Let's see your toolbox.

[NAYLOR]

one thousand one.

[krusty the clown]

one thousand one.

:headscrat:headscrat:headscrat:confused:

[old salvage]

:headscrat:headscrat:headscrat:confused:

Posts in this thread.

[Frank Elson]

and on page 101 as well.
Spooky :-)

[SpiderGearsMan]

1005 -the best thread ever

[snapmom]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1323.jpg

[Elroy]

Not bad, Elroy has a few boxes that have been around the block a few times as well:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture067.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture070.jpg

[terabyte]

tera wants to see what is inside ellory's boxes :D

[rickairmedic]

I want to know where a speed shop sticker on Elroy's tool box cme from it says American speed center ( Augusta ,Ga. ) I lived in Augusta there was only one trafic light and the town wouldnt be there if it were not for Fort Stewart military base being there. :D.


Rick

[snapmom]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1034.jpg

[Dust]

Here's my set up at at the Dodge dealership where I apprentice. The Stack-On box is mine, while the Matco chest was provided to me as part of the apprenticeship, as well as a basic toolkit. However, they took so long in actually getting the tools to me I just brought in my own two weeks after I started and don't use more than three or four of the ones they gave me.

I was working out of a Craftsman three-drawer road box for a while before I brought in the Stack-On. The table the Stack-On is sitting on is an old typewriter table, which had been in my garage for years just taking up space.

I apologize for the bluriness of the photos, they were taken with my cell phone.


http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081625.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081625.jpg)
My whole setup. The cabinet above is mine as well. Forgive the mess, the shop is very old, and to quote my senior mechanic, "Ridden hard and put away wet."


http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626.jpg)
The top of my Stack-On box. I keep all my most used tools here except the wrenches. The strip that holds my deep sockets I got at Lowes for about thirteen bucks. It's great, but I wish the magnetic strip was more powerful. If I close the lid any harder than feather soft all the sockets drop off it. The magnet holding the three bits is off a tweeter that I replaced in a car. The air ratchet is a Craftsman 3/8" drive, and the photo is of my wonderful girlfriend. Awww.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081632.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081632.jpg)
The top three drawers.
Drawer 1: Needle files, punches, hose pliers, solder, automatic center punch, and brad driver.
Drawer 2: Torx drivers, picks, and ratcheting screw drivers.
Drawer 3: Battery terminal remover.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626a.jpg)
Top long drawer. All pliers and cutting tools.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626b.jpg)
Middle long drawer. 1/4" drive ratchet, Husky twist handle ratchet, locking extensions, and Torx and Allen sockets and wrenches.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626c.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626c.jpg)
Bottom long drawer. Standard sockets (All the cars I work on are metric, so I don't bother sorting these), battery terminal cleaners, assorted tools.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626d.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626d.jpg)
Top drawer of the Matco box. All my daily needs tools. I'm essentially a glorified lube tech right now, so this drawer has everything I need to change oil. I usually just use the 13 wrench and my grandpa's hammer. Box end over the plug, and wail on the open end. It's a Craftsman wrench, and Sear's is right across the street, so no biggie. The hammer head started to come off the handle, but I just put a small coat of gray silicone on the end, and it's holding up great.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627.jpg)
Drawer 2. Gearwrenches. The rest of the stuff is just there because I have no where else to put it right now.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627a.jpg)
Drawer 3. Assorted knick-knacks. I occasionally use the 1/2" drive stuff, usually for differential services and crankshaft turning. The rest is just "Will Need Every So Often" stuff.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627b.jpg)
Drawer 4. Impact wrench stuff, gloves, and battery and electrical service tools. I have never used any of the electrical stuff, mostly because I haven't needed to yet.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627c.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627c.jpg)
A very blury Drawer 5. Torque wrench, 3/8" impact set (Never opened), and one tackle box that I use for holding bolts when doing heavy line jobs.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081628a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081628a.jpg)
Drawer 6. The bottom, deep drawer. I keep the majority of the Matco tool kit in here, as well as my other tackle boxs. The bit set I got from Home Depot, where I used to work, for fifteen bucks. It's a great set, and if my electric screwgun hadn't died, I'd use it a lot more. I'm saving up for a Makita 10.8v driver kit.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081628b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081628b.jpg)
The work bench. I like my rags and fender covers folded up nicely, and the bench organized. My senior mechanic doesn't really care too much. That's his pile of crap in the corner. The iPod radio is mine.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081629.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081629.jpg)
My cabinet. I keep an assortment of oil filters, inspection sheets, fluids, gloves, and pens in here. The top shelf is my personal effects shelf, where I stow my jacket every day.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081629a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081629a.jpg)
The underside of the cabinet. The tool chest has a work surface which I use quite a bit, but come 3PM it starts getting dark around my area of the shop. So I went to Home Depot and got some halogen puck lights. To mount them I bought some neodymium magnets and siliconed them to the back of the light with gray engine silicone. Then I mounted a power strip to the side of my cabinet and ran an extension cord to the nearest outlet, which you can see in the work bench photo. The result can be seen in the next photo.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081630.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081630.jpg)
As you can see, the surface is quite well lit. I have one more light that I need to mount, but I need to replace the bulb in it.


There's my set up so far. It works well enough, but there is definitely room for improvement. I know I need to get a tool cart, since this is located two bays away from where I usually work, and I keep having to walk back and forth to get tools. I'm also going to get some extra lube tools and keep them in a carry bag, as my bays aren't big enough for the pick up trucks to rack safely. I usually rack them on the drive-on racks in the actual lube bays, which is all the way on the other end of the shop. Whenever I get a large truck to work on I can grab the bag, rack the truck, and do the job without ever having to walk back to my bay for a tool.

[terabyte]

you are proof that you don't need a 10000 tool box to start making a living on cars.

good start and the pic of the girl is a nice touch :)

[krusty the clown]

most of us started small like you are..........you'll get there but don't over extend yourself. the shop looks like an old building btw..........not that there's anything wrong with that, i kinda like the history of old buildings too!

[mkdive]

Dust, where are your posting from..... (where abouts to you live)?

[Dust]

I work at Tustin Dodge, and live in Santa Ana, CA. From what I've been told, the dealership was built back in the '70s, along with most of the rest of the auto center. The most recent improvement was the construction of a parking garage about six or seven years ago, and refacing the front of the dealership to Chrysler standards.

I actually prefer having a slightly smaller box, since it forces me to come up with unique organizations and solutions. That said, having a bigger box right now wouldn't hurt!

[elect]

Dust,looks good in a few years when you do it all and have to buy all sorts of tools you'll smile at these as the good ole days.like the pic of your gal too, blurry but nice smile -kudos.

[mkdive]

I work at Tustin Dodge, and live in Santa Ana, CA. From what I've been told, the dealership was built back in the '70s, along with most of the rest of the auto center. The most recent improvement was the construction of a parking garage about six or seven years ago, and refacing the front of the dealership to Chrysler standards.

I actually prefer having a slightly smaller box, since it forces me to come up with unique organizations and solutions. That said, having a bigger box right now wouldn't hurt!


Keep checking our local CL....some great tools in there....some good chest/carts also. :thumbup:

[autoace]

Dust, The picture of the girl is stunning,cute:thumbup:what color was the box???,hmm.

[Elroy]

tera wants to see what is inside [elroy's] boxes :D

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture067.jpg

Pick one

[justinmc]

Dust... you've got quite a nice little start going there. As mentioned good proof you don't have to own a bunch of $$ in tools to make a living working on them. Although as you gain more skill, etc you'll grow to appreciate specialty tools to make the job quicker, etc. Just don't get caught up in the "tool truck credit" racket. I'm not saying don't buy from the tool truck... no certainly keep on making purchases... just pay cash. See if your guy will give you a little discount for cash vs. credit.

[terabyte]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture067.jpg

Pick one

the black one please..
i guesss

[goodfellow]

Dust... you've got quite a nice little start going there. As mentioned good proof you don't have to own a bunch of $$ in tools to make a living working on them. Although as you gain more skill, etc you'll grow to appreciate specialty tools to make the job quicker, etc. Just don't get caught up in the "tool truck credit" racket. I'm not saying don't buy from the tool truck... no certainly keep on making purchases... just pay cash. See if your guy will give you a little discount for cash vs. credit.

Good point! "tool envy" is a dangerous thing. Usually the lowest guy on the pole get's a lot of grief because of the basic tools that they have, and the box they keep them in. They are encouraged by truck vendors, and many of their peers to buy off the truck, and go into debt. Not a good thing!!

Stay lean, buy when good stuff is on sale (that includes Craftsman, KD and Lisle) and pick up tools that get repossessed from the guys that did go into debt.

Good luck --

[eschoendorff]

Dust... we want to see more of the girl in the pic in the Stack On box... :D

[goodfellow]

[QUOTE=Elroy;327375]Not bad, Elroy has a few boxes that have been around the block a few times as well:

That's a nice collection of cantilever boxes Elroy. I have two of that type and always liked that look -- real functional. My first real tool kit was a MAC basic service set in a beautiful red cantilever box.

Unfortunately, they seem to have lost much of their appeal. Everyone wants dawer type boxes. It's hard to find a nice, reasonably priced heavy duty cantilever box these days.


Thanks for the pics --

[Elroy]

the black one please..
i guesss

Elroy's pleasure.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture074.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture071.jpg

Now there is some pornography for ya.

[QUOTE=Elroy;327375]Not bad, Elroy has a few boxes that have been around the block a few times as well:

That's a nice collection of cantilever boxes Elroy. I have two of that type and always liked that look -- real functional. My first real tool kit was a MAC basic service set in a beautiful red cantilever box.

Unfortunately, they seem to have lost much of their appeal. Everyone wants dawer type boxes. It's hard to find a nice, reasonably priced heavy duty cantilever box these days.


Thanks for the pics --

Elroy has found these boxes to be very functional over the years. Kennedy still offers them. The brown "Holley" box is a Kennedy. It's the smaller one they offer. That box is about 20 years old. Elroy paid like $50 for it then. They are over a $100 now.

The "Black" box shown here is a Remline. Picked it up at Walmart maybe 25 years ago. If Elroy recalls correctly, it was only $20 or so. Should have pick up two.

[terabyte]

Elroy's pleasure.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture074.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture071.jpg

Now there is some pornography for ya.

[QUOTE=goodfellow;327685]

Elroy has found these boxes to be very functional over the years. Kennedy still offers them. The brown "Holley" box is a Kennedy. It's the smaller one they offer. That box is about 20 years old. Elroy paid like $50 for it then. They are over a $100 now.

The "Black" box shown here is a Remline. Picked it up at Walmart maybe 25 years ago. If Elroy recalls correctly, it was only $20 or so. Should have pick up two.

:beer:

tera likes porn.... :thumbup:

I also like how you have a kit of tools that would get used together.

i know it's not American but these look pretty nice...
http://www.toptul-tools.com/images4/4-8/tbac0501.jpg

[Deafautotech]

Here's my set up at at the Dodge dealership where I apprentice. The Stack-On box is mine, while the Matco chest was provided to me as part of the apprenticeship, as well as a basic toolkit. However, they took so long in actually getting the tools to me I just brought in my own two weeks after I started and don't use more than three or four of the ones they gave me.

I was working out of a Craftsman three-drawer road box for a while before I brought in the Stack-On. The table the Stack-On is sitting on is an old typewriter table, which had been in my garage for years just taking up space.

I apologize for the bluriness of the photos, they were taken with my cell phone.


http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081625.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081625.jpg)
My whole setup. The cabinet above is mine as well. Forgive the mess, the shop is very old, and to quote my senior mechanic, "Ridden hard and put away wet."


http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626.jpg)
The top of my Stack-On box. I keep all my most used tools here except the wrenches. The strip that holds my deep sockets I got at Lowes for about thirteen bucks. It's great, but I wish the magnetic strip was more powerful. If I close the lid any harder than feather soft all the sockets drop off it. The magnet holding the three bits is off a tweeter that I replaced in a car. The air ratchet is a Craftsman 3/8" drive, and the photo is of my wonderful girlfriend. Awww.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081632.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081632.jpg)
The top three drawers.
Drawer 1: Needle files, punches, hose pliers, solder, automatic center punch, and brad driver.
Drawer 2: Torx drivers, picks, and ratcheting screw drivers.
Drawer 3: Battery terminal remover.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626a.jpg)
Top long drawer. All pliers and cutting tools.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626b.jpg)
Middle long drawer. 1/4" drive ratchet, Husky twist handle ratchet, locking extensions, and Torx and Allen sockets and wrenches.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626c.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626c.jpg)
Bottom long drawer. Standard sockets (All the cars I work on are metric, so I don't bother sorting these), battery terminal cleaners, assorted tools.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081626d.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081626d.jpg)
Top drawer of the Matco box. All my daily needs tools. I'm essentially a glorified lube tech right now, so this drawer has everything I need to change oil. I usually just use the 13 wrench and my grandpa's hammer. Box end over the plug, and wail on the open end. It's a Craftsman wrench, and Sear's is right across the street, so no biggie. The hammer head started to come off the handle, but I just put a small coat of gray silicone on the end, and it's holding up great.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627.jpg)
Drawer 2. Gearwrenches. The rest of the stuff is just there because I have no where else to put it right now.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627a.jpg)
Drawer 3. Assorted knick-knacks. I occasionally use the 1/2" drive stuff, usually for differential services and crankshaft turning. The rest is just "Will Need Every So Often" stuff.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627b.jpg)
Drawer 4. Impact wrench stuff, gloves, and battery and electrical service tools. I have never used any of the electrical stuff, mostly because I haven't needed to yet.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081627c.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081627c.jpg)
A very blury Drawer 5. Torque wrench, 3/8" impact set (Never opened), and one tackle box that I use for holding bolts when doing heavy line jobs.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081628a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081628a.jpg)
Drawer 6. The bottom, deep drawer. I keep the majority of the Matco tool kit in here, as well as my other tackle boxs. The bit set I got from Home Depot, where I used to work, for fifteen bucks. It's a great set, and if my electric screwgun hadn't died, I'd use it a lot more. I'm saving up for a Makita 10.8v driver kit.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081628b.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081628b.jpg)
The work bench. I like my rags and fender covers folded up nicely, and the bench organized. My senior mechanic doesn't really care too much. That's his pile of crap in the corner. The iPod radio is mine.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081629.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081629.jpg)
My cabinet. I keep an assortment of oil filters, inspection sheets, fluids, gloves, and pens in here. The top shelf is my personal effects shelf, where I stow my jacket every day.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081629a.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081629a.jpg)
The underside of the cabinet. The tool chest has a work surface which I use quite a bit, but come 3PM it starts getting dark around my area of the shop. So I went to Home Depot and got some halogen puck lights. To mount them I bought some neodymium magnets and siliconed them to the back of the light with gray engine silicone. Then I mounted a power strip to the side of my cabinet and ran an extension cord to the nearest outlet, which you can see in the work bench photo. The result can be seen in the next photo.

http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/small/1121081630.jpg (http://www.dustyengineering.com/images/misc/toolbox/1121081630.jpg)
As you can see, the surface is quite well lit. I have one more light that I need to mount, but I need to replace the bulb in it.


There's my set up so far. It works well enough, but there is definitely room for improvement. I know I need to get a tool cart, since this is located two bays away from where I usually work, and I keep having to walk back and forth to get tools. I'm also going to get some extra lube tools and keep them in a carry bag, as my bays aren't big enough for the pick up trucks to rack safely. I usually rack them on the drive-on racks in the actual lube bays, which is all the way on the other end of the shop. Whenever I get a large truck to work on I can grab the bag, rack the truck, and do the job without ever having to walk back to my bay for a tool.


oh man!! i missed Chrysler dealership job!! i am former chrysler technician and i love to work for chrysler but my dealership closed down chrysler and transfer me to Mercury and Lincoln dealership. they want keep me work for them even they knew i tried to find other job but they keep pay me to stay.

so i has small box when i started internship for independent shop 6 years ago (2003). but while 2.5 years, i got upgraded to 40 in wide boxes. then i quit because pay suck and too much hours in less pay for part time. so i got other job offered by my friend at chrysler dealership (i am still work same job when i got offered) i got upgraded again from 40 in wides to 54 in snap on KRl1001.. then 2 years later i found used KRL1203 for 600 dollars but i offered the tech 450 dollars, i paid cash and took it home. i told my snap on guy to find me a used KRL1003 to match my snap on top chest. he did it and i am happy to have both same color boxes.

there is a picture when i has craftsman 40 in chest, mac tool bottom, and craftsman bottom when i started work for chrysler dealership. after almost three years at same dealership, i already own biggest boxes in my work... Worse is techs will ask me for borrow the tools or need some of tools to work... i am not happy but i keep tell them to buy themself!!! my KRl1203 and KRL1003 keep all tools and special tools that i can do damn anything on chrysler, jeep, and dodge vehicles!!!

the one problem is i don't have girlfriend picture... so i am single and busy to make money for living...

[speed bump]

Figured I would go on a nice pictorial tour of most of my tool boxes I had handy this afternoon.

First the inside box that sits in my room for building computers and other Misc. Got it when I was probably 6 or so, which means it has seen lots of abuse
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/House%20tool%20box%20small.JPG
Outside
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Inside%20house%20box%20small.JPG
Contents of box

Next up is the welders box I found at the scrap yard this summer which still needs refinished.
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Welder%20box%20small.JPG
Outside

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Pipe%20threading%20reaming%20and%20wrenches%20smal l.JPG
Inside it stores my Ridgid reamers, Toledo pipe threaders and occasionally my 36" Ridgid pipe wrench. These tools were all an impulse auction buy and for all of that I paid a total of $25.

Next up is my 1/2 drive chrome stuff. I would have this in the tool box but I ran out of room.
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/half%20inch%20Husky%20box%20small.JPG
Outside

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/half%20inch%20chrome%20stuff%20small.JPG
Insides

Finally the contents of my main tool box.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Cman%20BB%20tool%20chest%20small.JPG
Outside.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Top%20of%20Cman%20tool%20box%20small.JPG
Top

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Screwdriver%20Drawer%20small.jpg
First drawer of screwdrivers and hex Keys

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Plier%20drawer%20small.JPG
Next drawes is pliers, mostly Craftsman and Channellock

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/SAE%20wrenches%20small.JPG
SAE wrench drawer. Most of those wrenches in the Ernst rack are Protos or Challengers with a NB made Black hawk, some Armstrongs, some Napas and 1 Cman thrown in.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Metric%20wrench%20drawer%20small.JPG
Metric Wrench drawer, mostly loaded with Allen wrenches along with a couple of Protos and a Napa.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Misc%20Drawer%20small.JPG
Misc drawer, loaded with alittle bit of everything that wouldn't fit anywhere else.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/Tool box pictures and stuff/Hammers%20and%20such%20drawer%20small.JPG
Hammers, 18" pipe wrench, pry bars, hack saw, some body tools.

There it is and I hope you enjoyed it.

[snapmom]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1324.jpg

[elect]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1324.jpg

let's see the inside please!:bounce:

[snapmom]

there is not much in these boxes, I use these three boxes to store duplicate so tools with 30s date codes.
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1325.jpg

[elect]

snapmom,what's the handle less wrench lookin thing in the left most box? Looks like some kind of front end tool.

[krusty the clown]

i'm curious as well, a buddy has one. i have seen them called both a hubcap tool and u joint tool.

[Moose-LandTran]

I've only known then as universal joint tools, they hold part of the universal joint together while you assemble it.

[chad s]

S-9580 Chevrolet U joint tool

[Elroy]

Does this count as a "tool box" ? If not, please disregard

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture003.jpg

And before anyone asks to see inside:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box/Picture002.jpg

[bchee]

Does this count as a "tool box" ? If not, please disregard

I only see parts. Looks like a parts box!!:lol_hitti

[weiwen]

My tool box

[dps]

Does this count as a "tool box" ? If not, please disregard



It counts close enough; very cool construction!

[garfunkle24]

I just got my two new boxes, a KRL722A and a KRA62C Heavy Duty Road Chest. I've shown my old boxes for comparision, quite a step up!
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1565993_3620.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1565995_4247.jpg

[elect]

garfunkle-looks nice! I like those road chests really sturdy boxes,and of course krl series boxes are top of the heap.

[ZRX61]

I use this for BA & Magneto wrenches..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/ZRX61/Toolbox.jpg

[garfunkle24]

garfunkle-looks nice! I like those road chests really sturdy boxes,and of course krl series boxes are top of the heap.

Thanks for the kind words. I've been waiting a long time to to be able to get boxes like these. I ordered the KRL722A specifically because of it's lower height but whilst waiting for it to arrive I'd started to question my choice.

Now that's it's here I'm doubly glad I got the 722 as I can see into the top of my Road Chest easily. From a 40", Mastercraft, twice-dropped, twice welded-up, much-abused roll cab and $300 26" top chest to these two boxes was quite the upgrade for me!

I'll have everything transfered and organised some time this week and will post pics at that time.

[CAT_serviceman927]

The one thing I never understood about the SO road box is why the narrow drawers are at the bottom? I'd still like to have one though.

[RickP330]

Okay Gang,
Here is my Tool box; comments - fire away ;)

23231

23232

23233

23234

Top Draw, air tools, sockets and ratchets.

23235

2nd draw (Low depth) hand tools - allen wrenches and screwdrivers

23236

23237

3rd draw (Low depth) wrenches

[RickP330]

23238

23239

4th draw - Bodywork supplies (what's clean enough to reside here...) & pnuematic vacuum

23240

5th draw - Hammers and....

23241

assorted automotive tools...

23242

6th draw - assorted house and...

23243

model tools.

23244

7th Draw (biggest draw) Big Stuff.... Coalesing filter for painting, model tools and general automotive stuff.

[RickP330]

23245

Draw 7 cont - airbrush tools and other large stuff...

23246

Top narrow draw - Miscellanious stuff, diagrams, outstanding projects to be compleated not to mention fireworks....

23247

2nd narrow, Pliers...

23248

3rd narrow, Pliers cont...

23249

4th narrow, this is a tough one to classify. In the back is all consumable stuff - cut off wheels razor blades etc... towards the front are knifes, scrapers - general small everday use stuff, pin vises etc.

23250

5th narrow, tire tools, model tools and some measuring tools.

23251

6th narrow, vise grips, c clamps and modeling tools.

[RickP330]

23252

7th Narrow draw - Cr@p with no where else to put it....

23253

8th Narrow (deep) Draw - Circular saw, face shield and other protective equipment, cleaning supplies and my small pen / junk holder.


There you have it! Whatcha think?

Regards,
Rick

[Jokeman]

Nice Rick!`

[48548]

Great looking box with great looking tools.

[elect]

love the krl is it a 1003?

[garfunkle24]

Hello All

As promised, here are some pics inside my new toolboxes, now that I have my stuff half-ass transferred and organised.

Unfortunately I can't really 'spread out" between both boxes as I work on the road a lot and have to have all the essentials in my top chest. Also I only need metric stuff in my road box. For this reason my bottom chest is used mainly for measuring and specialty tools, duplicates, air tools and standard sizes.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570372_6311.jpg
Top view.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570373_6644.jpg Pry bars, picks, scrapers.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570374_6949.jpg
Metric combi, 4-way, ratcheting combi, double-open and stubby wrenches.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570375_7276.jpg
Hammers, files, crescents, hacksaw, 22" cobras, ratcheting stubby and slim double-open metric wrenches.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570376_7603.jpg
Screwdrivers.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570377_7927.jpg
Snap-ring and retaining ring pliers.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570378_8251.jpg
Misc electrical.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570379_8563.jpg
Multimeter, extractor sets, sealants, lubes, loctite, pipe dope, measuring tapes, anti-sieze etc.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570380_8893.jpg
Punches and chisels.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570381_9219.jpg
Misc pliers.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570382_9550.jpg
Misc pliers 2.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570384_222.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570383_9886.jpg
Standard wrenches and sockets.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603072_7168.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570385_569.jpg
Misc. This is the lower, shallow, extra wide drawer. I am keeping this one 'free'. Once I have the money for extra sets of metric Mac KS2s, SO 4-way and BP ratcheting combi wrenches they will go in here. I am trying to build up dupicates of the stuff that I keep in my top chest so that I can leave it loaded on the truck between service trips. By having everything I need in my bottom roller, I'd barely ever need to load/unload the truck.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570386_923.jpg
More screwdrivers.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570387_1275.jpg
More pliers.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570388_1607.jpg
Punch set and my "make-your-own" bushing/bearing driver set lol

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570389_1949.jpg
Aerosols, extra socket and drill sets, extra hex keys.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570390_2283.jpg
The ever growing 'junk drawer'. This thing has magical self replicating abilities. Once a year I have to have a good cull and remove anything vaguely standardised, leaving only the truly unique, obscure (save my ass) treasures behind.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570391_2628.jpg
Air tools, disks, burrs etc. I'm sure most of you know this already but for those that don't; That thing mounted to the ugly, chrome, child labour produced looking die grinder is a home-made flapper wheel. This can be used for such things as cleaning up the inside bore of a pulley before mounting on a shaft. You just take a 1/4" bolt, cut the head off and then make a slit in the end with a hacksaw or very thin cut off wheel. Then you just take regular (and free at work to a lot of techs) emery cloth and fold it and slide into the slit. It also kinda helps if you make an "S" shape with the emery cloth, with the ends of the "S" trailing the direction of rotation.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570392_2967.jpg
Wrench racks, socket rails and the stuff that came with the toolbox.

Well, that's all of them. Thanks for looking and sorry if I killed your modem.

[Stanger]

How do you like the Wera Kraftorm precision drivers? I've been thinking about getting some but haven't splurged yet. Have a review?

[justinmc]

garfunkle24... thats a heck of a good setup! What are you using in that road box to divide up the areas like where you have the big Knipex's and stuff? Is that just that stick down plastic drawer divider stuff? What sort of service calls do you do? Just curious...

[dps]

Pardon my ignorance, but why (what seems to me) so many pry bars? Great looking boxes!

[garfunkle24]

Stanger

I've only used two of them and even then only briefly. I can't really say more than that they are comfortable to use, have nice fit and finish and look cool.

As well as being the lead tech for the company I work for I am actually the Canadian sales and service manager. This mean that sometimes I can go quite a stretch without working on a machine, which has been the case since I got those. I am back into services now though and I'm sure they will see a lot of use very soon. Stay tuned!

ps. They were a gift to me from an Austrian colleague. Free is my favourite price!

Justinmc

The drawer divider stuff is actually 2 different products. The orange stuff is Snap-on that I had laying around. I had actually ordered some more of this with my boxes, but it was out of stock. I wanted to get my stuff transferred before we got into services again so I went and bought the black stuff locally, I'm not sure of the brand. They both work well, the main difference being that the black stuff is a 'T' shape in cross-section while the Snap-on is 'L' shaped. In practise this means that the Snap-on stuff is easier to work with, getting the joints to butt up nicely etc. Btw, if you are as fussy as I am, it takes forever to lay out like that.

This is what I work on:
http://photos-d.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v155/141/74/625182002/n625182002_523667_2442.jpg
http://photos-e.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v155/141/74/625182002/n625182002_523668_2737.jpg

It is specialised Austrian farm research equipment (mainly combines). It's interesting and I get to play with both huge tools and tiny precision ones. They have some cool electronics, such as advanced weigh systems, infra-red spectrometry systems, GPS, CANBUS controllers etc.

Me and two other techs do all of the service work for Canada. I work as far West as British Columbia and as far East as the Maritimes. As a general rule if it's around or less than 1000kms we drive, if it's more we fly (the shitty ass flight toolbox is a whole other story).

A service to us is basically a pre-season inspection, maintenance and repair of a combine. We have combines ranging from the size of a minivan to the same size as a commercial unit.

[garfunkle24]

DPS

I have two pry bars in each size as I often use them in pairs to pull off a bearing or something similar. Also, I had the red ones first. When they released the new style, I decided I wanted some that I could beat the living s**t out of.

I have two sets of heel bars (although one is fixed, one indexing) for the same reason.

[RickP330]

Thanks guys,


Great looking box with great looking tools.

I really need to upgrade my tools now, alot of them are in poor shape... I recently had the chance to upgrade the box and now it's clear I've got to do some work inside!

love the krl is it a 1003?

KRL-1032 ;)

Regards,
Rick

[bchee]

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1570390_2283.jpg
The ever growing 'junk drawer'. This thing has magical self replicating abilities. Once a year I have to have a good cull and remove anything vaguely standardised, leaving only the truly unique, obscure (save my ass) treasures behind.


What size is that nut close to the center, near the drill bit? I've been looking for one of those.

Let me know if you plan on selling it.

Thanks for sharing your stuff.

[Deafautotech]

garfunkle24:

I am curious... why you want heavy duty road chest instead normal toolbox like have roller slides? what is different between heavy duty road chest and normal snap on tool chest??

i own KRL1203 and KRL1003. i love it and i am never will let it go!!

[eschoendorff]

G24,

I love your choice of tools. When you get a chance, try some of the Facom stuff... I bet you'll like it :beer:

[garfunkle24]

What size is that nut close to the center, near the drill bit? I've been looking for one of those.

Let me know if you plan on selling it.

Thanks for sharing your stuff.

bchee

I spent a while staring at that horrible low-res picture trying to figure out if you were joking or not, giving up only when my eyes were completely wrecked.

Andy

The main difference is that the road chest is built out of heavier steel than the regular boxes (mainly 16ga i think). The box isn't isn't that big but weighs ~200lbs empty. Also they use friction slides as they actually hold up a lot better for road work. The front cover keeps dust and some moisture off of the tools. Also, once I have enough duplicate tools I will leave that one loaded and work out of just my roll cab.

Eschoendorff

Thanks for the compliment. Ever since I started reading this board I've taken an interest in the Facom stuff. I go to England about once a year, so I have a buddy buying and saving some stuff for me, as it's easier for him to get. So far 1/4" and 3/8" palm control ratchets, some pliers and a 3/8" chrome metric 6-point socket set.:thumbup:

[Merkava_4]

garfunkle24, you need to go to Costco and get a couple of cardboard trays for putting those miscellaneous fasteners in; that's ridiculous. :rolleyes2

[Deafautotech]

garfunkle24, you need to go to Costco and get a couple of cardboard trays for putting those miscellaneous fasteners in; that's ridiculous. :rolleyes2

:needpics:

ha ha i have tote and plastic trays to keep all bolts, nuts or anythings in so it will not scratches on drawer liners or else.

[Deafautotech]

Andy

The main difference is that the road chest is built out of heavier steel than the regular boxes (mainly 16ga i think). The box isn't isn't that big but weighs ~200lbs empty. Also they use friction slides as they actually hold up a lot better for road work. The front cover keeps dust and some moisture off of the tools. Also, once I have enough duplicate tools I will leave that one loaded and work out of just my roll cab.



thank you! that is answer what i want know. i was thought the road chest is for like more strong or have weatherstrips on it so it don't get dirty or moisture to make rust on tools. i thought some of road chest have roller bearing slides??? i just dont like friction slides because limit load...

[<>Severed<>]

Well im new to this board but this looks like a good spot to start. Lets see if I can make this work on the first try.
This is the new toolbox and the free cart sitting on the far right

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC09995.jpg

This is what I traded in on it. The funny part is one of the other techs at my shop bought it before it ever left the building.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC09987.jpg

And this is my cart that holds most of my tools that I use every day.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC09986.jpg

Since these pics where taken I have added a full locker to the left side of the the box, it was in a buddys garage and was able to do some tradeing for it. i will update the pics sometime over the weekend.

[elect]

severed,that's my favorite snappy color can't wait to see the inside pics!

[bchee]

And this is my cart that holds most of my tools that I use every day.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC09986.jpg



Nice boxes. Both yellow and blue are beautiful. At least you'll still get to see your old yellow box everyday.
What's the brand of the cart?

[ZRX61]

G24,

I love your choice of tools. When you get a chance, try some of the Facom stuff... I bet you'll like it :beer:


This guy sells Facom in the US:
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

[Stick]

thank you! that is answer what i want know. i was thought the road chest is for like more strong or have weatherstrips on it so it don't get dirty or moisture to make rust on tools. i thought some of road chest have roller bearing slides??? i just dont like friction slides because limit load...
The Matco road chest has roller bearing slides, but most guys who actually use road chests for road service work prefer the friction slides. Ball bearing slides get beat to shit after a couple of thousand miles on the road, friction slides don't suffer the same problems.

I've got the same Snap-on road chest from when I used to work out of a service truck, and had the chance to trade it in on a Matco version, but turned it down because I've head horror stories about the average lifespan of the slides on that box. Now that I'm not working out of a road chest anymore, I might take him up on that offer as it'd make a nice home garage box.

[eschoendorff]

Severed....

Welcome! I REALLY liked that yeller Snap On box you sold. Damn, she was a beauty! Blue is cool too....

[billymade]

<>Severed<>, if you get some time; I would love to see what is inside your tool box! By the way, what kind of shop do you work at; it looks like possibly a a body shop to me! :)

[<>Severed<>]

I will get some more pics up later today i have a few of the inside but it was right after i got it and stuff was just kinda there more for insureance reasons then anything and It is a body shop a smaller one.

[<>Severed<>]

Nice boxes. Both yellow and blue are beautiful. At least you'll still get to see your old yellow box everyday.
What's the brand of the cart?

The cart is a Mac one the badge on front fell off, and since everything else that I basicly have is snap-on (at least tool storage) it now has a snap-on badge on it.

[GDA]

Rick, G24 and Severed...

Great looking tool boxes.

G24 - what have you used the 22" Knipex Cobras on?

Severed - look forward to seeing pics of what inside that new box.

[<>Severed<>]

Ok hope your ready for this its long. here are some of the inside and a updated outside. still not done with moving stuff around in it and getting it where i want it to stay.

This is most of it
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00474.jpg

and this is the rest of it
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00475.jpg

My boss cracked a joke about how I cant quit because it would take me a month to move out. :lol_hitti

This is the locker has some of the big stuff the three plastic boxes from L to R are a 4 ton porta power then a cordless caulking gun and then a 110 stud welding gun for pulling dents the botom only has a little bit of stuff like my polisher and a set of picks

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00476.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00478.jpg

Now for the main box starting at the top. it is all of the big socket stuff that I dont use much, the rest is in my cart which Ill post farther down
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00479.jpg

Next down has my sanding blocks and some other long stuff in there and my lock out kits
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00480.jpg

next couple are just misc tools and room for more of course
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00481.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00482.jpg

then comes the mandatory junk drawer
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00483.jpg

then do of my favs my hammer drawer and my vicegrip drawer
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00484.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00485.jpg

then comes a drawer with some of my air tools
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00486.jpg

small drawers on the left hold screwdrivers pliers some funels and other misc stuff
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00487.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00488.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00489.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00490.jpg

The drawers on the right start with the personal drawer keep my keys and walet there during the day.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00491.jpg

next down has some new back up DA pads and my completed job work orders.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00492.jpg

the rest are kinda spread out
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00494.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00495.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00496.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00497.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00498.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00499.jpg

whew im going to do another post just for my main cart.

[<>Severed<>]

Ok so here goes on my cart this should be a lot shorter. mainly because there is less drawers.

this is what I use the most
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00500.jpg

then some more of what I use most every day
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00501.jpg

not much in the bottom but i put stuff in here when i get it out of my toolbox to work on a car.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00504.jpg

The very top has my good screwdrivers and some prybars and room for parts and tools as im working.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00505.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00506.jpg



oh almost forgot about the other snapon cart. Not much in it but room for more tools is always good.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00508.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00509.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00510.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00511.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00512.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00513.jpg

And heres a shot of my where my paint guns live

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00514.jpg


Any questions or if you want to see some thing close up just let me know. oh and i havent even started with anything that is in my garage yet. lol

[peterbilr98]

HERE ARE A FEW PICS OF THE NEW BLUEPOINT CART IT SEEMS TO BE A NICE CART FOR THE MONEY WELL SET UP http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/mike550_phot
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/mike550_photo/013.jpgo/012.jpghttp://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/mike550_photo/011.jpghttp://
[IMG]http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/mike550_photo/012.jpg

[billymade]

From the looks of the tools, paint guns, dollies, hammers, Hutchins, Nat'l Detroit etc. you look like a very experienced bodyman, how long have you been in the field? Man, pretty much everything is Snapon goodness.... gotta love it! :)

[justinmc]

Severed, That is one hell of a blue s/o box setup... I'm loving the triple bay! That S/O blue is awesome. Do you guys do general work or specialize in one or two car lines?

Peterbuilt.. thats a good looking box as well! Man all these nice new boxes!!

[<>Severed<>]

Well come May it will be 5 years total in the field with no school all on the job training. However I am now a Master ASE and a I-CAR Platuimn certified. And I did have a good teacher he had over 25 years in the field so has seen a lot. My boss is the same way and is always teaching me some old school trick to make it easier. And we work on anything that comes in the door, Alot of chevys but get a little bit of everything. We live about 10 miles from an Air Force base and get a lot of work from people that cant drive in the snow. We have seen everything from Lotus' to Ferraris to the 09 Charger with less then 3000 miles that I am just finishing.

And Peterbuilt I saw one of the new carts on the truck last week they look a lot nicer then the last bluepoint one that looks close to the samething

[JimL]

Guess Ill toss a pic up.. Haven't bought any tools in a few years. Quite a bit of snappy stuff, some sears, some mac, some matco...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/3.jpg

[Merkava_4]

JimL -- is that box orange or red?

[KLars1]

JimL -- is that box orange or red?


To me, it looks orange.

[CAT_serviceman927]

Has to be orange. Compare to the red wrench trays in the drawers.

[RickP330]

23385

Hey, I love that locker. My Snap on dude has got one in stock I swear he picked it up knowing that I wanted one. He called me up and said I could have it for 25% off. I have to admit I'm thinking hard about it.
RickP

[pl_silverado]

Guess Ill toss a pic up.. Haven't bought any tools in a few years. Quite a bit of snappy stuff, some sears, some mac, some matco...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/jimmyed/3.jpg


I love that color.
I've sold off my Red KRL1003 and other boxes and am now waiting for an Orange KRL1003 to show up for a good price on craigslist in my area :bounce:

[Deafautotech]

I love that color.
I've sold off my Red KRL1003 and other boxes and am now waiting for an Orange KRL1003 to show up for a good price on craigslist in my area :bounce:

why you sold KRL1003??? :headscrat:headscrat

[Deafautotech]

23385

Hey, I love that locker. My Snap on dude has got one in stock I swear he picked it up knowing that I wanted one. He called me up and said I could have it for 25% off. I have to admit I'm thinking hard about it.
RickP


how really hard you want OR need???? what about your budget for tools to fix your vehicles?? or else???

[pl_silverado]

why you sold KRL1003??? :headscrat:headscrat

Didn't like the color. I want an Orange one, and plus, someone gave me more money than i paid for it :thumbup:

[Deafautotech]

Didn't like the color. I want an Orange one, and plus, someone gave me more money than i paid for it :thumbup:

that is good reason!!! :beer: now other reason you need get one for yourself!!

[pl_silverado]

that is good reason!!! :beer: now other reason you need get one for yourself!!

I am getting a job as a Snap-on Dealer in a month or two :bounce:

[Deafautotech]

I am getting a job as a Snap-on Dealer in a month or two :bounce:

wow, can i ask you as why you want be snap on dealer??

[pl_silverado]

wow, can i ask you as why you want be snap on dealer??

why not :confused:

i'd rather sell the tools 10 hours a day than use them.

[Merkava_4]

<>Severed<>, what's holding that side locker onto the box?

I'm hoping it's not just the two little screws that go into the side handle mount. :shocking:

[Deafautotech]

<>Severed<>, what's holding that side locker onto the box?

I'm hoping it's not just the two little screws that go into the side handle mount. :shocking:

no it have mounted stuff that welded on locker and it just need mount it on bottom box then that it...

[Deafautotech]

why not :confused:

i'd rather sell the tools 10 hours a day than use them.

i just curious. did you check what is your route is? good or bad? my snap on guy are good to me as make good deal and service to me as good! but other techs dont like him... so well... :headscrat:headscrat

[pl_silverado]

i just curious. did you check what is your route is? good or bad? my snap on guy are good to me as make good deal and service to me as good! but other techs dont like him... so well... :headscrat:headscrat

Yes, my good friend is doing the route currently and has some high end shops and good customers. Unfortunately he doesn't have the time to keep driving the route and operate his other business, so im taking over the route.

[<>Severed<>]

<>Severed<>, what's holding that side locker onto the box?

I'm hoping it's not just the two little screws that go into the side handle mount. :shocking:


It has a lip that hangs on top of the toolbox and then the bolts go into where the handle goes just to stop it from moving. but as heavy as it is I dont think it would go anywhere but better safe then sorry. ill take a pic so you can see tomorrow.

[<>Severed<>]

23385

Hey, I love that locker. My Snap on dude has got one in stock I swear he picked it up knowing that I wanted one. He called me up and said I could have it for 25% off. I have to admit I'm thinking hard about it.
RickP

I got mine for a steal it was in a buddys garage but just happend to be almost the right one (it is 4" shorter then the box if you look close you can see it in the pic) I did some trading and its mine. It has been really handy for what I needed i want another one for the other side but it will have to wait for a little bit.

[innovativejmike]

new on the board.

[<>Severed<>]

It has a lip that hangs on top of the toolbox and then the bolts go into where the handle goes just to stop it from moving. but as heavy as it is I dont think it would go anywhere but better safe then sorry. ill take a pic so you can see tomorrow.

<>Severed<>, what's holding that side locker onto the box?

I'm hoping it's not just the two little screws that go into the side handle mount. :shocking:

I was slacking but here is a pic of the other side (couldnt get a good one with the stainless on) and yes some how the front one is bent a little bit, but I couldnt argue with the price.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/idminitrucker/DSC00529.jpg

[Merkava_4]

Thanks <>Severed<>, I was worried the two threaded inserts for the side handle mount was taking all the weight. :)

[kartracer55]

I am getting a job as a Snap-on Dealer in a month or two :bounce:
Ya kno Greg, your going to be getting quite a few visits haha

[pl_silverado]

Ya kno Greg, your going to be getting quite a few visits haha

:lol_hitti

[jbounds]

this is my second favorite thread of all time!!!! if wifey gets home soon with the camera i will post up mine

[zuspiel]

Ok, finally got off my butt and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things :)

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1432.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1435.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1436.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1437.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1438.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1439.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1441.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1442.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1443.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1444.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1445.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1446.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1447.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1448.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1449.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1450.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1451a.JPG

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http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1452.JPG

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http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1454.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1455.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1456.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1457.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1458.JPG

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http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1471.JPG

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1472.JPG

[DaMaN]

:rocker:kick ass thanks for sharing

[zuspiel]

Thank you!

[Stanger]

kick ass thanks for sharing
Agreed, but... we need more of the stang. More details and pics?

[zuspiel]

Agreed, but... we need more of the stang. More details and pics?

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/mustang.jpg

It's a 65 my wife found on Craig's List. 289 2bbl. Dual exhaust w/o H-pipe. C4 (my wife isn't too keen on a stick). It was running when we bought it for a very reasonable price. Interior is fine except the dash needs to be repainted. The (new) carpet was appearently installed by a retarded monkey. They cut a hole for the gas pedal... :headscrat

Exterior is another story. It looks like it was painted with a roller... Engine runs but is down on power, leaks oil out of 27 different places.

I put in new H4 headlights, new radio, an amp, speakers, rear springs, 1" front sway bar (best $80 I ever spent...) We drove it for a while but then decided to really fix it. My brother-in-law has a fox body that he takes to the strip. He and his friends have a lot of "low performance" engine parts laying around. I bought a freshly machined 302 block with new pistons from him for $200. Then he found me a 4bbl Ford intake and Holley carb for $40 total. Before he gave it to me, he even put the intake in the hot tank at work and then painted it... I'm almost ready to pull the old engine. I'll keep that one, but once I have the body cleaned up and painted, I'll put the 302 in so we can drive it again. I want to get it drivable sooner rather than later (my wife is bugging me about it, too :) Later on, I'll restore the 289 and eventually swap it back in.

Sorry, I don't really have any other good pics except the 300+ I took so far during disassembly. Those aren't very exciting, though...

[speed bump]

Zuspiel how do you like that Aircat air ratchet is it fairly quiet?

[zuspiel]

Zuspiel how do you like that Aircat air ratchet is it fairly quiet?

Yeah, it doesn't wake up the whole house (or neighborhood :). I have to get it exchanged, though. It's had a small air leak since I bought it. I just haven't gotten around to it... Works fine, though.

The aircat tool where the noise makes the biggest difference is the angle grinder, since you run it much more. Plus it has a trigger that doesn't pinch you. I love that thing.

[zuspiel]

I like your avatar, BTW :)

[<>Severed<>]

Zuspiel how do you like that Aircat air ratchet is it fairly quiet?

I got two one for work and one for home and I really like it pretty strong and pretty quiet.

[Frank Elson]

nice car and set up - it's good to see some different boxes.

[zuspiel]

nice car and set up - it's good to see some different boxes.

Thanks! The boxes work well for me and they both were floor models and about 60% off. And I didn't even have to put the first scratch in them :) They do bug the wife since they're not "color coordinated" but you can't argue with cheap...

[Stanger]

Nice '65. I'm in the middle of my '66 right now. I'm keeping the 289 with a few mild upgrades. The C4 has been rebuilt and I'm going through the suspension right now. Shelby drop, drop coils, the usual. The project is taking forever though since I'm pretty picky about stuff. I started saying I would just rebuild the suspension but then I was sandblasting and refinishing EVERYTHING. I would also probably have it done if I hadn't been working on this car non-stop...
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/119.jpg

Along with this one...

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/camaro060.jpg

But they are essentially funding my tools and project so I can't complain. Good luck with your project.

[zuspiel]

Now that's a nice looking 'stang! :drool: And a nice car to work on to fund your project.
I don't think I'll drop mine (well, maybe a bit in the front so it actually sits level). If I want handling, my daily driver is very, very hard to beat (should be identifiable from one of the pics above)...

I'm in the same boat as you: I only wanted to pull the engine, replace all the gaskets, put it back in, and have it painted. Now, I'm taking every damn bracket down to bare metal...

[GDA]

Nice '65. I'm in the middle of my '66 right now. I'm keeping the 289 with a few mild upgrades. The C4 has been rebuilt and I'm going through the suspension right now. Shelby drop, drop coils, the usual. The project is taking forever though since I'm pretty picky about stuff. I started saying I would just rebuild the suspension but then I was sandblasting and refinishing EVERYTHING. I would also probably have it done if I hadn't been working on this car non-stop...
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/119.jpg




Stanger

^ Now that is one cool old Mustang! :beer:

Zuspiel - Thats a pretty comprehensive set of tools. Thanks for sharing.

[garfunkle24]

GDA

Thanks! I use the 22" Cobras constantly and they basically act as big ass pliers, chain wrench and pipe wrench in one. Most commonly I use them on an adjuster which is 2 hubs (approx 7 -8" diam) that thread together. It is used to adjust the pulley on a variable speed drive. Both pieces are made of cast. A chain wrench does kinda work but often slips and the pipe wrench's teeth (it's a Rigid) aren't hard enough to bite in. So for this job, my Cobras work the best for me.

Severed

Great looking boxes and tools. Can I assume the box marked "Off limits - Do not touch" is your good set of drill bits? I don't let anyone touch mine either.

JimL

Great looking box and tools. Is that a KRL722 or 1022?

Zuspiel

Again, great looking tools and boxes. Who is the manafacurer of the hex bits in the holder with the clear cover? Thought they might be PB Swiss. They look really nice, how do you like them?


Anyway, thought I'd add a couple of pics that I missed in my last post, just some sets etc:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603074_7909.jpg
My ratchets. Please note that I probably have another 20 -25 ratchets but I am a tool "minimalist". I only keep the best of my stuff in my work boxes. I'm not one of those guys who likes to keep all his extra/duplicate/crap stuff in his box 'just in case'. As soon as something in my box gets upgraded, it's goes home to the garage box.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603073_7525.jpg
Mini metric wrenches (2-6mm), Snap-On hex and hex-ball drivers, Lisle tap sockets, SK crowsfeet, Lisle torx bits and some misc hex driver and 8pt sockets.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603075_8267.jpg
Snap-on extractor set (this OEM sells through many people, Mac etc) and Snap-on swiss needle file set.

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603076_8628.jpg
Another Snap-on extractor set (again, as with most extractors, made by another OEM and sold by many people), Mac impact driver and Snap-on roll-pin punches.


http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603077_8975.jpg
Mac LH cobalt drill bits and another extractor set.

Thanks for looking again guys.

I love this thread and can't wait to see some more tools and boxes.:thumbup:

[elect]

more good stuff garfunkle!

[Stanger]

Now that is one cool old Mustang!
Thanks. Unfortunately mine doesn't look like that yet. I'm working on a '70 Mach 1 428CJ R code for the same guy right now. It should be finished this spring.

Now that's a nice looking 'stang! And a nice car to work on to fund your project.
I don't think I'll drop mine (well, maybe a bit in the front so it actually sits level). If I want handling, my daily driver is very, very hard to beat (should be identifiable from one of the pics above)...

Thanks. I'm doing the drop and 17" wheels on the '66 so it will definitely be more restomod than restoration. I picked up on the M3 in the pics. Grabbed my attention right away, nice car.:thumbup:

[garfunkle24]

more good stuff garfunkle!

Thanks! Also notice every single, solitary, last tool is engraved, so I hope Merkava doesn't see this!:lol_hitti

[Uncle Buck]

Thanks! Also notice every single, solitary, last tool is engraved, so I hope Merkava doesn't see this!:lol_hitti

Nothing wrong with engraved tools, heck, I wish all mine were engraved. I never let simple engraving slow down my purchases either.

(And before someone jumps my ass I have always avoided purchasing anything stolen!) :thumbup:

[<>Severed<>]

Severed

Great looking boxes and tools. Can I assume the box marked "Off limits - Do not touch" is your good set of drill bits? I don't let anyone touch mine either.



Thanks, It is my "good set" of bits it is just a set of HSS MAC bits but there all there, a couple people dont watch what they are doing with drill bits and dont care so I didnt want them touching, They are warrantied with Mac but if some one breaks one and then tosses it because its broke then I'm out. Its just easier and im really careful with them.

[zuspiel]

Again, great looking tools and boxes. Who is the manafacurer of the hex bits in the holder with the clear cover? Thought they might be PB Swiss. They look really nice, how do you like them?

Yep, they are PB Swiss. Almost too pretty to use. The holder is a really nice design, too. Both "lids" and the bit holder have gears at the hinge. You can clip it to your belt and when you open it, the bits stick out parallel to the ground and are held in that orientation. I'm planing to post some more pics in another thread. I've only had the bits for a couple of weeks, so I can't say how well they'll hold up. It looks like there's a clearcoat on top and I'm a bit worried about that. The color is in the metal, though. It's great to be able to tell from a distance if a bit is phillips or posi... Bottom line: I like them a lot :)


Anyway, thought I'd add a couple of pics that I missed in my last post, just some sets etc:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v549/141/74/625182002/n625182002_1603074_7909.jpg
My ratchets. Please note that I probably have another 20 -25 ratchets but I am a tool "minimalist". I only keep the best of my stuff in my work boxes. I'm not one of those guys who likes to keep all his extra/duplicate/crap stuff in his box 'just in case'. As soon as something in my box gets upgraded, it's goes home to the garage box.


Same here. I only use the ratchets in the toolcart plus the SH80 that's stored with the 1/2" sockets. Do you like having both the flex and non-flex stubbies? I have the flex and love it. I have a feeling the straight one would lead to more skinned knuckels for me... :)

[zuspiel]

Thanks. I'm doing the drop and 17" wheels on the '66 so it will definitely be more restomod than restoration. I picked up on the M3 in the pics. Grabbed my attention right away, nice car.:thumbup:

Nothing wrong with a restomod. I do like the look of the sculpted steel wheels and the rest of the exterior, but that's just me. However, I've seen that you can buy the same style a bit bigger. I think that's what I'll eventually go for. Now, on the technical side, I will upgrade ours as much as I can afford. I just don't think that 4 drum brakes are a great idea. The disk brakes will have to wait, though. They cost too much...

Thanks. The E46 M3 is the car I have sworn they will have to pry from my dead cold hands :bounce:

[Stanger]

Nothing wrong with a restomod. I do like the look of the sculpted steel wheels and the rest of the exterior, but that's just me. However, I've seen that you can buy the same style a bit bigger. I think that's what I'll eventually go for. Now, on the technical side, I will upgrade ours as much as I can afford. I just don't think that 4 drum brakes are a great idea. The disk brakes will have to wait, though. They cost too much...

Yeah, that is the same way the owner of the pictured car feels. He is all about retaining the original look. I like them both ways, but this car is going to lean towards restomod with a few subtle shelby parts, the wheels, and disk brakes. I bought this kit for front brakes. I thought it was the most complete and direct. It also includes the 67 dual master cylinder upgrade for safety. You need to run larger wheels for it though...
http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang%20Disc%20Brake%20Conversion%20Kits%20SWAP2 .html

What is funny about my approach to the restoration is that some things will be concourse, and some modified. The control arms have been restored to the dipped look, all of the fasteners will be correct, phosphate and oil or otherwise, and the markings will all be recreated. I know I'm weird.

Thanks. The E46 M3 is the car I have sworn they will have to pry from my dead cold hands
I don't blame you. I've never driven one, but I can just imagine.

[bchee]

Ok, finally got off my butt and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things :)

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1432.JPG


BEAUTIFUL STUFF:bowdown:

Don't want to sound like an a-hole, but nothing matches!:bounce:
You got a red cabinet, blue cart, stainless box, and a black workbench:lol_hitti

[zuspiel]

BEAUTIFUL STUFF:bowdown:

Don't want to sound like an a-hole, but nothing matches!:bounce:
You got a red cabinet, blue cart, stainless box, and a black workbench:lol_hitti

Thanks! And, no, you don't sound like an a-hole, you sound like my wife
:lol_hitti :bounce: (and that's not an insult, either :) )

And they do match where it counts: price. I bought the stuff over the past 7 or 8 years and think I paid around $500 total.

[zuspiel]

Yeah, that is the same way the owner of the pictured car feels. He is all about retaining the original look. I like them both ways, but this car is going to lean towards restomod with a few subtle shelby parts, the wheels, and disk brakes. I bought this kit for front brakes. I thought it was the most complete and direct. It also includes the 67 dual master cylinder upgrade for safety. You need to run larger wheels for it though...
http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang%20Disc%20Brake%20Conversion%20Kits%20SWAP2 .html


Awesome find! Thanks for the link. I might put that on ours instead of buying another drum (right front drum is out-of-round). $525 seems like an excellent deal (I already did the power brake conversion with a dual master. My wife is 4'10" and I was scared for her life :) ) Any specific reason not the use the other kit they have, that fits on the original spindles and works with the original wheels?


What is funny about my approach to the restoration is that some things will be concourse, and some modified. The control arms have been restored to the dipped look, all of the fasteners will be correct, phosphate and oil or otherwise, and the markings will all be recreated. I know I'm weird.


:bounce: Doesn't sound too weird to me. I definitely won't recreate the markings, but otherwise I understand completely.

[Stanger]

Awesome find! Thanks for the link. I might put that on ours instead of buying another drum (right front drum is out-of-round). $525 seems like an excellent deal (I already did the power brake conversion with a dual master. My wife is 4'10" and I was scared for her life ) Any specific reason not the use the other kit they have, that fits on the original spindles and works with the original wheels?

I chose this kit because it was their only kit on ebay at the time and I had 10% off. Plus, it comes with new spindles, so I wouldn't have to worry about my old spindles being worn. However, if I was in your position, I would probably use the old kit. If your spindles aren't good, let me know. I have the two that came off of my car, and I think they're fine. I sandblasted them(not the machined surfaces) and sprayed them in black epoxy so they look like brand new.

OK, here are some crappy pictures of my box and tools. I'll get better pics after Christmas when the lighting is better and I have my Nikon D50.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools012.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools013-1.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools014-1.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools015.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools016.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools017.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools018.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools019.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools020.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools021.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools022.jpg
(don't make fun of the carpenters hammer. I leave that in there for my dad when he works on the garage)
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools023.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools024.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools025.jpg
My little Snap-On restoration project.
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools026.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools028.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Tools033.jpg

[myslow2002gt]

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1094/13600/265998.jpg


http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1094/13600/265981.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1094/13600/265985.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1094/13600/265983.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1094/13600/265992.jpg

[billymade]

myslow2002gt, what brand tool box do you have? I don't recognize it or see any logos! :)

[myslow2002gt]

myslow2002gt, what brand tool box do you have? I don't recognize it or see any logos! :)

International

[SpiderGearsMan]

harvester ? yuk yuk yuk

[Deafautotech]

Stanger: Do you like the Clarke heavy duty toolboxes? i own Clarke middle three drawers heavy duty box and i love it even it is limited less than 50 lbs but i had it hold like 70 lbs and no problems to open and close it.

[Stanger]

Stanger: Do you like the Clarke heavy duty toolboxes? i own Clarke middle three drawers heavy duty box and i love it even it is limited less than 50 lbs but i had it hold like 70 lbs and no problems to open and close it.

Yeah, I like the setup. I think the construction is good, much better than Craftsman IMO. My only complaints are the depth of the middle section and top box. They should be deeper. Also, on light drawers, the slides seem to get really stiff when its cold. I received that setup as a gift for my 16th birthday(nope, no car here), so I didn't exactly pick it out. If it were my choice, I would have bought a used SO box off of Craigslist. But, yes, I like it, and since it was a gift from my parents, I'll likely have it forever. Slide capacity has not been a problem for me. I load them up and never think twice. There is usually a big heavy case of Facom body tools in the bottom drawer. The box seems to handle it fine.

[Deafautotech]

Yeah, I like the setup. I think the construction is good, much better than Craftsman IMO. My only complaints are the depth of the middle section and top box. They should be deeper. Also, on light drawers, the slides seem to get really stiff when its cold. I received that setup as a gift for my 16th birthday(nope, no car here), so I didn't exactly pick it out. If it were my choice, I would have bought a used SO box off of Craigslist. But, yes, I like it, and since it was a gift from my parents, I'll likely have it forever. Slide capacity has not been a problem for me. I load them up and never think twice. There is usually a big heavy case of Facom body tools in the bottom drawer. The box seems to handle it fine.

damn! i just keep pull drawers more far open because i use a lot times on my KRL1203 and KRl1003 at work which have lot more deep than what i has at home.. bad habit!!

that is very nice of your parent gave you a gift. i had to bought myself toolboxes to work.. my parent told me if i want it then i need pay for it...

[rowbow41]

zuspiel, Is the that a alunimum handled screwdriver made by swallow Aircraft in one of those drawers?

[strizzy]

Got some new socket holders so I cleaned some up my stuff up today. Here is a picture of the socket holders, not quite as condensed as I was hoping... If I get lucky, maybe this spring I'll try to pick one of those 50% off Crappies to put on top, some stuff is getting a little crowded.
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Bored...Heres some more pics, some fairly old, but you get the idea...Pretty much done selling off my "too good for me stuff".

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[gotmud13613]

Here is some more pics of the contents of my box ( it's getting crowded in here time for another big box ) :bounce: Little bit of everything from HF to Snap-On

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[stroked93]

Here are pictures of the drawers that are done. still organizing. I Used to feel like I had everything I needed until I found TJG...
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[stroked93]

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZhushuEIBwKpKhLHNM7Xtw"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtQqYDHTJI/AAAAAAAAAFM/KeyhqBqZmbQ/s400/ratchets%202.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table>
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5DsIQU3UasoizaJcxnBjPA"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtQqUCqbRI/AAAAAAAAAFE/-xpb765l5mw/s400/ratchets%201.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yds-KIH_neU5iZZEROvm1w"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtQqGVAR8I/AAAAAAAAAEs/-Y3Qe49ldc8/s400/extensions.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/D2PiCcV3XvLitL-tueUf3g"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtTn-cgXXI/AAAAAAAAAFk/AwPZIAV8jhY/s400/screwdriver%201.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table>

[stroked93]

<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kNX-xkPTW_MPo3hLIhcuFw"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtQqFzbybI/AAAAAAAAAE0/iPvcP_i3KaE/s400/metric%20wrenches.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table>
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JGrD3jCLKfvczwFQH8h06Q"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_spK8zT_7VUc/STtVxjOh_BI/AAAAAAAAAFs/tIgFeugrnj4/s144/Standard%20Wrenches.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mathew.steadman/Palm">Palm</a></td></tr></table>
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[zuspiel]

zuspiel, Is the that a alunimum handled screwdriver made by swallow Aircraft in one of those drawers?

I think you mean the one in Stanger's box ;-) I saw that, as well. What is it?

[Stanger]

I think you mean the one in Stanger's box ;-) I saw that, as well. What is it?
Pics coming.:thumbup:

[Stanger]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii69/stanger66_album/Cornwellratchet004.jpg

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[3 at 8]

I have one of these "Tuffy"s too, allways thought it was kinda unique.

[CAT_serviceman927]

^^^^What kind of box is that? Is it really a craftsman?

[voidifused]

It is, i got board one day and we had a bunch on 18g polished stainless steel laying around so i went at it and added a little "Shine" to it. the side cabinet is an international.

[Skyline]

Ok, finally got off my butt and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things :)



http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1458.JPG



Zuspiel;

How do you like that Innova code scanner? I just got one in a collection of tools I just bought, and I havn't decided on whether to keep it or put it on eBay. Any thoughts?

[zuspiel]

Pics coming.:thumbup:

Neat! I've never seen a fold-out handle like that. Thanks for posting the pics.

[zuspiel]

Zuspiel;

How do you like that Innova code scanner? I just got one in a collection of tools I just bought, and I havn't decided on whether to keep it or put it on eBay. Any thoughts?

Seems to work fine. It doesn't have a huge database of codes, but that's what the internet is for... I got it new(ish) off eBay for about $50. Worked fine on both my wife's suburban and our daughter's nissan maxima (both for diagnostics and resetting the MIL). If you don't have a higher end one, I'd say keep it.

[buening]

Thanks. Unfortunately mine doesn't look like that yet. I'm working on a '70 Mach 1 428CJ R code for the same guy right now. It should be finished this spring.



I own a grabber blue H-code. Your username looks familiar, you're frequently on the VMF right? Been awhile since I've been on there, too busy with fixing up the garage instead of working on the stang.

[Stanger]

I own a grabber blue H-code. Your username looks familiar, you're frequently on the VMF right? Been awhile since I've been on there, too busy with fixing up the garage instead of working on the stang.
Yeah, I used to hang out on the VMF and autobodystore site quite a bit. I haven't been on the VMF in quite some time either. I'm in the same situation as you. Between working on the garage, keeping up with classes, and working on other people's cars, my '66 never gets any love. I can't really complain though, I've had the opportunity to work on quite a few nice vehicles. Christmas break I'll be finishing up the '70 and starting to cut and buff a '68 GT500.:shocking:

A '70 H code is a nice car, I wish that was my project. After the '66 coupe, I'll be looking for a '69 M code. Good luck with your project. Post some pics and plans you have for the car if you have a chance. I'll try to grab some pics of the '70 I'm working on.

EDIT: I just notice you're a civil engineer. I'm studying to be mechanical myself.

[mkdive]

I'm still waiting on a 40" cart so I'm in the middle of transferring from one box to another but here is some pics of what I have....Sorry they are crappy cell phone pics. As soon as my cart arrives & I get the drawers organized the way I want...I will take some good pics and update this post.:thumbup:
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[mkdive]

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[Nik_95Cobra]

My Top & Bottom 3-Bank S-O boxes, my BP Cart, My old school Mac Box that I'm going to try and restore, and An old school c-man box sitting on that one.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/nik_95cobra/Thumb003.jpg

[justinmc]

My Top & Bottom 3-Bank S-O boxes, my BP Cart, My old school Mac Box that I'm going to try and restore, and An old school c-man box sitting on that one.


Nice setup! :thumbup: That old Mac box is a classic. I don't think I'd restore it :)

PS is that in your shop/garage or at a business? Also thats a Ghia?

[Frank Elson]

mkdive... nice setup:thumbup:

[Nik_95Cobra]

Nice setup! :thumbup: That old Mac box is a classic. I don't think I'd restore it :)

PS is that in your shop/garage or at a business? Also thats a Ghia?

Thanks, Yeah I'm not 100% sure I'm going to restore it, it's not tooo bad it does need a lock on it though. It's was my Grandfathers that he used sometime around when he started our business back in 62', I'm not exactly sure what year the box is though, has a lot of cool old tools in it as well. Yeah, these are my boxes at our shop, I'll try to get up pics of all my dads boxes at our garage at home at home later. That is indeed a customers 65' Ghia, good eye!

[goodfellow]

No need to restore that box -- it's gorgeous!!!:thumbup:

[Uncle Buck]

Here's my set-up. Hard to get a good pic because they're wedged in behind the two project Mustangs.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/802000-802999/802983_111_full.jpg

I have always been curious just how many tools all those boxes hold. Are they all filled to capacity?

[Uncle Buck]

I have intended to get my tools posted in this thread along with everyone else's for some time. So I am doing this now.

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[Bolster]

Wow. That's the shop of my dreams. Lots of different types of tools, new, old, different brands, lots of storage, wide range for different types of work...always something interesting to look at, or to do. Ford/Dole, yeah!! A hybrid of a shop + a museum + the fortress of solitude, all wrapped up in one.

[Diesel-Mech]

Very nice shop uncle buck, for some reason seeing the place made that nickname click in my head the Christmas lights in particular.

[billymade]

No tool polishing there; a working mans shop! I think you probably have at least one tool, if not more then one to pick from; to tackle any job/repair they might throw at you! :) It looks like to me, you are a fan of used tools; its interesting to see all the range of styles, brands and eras you end up with; when you buy used! :)

[bchee]

Did someone already ask if that is a custom wrench?

[garfunkle24]

You know Hholmberg, when I see a shop like yours it really makes me question some of my tool purchases/choices. I have full sets of four-way angle Snappy Wrenches and stuff like that. I also realise you have a lot of newer stuff like that too. What I am talking about is looking into the drawers of the jumbled up, mix and match, all different configuration wrenches and realising they could be made to work in many more applications and tight spots than my fancy new gear. Very cool collection as some have said, old/new and many brands etc.

Thankyou very much for sharing and hopefully over the years I can aquire such a fine set of tools.

[KraftwerkMk1Jetta]

hholmberg is the winner of the coolest tool collection, toolboxes, and shop pics, in my opinion. Your shop looks awesome, the kind of place I'd love to crack a few beers open and talk tools and cars. Those immaculate "griot's garage catalog" rich man's "garages" with spotless floors, tons of expensive cabinets, and a not one ounce of style have got nothing on that. hholmbergs blows those out of the water if you ask me :beer:

[Hawk321]

Here is my one, Snap-On KRA 2007 and Stack-On combo...not everything included that I will buy further. And only metric sizes (except these 12pt. 3/8 sockets, are for some special applications).
Tools value...~6000,- Euro!

Not every drawer and tool is showed here, only a small overview.

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[zuspiel]

Uncle Buck, that what my garage want's to look like when it grows up!
Awesome. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

Hawk321: Nice setup! Neat to see the Stahlwille set. Billymade will like that, too. :)
Also glad to see another fellow from back home on here. Where do you live?

[Uncle Buck]

Did someone already ask if that is a custom wrench?

Very good eye! That is a 1930 Snap-on double box end wrench that someone along the way decided to open one end and turn into a line wrench. It is one of the oldest wrenches in the box. :thumbup:

[Uncle Buck]

hholmberg is the winner of the coolest tool collection, toolboxes, and shop pics, in my opinion. Your shop looks awesome, the kind of place I'd love to crack a few beers open and talk tools and cars. Those immaculate "griot's garage catalog" rich man's "garages" with spotless floors, tons of expensive cabinets, and a not one ounce of style have got nothing on that. hholmbergs blows those out of the water if you ask me :beer:

Very kind, but lets never forget Old Car Guy, to me he will always be the grand poobah of shop coolness! Man, what I would give!................:bowdown:

[old salvage]

hholmberg....
:bowdown: :thumbup: :beer: :bowdown:
Wow. What an inspirational shop.

[MOPARHOUND!]

hholmberg....
:bowdown: :thumbup: :beer: :bowdown:
Wow. What an inspirational shop.

I agree. What is it they say, there's a difference between a "house" and what is truly a "home".

Don't know how to complete the analogy using garage lingo, but you get the idea....................:)

Maybe.........It's not just a garage, but a real "mancave"???.

Like how you have the shelving up high for tires, manuals, various other stuff. My garage has a lot of unused space up there.

Thanks for taking the time to take the pictures and post them. :thumbup:

[billymade]

Hawk321, I noticed that Stahwille set and all your Hazet sockets!
As a German, can you give us a evalution of the Stahlwille and Hazet tools compared to Snapon? I escpecially like how German companies make the nice cases where all the pieces are organized and fit nicely in "their place"; I think it would be much hard to lose things thing way. In Germany, are the prices similar between the German stuff and Snapon? The fact that you have a Snapon bottom box and "Stack On" on top; a company that tried to benefit from the similarity in the brand name... is ironic and made me laugh! :) Another case of marketing and hoping you don't know the difference between the two, LOL! :)

[zuspiel]

Wow, my crystal ball is working goodly today :D

[snapmom]

Very nice to see. I like to buy used tools too. Will post mine someday.

[Hawk321]

@billymade

I know the difference between Snap-On and Stack-On !!! The Top Box was my first box ever and considered more for my cellar, not for the daily work!

The prices for Stahlwille and Hazet are normally 40-60% under Snap-On....the tools are more durable than Snap-On...btw. A lot of Snap-On tools are similar to old Belzer and Dowidat tools, both companies were bought in the early 90's by Snap-On.

Specially Snap-On is horrible expensive here. When you compare the genuine prices (so Snap-On $ prices in USA and Hazet Euro prices in Germany), then mostly Snap-On is cheaper...(except Wrenches and sockets with bits).

Example: An impact socket from Hazet cost ~8$ in Germany (yes $), the same socket from Snap-On will cost 20 $ at minimum.
A 3/8 7mm long Inhex (heavy duty) socket cost here 30 Euro, that is ~38 $...the same socket from Hazet or Stahlwille >>> 12 Euro.

But nothing came close...at the ratchets of Snap-On. And no german Tool box has the size and quality as snap-on. Snap-On's KRA2007 is cheaper, bigger and more stable than Hazet or Gedore!

When you like those metal boxes for tool kits...then try Facom or SK, same just in plastic. German manufactors produces more and more plastic cases, because you will have no dents and ugly scratches. One disadvantage: You loose a lot of space in your toolbox, the system with rails and plastic socket trays safe more your space and prevent your tools for stealing from unloved colleagues.

Anyway, in USA you have the better prices! Be glad, that you can buy Gearwrenches or Air Tools so cheap. Everything youy can buy at AST, Craftsman etc....is 40-60% cheaper than here, you get all these tools by other brands...look at Craftsman cobra thread...2 cobras for 14$ ?!?! You get one here for 18 Euro (1 Euro=1,42$)....
German Tools are good, sometimes superior...but who cares, when germans technicians get the cheap supermarket crap from the employer and onlya wage of 11$/h?

May be I buy a used Snap-On Top Chest from Ebay.uk....it's cheaper than here.

[Hawk321]

@zuspiel

I'm back in germany. worked for the BMW plant in Spartanburg/SC...but the automotiv crisis kicked almost all contractors out....:-(

Anyway, I participate yearly at the GC lottery and safe my money to immigrate back to the country that I appreciate.

What is with all these ASE Certificates? Do I need them or is my german apprenticeship enough(and german A/C certificate etc.)?

[KLars1]

Hawk321 and UB - Great looking set of tools!!

Hawk - What kind of lug nut impact sockets are those?

[sberry]

Last I knew you didnt need anything but the ability to pass a test. What is with all these ASE Certificates? Do I need them or is my german apprenticeship enough(and german A/C certificate etc.)?

[krusty the clown]

What is with all these ASE Certificates? Do I need them or is my german apprenticeship enough(and german A/C certificate etc.)?


although you don't NEED to be ase certified to work in the US, it will help to have then when looking for a job. some employers will base pay on how many certs you have.

[radd16]

This is my new box. The black one is my old box.

[radd16]

This is my other tool box.

[Frank Elson]

If you don't want the black one anymore I'll give it a good home.
If you can find an envelope big enough just send it to the UK:thumbup:

[peterbilr98]

that box looks great did you trade in the old one

[radd16]

I did trade it in, but the snappy guy didn't pick up right away and then told me he didn't want to mess with it and sold it back to me for half of the trade valve.

[Elroy]

hholmberg is the winner of the coolest tool collection, toolboxes, and shop pics, in my opinion...hholmbergs blows those out of the water if you ask me :beer:

Yep, You can tell ole Buck has been at it a while. Great over all selection, well used, fully functional and proven. You can have the "bling". You need it? Buck's got it. :bowdown:

[speed bump]

Yep, You can tell ole Buck has been at it a while. Great over all selection, well used, fully functional and proven. You can have the "bling". You need it? Buck's got it. :bowdown:

Any chance you'll show off that Proto of yours in this thread anytime soon?

[Uncle Buck]

Any chance you'll show off that Proto of yours in this thread anytime soon?

Same thought crossed my mind! Break out that camera Elroy! :pimpflash

[billymade]

Were the old Proto/Mac/Matco boxes with the open drawer handles made in the same factory; they always look similar to me! :)

[Elroy]

Elroy doesn't have any tools. Remember, he had to borrow everything to work on his "high performance twin turbo sports car"

Tell ya what. Elroy is taking a vacation day tomorrow and has a few things scheduled. If he gets a chance, he'll post up later in the week end. Be advised, Elroy doesn't have any "bling" and doesn't come close to some of the other posts.

[speed bump]

Elroy doesn't have any tools. Remember, he had to borrow everything to work on his "high performance twin turbo sports car"


Elroy has also stated that he has owned Fords though. Which means Elroy probably has strange and mystical Ford tools that everyone else will question the usefulness of until a Ford guy shows up and say "Damn if would of had one of those that repair would of only taken 40 hours rather than 80.".

[krusty the clown]

Were the old Proto/Mac/Matco boxes with the open drawer handles made in the same factory; they always look similar to me! :)

mac and matco certainly were but the older proto's were waterloo

[Hawk321]

Hawk - What kind of lug nut impact sockets are those?
@KLars1
These are original made by Hazet Sockets...had these BluePoint sockets...all broken...
at the top of them (Hazet) there is a plastic lip -longer then the socket itself- and the diameter of the socket is thinner than the bluepoints....good for expensive AMG rims.




Wohoo, your red Snap-On cab is great, big enough to live in it:bowdown:

[djtino]

one of my "mobile tool box" :D



http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Zejg0MZh1_o/SUvDqRm4ZQI/AAAAAAAAEjI/dzE6C06sDbc/s640/DSCF1538.JPG

[snapmom]

My big snap on box. I have no idea what these are, any help?
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1349a.jpg

[snapmom]

The large snap on carb tool box from the early 50s
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1342a-1.jpg
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1348.jpg

[krusty the clown]

My big snap on box. I have no idea what these are, any help?



how about a pic inside?

[snapmom]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1345b.jpg

[krusty the clown]

although it say's trade mark there is no trade mark registered as klamp-klaw. is there a patent? my guess would be for rounded fasteners.

[G1K]

Here's some shots of mine:

Top Box: Craftsman Pro 36"
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xtopbox.jpg

Top area:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xtop.jpg
vintage craftsman 1/2
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xvintagecraftsman02.jpg
vintage craftsman 1/4
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xvintagecraftsmanset.jpg
vintage indestro
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xvintageindersto01.jpg
vintage sk
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xvintagesk38set.jpg
snapon 1/4 service set
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xsnapon14generalserviceset.jpg
top drawer pliers:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xtopdrawer.jpg
2nd drawer metric wrenches
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xmetricwrenches.jpg
3rd drawer SAE wrenches
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xsaewrenches.jpg
4th drawer screwdrivers
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xscrewdriverdrawer.jpg
5th drawer ratchets/sockets
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xratchersandsockets.jpg

Bottom: HF roll cab
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xbottombox.jpg
Some drawers from the bottom box
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xdrawer22.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xdrawer2.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xdrawer3.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xdrawerbotom.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xhammers.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xhexhandles.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xsmall02.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xsnapringpliersscrewdxrivers.jpg


continued in next post

R

[G1K]

I picked this service cart up from Sears for $50, it came with all the tools. They're crappy, but good to loan out to friends/family when they use my garage for repairs

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xservicecart01.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xservicecart03.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xservicecart04.jpg

Boat tools:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xboattools.jpg

Misc tools:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xbasementwall01.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xbasementwall02.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xboregages.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xcalipers02.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xcalipers.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xdepthgage.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xmachinisttools012.jpg
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/gonekayatgmailcom/xmachinisttools01.jpg


R

[64merc]

Very nice stuff G1K!!! Thanks for sharing

[Monte]

Mine. A little bit smaller than the average tool box here :)

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/jkjhz90.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00010.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00011.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00012.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00013.jpg

the crowded drawer :)

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00014.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00015.jpg

[bchee]

Mine. A little bit smaller than the average tool box here :)


I bet a lot of guys are lusting after your stuff right now:drool:

What is METEC?

[wrenchr]

Mine. A little bit smaller than the average tool box here :)

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/jkjhz90.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00010.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00011.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00012.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00013.jpg

the crowded drawer :)

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00014.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00015.jpg

Lots of french and german made goodies!!!:drool::pimpflash

[BrokeEF]

OK here is my box, its a lil empty but that will change soon enough.

3/8 deep sockets and other stuff
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/1.jpg

3/8 sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/2.jpg

Standard wrenches
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/3.jpg

Metric wrenches
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/4.jpg

Screwdrivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/5.jpg

Pliers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/6.jpg

1/4 drive sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/7.jpg

1/2 drive sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/8.jpg

Misc.
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/9.jpg

We'll call this one electrical/misc.
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/10.jpg

Drill (takes up to much space in the case so it will be changed around to get more power tools in there)
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/11.jpg

Whole Box
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/12.jpg


I DID have more screw drivers, I have no clue what happened to them but thats first to be ordered. Some Ernst organizers are on the way as well.

Sean

[bchee]

OK here is my box, its a lil empty but that will change soon enough.
Whole Box
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/12.jpg


Looks like another larger box on the right. That's not yours?

[BrokeEF]

Nah thats my buddies, here is his closed up

http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/garage/Chris-Box/smaller/15.jpg

And then there is his dads box as well...

http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/garage/Garage/smaller/dad.jpg

We do a lot of work over there :D

Sean

[wrenchr]

OK here is my box, its a lil empty but that will change soon enough.

3/8 deep sockets and other stuff
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/1.jpg

3/8 sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/2.jpg

Standard wrenches
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/3.jpg

Metric wrenches
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/4.jpg

Screwdrivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/5.jpg

Pliers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/6.jpg

1/4 drive sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/7.jpg

1/2 drive sockets and drivers
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/8.jpg

Misc.
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/9.jpg

We'll call this one electrical/misc.
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/10.jpg

Drill (takes up to much space in the case so it will be changed around to get more power tools in there)
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/11.jpg

Whole Box
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/12.jpg


I DID have more screw drivers, I have no clue what happened to them but thats first to be ordered. Some Ernst organizers are on the way as well.

Sean

I'll be posting a sunex screwdriver set in classifieds in a few...:beer:

[Hawk321]

@Bchee

Metec is part of GEDORE and they made some nice tool boxes...nothing special...quality is comparable to the cheap craftsman boxes.

@Monte
How have you found that forum? Nice to see a guy outside of the 08/15 sites.
What is your profession?

[Fedwrench]

Mine. A little bit smaller than the average tool box here :)

What's not to like? A well stocked and organized cart containing Facom, Wera, Hazet, Knipex, and even a little Snap on, looks great to me!! Welcome aboard,:beer:

[Monte]

@ Hawk321 + bchee:
Metec is specialized in workbenches, lockers and cabinets, they also make some toolboxes. The better ones are Gedore branded or are from Hazet, but for 240 Euros (about 330 $) it was the cheapest german made box I found ;-)

@hawk321: a couple of month ago i found this forum accidentally through a google search. Since then i read here and now decided to join.
I work for a "time-work" (temp-work ?) company, so i work one month here the other month or week there...etc....

@Fedwrench: sharp eye !

[Hawk321]

@Monte

You mean a temporary employment...feel sorry for you...I've the same "diseas"...Germany is surrendering...

Do you use your toolbox at work?

[Monte]

I`m only a hobby mechanic so that`s my private box for DIY work :-)

Some more pics I found of my other tool box....

actually its the trunk of my car :-)

thus i call it the "tool trunk"

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00023.jpg

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/DSC00024.jpg

and the drawer of my workbench:
a combination wrench set ( 1/4" - 1 1/4" ) and flare nut wrenches from c-man , Hazet open end wrenches and some chinese Facom rip-off locking pliers....

http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj347/mrblvd_album/toolbox/jkjhz8.jpg

[superautobacs]

Ok, finally got off my butt and took some pics... Most of what you see I got on sale. Stuey, you might recognize some things :)

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/277768/Tools/Garage/IMG_1460.JPG


Is that PB Swiss' nano-coated set?

[BrokeEF]

Ok I redid a little of the box, nothing to special but here it is anyway...

Redone top
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/13.jpg

Redone 3/8 drive and socket drawer
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/14.jpg

Redone power tool drawer
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/toolbox/smaller/15.jpg

And here are some randoms of the garage...

Worlds loudest air compressor and 100' hose reel
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/garage/Garage/smaller/air.jpg

Work bench area
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/garage/Garage/smaller/bench.jpg

Our pesudo fab area (Its behind a 17' fishing boat which was pushed further back than normal in this pic)
http://www.sidewayz.net/sean/garage/Garage/smaller/fab.jpg


Sean

[zuspiel]

Is that PB Swiss' nano-coated set?

Don't know about nano-coated, but, yes, it's PB Swiss. Couldn't resist since they are really pretty... Work well, too. And you never pull out the pozi drive when you want a phillips...

[zuspiel]

Monte: Nice stuff and welcome to the board.

Love the organization of the drawers. You might take the German analness crown from me... :beer:

[seth_man]

heres my stuff. 58" cornwell. Im the shop foreman at a full service lube shop. tools and boxes are like heroin.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4808.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4809.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4813.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4822.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4823.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4824.jpg

[Deafautotech]

heres my stuff. 58" cornwell. Im the shop foreman at a full service lube shop. tools and boxes are like heroin.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4808.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4809.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4813.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4822.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4823.jpg
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4824.jpg

Did you compare your cornwell with snap on that sit next of your box?

How is deep drawer is
on your cornwell??
I never see one as real that I can see or feel it.. I don't see any cornwell around indianapolis..

[seth_man]

that snap on box next to mine is slightly wider and 2" deeper. i like my cornwell box. its done me good so far. and it was way cheaper than a new snap on, matco or mac. i got it for $1200 with the canopy. there is a cover for the top, but i took it off so i could put my monitor up top and not be blocked.

[billymade]

this picture "quoting" is getting crazy! LOL! No offense deafautotech! :) By the way; did you send off your snapon air ratchet? Did you get it back yet? Inquiring minds want to know! :)

[Deafautotech]

this picture "quoting" is getting crazy! LOL! No offense deafautotech! :) By the way; did you send off your snapon air ratchet? Did you get it back yet? Inquiring minds want to know! :)

No problems. I did gave to my snap on guy last 2 week and I am on vacation from dec 26 to jan 4. My snap on guy have my rebuilt air ratchet now but wait for me to be back from vacation.

[bchee]

heres my stuff. 58" cornwell. Im the shop foreman at a full service lube shop. tools and boxes are like heroin.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo133/111HP/IMG_4808.jpg


What's the graphics on that box? It looks like a front grill and some tools

[Deafautotech]

seth_man: i am impressive with cornwell box that you have. i had to bought snap on KRL1203 and KRl1003 as i only can find it cheap and my snap on guy are great and great service from him... i dont see any cornwell dealers around Indianapolis which it prevent me to look at cornwell tools...

also why there is Grace oil pump on your cornwell top box as used to pump the used oil out of oil drain tanks? my work has two grace oil pumps. few times i had to disassembled it to clean and replaced all parts inside because other tech dont keep screened funnel on drain tank which cause dirty stuffs in and Grace oil pump will suck it out but cause a problems inside as punch a little hole inside which cause oil leak out of pump's body...

[seth_man]

What's the graphics on that box? It looks like a front grill and some tools

the graphic is the grill of a chevy chevelle and an tachometer on the right and a partial speedometer on the right bottom. the top cover thats not on the box right now has a pretty cool cornwell logo in flames.


seth_man: i am impressive with cornwell box that you have. i had to bought snap on KRL1203 and KRl1003 as i only can find it cheap and my snap on guy are great and great service from him... i dont see any cornwell dealers around Indianapolis which it prevent me to look at cornwell tools...

also why there is Grace oil pump on your cornwell top box as used to pump the used oil out of oil drain tanks? my work has two grace oil pumps. few times i had to disassembled it to clean and replaced all parts inside because other tech dont keep screened funnel on drain tank which cause dirty stuffs in and Grace oil pump will suck it out but cause a problems inside as punch a little hole inside which cause oil leak out of pump's body...


thanks Deafautotech. its an ok box, it does the job for now. i dont have a cornwell dealer around here anymore either. he got out of the business a few months ago becasue nobody was buying cornwell tools. ive since moved all my business over to my snap-on dealer who IMO is a very good dealer, hes all about helping his customers. and the pump is the washer fluid pump for my shop, it just needed a new set of balls.

[Deafautotech]

that Grace pump are same one i use it at work as used engine oil pump.

[justinmc]

the graphic is the grill of a chevy chevelle and an tachometer on the right and a partial speedometer on the right bottom. the top cover thats not on the box right now has a pretty cool cornwell logo in flames.


Nice box.. I've got a 60" cornwell setup like that I picked up locally for close to what you paid for yours. Heck of a box. I dig those graphics. I've been toying with having a friend who owns a decal and wrap company make me up a design for the front.

[Elroy]

Any chance you'll show off that Proto of yours in this thread anytime soon?

Same thought crossed my mind! Break out that camera Elroy! :pimpflash

OK, Time for Elroy to come clean on the contents.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture008.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture018.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture009.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture010.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture011.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture012.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture013.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture001.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture016.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture017.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture019.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture020.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture029.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture028.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture027.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture026.jpg

There are a few more items but Elroy is attemping to get them all stored away.

[wrenchr]

OK, Time for Elroy to come clean on the contents.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture008.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture018.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture009.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture010.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture011.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture012.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture013.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture001.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture016.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture017.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture019.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture020.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture029.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture028.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture027.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture026.jpg

There are a few more items but Elroy is attemping to get them all stored away.

Elroy,
That proto box is to cool!!!:pimpflash

[Elroy]

Elroy,
That proto box is to cool!!!:pimpflash

Thanks, It's a work in progress.

[VWinTHEblood]

Here's my Britool box and most of my tools. It's nothing compared to some of the collections I have seen on this forum, but I'm 20 years old and I think I have a pretty good start. Enjoy.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0074.jpg
Drive tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0075.jpg
Metric wrenches
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0076.jpg
SAE wrenches and sockets
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0077.jpg
Pliers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0078.jpg
Metric sockets
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0079.jpg
Big stuff and large metric sizes
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0080.jpg
Diagnostic and engine tools, VW tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0081.jpg
Small and special tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0082.jpg
Screwdrivers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0083.jpg
Specialty tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0084.jpg
Punches and chisels
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0085.jpg
Hammers and adjustable wrenches
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0086.jpg
Air tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0087.jpg
Pullers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0088.jpg
Cabinet with misc tools micrometers, calipers, dial indicator, 8 point sockets, tap and dies sets, files, gasket punches, carb sinc, SAE 3/4 drive sockets, etc.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0089.jpg

Stuart

[wrenchr]

Here's my Britool box and most of my tools. It's nothing compared to some of the collections I have seen on this forum, but I'm 20 years old and I think I have a pretty good start. Enjoy.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0074.jpg
Drive tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0075.jpg
Metric wrenches
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0076.jpg
SAE wrenches and sockets
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0077.jpg
Pliers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0078.jpg
Metric sockets
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0079.jpg
Big stuff and large metric sizes
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0080.jpg
Diagnostic and engine tools, VW tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0081.jpg
Small and special tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0082.jpg
Screwdrivers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0083.jpg
Specialty tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0084.jpg
Punches and chisels
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0085.jpg
Hammers and adjustable wrenches
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0086.jpg
Air tools
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0087.jpg
Pullers
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0088.jpg
Cabinet with misc tools micrometers, calipers, dial indicator, 8 point sockets, tap and dies sets, files, gasket punches, carb sinc, SAE 3/4 drive sockets, etc.
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll213/VWinTHEblood/DSCN0089.jpg

Stuart

Stuart,
That britool box is cool, do you have any of thier hand tools? I see you have some gray hand tools:drool:
Jason.

[Uncle Buck]

Here's my Britool box and most of my tools. It's nothing compared to some of the collections I have seen on this forum, but I'm 20 years old and I think I have a pretty good start. Enjoy.

Stuart

Stuart, I am most impressed with the amount of tools you have amassed for your young age! I started in buying my tools at about 15-16 yrs old and it seems as though it took me many years to amass as many tools as you have! You go well armed indeed! :thumbup:

[jdcompman]

OK, Time for Elroy to come clean on the contents.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii55/EllisofRoy/Tool%20Box%20Contents/Picture017.jpg


There are a few more items but Elroy is attemping to get them all stored away.

I saw that Altoids box and thought, "Holy shit that's a small drawer, or wow that is a small dial caliper!" :confused: Then I realized it said that it was the BIG box of Altoids and it all made sense. :thumbup:

[Uncle Buck]

OK, Time for Elroy to come clean on the contents.


There are a few more items but Elroy is attemping to get them all stored away.

Elroy, you are far to modest about your assortment of tools! I saw many good tools in there.

I saw the Greenlee Knock out punch set, very nice indeed. Are some of your body tools those Sears used to offer some years back?

At any rate, thanks for hosting a spin around yer box!

BTW: I use the same cheap label maker for my stuff. :thumbup:

[wrenchr]

Thanks a lot, I got a great deal on the box about 6 months ago at our local Princess Auto (Canadian equivalent to Harbor Freight) they bought a few of them for a one time only sale and I bought one before they sold out. I got it for $449 CDN. I have a few hand tools by Britool and they are excellent. It's cool you noticed the Gray tools I know they aren't well known in the states, very high quality and you can get them real cheap at the local flea markets and garage sales.

I love gray tools!!
See........
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/Picture010.jpg

[wrenchr]

This is my favorite!! $3.00 at the fleamarket!!
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/100_1132.jpg
And gray sent me a rebuild kit free of charge!!
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/100_1194.jpg

[Uncle Buck]

I love gray tools!!
See........
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/Picture010.jpg

Speaking of which a little birdie chirped something in my ear about a long handle Gray 1/2" ratchet you were getting tired of and wanted to part company with! :pimpflash

SLEEPY........................YOU ARE GETTING VERY SLEEPY! :lol_hitti

[VWinTHEblood]

I love gray tools!!
See........
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/Picture010.jpg

try http://graytools.com/specials.htm. They change sales promotions often, you can get some pretty good deals.

Stuart

[Diesel-Mech]

try http://graytools.com/specials.htm. They change sales promotions often, you can get some pretty good deals.

Stuart
As far as I know there are no Gray distributors in the states. :(

[VWinTHEblood]

They claim to have distributors in the states but I haven't heard of any evidence either. I don't know how much shipping would cost to buy from a Canadian distributor, if there was a good deal it might be worth it.

Stuart

[wrenchr]

Speaking of which a little birdie chirped something in my ear about a long handle Gray 1/2" ratchet you were getting tired of and wanted to part company with! :pimpflash

SLEEPY........................YOU ARE GETTING VERY SLEEPY! :lol_hitti

Oh no I will keep that bad lad!!:beer: