any Mac screwdrivers in my Craftsman box. :confused:

[Merkava_4]

Here we go again. The tool box isnt going to break in half.

How do you know that? If the box was hoisted up by a crane with a lift point at the center of the box, would it stay intact? I'm talking about the KRL1065.

[chad s]

How do you know that? If the box was hoisted up by a crane with a lift point at the center of the box, would it stay intact? I'm talking about the KRL1065.

You can create scenarios all day long on how the box could break. In the end, it doesnt matter, as Im sure hundreds have been sold, and I highly doubt any of them have broken in half.

My problem with these posts from you merkava, is they are generally full of speculation. From ratchets you dont own, to toolboxes you dont own, very little of your complaints are for tools that you seem to have owned or used.

Such information is really like throwing a wrench in the gears on a site like this.

Possible scenario, a guy comes here, asks for an opinion, and you give your highly critical opinion, and pick apart seemingly worthless aspects of a tool. Now I am opinionated as hell myself, however, the DIFFERENCE is I only give such extreme opinions on tools I own or have used enough to make an educated reccomendation. It would be a shame for someone to miss out on a nice tool, because he came here, and saw you picking it apart, with no fair basis to do so.

Do you have any first hand knowledge that the box in question has ever failed, know someone who has one that did? I guess this is just like the F936 ratchets that are an inferior design to the F830, right?

At the end of the day, its just a load of small talk.

[Merkava_4]

I guess this is just like the F936 ratchets that are an inferior design to the F830, right?


I never said the F936 was inferior to a F830; I don't know where you got that. I just wanted to know how an F936 came apart; now I know.

I never said for sure that the 1065 would break in half; I said it looked like it could. If you knew a little about how the brain works, or if you've ever taken a psychology class, you'd understand.

[chad s]

Merkava, you still haven't told us how old you are. Man Im getting more and more curious!

[Merkava_4]

If it really means that much to you, I'm 42.

[Jared]

I never said for sure that the 1065 would break in half; I said it looked like it could. If you knew a little about how the brain works, or if you've ever taken a psychology class, you'd understand.

I have no experience with this box ether but what you say makes allot of sense.

[ToolmanTom]

Hey Tom... what weights are your Snap on ball pein dead blows?

Thumb smasher and Knee cap removal sized, 16oz. and 40oz.:thumbup:

[ToolmanTom]

I took some better pictures after I reorganized my box.:)
so go back a page and take a second look.

[Merkava_4]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n284/MACDRIVE/TOOLS/DSCN1789.jpg

This is my KRL1056. It has a flannel fender cover on top.

[tommyj3]

My toolbox, nothing fancy, just decent storage.

[Merkava_4]

My toolbox, nothing fancy, just decent storage.

Mine's not fancy either; it's square. ;)

[2jmotorsports]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c272/2jmotorsports/Garage/P3110006Medium.jpg

[Phatsub]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b60/Phatsub/newgarage001.jpg

[Lyaec350]

Phatsub what kind of box is that, I like it.

[Phatsub]

Phatsub what kind of box is that, I like it.

International. I found it on Ebay.
Ball-bearing sliders even.:beer:

[chad s]

Ive posted some pics before on another thread, but here is my KRL1003 with stainless top and work riser. I have to take some up to date pics of the tools, I have added a lot since the last pics!

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13359&d=1192419583

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13360&d=1192419583


This thread has some pics of the drawers as of last summer when I got the box. I'll take some new pics this weekend of the drawers, they are better stocked now!

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12054

[Merkava_4]

My box is the middle section of a KRL1003. :)

[Deafautotech]

My box is the middle section of a KRL1003. :)

:beer::lol_hitti:beer::thumbup:

i am surprised that top drawer of your KRL1056 dont double slides???

[Merkava_4]

My box is also the main section of a KRL1001. :)

[Deafautotech]

My box is also the main section of a KRL1001. :)

I own KRL1001B and i love mine!! i had most of common and heavy sockets in my top wide drawer of KRL1001B. no problems to open or close. but i still need to fix the bottom wide of KR1200 to stop it from roll out itself... it is almost empty but keep roll out... :wtf:

[Sack]

Craftsman just replaced by the Mac. Have a few lista type boxes for hardware etc around the garage. Just about everything is on wheels of course, but under that one box seems to be a good parking spot for the pallet jack which gets a lot of use.

[Merkava_4]

Yeah they've got a modular assembly line going on; their sheet metal sections and drawers will interchange from one box to the other. :)

[chad s]

Yeah they've got a modular assembly line going on; their sheet metal sections and drawers will interchange from one box to the other. :)

Its makes it nice, as you can change drawers around very easily.

I want to take out a 4" deep center drwaer and put in 2 2" drawers, one for metric wrenches, and one for pliers. I currently have a 4" drawer with pliers, which is a major waste of space.

Too bad the drawers are so expensive!

[strizzy]

Old mans new used toy, hasn't put all his stuff in it yet. Shameful thing is hes going to hang an ugly red and grey sidebox on it...

http://lh4.google.com/CoryTufano/R9yZ-cwau7I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/o7sEM0EhaT0/s800/IMG_8327.JPG

Top closed, with stickers, and without my fathers "customazation" handles.
http://lh5.google.com/CoryTufano/R8OTqLc97lI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Fbj__2Jma2U/s800/100_2342.jpg

[eschoendorff]

http://lh5.google.com/CoryTufano/R8OTqLc97lI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Fbj__2Jma2U/s800/100_2342.jpg

Is that HARBOR FREIGHT jack stand I see???? No! Say it isn't so!!!! :lol_hitti

[strizzy]

Is that HARBOR FREIGHT jack stand I see???? No! Say it isn't so!!!! :lol_hitti

Yes, but its only rated at 6 tons, that 100lb tailer may fail it.

FWIW we have nice USA blue points...

[filthy]

Red one is a Beach i bought 15 years ago. Slides. Still work well. Paid roughly 500$ at Costco. Used it when i was working as a machinist when i was 20 years old.

Stainless box i got from Costco also. Paid 800$ last year. Ball bearing slides.

They are already overflowing. Need more.

17013

[Ian]

Stainless box i got from Costco also. Paid 800$ last year. Ball bearing slides.

How do you like the Costco box? I've been looking at the same one and was thinking of buying it this week.

[filthy]

How do you like the Costco box? I've been looking at the same one and was thinking of buying it this week.

I find it very well built for the price. Ample room. Love it.

[83yota]

Ive been lurking around for awhile thought Id log in and start posting Heres my new baby

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/misc%20pictures/P1010031.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/misc%20pictures/P1010030.jpg

[Merkava_4]

Oh God! I won't be needing to visit any porn sites tonight. :eek:

[Deafautotech]

Oh God! I won't be needing to visit any porn sites tonight. :eek:

Huh??? I dont see any Babe Calender??

that yellow matco box are nice but one tech of mine (friend ) own almost same with that box but he is too late to do because he ordered it and wait for like 4 or 5 months for it to arrive... then other 4 months later that design of new style drawers come out which pissed him off... i am stay with my snap on (no debt) and i am happy with my snap on boxes so i stay with it!!! :thumbup::bounce::beer:

[Merkava_4]

Huh??? I dont see any Babe Calender??


That yellow MATCO box is fricking gorgeous man; I'd be wanting to rub my PP on it. :)

[dxdexter]

That yellow MATCO box is fricking gorgeous man; I'd be wanting to rub my PP on it. :)

You're really beginning to scare me.http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/scared/scared0016.gif (http://www.faithjewellery.co.uk)

[krusty the clown]

That yellow MATCO box is fricking gorgeous man; I'd be wanting to rub my PP on it. :)

it might get stuck in the key hole :lol_hitti

[Uncle Buck]

it might get stuck in the key hole :lol_hitti

You might just as well have accused him of using tweezers to grasp it, or using a band-aid as a jock strap!:lol_hitti

[Merkava_4]

Well, I didn't exactly say I was going to wrap my slong around it 4 or 5 times. :)

[83yota]

That yellow MATCO box is fricking gorgeous man; I'd be wanting to rub my PP on it. :)

Put it away!!! I already marked it :pimpflash:rocker:

[Geared]

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Here is where I keep my tools (it's an older image). I got a good deal on it since it was a trade in off of the cornwell truck, cost me about 3900 empty it goes for about 7-8000 new. Otherwise, I would have bought the larger craftsman professional tool chest. It's got the lift latch design, like the craftsman one. I don't really care for the color or the stickers on it, and make no mistake, once it's paid off, it's getting sprayed black.... This is what I originally wanted:
<a <img src="http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/009H0001000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0" border="0" ></a>

[dxdexter]

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I don't really care for the color or the stickers on it, and make no mistake, once it's paid off, it's getting sprayed black.... This is what I originally wanted:


That Corwell is one sharp looking box. Is that the one your going to paint black? Sure seems like a shame, but hey, if thats what you want, its yours.

[Geared]

Don't get me wrong, burgundy is ok. It's just I would like to airbrush a ghost bmw logo with blue flames (maybe blue lightning like what's on it) on the back, sides and maybe one where the cornwell logo is on the front. Not to mention, all the bmw cars I own are black so....... But then again it would be hard to do since it's that color through and through, who knows, it's not paid off yet.

[Deafautotech]

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Here is where I keep my tools (it's an older image). I got a good deal on it since it was a trade in off of the cornwell truck, cost me about 3900 empty it goes for about 7-8000 new. Otherwise, I would have bought the larger craftsman professional tool chest. It's got the lift latch design, like the craftsman one. I don't really care for the color or the stickers on it, and make no mistake, once it's paid off, it's getting sprayed black.... This is what I originally wanted:
<a <img src="http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/009H0001000?qlt=90,0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0" border="0" ></a>



what is size of your cornwell box? are you like cornwell box? i just wonder because i was noticed that your cornwell box had larger drawer as no shallow drawers.... :wtf:

i would buy craftsman 56in wide and 30 in deep combo but i got sweet deal for snap on KRL1001 and KR1200 which i paid both below than new KRL1201 top chest list price (4,600 dollars).. it is paid off so i am stay what i had boxes and i still have a lot of spaces to fill...

[Merkava_4]

That Corwell is one sharp looking box. Is that the one your going to paint black? Sure seems like a shame, but hey, if thats what you want, its yours.

That would be a shame! That box is sweet just the way it is!

Some people are just never fricking satisfied. :mad:

[Deafautotech]

That would be a shame! That box is sweet just the way it is!

Some people are just never fricking satisfied. :mad:

well it is their choice!!!! even my snap on guy did worry about me to buy red KR1200 for mount on my Black KRL1001B... i told him that i dont care about colors but i do care about quality and service that boxes will do for me... ,y snap on guy tried to sell me new KRL1201 for much cheap but i cant pay for it once which i can pay off on KR1200 so i got KR1200... i dont make a rerget....

[Geared]

No different than buying a car and wanting to paint it another color later. Tastes change. Sometimes people want good, better. Like I said before, it would be hard to do since it's that color through and through. On top of that, it would be a major pain to remove all my tools, stickers and shiny aluminum parts just to begin the process of painting it. I still haven't made up my mind, I just had my heart set on black at the time.

[l_bilyk]

My humble tool box

http://i29.tinypic.com/s7sh.jpg

It got filled up faster than I had anticipated

[c39er]

Can`t even compete with you guy`s!
Bob

[eschoendorff]

Can`t even compete with you guy`s!
Bob

yet... If you hang out around here long enough, you'll find that tools start following you home!:beer:

[Hawk231]

It's really time to upgrade.

[Hoot]

My junk. Started with the red 26" bottom cabinet in 1990 and just bought the 40" bottom cabinet about two years ago. As with everyone, there never seems to be enough room......

<img src="http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/17/009/3F/3F/1B/04/IpfJ56sZ1e+BwS-ttJ0BMVgEhXrKUhrf02CD.jpg">

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[Vernmotor]

Ok here is some of mine. first one is the one in my basement shop of house

[Vernmotor]

this is the one at work dealership

[Vernmotor]

this one is in the garage at home should say two of them
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff92/vernmotor/shop%20pics/Im001121.jpg

[Vernmotor]

these two I have at the race shop.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff92/vernmotor/shop%20pics/house013.jpg

[Vernmotor]

I have other one in the trailer but do not have no pics of it ...

[eschoendorff]

these two I have at the race shop.
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff92/vernmotor/shop%20pics/house013.jpg

You guys use Harbor Freight power tools at the race shop???!!!!!






Sorry... couldn't resist :lol:

[Vernmotor]

Yep they go round and round that all that is needed ! nice tools are great but nice work is better..:) I do own a snap on
drill..it in one of the boxs..it don't do any better.

[eschoendorff]

Yep they go round and round that all that is needed ! nice tools are great but nice work is better..:) I do own a snap on
drill..it in one of the boxs..it don't do any better.

Oh, I know - I'm just messin' with you. :beer:

[Vernmotor]

OK LOL ....I know some of the guys around here get pretty uppy about their tool brands. I take what ever I got and make it work..

[Deafautotech]

OK LOL ....I know some of the guys around here get pretty uppy about their tool brands. I take what ever I got and make it work..

Me too!!! i just buy good quality to use if i use every day... if i only use once a month then craftsman is to go.... i am never trust china wrenches because i always break it....

[Deafautotech]

this is the one at work dealership

that nice of Mac Tool boxes....

i am wonder as is the Locker is worth to add or not??? i dont plan to add locker because it is so out of range of price unless it is used and cheap price... i own snap on KR1200 and KRL1001B but lot of spaces still need fill but i just use a lot of my Matco tool heavy duty four drawers tool cart (i bought it as used...) i still had craftsman 40 in 8 drawers chest to keep all crap and paperworks for myself...

[Merkava_4]

There was a guy in welding class that had one of those HF grinders. He payed $19.99 for it and it would last him 20 minutes before the armature burned up. He took it back it to HF and they gave him another one no questions asked.

He brought the replacement grinder into class the next day and it too lasted 20 minutes. He took the replacement grinder back to HF and they gave him another one no questions asked. He did that 4 or 5 times and finally gave up. He then comes in one day with one of those bright yellow grinders. I asked him if HF gave that to him. He said no, he decided to just get his $19.99 back and go to Sears and get him the yellow grinder. :D

[mrsleeve]

Merkava I had one of them yellow grinders the good 9.8amp 4 1/2 inch that lasted about 2 hours of total run time before it tossed the brushes side way in to the arm.

now I have a green one cheapy green (hitachi) one that has lasted 3 years of hard use. I was gonna use it till it blew up an get a Red one (Milwaukie) but it has not yet

[chad pickens]

I posted these in the huge tool chest thread, Now Ill mput them where they belong
<a href="http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc13/chadpickens/?action=view&current=DSCN1368-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc13/chadpickens/DSCN1368-1.jpg" border="0" alt="tool box's"></a>
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[Merkava_4]

That's a good idea, using the little girl to show scale. :beer:

[chad pickens]

Abby is right at 3 foot tall. I couldnt decide what to put next to them and she asked to have her picture taken so that made it easy. what do you think will I have enough storage lol

[eschoendorff]

Abby is right at 3 foot tall. I couldnt decide what to put next to them and she asked to have her picture taken so that made it easy.

Abby is the quintessential little girl! We have an Abbie at our house too...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/eschoendorff/nuggetandabbey2.jpg

She's the one on the left.

[Merkava_4]

Yeah, you'll have plenty of storage. The only thing I would suggest is to get some kind of flat surface that will support the chests entirely.

[chad pickens]

You might be suprised at how secure they are mounted.

[Merkava_4]

You didn't drill holes in them I hope. :(

[chad pickens]

I also have a dog his name is Zeus
<a href="http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc13/chadpickens/?action=view&current=DSCN1179.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc13/chadpickens/DSCN1179.jpg" border="0" alt="Zeus &amp;amp; Abby"></a>

[chad pickens]

Under the bottom of the drawers where the lock cylinder is has 3 large channels . I assume to mount to a rolling cabinet. on the back there are 2 large openings to pick it up with a fork lift . I screwed the front channel to the bench

[chad s]

At least we know who on the board has the biggest balls!

[chad pickens]

Yes hes a big boy lol. he is 14 mo old.Ive never been around a dog that's so gentle with children!

[garfunkle24]

failed pic post attempt

[garfunkle24]

Just thought i'd show you guys what setup i use. I'm a diesel tech and my territory is all of Canada so I work on the road a lot. Because of this my employer provides my top box so i don't have to wreck my own. This is good but it means i'm limited to this type/size of top box. Working on the road lots means I also have to have all the tools i need in the top chest. I only work on metric stuff so that's all i have in the top box (plus a couple of "all-sixteenths").

My bottom box had my standard tools in it but i mainly just use it to store old/crap/extra/modified/rarely-used/duplicate tools.


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Everything is siliconed in place so nothing moves around.

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Just a new puller board we got for the shop. Not Christened yet!

http://photos-002.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v190/141/74/625182002/n625182002_774100_4567.jpg

Just a couple of examples of what I work on:

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[Lyaec350]

What is that blue thing?!?

[garfunkle24]

it's a plot research combine. You'd get a better idea here: http://www.wintersteiger.com/E/sd_neuprodukte.html

[SpiderGearsMan]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/ynoham/dads-tools.jpg

[SpiderGearsMan]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/ynoham/S5030191.jpg

[Lyaec350]

Spider Gears Man, nice pix but they're too small to make out....

[DavidtheDuke]

http://photos-002.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v190/141/74/625182002/n625182002_774087_476.jpg


Holy crap, that giant knipex looks like a war weapon!

[old salvage]

Holy crap, that giant knipex looks like a war weapon!

You could probably dis-assemble a highway bridge with that sucker !:thumbup:

[garfunkle24]

You could probably dis-assemble a highway bridge with that sucker !:thumbup:

Got em throught the Mac apprentice program for 50% off too:thumbup:

I bought as much Knipex as i could through the program because you never really see Knipex stuff heavily discounted. In my humble opinion Knipex make Snap-On/Mac/Channelock/Craftsmars pliers look/feel like garbage. I hear Klein pliers are good too but i haven't had chance to really look at a set.

[old salvage]

Got em throught the Mac apprentice program for 50% off too:thumbup:

I bought as much Knipex as i could through the program because you never really see Knipex stuff heavily discounted. In my humble opinion Knipex make Snap-On/Mac/Channelock/Craftsmars pliers look/feel like garbage. I hear Klein pliers are good too but i haven't had chance to really look at a set.

Nice. They are definitely on my 'to get' list !

[wythors]

I have a Channellock wrench that size. My thought I was crazy when she first saw it, but it has come in handy many times.

[eschoendorff]

I have a Channellock wrench that size. My thought I was crazy when she first saw it, but it has come in handy many times.

Is it the 16" or the "big azz?"

[Chris Adams]

I think I win the contest for most boxes. :lol_hitti
Here are the six rollaways in the garage, with 5 intermediate boxes and four top boxes.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj121/Chris_Adams/DSC_790020080406ToolBoxesinGarage-n.jpg

Then there is the one in my smaller shed, filled with reloading stuff Kennedy box on Craftsman bottom, and finally my wife’s rollaway for camera stuff with a couple of intermediates on it. She doesn’t want a tool chest, she prefers being able to toss things on the flat.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj121/Chris_Adams/DSC_788320080406ToolBoxesinGaragesh.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj121/Chris_Adams/DSC_788820080406ToolBoxesinGarage-b.jpg

Total of 117 different drawers, with 11 extra compartments in various divided drawers, plus 7 top compartments
Total of 135 different places to misplace something…
Or why I need labels.

[strizzy]

I have a Channellock wrench that size. My thought I was crazy when she first saw it, but it has come in handy many times.

Man I bought a lot of Channellock stuff and I planned on keeping the BigAzz one (20.25") and when I got it, it made me feel a little less manly. Those things are HUGGGGEE (and if your from NY, think Fuccillo huge). So I took the 460s out of the package and have yet to part with the BigAzz pair yet...

http://lh4.google.com/CoryTufano/R8OTr7c97qI/AAAAAAAAA3U/hdZCpETF15A/s800/IMG_8258.JPG.jpg

http://lh5.google.com/CoryTufano/R8OTsLc97rI/AAAAAAAAA3c/3aTW1pOvuMI/s800/IMG_8262.JPG.jpg

[Merkava_4]

Hey strizzy, I've got a blue ethernet cord too. :)

[strizzy]

Hey strizzy, I've got a blue ethernet cord too. :)

I was color coordinating with the Channellocks... :thumbup:

[eschoendorff]

for me.... the 16" Channellocks do just fine. I cannot imagine what i would ever use the 20" for....

[jniolon]

for me.... the 16" Channellocks do just fine. I cannot imagine what i would ever use the 20" for....

sometimes it not a matter of capacity but a matter of leverage. I've had several projects where I've used mine and it was more for the extra torque you could apply more than the capacity of the jaws. The do make one hell of an oil filter wrench if you don't mind destroying the filter:)

john

[64merc]

sometimes it not a matter of capacity but a matter of leverage. I've had several projects where I've used mine and it was more for the extra torque you could apply more than the capacity of the jaws. The do make one hell of an oil filter wrench if you don't mind destroying the filter:)

john

Very true. This weekend I was using a different style of Channellock pliers and they gripped and worked great but I didn't have the leverage necessary, since they were too short.

[garfunkle24]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

http://photos-002.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v190/141/74/625182002/n625182002_774087_476.jpg


:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

http://lh5.google.com/CoryTufano/R8OTsLc97rI/AAAAAAAAA3c/3aTW1pOvuMI/s800/IMG_8262.JPG.jpg

Sorry, but there is no comparison

[eschoendorff]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:



:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


Sorry, but there is no comparison

:headscrat :wtf:

[DavidtheDuke]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/DavidtheDuke/P4070005.jpg So I finally got my drawers for my KRSC31. Basically I was able to add another drawer space since my wrenches and pliers don't have a depth of more than 2 inches.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/DavidtheDuke/P4070006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/DavidtheDuke/P4070007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/DavidtheDuke/P4070008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v137/DavidtheDuke/P4070009.jpg

[Uncle Buck]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:



:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


Sorry, but there is no comparison

To each his own, but for my money I put my old Channellocks up against anything! :thumbup:

[jniolon]

To each his own, but for my money I put my old Channellocks up against anything! :thumbup:


hholmberg... I like my channellocks too... with some other brands including my big ole Protos, when I pick them up I always wonder if they are gonna work right or jam up in the 'channels'. But channellock always work right.

I have one set of gripex (12" or so) and like them for 'round stuff'. I have to admit those big ole gripexs in garfunkels picture get my peepee all puffy. :shocking: I'd have to put them in a seperate drawer or they would make all my channel locks pout and jam up on me I think
:confused:

later
John

[milkovich]

:headscrat :wtf:
:confused: x2

[bchee]

I have to admit those big ole gripexs in garfunkels picture get my peepee all puffy.

I had a puffy peepee once. My doc said I had gonorrhea

[Country]

I had a puffy peepee once. My doc said I had gonorrhea:puke:
:D

[jniolon]

I had a puffy peepee once. My doc said I had gonorrhea

NAH, BCHEE... nothing like that... but when you get my age it just gets puffy....love those blue pills

j

[SpiderGearsMan]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/ynoham/S5030431.jpg
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[Deafautotech]

Spidergearsman:

That is new location where you are working for Dodge Dealership?? it have Corvette there....

[SpiderGearsMan]

still pontiac
maybe in 2 weeks

[Deafautotech]

still pontiac
maybe in 2 weeks

What?? i thought you moved to dodge dealership??? are you plan to take training for Chrysler?? or just be same with G.M. training certified??

[SpiderGearsMan]

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/ynoham/S5030438.jpg
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[Deafautotech]

wow, you have good tools than me... are you own most of snap on tools than other brands?? why you have many 1/4dr flex sockets?

[SpiderGearsMan]

What?? i thought you moved to dodge dealership??? are you plan to take training for Chrysler?? or just be same with G.M. training certified??

right now , I am happy to stay at the owner's request for the same [good] paycheck , the training will come , I have hundreds of classes at GM since 1984

[Deafautotech]

right now , I am happy to stay at the owner's request for the same [good] paycheck , the training will come , I have hundreds of classes at GM since 1984

wow that good. are your owner own Dodge dealership? if so, it is good for you because owner see you that you are good (or excellence) technician to work...

some technicians that i am working with, they will say yes or no to fix because some of them have their specialist while my specialist are Heavy line but i am willing to do all repairs if keep me busy instead send to home early ( i am still hourly since December 2005) the service managers who see and work with me never make offer me to change to flat rate or different pay issue... i am stay on hourly while i can... i did told former service manager that i will left the dealership if i had to switch to flat rate. they are never bother me about money or other thing. i am already had about 50 trainings but all of trainings are on websites and i am never being send to classes because no money and i told Chrysler company that i wont go to training if they dont prove the interpreter... i am required to have interpreter to learning and understand what teachers was talking about the trainings. ASE had to drop whole hassle problems about Interpreter when i told them about file the complaint against ASE with ADA. ASE already said they will provide the interepreter if they need it but required to have form from doctor that proof i am deaf. so well i am still fighting for my life to be equal with everyone in automotive industry. i am still best mechanic in my dealership even the master tech (part time) are too but he just had me to do all his works while he is off... Even he still got paid while i fixed or repaired it and if it still problems then i will said his problems but almost 99% of time he are correct! the reason why master tech want me to do his works because it will help me to learning and have more practices which help me more in real job when if master tech decided to left my work or was on vacation so i can do it...

i was told that they was happy that i can do all works and got it fixed in right way. even one former dealership technician was impressive of me that i fixed the diesel engine ( i am 21 years old) and i can fix or repair anything while there is many 21 years old techs do but not same with me... they tell me that i am good tech...

[SpiderGearsMan]

I was getting A scale at 22 - flat rate since I was 19 , it is a hard life and the money ain't as easy as it used to be , I tell the kids to go do something else

[Deafautotech]

I was getting A scale at 22 - flat rate since I was 19 , it is a hard life and the money ain't as easy as it used to be , I tell the kids to go do something else

yeah i am understand as it is not that easy way to make money.. if want make lot of money then fix more and finish it more quicks... or be strave it... that reason i dont want go on flat rate soon because i had no certifed from Chrysler.. i only had ASE certifed as Engine repair... i did told other youngs to find other way to do the jobs... sometime it is stress for myself... but i am enjoying what i am doing so i am rather stay at dealership or work for Diesel truck....

[Country]

Here's a quick pic of my new Mac Tech box. I haven't had time to clean it up or set it up yet.
I'll post some more after I get it "right".

Not bad for $3k

[SpiderGearsMan]

looking good
my top box cost me three grand eighteen years ago

[Rickochet]

S-Gears---The Snap On dealer loves you! You probably have seen many of them come & go over your career. I don't miss those days!!!!

[Deafautotech]

looking good
my top box cost me three grand eighteen years ago

WHAT!!!!!:wtf: I bought the KR1200 last year for 1,200 dollars as it is about 18 years olds from my good snap on guy... he tried to offered me to buy new KRL1201 to match my bottom box to make good value but i told him that new KRL1201 are out of my budget so i had to buy KR1200... he had no problems and brought it to my work same day i told him that i buy that KR1200... i had no regret that i bought KR1200 because it is used and it still work good... i dont have to worry about dirty or dust or something but as used box then no worry unless grease on it or too dirty then it is time to clean up...

[ricleh]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0633.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture007.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0635.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0641.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture002.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture004.jpg

Those are my main toolboxes. I have 2 smaller roller cabinets and 2 more top boxes along with a large rolling toolchest holder all filled with miscellaneous tools. I also have 2 Knaack boxes full of pneumatic and portable electric power tools.


Rick

[Country]

looking good
my top box cost me three grand eighteen years ago

Thanks, I'm real proud of it. I'm really looking forward to gett'n it cleaned up a little and organizing my tools in it.

I priced the whole set out new and it was almost $12,500. Besides having a little "crud" in the drawer and a few small scratches, it's like new as far as I'm concerned. I've even found a few tools in it under the liners. A Blackhawk 8mm combo ratcheting wrench, a 16mm Craftsman Pro combo wrench, a Matco mini flex light and a few punches. I called the previous owner and he said "keep em".
Awesome!

[old salvage]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0641.jpg



Is that combo tool a Starrett ?
:drool:

[eschoendorff]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0633.jpg


Rick

I have that same light that you have hanging on teh right side of that box. Forgot that it was under the car and lowered th car right onto it... two LEDs are dead but teh other 24 keep on working! :lol:

[ricleh]

Yes, the combo tool is a Starrett. I bought it about 15 years ago.

[ricleh]

Bicycle tools

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0706.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0592.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0593.jpg

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http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture008.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture009.jpg

Tools for building and repairing bicycles.


Rick

[ricleh]

Some of my Fein portable electric power tools - the finest portable electric power tools made IMO.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0644.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0645.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0646.jpg


Rick

[eschoendorff]

Damn Rick! You must be one rich mofo! :beer:

[ricleh]

Lots of tools accumulated over 40 years and most of them bought used. I have been taking pictures for insurance purposes and thought I would share them here.

Rick

[ba614]

Damn Rick! You must be one rich mofo! :beer:

X2! when I saw the first post with all his tools I was wondering if he had all that at his home ...... I guess he does

[Jononon]

Some of my Fein portable electric power tools

Some ?! :drool:

Very nice :thumbup:

[ricleh]

Tools that I carry in my truck.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture010.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture013.jpg

[Red'n'WhiteRebel]

This thread is insane. I love it.

[Uncle Buck]

This thread is insane. I love it.

I have a little drill press that could be a cousin to that little green job next to the roll cab. :)

[ricleh]

Some of the contents of the blue KRA2411

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture017.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture018.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture019.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture020.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/Picture021.jpg

[eschoendorff]

ricleh: what kind of portable air compressor is taht next to the big IR??

[ricleh]

Some of the contents of the KRL761A

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0571.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0572.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0573.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0574.jpg

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http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0577.jpg

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http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0580.jpg

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http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0589.jpg

[ricleh]

More stuff

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0590.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0591.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0595.jpg

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http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0604.jpg

[ricleh]

Some more

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0605.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0606.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0607.jpg

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[chad s]

ricleh, just curious, why do you have several things in duplicate or triplicate? 3 CTS561 electric screwdrivers, 3 sets of the same snap ring pliers?

This kind of looks like another box of tools that look pretty, but never get used.

[eschoendorff]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0588.jpg



What is that square drive tool on the right of the Craftsman round head ratchets?




BTW.... were you a Snappy dealer in a previous life?

[eschoendorff]

This kind of looks like another box of tools that look pretty, but never get used.

Stop before you make Merkava jealous!

[billymade]

Question for you, I noticed on your air tools you have the "swivel" connection and a short air hose connected to them. In the manuals of my new air tools they always request that you put this on your tools, my question is: what is the benefit of these short air hoses (aside from the swivel, which I assume makes the tool easier to maneuver around)? One of the reasons I haven't done this is, I have a small box, all the air tools go in the bottom drawer and it would fill up the drawer quite a bit; with my 10+ airtools that live in there! Any responses appreciated!

[krusty the clown]

that yukon side bearing puller is the best i have ever used..........i'm looking to get the yukon axle bearing puller also. nice tools!

[ricleh]

ricleh, just curious, why do you have several things in duplicate or triplicate? 3 CTS561 electric screwdrivers, 3 sets of the same snap ring pliers?

This kind of looks like another box of tools that look pretty, but never get used.

All of my tools have been used at one time or another. Some get used more often than others of course. The main reason for duplicates is my inability to pass up a really good deal. I am selling one of my snap ring plier sets, also one of the cordless screwdrivers and one of my 1/4" drive 44 piece sets and one of my battery/starting system/alternator testers. I don't see a need for these tools and therefore I will sell them, but I got them for practically nothing and I think I will make a nice profit on the sales.


Rick

[ricleh]

What is that square drive tool on the right of the Craftsman round head ratchets?




BTW.... were you a Snappy dealer in a previous life?

It is a friction drive ratchet. No ratcheting mechanism. It has a 3/8" drive mechanism along with a 1/2" drive mechanism. To reverse the direction you remove the drive and insert it from the other side. It is not good for high torque applications, but it will work in very confined areas. It is definitely a special purpose tool.


Rick

[ricleh]

ricleh: what kind of portable air compressor is taht next to the big IR??


It is a RolAir 1.5HP 110V compressor. I use it to drive finish nailers and for other light jobs that don't require a lot of air flow. It is light and very well built.

Here are some pictures of my compressors


http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0694.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0702.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0703.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0632.jpg

[SpiderGearsMan]

I am jealous , good job , I tell my wife if we hadn't had babies and she still worked , I would drive a new Z06 to work and have the biggest snap on box anyone has ever seem !! she says I am an a**hole

[ricleh]

Question for you, I noticed on your air tools you have the "swivel" connection and a short air hose connected to them. In the manuals of my new air tools they always request that you put this on your tools, my question is: what is the benefit of these short air hoses (aside from the swivel, which I assume makes the tool easier to maneuver around)? One of the reasons I haven't done this is, I have a small box, all the air tools go in the bottom drawer and it would fills up the drawer quite a bit; with my 10+ airtools that live in there! Any responses appreciated!

I have a 100' hose on a retractable reel connected to my big IR compressor. This hose is very tough and not very flexible. The whip hoses on my pneumatic tools are very pliable and flexible. It makes it easier to get the tool where I need to put it. The hoses do take up room in the tool drawer, but I highly recommend them. They make the job much easier IMO.

Rick

[SpiderGearsMan]

wow, you have good tools than me... are you own most of snap on tools than other brands?? why you have many 1/4dr flex sockets?

about 90% snap on at work , got lots of matco and s-k in storage

have not bought many new tools in 8 years and most of my stuff is 20 years old

1/4 in flex ? lots of interior work and they accumulate

[ricleh]

that yukon side bearing puller is the best i have ever used..........i'm looking to get the yukon axle bearing puller also. nice tools!

I totally agree. Anyone who uses this tool will wonder how they ever got along without it. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it IMO. Anyone who works on differentials and doesn't own this tool is crazy.


Rick

[Blacknwhitepit]

I totally agree. Anyone who uses this tool will wonder how they ever got along without it. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it IMO. Anyone who works on differentials and doesn't own this tool is crazy.


Rick

That is a Helluva collection. I think you have Caspian65 beat!

-BWP

[ricleh]

Some woodworking tools

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0648.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0649.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0650.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0651.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0652.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0653.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0654.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0655.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0656.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0657.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0658.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0659.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0660.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0664.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0665.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0666.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0667.jpg

[ricleh]

More woodworking stuff

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0670.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0638.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0709.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0710.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0691.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0692.jpg

[ricleh]

Vacuums for cleanup

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0675.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0676.jpg

[ricleh]

Some other miscellaneous stuff

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[ultgar]

http://www.ultimategarage.com/storage/lista600cart.jpg


Mobile tool box with skirt to hide the casters.

[eschoendorff]

Rick... I think you win :beer:


You definitely would NOT want to see my garage... think: the opposite of yours, :lol:

[dps]

Ultgar, that's a great looking box, love the skirt!

[wilbilt]

Rick... I think you win :beer:


You definitely would NOT want to see my garage... think: the opposite of yours, :lol:

Agreed. Some very nice stuff, with an obvious eye for quality. :thumbup:

[garfunkle24]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:



:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


Sorry, but there is no comparison

:headscrat :wtf:

Been working on the road and haven't been on for a while. Looked back and realised that post sounded kind of AHole-ish. I was trying to say that in my opinion "Knipex > Channellock", even though it ended up sounding like "my box > your box". Just to clarify, i've had channellock stuff for a long time and still use some of them. My favourites are the cutters with the crimper (model 909) which are really handy for simple wiring jobs. I always thought channellocks were very high quality, but when i was introduced to Knipex stuff I was blown away by the functionality, quality and durability.

Anyway, you guys have some great looking boxes and I'm more than a little jealous of most of you....

[wrenchr]

That OTC floor jack is very nice!!!!!

[Merkava_4]

ricleh is all set up to be a master auto technician; a master cabinet maker; a master carpenter; a master welder; a master drain cleaner; and a master tile setter. :D

[wrenchr]

Master collector of tools!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[dxdexter]

Rick, you could set up a tool store. Last time I saw that many new tools complete with manuals and advertising inserts was at Home Depot.

Looks like your set up for just about any trade you decide to pursue.:thumbup:

[eschoendorff]

Rick, you could set up a tool store. Last time I saw that many new tools complete with manuals and advertising inserts was at Home Depot.

Looks like your set up for just about any trade you decide to pursue.:thumbup:

Except surgery. Those are nice tools, for sure, but I wouldn't want to be poked by any of them :lol:

[MustHang]

Hey ricleh, I guess now anyone here wonders one thing :

Do you even have room for a car with that much tools in your garage ?

[eschoendorff]

Hey ricleh, I guess now anyone here wonders one thing :

Do you even have room for a car with that much tools in your garage ?

He probably has two garages.. one for cars and one for tool stashin'!

[dxdexter]

Its amazing the pile of hand power tools a guy can find when you just take the time to look. I tried to fit mine into one picture.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z102/dxdexter/ToolsApril2008013.jpg

[eschoendorff]

Dex.... Dex... Dex....

Are you ready to admit that you have a problem? There are support groups, programs, medication :lol_hitti:

[Uncle Buck]

Holy Moly Dex, that looks like the pick one table at the local hock shop or flea mkt! Geeez!

[krusty the clown]

Dex.... Dex... Dex....

Are you ready to admit that you have a problem? There are support groups, programs, medication :lol_hitti:

i thought this WAS a support group :beer:

[eschoendorff]

i thought this WAS a support group :beer:

Yeah... we encourage the "problem" :bounce:

[Kevin54]

ricleh is all set up to be a master auto technician; a master cabinet maker; a master carpenter; a master welder; a master drain cleaner; and a master tile setter.

All I can say is "Damn" !!!!



















http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z102/dxdexter/ToolsApril2008013.jpg

All I can say is "Damn" !!!!

[dxdexter]

i thought this WAS a support group :beer:

Yeah... we encourage the "problem" :bounce:

Yeah its like holding AA at the local bar.:beer::beer:

[eschoendorff]

Yeah its like holding AA at the local bar.:beer::beer:

Sweet! You buyin'?:beer:

[Jononon]

Yeah its like holding AA at the local bar.:beer::beer:

If that's wrong, I don't want to be right http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8361/19594oi7.gif

[Rickochet]

Do you use those all at once????? :bounce:

[eschoendorff]

Hey Dex... you ever think of entering the power tool drag races?

[bmwpower]

http://www.ultimategarage.com/storage/lista600cart.jpg


Mobile tool box with skirt to hide the casters.

Is the skirt something new from Lista or is it a custom ultgar one off? :)

[bmwpower]

ricleh.... you just crashed my internet.

[wrenchr]

That is a nice lista box!!!

[ricleh]

Hey ricleh, I guess now anyone here wonders one thing :

Do you even have room for a car with that much tools in your garage ?

I have enough room to park my Tundra in the garage right now. When I start working on the last section of my kitchen cabinet replacement the truck will have to be moved to the driveway. Most of my large tools (table saw, shaper, jointer, etc. are on mobile bases and can be moved around fairly easily). I didn't post pictures of those tools since they are buried under other stuff right now. The largest tool, a SSC H4 panel saw is also on wheels but is very difficult to move because of the size - 10 feet long and nearly 8 feet high. I am working on a storage shed in my back yard so I can move some stuff out of the garage and have a larger work area.

Rick

[dxdexter]

Do you use those all at once????? :bounce:

Just one at a time.:thumbup: With the exception of three cordless drills and two 5" grinders there are mostly just one of each tool. I had to get a new cordless drill because it was cheaper than buying batteries for my other one and it came with two batteries so now I can use both of the same voltage.

When I was building kitchen cabinets I would have three drills all with different bits, just to speed up production.

[dxdexter]

ricleh.... you just crashed my internet.

I have to agree, both of my laptop fans cut in when I load this thread and it takes a several minutes.

[Ducroix]

Hey Guys I am new,

Heres "my toolbox" the dealership I work at decided they wanted everything to look uniform so when built the dealership in 06 they filled the shop with the same box for all the techs. I just started working in the shop mid march and I am attending a local community college and doing the GM ASEP Program, so still being in HighSchool my box is pretty empty :( but I get a discount when school starts :)

The Box

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/KRIEGSLOK/PIC-0494.jpg

The Work Bench

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/KRIEGSLOK/PIC-0493-1.jpg

1st Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Screwdrivers)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h70/KRIEGSLOK/PIC-0474.jpg

2nd Drawer Of The Bottom Box Split In A Few Pics (Wrenches)

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3rd Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Ratchets and Sockets) Split Up Again

1/4 Inch

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3/8 Inch

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1/2 Inch

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4th Drawer Air Tools (Not Much)

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The rest isnt even worth showing only a few pliers and a multimeter, the tools are 96% craftsman 1% snap-on and 2% S&K and 1 lonely Proto 1/2 Inch Ratchet. I think that I only use about half of the drawers but that will change soon enough :)

[dxdexter]

Hey Guys I am new,

Heres "my toolbox" the dealership I work at decided they wanted everything to look uniform so when built the dealership in 06 they filled the shop with the same box for all the techs. I just started working in the shop mid march and I am attending a local community college and doing the GM ASEP Program, so still being in HighSchool my box is pretty empty :( but I get a discount when school starts :)

The rest isnt even worth showing only a few pliers and a multimeter, the tools are 96% craftsman 1% snap-on and 2% S&K and 1 lonely Proto 1/2 Inch Ratchet. I think that I only use about half of the drawers but that will change soon enough :)

Nice looking setup Ducroix. Welcome aboard. :thumbup:

[eschoendorff]

Ducroix... hang in there, you're off to a good start. About the only thing I'd recommend in the here-and-now is that you get yourself some more dependable ratchets and some GearWrenches.

Kartracer was in your situation not too long ago... he can probably give some input here....

[Ducroix]

Yeah thats actually on my list ratchets and gearwrenches, I have broken both my 1/2 and 1/4 inch twice doing oil changes and interior work, dont know how but I did lol

[wilbilt]

Is it your box, or the dealer's?

A couple of hammers/punches would be of benefit.

[SpiderGearsMan]

good luck with your asep

[Deafautotech]

Yeah thats actually on my list ratchets and gearwrenches, I have broken both my 1/2 and 1/4 inch twice doing oil changes and interior work, dont know how but I did lol

I am curious about dealership's toolbox as how wide, depth, and height???

My dealership (both chrysler/ Jeep and Mercury/ Lincoln) have no money to set "built toolbox in" as they just want keep business running so my dealership just let all techs bring their toolboxes as no matter what size as biggest box or small box but my dealership want all techs to fix what their specialists are....

I am second technician who own bigger boxes in my work as first tech own matco tool 4 bays Chest and bottom and side locker... the first tech are good tech but working for over 27 years in shop.... he told me that he will retired if someone buy his boxes with tools...

[Ducroix]

I am curious about dealership's toolbox as how wide, depth, and height???

My dealership (both chrysler/ Jeep and Mercury/ Lincoln) have no money to set "built toolbox in" as they just want keep business running so my dealership just let all techs bring their toolboxes as no matter what size as biggest box or small box but my dealership want all techs to fix what their specialists are....

I am second technician who own bigger boxes in my work as first tech own matco tool 4 bays Chest and bottom and side locker... the first tech are good tech but working for over 27 years in shop.... he told me that he will retired if someone buy his boxes with tools...

I am not sure on the measurements, the box is made by Borroughs Corporation they set up the toolboxes/workbenches/ and the shelving in the parts dept. I tried there website but they dont list specs on the boxes one day I will measure them.

Is it your box, or the dealer's?

A couple of hammers/punches would be of benefit.

It is the dealers, I actually dont have a box as of yet because I dont really need one right now.