Let's see your toolbox.

[myslow2002gt]

Nice! Tons of black hard handle goodness there... :)

Yep, I'm a fan of the hard handles. Never cared for the "soft grip."

[Hawk321]

@myslow

nice set, what is in the otc box?

[myslow2002gt]

@myslow

nice set, what is in the otc box?

I have a few OTC tools, the one in the box pictured is a vacuum pump.

[tsumetai-kokoro]

today i upgraded from a KRA4107 to a KRL1001. i'm still figuring out how to rearrange everything...

[stevejh82]

I must say, I like the color.

[r0meyrome]

Man you guys got some nice toolbox...Only being 19...hopefully Ill get some Snap On boxes soon with the student discount I have right now...but till then heres my boxes...got everything for pretty much a bargain...Homak-$200. Waterloo-$39/Each

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_1892.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_1893.jpg
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[myslow2002gt]

I'd say you're done pretty well for only being 19 :thumbup:

[Kona Cruisers]

my graduation present from my parents was that exact tool box.. funny thing now it is a tap and die/reamer/end mill cabinet at my dads machine shop

[sstruckguy]

My home away from home :)
http://i38.tinypic.com/f42rf8.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/2s9t9ur.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/141kzg3.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/5p21de.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/2r7wk1t.jpg

And to think, I traded a 26" top, middle and small roller for this one. He needed smaller and I needed bigger :beer:

[voidifused]

[QUOTE=r0meyrome;427031]Man you guys got some nice toolbox...Only being 19...hopefully Ill get some Snap On boxes soon with the student discount I have right now...but till then heres my boxes...got everything for pretty much a bargain...Homak-$200. Waterloo-$39/Each

It's the man that makes the box, not the box that makes the man :thumbup:
But get the nice one's if you can while you are young!

[Kona Cruisers]

ok, I just opened this thread in "show all" mode. ....

QUIT QUOTING PICTURES... I think there are maybe ten replies where people said "nice box" and quoted 15 pictures..

I opened it at 8:55 and it is now 10:34.. I couldnt read everything just I figure a waste of time. but quoting pictures with out having a question on that quote is a waste. we all saw the pictures above your post we dont need to see the pictures 3-4 times.. I mean realy.. It took an hour and a half to go through 4 sets of the same picture.

rant off...

[Stanger]

Man you guys got some nice toolbox...Only being 19...hopefully Ill get some Snap On boxes soon with the student discount I have right now...but till then heres my boxes...got everything for pretty much a bargain...Homak-$200. Waterloo-$39/Each

Where did you get those Waterloos for that price?

[r0meyrome]

homedepot! Umm the sku number is 362-059! I called and told them to check where its available...Only one place in the bay area out of like 6-8 that has it! Give your local homedepot a call.

[Shocker]

Yup, I bought a pair of them for that price. They have been gone quite a while I think.

My son has one in his room that holds his Lego's. The other is slated for my garage with tools close to the front of the house after I move my 3 other boxes to my new shop in the back.

[Synergy]

My meager setup, I have a few other older Craftsmen, just not in this pic. The Craftsman Pro is actually made by Waterloo their Magnum line. I am happy with it, better than their ball bearing series and can hold a lot of weight.

I cant compete with the amount of tools that some of you guys have. My most expensive dedicated tool is a factory harmonic frequency belt tester for checking Ducati timing belts, If you can get the factory tool its $1400.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Icemedic/tool.jpg

[FordF1]

Here's my setup. Mastercraft on the left and Beach on the right.

[tatra]

that beach rollcab is nice. ......almost bought two in the lowboy config but someone beat me to them at grainger years ago.............nos no less.........

[FordF1]

that beach rollcab is nice. ......almost bought two in the lowboy config but someone beat me to them at grainger years ago.............nos no less.........

Thanks. I picked it up a few months ago and cleaned it up. Thinking I might redo it again to paint it eventually. It was $200 so I figured it was a good deal for me, same as the setup on the left. So $400 for all of them.

My grandpa always said beaches were a good box. He used them to work on airplanes, so I like having a vintage style box like what he used to have.

[Hawk321]

Here an updated set of my box.

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[petty4243]

since I am new here, I figured i might as well post a few pic of my ole box at work... I have had it for about 14-15 years now, however just started turning wrenches profesionaly a year ago. wrenching has been a hobby till now... mostly worked on local dirt track cars and a few of my own street vehicles. It is nothing to special just an old craftsman double bunk top and bottom, ut it has never given me any grief.. I also have a few smaller boxes still at home but did not get any pics of them

[petty4243]

heres a few more pics

[petty4243]

anoher round of pictures

[petty4243]

here is the last of my pics

[Thedroid]

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/thedroid420/IMG_0407.jpg
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This the home set up. I have an old matco at work, and I'm cleaning up an old mac. Don't know where I'll put the mac yet though.

[Adam McLaughlin]

Does that cat in the background keep thieves away?

Adam

[ProGun3400]

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[-B-]

Quick shots of my travel box ready to go on the road. There are a few more tools hidden underneath the bottom pallet; hack saw , guides for saw, mallet, ball peen hammer, arm for my derailleur alignment tool, small case for free hub tools and spoke wrenches .

http://www.paintballcity.org/images/BBBBBB/travelbox1.jpg
http://www.paintballcity.org/images/BBBBBB/travelbox2.jpg

[WVU Tuba Dale]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/no1tubaplayer/Toolbox/IMG_0285.jpg



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I got it off the truck on friday after waiting for 2 months and have been arranging since. I know my SAE collection is rather lacking, but it will get there. And to think I started with a 143 piece Craftsman tool set a year ago. :) I made the neon lighting underneath with a car kit from advance (with a steep discount) and a transformer from a printer to go from 110VAC to 12VDC. I am only 19. :) Please excuse the empty space, this new upgrade has given me room for MORE TOOLS! :lol_hitti

[voidifused]

I got it off the truck on friday after waiting for 2 months and have been arranging since. I know my SAE collection is rather lacking, but it will get there. And to think I started with a 143 piece Craftsman tool set a year ago. :) I made the neon lighting underneath with a car kit from advance (with a steep discount) and a transformer from a printer to go from 110VAC to 12VDC. I am only 19. :) Please excuse the empty space, this new upgrade has given me room for MORE TOOLS! :lol_hitti

That is a damn nice box for you're age, I wish i could have one just like it. :drool:
Sadly the welding shop is a harsh place for tool boxes...they don't like the fire.
My Blue craftsman is all pitted from the hot metal and amber landing on it. Make sure you wax it at least 2 time's a week :beer:

[WVU Tuba Dale]

That is a damn nice box for you're age, I wish i could have one just like it. :drool:
Sadly the welding shop is a harsh place for tool boxes...they don't like the fire.
My Blue craftsman is all pitted from the hot metal and amber landing on it. Make sure you wax it at least 2 time's a week :beer:

Today was the second time. :thumbup:

[Vulturej]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/no1tubaplayer/Toolbox/IMG_0285.jpg

I got it off the truck on friday after waiting for 2 months and have been arranging since. I know my SAE collection is rather lacking, but it will get there. And to think I started with a 143 piece Craftsman tool set a year ago. :) I made the neon lighting underneath with a car kit from advance (with a steep discount) and a transformer from a printer to go from 110VAC to 12VDC. I am only 19. :) Please excuse the empty space, this new upgrade has given me room for MORE TOOLS! :lol_hitti

WVU Tuba Dale - Real nice box. The drawers will fill up before you know it. Take care of it and it will last a long time. He is a picture of the box I bought when I was 18.

[bchee]

I really like that lime green

[SpiderGearsMan]

That is a damn nice box for you're age, I wish i could have one just like it. :drool:
Sadly the welding shop is a harsh place for tool boxes...they don't like the fire.
My Blue craftsman is all pitted from the hot metal and amber landing on it. Make sure you wax it at least 2 time's a week :beer:


haha WAX it ?!?!

[voidifused]

If i had that box i would have to wax it every day! It would have such a shine if some one lit a cigarette the glare would blind you :lol_hitti

[davestonner]

I really like that lime green

+1!!! great success.

[WVU Tuba Dale]

Thanks for all the positive feedback on the box, the wax really helps the dirt wipe clean off. :)

[superautobacs]

Quick shots of my travel box ready to go on the road. There are a few more tools hidden underneath the bottom pallet; hack saw , guides for saw, mallet, ball peen hammer, arm for my derailleur alignment tool, small case for free hub tools and spoke wrenches .


Wow, I like that, but it's gotta weigh quite a bit?
Who makes that tool case?

[BrokeEF]

Updated, but still no screwdrivers :(


http://sean.sidewayz.net/toolbox/3-21-09/smaller/1.jpg



http://sean.sidewayz.net/toolbox/3-21-09/smaller/2.jpg


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Sean

[londonhogfan]

broke,

how do you like the Irwin wire strippers? Been thinking about picking up a set of those. Also, where did you find the socket racks?

[-B-]

Wow, I like that, but it's gotta weigh quite a bit?
Who makes that tool case?


Chicago tool case white is no longer available and the wing pallet is now extra. The box weighs 120lbs for neutral support , half a as much for track or team duty. ( no need for as much tooling as I know what will be needed specifically)

I still need to add in two 1/4 SO ratchets for neutral and several more bits. Some tooling in there is just specifically for jump tools when I am in a car. Tools for jump include multi bit screwdriver, 6& 8 mm hex wrenches for pedals, 15mm open end for pedals, EMT scissors, knife, when i get them the 2 1/4 ratchets with 4& 5 hex drives on each and e-tape.

[joshboogie]

I have those same Erwin strippers and I'm not real impressed. The Gardner & Bender ones I have are way smoother. The Erwin strippers seem to be really stiff, they tend to break smaller gauge wire instead of stripping, and they are really bulky. They are not my first choice if I need to get in a tight spot I can tell you that.

[BrokeEF]

I like the irwin strippers, they work well for me on smaller wire. I have the Gardner and Bender ones as well, but I havent used them in a long time so its hard to compare. I rember them being just as nice, but the red grips on the handles kept falling off.

The rails (and holders) are made by Ernst Manufacturing and are awesome. I looked for a long time trying to find organizers that would work for me and I think I hit the mark. I have since basicly orderd the catalog (Screwdriver rails, wrench organizers, more rails).

Sean

[speed bump]

Chicago tool case white is no longer available and the wing pallet is now extra. The box weighs 120lbs for neutral support , half a as much for track or team duty. ( no need for as much tooling as I know what will be needed specifically)

I still need to add in two 1/4 SO ratchets for neutral and several more bits. Some tooling in there is just specifically for jump tools when I am in a car. Tools for jump include multi bit screwdriver, 6& 8 mm hex wrenches for pedals, 15mm open end for pedals, EMT scissors, knife, when i get them the 2 1/4 ratchets with 4& 5 hex drives on each and e-tape.

How has your case held up? My dad bought one and within about 5 years it started falling apart and in 10 years it has gone to it houses some spare tools at his shop with a piece of speaker cable for a handle and a bungee to keep it together.

[-B-]

How has your case held up? My dad bought one and within about 5 years it started falling apart and in 10 years it has gone to it houses some spare tools at his shop with a piece of speaker cable for a handle and a bungee to keep it together.


It is is just fine I am very particular about function and the handling of my case. No one move it or touches it it has survived 2 seasons so far with not a hit of any issues. Chicago cases are the most popular here in the states with CH Ellis second and Pelican in for third. A lot of stress is taken off the box when I do team support I can dump out a lot of extra tools not needed. We are usually stationary with our boxes so there is not much stress to them at all. ( flying is a different story and a nightmare in the making sometimes)

[speed bump]

It is is just fine I am very particular about function and the handling of my case. No one move it or touches it it has survived 2 seasons so far with not a hit of any issues. Chicago cases are the most popular here in the states with CH Ellis second and Pelican in for third. A lot of stress is taken off the box when I do team support I can dump out a lot of extra tools not needed. We are usually stationary with our boxes so there is not much stress to them at all. ( flying is a different story and a nightmare in the making sometimes)

That would make a difference, my dads tools each year average 35-55k miles of riding around in the truck with probably 1k-3k of that on rough roads. Another 500 or so miles on the back of a snowmobile and then 4-7 days of use per week on top of that.

He had long thought about buying a bigger case from them but in the end he has just gone to the a CLC soft sided bag and uses wrench rolls and klein canvas zipper bags for organization.

[-B-]

At a race are boxes are either stationary or packed away in the car following the race on smooth roads. We probably do over stress the boxes with the amount and weight of tools but there is nothing bouncing around as the tools are far too costly for that. Besides who want to listen to squeaks and rattles for 150 mi with no music on just the coms.

[n2hcky]

Finally got around to taking some pics
I haven't wrenched for a living in about 20 yrs but my box was looking pretty sad. So since I got the garage finished I decided it was time for a new box.
I don't have everything in it's place yet it's getting there.
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[billymade]

n2hcky, so what about the US General toolbox; are you happy with it and does it fufill your needs? Did you get it at harbour freight?

[HoleshotzPerf]

Here is my stuff. I just got my 56" Harbor Freight combo and am VERY happy with it, I got both pieces for $750 out the door after buying the boxes on sale, then using a 20% discount coupon and then having the manager knock off an extra $150 due to some minor dents/dings. IMO, this box kicks the crap out of any of the Husky, Kobalt or Craftsman boxes I have seen. I would NEVER EVER consider paying the price of a new Snap-On, Mac or Matco box when this one is almost if not as good as all the big names. I have Snap-On badges on the way just to mess with my buddies:lol_hitti Also, I am not cheap at all and just about all my hand tools in that box are Mac, Matco, Snap-On and SK.

The other boxes pictured are a 60th anniversary Snap-On and a ball bearing Husky. I also have a 50" Snap-On roller as well as plenty of other tools in my Harbor Freight Box that is not pictured, I am in the middle of redoing my garage and am still working on getting everything where I want it.

[HoleshotzPerf]

More..............

[Hawk321]

@holeshotzperf

Good decision, nice tools....but I think you need some sockets?!:lol_hitti

Oh...now I see that I have postet my comment before you did....nice set.

[HoleshotzPerf]

More.........

[HoleshotzPerf]

Last few pictures..........

[n2hcky]

n2hcky, so what about the US General toolbox; are you happy with it and does it fufill your needs? Did you get it at harbour freight?

So far I am VERY happy with it. :bounce:
I could not even think about getting a new box if it had not been in the price range of the Harbor Freight ones. I know a lot of people say "for the money you can't beat these boxes" I would say it is tough to beat these boxes period.
I know there are a lot of tool truck boxes that are nicer and bigger or more customizable, but for just the average "Dude" go HF.
On sale -20% coupon
574.95 w/tax out the door :thumbup:

[ProGun3400]

Updated, but still no screwdrivers :(
http://sean.sidewayz.net/toolbox/3-21-09/smaller/8.jpg
Sean

Hello Sean. I'd like to ask where you p/u the socket rails and rail holders?

[zuspiel]

Those are Ernst socket holders. See this thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29085) on where to buy them.

[deadguy]

-B- from the looks of it you wrench for a Pro Team... I am an old Bicycle Shop wrench myself... Those wera/whia nut drivers are life savers when truing Rolf wheels. I have been meaning to put up a post of Bike Tool porn... i'll have to work on that

Deadguy

[-B-]

-B- from the looks of it you wrench for a Pro Team... I am an old Bicycle Shop wrench myself... Those wera/whia nut drivers are life savers when truing Rolf wheels. I have been meaning to put up a post of Bike Tool porn... i'll have to work on that

Deadguy

I wrench for pro teams and neutral support services ( Sram and Mavic) I also work in larger shops ..... though now well I am a bit to expensive in this economy. That is just my travel box not my main box I try not to swap tools back and forth as much as possible. I also work on a tool rotation plan new tools in the travel box old tools in the main box.

[stevejh82]

Well here's the reason I married my wife...

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Garage/Picture042.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Garage/Picture043.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Garage/Picture041.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Garage/Picture015.jpg

[Vulturej]

stevejh82 - So are all the tool boxes your wife's?:bounce:

[Deafautotech]

stevejh82 - So are all the tool boxes your wife's?:bounce:

:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

wow that look good selective of toolboxes!! :thumbup::drool::drool:

[Uncle Buck]

I must wonder just how full are the drawers on all of those?

[stevejh82]

I was just trying to be humorous, the toolboxes actually all belonged to my Grandfather. We used to go to real estate auctions and flea markets. Some of the toolboxes were new, teal box, double bank craftsman, but the others were for the most part bought here and there. I don't know the history of all of the tools, he died two years ago when I was 25. I just remember the tools and boxes that I was with him when he bought. He worked for a company called Westinghouse servicing large (several hundred horsepower) electric motors. I would say that the boxes are Ninety percent full, with the exception of the matching snap-on top and bottom. Most of it is older tools, as we bought less and less as his health declined.

Here is a picture of one of the drawers
http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Snap%20on%20Tools/Picture045.jpg

To be honest with you when I was younger, thought we were the only people in the world obsessed with tools, now I see we weren't alone...

[billymade]

All of us tool obsessed; would love to see what is inside some if not all of grampa's boxes! Inquiring minds/eyeballs want to know!!!! :) (a peek in one drawer... that like torture! Just one peek, is agonizing!) :)

[mkdive]

Good stuff there....I could spend an entire weekend dissembling, cleaning, lubing those ratchets. Ah wouldn't that be a great weekend!! (It just occurred to me...I really do have a tool problem).

[mkdive]

Holeshotzperf I thought for a second you swiped my little mig! :wtf:

Same welder, same cart, same place i even keep those magnets....spooky. Except I have a little bigger bottle of C25.:beer:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28503&d=1237786155
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_WSP85dvpytQ/SX9HdN3DIDI/AAAAAAAABm8/cs8QoMvYJtI/s512/IMG_2017.JPG

[Uncle Buck]

I was just trying to be humorous, the toolboxes actually all belonged to my Grandfather. We used to go to real estate auctions and flea markets. Some of the toolboxes were new, teal box, double bank craftsman, but the others were for the most part bought here and there. I don't know the history of all of the tools, he died two years ago when I was 25. I just remember the tools and boxes that I was with him when he bought. He worked for a company called Westinghouse servicing large (several hundred horsepower) electric motors. I would say that the boxes are Ninety percent full, with the exception of the matching snap-on top and bottom. Most of it is older tools, as we bought less and less as his health declined.

Here is a picture of one of the drawers
http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Picture045.jpg

To be honest with you when I was younger, thought we were the only people in the world obsessed with tools, now I see we weren't alone...

HOLY MOLY! If that drawer is an indication of how all those drawers look then I would say gramps filled you to capacity! I doff my hat to gramps! :thumbup:

[-B-]

stevejh82 OMG I would have real hard time remembering where all tools are and where they go, but i would get buy as they all have a story to tell.

[HoleshotzPerf]

Holeshotzperf I thought for a second you swiped my little mig! :wtf:

Same welder, same cart, same place i even keep those magnets....spooky. Except I have a little bigger bottle of C25.:beer:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28503&d=1237786155
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_WSP85dvpytQ/SX9HdN3DIDI/AAAAAAAABm8/cs8QoMvYJtI/s512/IMG_2017.JPG

Wow, that is a pretty similar setup you got there:beer:

I just recently scrapped that crappy regulator mine came with and got a Smith after the gauges stopped working. That is a huge tank, that welder must see a lot of use.

[ProGun3400]

Those are Ernst socket holders. See this thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29085) on where to buy them.
Cool. Thank you. I'd like to pick up a few sets for the house. It's hard to see in the picture with all the junk in my top drawer, but I have several of the Matco socket holder trays (below) that work ok. It's a hassle sometimes getting sockets off the metal clips that haven't been used in a while:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5417/444nii.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/my.php?image=444nii.jpg)

[skeletonizer]

Sadly everything I have is stuffed in this road box right now. The shop will be done soon though. I'm tire of having to dig around every time I need something and it is overfull.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb217/skeletonized/DSC02686.jpg

[stevejh82]

Finally got some picks of the box, here's the link:

http://s684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Snap%20on%20Tools/

[Hawk321]

@steve

nice set(s) do you use them at work or only at home?

What have you paid for the teal box with tools?

[stevejh82]

I use them at home, they belonged to my grandpa who passed away.

[Deafautotech]

I use them at home, they belonged to my grandpa who passed away.

sorry about your Grandpa. hope you have good and enjoy to use those tools. when i see that pictures of tools, i feel like grab the tools and work with it on vehicles or toys or hobby that need tools... :beer:

[msbytes]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aVA1L4dDy8YNrrb2CeMLww?authkey=Gv1sRgCNmaxNa5-6uLZA&feat=directlink

Here is mine. I just got the locker, it was a repo so I got a good deal on it.

[msbytes]

Cool. Thank you. I'd like to pick up a few sets for the house. It's hard to see in the picture with all the junk in my top drawer, but I have several of the Matco socket holder trays (below) that work ok. It's a hassle sometimes getting sockets off the metal clips that haven't been used in a while:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5417/444nii.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/my.php?image=444nii.jpg)

I have those same socket holders, I hate the sockets don't always want to release. I also am thinking of buying some different socket organizer.

[Deafautotech]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aVA1L4dDy8YNrrb2CeMLww?authkey=Gv1sRgCNmaxNa5-6uLZA&feat=directlink

Here is mine. I just got the locker, it was a repo so I got a good deal on it.

no picture... :headscrat

[swgray]

no picture... :headscrat

He had a link for the entire album. Here's the box in question.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_okLDVsCf3E4/SbLCy5mckhI/AAAAAAAAAUs/I1Me-bh9Rrw/s800/DSCF0236.JPG

[snapmom]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1483-1.jpg

[billymade]

Wow, Snapmom! Thats fascinating; I've seen some of those in the early Snap on catalogs; care to give us some history of the box and how you found it? It kinda has a "steamer trunk" styling to it! Also, some pics of the inside of the drawers and the top would be cool too! Inquiring minds want to know! :)

[snapmom]

Its late 30s, got it on Craigslist.
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1484.jpg
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1486.jpg

[bchee]

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo343/snapmom/HPIM1483-1.jpg

That's really cool. I wonder why they put that bend in the caster support. Seems like it would weaken the design.

[snapmom]

This style, with the bent legs, was not made to many years, they changed it to bottom casters, or mounted on the corners, in the early 40s

[eric87]

i saw that old snap on box box for sale in pittsburgh on craigs list. is that where you got it?

[snapmom]

yes, pittsburgh.

[eric87]

i was going to buy that but decidet not to. it lookes a lot nicer than i thought it was going to.

[stevejh82]

That is an impressive box, congrats.

[goodfellow]

absolutley stunning -- that it truely unique !!! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing

[Wallace]

Wow, you guys have some crazy tool boxes.

My humble collection:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3040/1002735k.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002735k.jpg)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8817/1002732.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002732.jpg)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7199/1002727lem.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002727lem.jpg)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9568/1002730.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002730.jpg)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4508/1002731.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002731.jpg)

[Zeroek]

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo204/zeroek/1218081325.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo204/zeroek/1218081324.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo204/zeroek/0106091940.jpg
http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo204/zeroek/0224091258.jpg

Crappy phone pictures but my current setup at work. And service cart loaded down with crap lol. And a top drawer pic.

[acswan]

Here's a few pics of my home tools, typical Canadian mix of Mastercraft, Craftsman, Gray and a few Snap-on and Proto pieces thrown in

[CAT_serviceman927]

Here's a few pics of my home tools, typical Canadian mix of Mastercraft, Craftsman, Gray and a few Snap-on and Proto pieces thrown in

Oooo, what's in the Caterpillar box?

[acswan]

a few more

[acswan]

catserviceman I don't know what originally came in the orange metal box, a CAT sst of some sort I got it and the yellow plastic box under it at an auction.Top was full of Deutsch and Weatherpack terminals and plugs, bottom was an almost complete Weatherpack terminal and crimper kit plus the Deutsch crimper in the picture. I was at our CAT dealer a few days later for parts and got him to price it up new $600 for the weatherpack kit, $300 for the deutsch crimper, I got it all for $15

[CAT_serviceman927]

catserviceman I don't know what originally came in the orange metal box, a CAT sst of some sort I got it and the yellow plastic box under it at an auction.Top was full of Deutsch and Weatherpack terminals and plugs, bottom was an almost complete Weatherpack terminal and crimper kit plus the Deutsch crimper in the picture. I was at our CAT dealer a few days later for parts and got him to price it up new $600 for the weatherpack kit, $300 for the deutsch crimper, I got it all for $15

Yeah I see it now. Those kits are crazy expensive. Good thing they supply those for us, I would not want to have to spend that kind of money on some crimpers.:shocking:

[superautobacs]

acswan,

Nice Gedore wrenches you got there. Are there any dealers in Canada?

[RbrtAWhyt]

Here's my ClarkeHD box. Its kind of empty but I'm filling it up slowly, but surely...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0182.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0182.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0181.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0181.jpg)
Its the 56" model with side locker. I got the Snap-On cover off of E-Bay for $20 delivered. It fits the box perfectly. I keep it covered because our shop get dusty some times.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0183.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0183.jpg)
The top of the box is the catch all. Lisle Oil Filter Wrench set, Craftsman & GearWrench torque wrenches...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0184.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0184.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0185.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0185.jpg)
Slotted and Phillips Screwdriver Sets (I need more phillips screwdrivers)

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0187.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0187.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0186.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0186.jpg)
Prybars, files, a few specialty tools, nut drivers, specialty drivers, Torx screwdrivers...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0189.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0189.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0188.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0188.jpg)
Plier drawer and locking plier drawer...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0190.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0190.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0191.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0191.jpg)
Hammers, chisels, punches, air tools, snap-ring plier set...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0192.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0192.jpg)
T-Handle hex keys, driver bits, security bits, driver sockets, etc...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0199.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0199.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0198.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0198.jpg)
My socket drawer (all Craftsman). Standards on the left, metrics on the right...
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0200.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0200.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0197.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0197.jpg)
A set of impact sockets is on my short list of things to buy. I'm tired of borrowing my brother-in-laws impact sockets when I need one...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0201.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0201.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0202.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0202.jpg)
Ratchet drawer, Craftsman & GearWrench (I know, I need lots more ratchets. Extension drawer...

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0203.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0203.jpg)
The start of my GearWrench wrench sets. There are a couple of other sets I want to round out my set. I want the half moon & "S" wrenches, as well as a set of flex head reversible wrenches.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0204.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0204.jpg)
12 point combination wrenches, all Craftsman

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0205.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0205.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0206.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0206.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0207.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0207.jpg)
Six point, crowsfeet, deep offset and line wrenches, all Craftsman...


http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0208.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0208.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0209.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0209.jpg) http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/th_IMG_0210.jpg (http://s139.photobucket.com/albums/q304/rbrtawhyt/Tools/IMG_0210.jpg)
Electrical tool drawer, nuts & bolts drawer, puller & spring compressor drawer.

The ClarkeHD box is a decent box for the money. One of the main reasons I got it was because of its layout. Standard stuff on the left, metric stuff on the right. I'm a little OCD and I like the layout of the box. I think Im off to a pretty decent start with my tools.

[acswan]

Hi superautobacs, Thanks I like the Gedore wrenches as well, when Princess Auto first came to eastern Canada they carried them, I picked up some the smaller sizes then but they switched to the awesome Powerfist brand before I could get a full set. I picked up some larger ones at flea markets and auctions, apparently years ago when you bought a new european made piece of forestry equipment it came with wrenches and other hand tools, Gedore,Teng, and Sandvik are some of the names i've seen

[Zeroek]

Man that clark HD is sweet. I'm gonna have to get one of those for home.

[south pier garage]

rainy afternoon here so i'm going through this thread; 25 pages up from the bottom and 25 from the top and something occurred to me.

is auto mechanics so much different from all other manual trades? does the 20% - 80% rule not apply? i could go on giving specific examples, and i'm sure there is a dedicated punch which is only capable of removing the knifling pin without scratching the johnson rod on a 1922 Abject Zero, but let's face it people.... we got a lot of OCD shit going on here....

and not that it is entirely a bad thing - yes the wife knows your out in the man cave polishing your 11/64" phillips ratchet thingie - but let's lend a kind word of reason to the young fellow just starting out and doesn't realize his 50$ husky ratchet and big box screwdrivers will get him going until he can enter the elite tool collectors of eternity club. maybe own up to the possibility that by the time we can affort lifetime tools, that term may be somewhat shorter than the guy using them to make a living.

just a couple of thoughts from a neophyte....

[RbrtAWhyt]

rainy afternoon here so i'm going through this thread; 25 pages up from the bottom and 25 from the top and something occurred to me.

is auto mechanics so much different from all other manual trades? does the 20% - 80% rule not apply? i could go on giving specific examples, and i'm sure there is a dedicated punch which is only capable of removing the knifling pin without scratching the johnson rod on a 1922 Abject Zero, but let's face it people.... we got a lot of OCD shit going on here....

and not that it is entirely a bad thing - yes the wife knows your out in the man cave polishing your 11/64" phillips ratchet thingie - but let's lend a kind word of reason to the young fellow just starting out and doesn't realize his 50$ husky ratchet and big box screwdrivers will get him going until he can enter the elite tool collectors of eternity club. maybe own up to the possibility that by the time we can affort lifetime tools, that term may be somewhat shorter than the guy using them to make a living.

just a couple of thoughts from a neophyte....

I agree with you. Thats why I buy mostly Craftsman and GearWrench, a piece at a time. For gift occasions, everyone in my family knows to just get me a gift card to Sears. They don't have to worry about getting me something and I can buy tools...

[RbrtAWhyt]

Man that clark HD is sweet. I'm gonna have to get one of those for home.

Thanks! I think its a great home box. Holds tons of stuff...

[T_F_E]

Hey everyone I'm new here so I think this would be a good place to post first and introduce myself. I'm 17 and my name is mike I earn my money cutting firewood and I have always loved wrenching on cars. So here is a a fair amount of my tools and tool box, I know it isn't anything compared to yours but I'm working on it :thumbup:

So first we have my old garage sale toolbox
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2666.jpg

This is the torque wrench that doesnt seem to have a brand name anywhere..
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2667.jpg

My old challenger (by proto I think) metric 3/8 socket set
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2668.jpg

My beater standard set
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2669.jpg

7/16 to 1 1/4 1/2 drive set by thorsen (anyone know anything about this company?) with an old popular mechanics ratchet (could be rebranded snap-on??)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2670.jpg

Thorsen 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2671.jpg

other assorted extentions, adapters, screwdrivers etc
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2672.jpg

Redneck wrench organizer (standard set is on left lol) with my new craftsman ratcheting wrenches bottom right
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2673.jpg

And my 1/4 walmart special stanley set
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2674.jpg

[ddrewyor]

Not really a tool box per say, but it is a rectangle and does hold tools. My Kennedy was too full and I decided to build something to go on the wall.

Dave

[ddrewyor]

Part 2 - wall toolbox

[superautobacs]

That's very nice; I really like choice in colour for the varnish, too!

What are the stays that you use for the wrenches?

[FuriousGeorge]

ddrewyor, that's some of the coolest garage porn I've ever seen. Excellent work!

[Kevin54]

ddrewyor, that's some of the coolest garage porn I've ever seen. Excellent work!

Ditto on that!!!! Excellent work :thumbup:

[Frank Elson]

rainy afternoon here so i'm going through this thread; 25 pages up from the bottom and 25 from the top and something occurred to me.

is auto mechanics so much different from all other manual trades? does the 20% - 80% rule not apply? i could go on giving specific examples, and i'm sure there is a dedicated punch which is only capable of removing the knifling pin without scratching the johnson rod on a 1922 Abject Zero, but let's face it people.... we got a lot of OCD shit going on here....

and not that it is entirely a bad thing - yes the wife knows your out in the man cave polishing your 11/64" phillips ratchet thingie - but let's lend a kind word of reason to the young fellow just starting out and doesn't realize his 50$ husky ratchet and big box screwdrivers will get him going until he can enter the elite tool collectors of eternity club. maybe own up to the possibility that by the time we can affort lifetime tools, that term may be somewhat shorter than the guy using them to make a living.

just a couple of thoughts from a neophyte....

Two points if I may...

1. We've had lots of young fellows just starting out come onto this board and ask for advice, and they get it. I don't remember anyone telling them to buy a $10,000 dollar tool box and fill it with tons of shiny tools.

2. I, and most of the regulars who have posted on this thread, have taken a lifetime to collect what we have got. Some spend every last penny on new sets, some, like me, buy odd things here and there - probably more used than new.
So, I, for one, am not about to apologise for a. what I have got and b. enjoying looking at what others have got.

[ddrewyor]

That's very nice; I really like choice in colour for the varnish, too!

What are the stays that you use for the wrenches?

The color was picked out by my daughter and is from Minwax. It's called "Island Water". Lucky for me it matches Ford blue pretty good! The stays, I think you are referring to the combo and flare wrench holders, are the material they make cutting boards out of. It was scrap - Delron? The wrenches hang on 3/16" brass rod that is swedged into the plastic. Flare wrenches are kept from sliding off by grommets.

Glad I made it to "Tool Porn" status. Thanks:bounce:

Dave

[dps]

Great cabinets!

[voidifused]

I want some of that blue now, i could do my hole work area that color.:drool:

[zuspiel]

ddrewyor, those are absolutely, f*ing unbelievable!!! :thumbup: :bowdown: :bowdown:

I love those cabinets! Awesome job. Ok, I'll stop gushing now but the OCD guy inside of me is still jumping up and down all excited... :D

[zuspiel]

Redneck wrench organizer (standard set is on left lol) with my new craftsman ratcheting wrenches bottom right
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll108/mmcgeorge/IMGP2673.jpg


I think they're cool! Always looking for new ideas. What holds the wrenches in the slits?

[wantedabiggergarage]

Part 2 - wall toolbox


First, D@mn it to all to ........, I love that, and wish I had decent wall space to do that in my basement (short ceilings). I may have to do that for my garage though, and add locks to the front.

Second, in the second row, first picture, what are those little white clips that are holding on your pliers? Where did you get them? (seen larger, never so small, maybe I didn't know WTH to look for.

[RbrtAWhyt]

Hey man that tool cabinet is awesome. You did a great job on those...

[bchee]

Not really a tool box per say, but it is a rectangle and does hold tools. My Kennedy was too full and I decided to build something to go on the wall.

Dave

Like everyone else said that is pretty badass. I'll pay you to build me one.:bounce:

I've seen guys use wrenches as handles before, and I always wonder why they don't use a cheap half moon wrench instead. It's already shaped like a handle - just makes more sense to me.

[bchee]

What holds the wrenches in the slits?

I'm curious too. Looks like some rubber inserts.

[voidifused]

I think they're cool! Always looking for new ideas. What holds the wrenches in the slits?

I think it is gravity, by the looks of the way the trim is, the picture was taken sideways. But that's me, still would like the know other wise myself :rolleyes:

[wrenchr]

I'm curious too. Looks like some rubber inserts.

The pic is on it's side, they are hanging down:thumbup:

[bchee]

I think it is gravity, by the looks of the way the trim is, the picture was taken sideways. But that's me, still would like the know other wise myself :rolleyes:

The pic is on it's side, they are hanging down:thumbup:

Maybe you guys are both wrong and he has an anti-gravity machine in his garage?:bounce:

[vette-kid]

Maybe you guys are both wrong and he has an anti-gravity machine in his garage?:bounce:

I want one, I want one:bounce:

[ddrewyor]

Second, in the second row, first picture, what are those little white clips that are holding on your pliers? Where did you get them? (seen larger, never so small, maybe I didn't know WTH to look for.

Here is the link to the guy in CT that sells them. He has all sizes and grip ranges. I did think about locks, but I opted for letting a would be thief get to the tools easily so they don't trash my cabinet. Tools are easier to replace! Besides, the alarm keeps burglars away.

Arthur Platt Company http://www.arthuriplatt.com/

[Garage_Mahal]

ddrewyor, great stuff! I can see a clever mind at work. I'm not a fan of diamond plate as a design theme, but you rock it.

[T_F_E]

Maybe you guys are both wrong and he has an anti-gravity machine in his garage?:bounce:


No they are just 30 degree angles cut in with a compound miter saw and some scrap 2x4's. Anti- gravity machine would be nice though, would need the jack anymore :bounce:

[bondman35a]

Here is our new box. Traded in the red one for it. Lots of room now, will have to buy more tools. Such a vicious cycle. Still have to get the locks changed over and a couple slides replaced but it is in a lot better shape then the old box.


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[stevejh82]

Thought I would update the box pic. Was wanting something to put on top of the box to protect the flanges, and couldn't see paying for something from the so man. So this is what I came up with, took some maple flooring left over from a job and made a frame, nailed down the hardwood, then used a biscuit/plate jointer and attached pieces vertically around the edges mitered on the corners. I am happy with it so far and thought there should be some photographic evidence of it not covered with junk :bounce:

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Snap%20on%20Tools/Picture132.jpg

http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv205/stevejh82/Snap%20on%20Tools/Picture131.jpg

[superautobacs]

^^^ That's a great looking work top; good job!

[Adam McLaughlin]

I agree, you did a beautiful job!

Adam

[Merkava_4]

Here is our new box.

Please take one of the side boxes off......I can't stand seeing side boxes on both sides of a roll cab. :(

[clueless]

lets see, i traded a craftsman pro series box for this first
http://www.nitroowners.com/~library/837/DSC00003%20(2).JPG
the purple one.

then i traded that one in last june for this one.
http://www.nitroowners.com/~library/837/ATT00010%20(2).jpg

then i seen this one on the truck for the past 3 months,and did some calculations and such.bought the top little box for it and when all said and done with the trade was out about $1100 with intrest for both boxes.

http://www.nitroowners.com/~library/837/ATT100001.jpg

this box is great has the steel top with rhino lining sprayed on it.the green one i traded i made out on.didnt loose anything on it.actually if i didnt buy the $500 blue box on top i would have been a even trade! between the 2 i lost only 4077 ci space.with the blue top i gained 400 ci over the green one!

oh it looks a mess on top,didnt get everything squared away yet.the scoot on top is a hybrid.a cross between a harbor freight scoot and a subway car headrest cusion.man is it comfortable!!

[Mike83]

Clueless - that black box is cool. I like the black handles - stealth!

[Bo Heck]

Clueless - that black box is cool. I like the black handles - stealth!

yea that black box is kickin

[jimmycrackcorn]

I like it, nice configuration, reminds me of Rob Dyreks blacked out tahoe.

http://i14.tinypic.com/40c57wy.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/2dwam95.jpg

[Uncle Buck]

I like it, nice configuration, reminds me of Rob Dyreks blacked out tahoe.

http://i14.tinypic.com/40c57wy.jpg
http://i14.tinypic.com/2dwam95.jpg

Damn, that thing is just ugly! Give me a half gallon of the blackest primer you have and I will do the same bloody thing drunk off my ass! Just ugly! :wtf::lol_hitti

[vette-kid]

Why is that idiot standing on his hood!?:wtf:

[n2hcky]

Why is that idiot standing on his hood!?:wtf:

Because he doesn't appreciate anything................never worked hard for anything any day in his life.:pimpflash

[Merkava_4]

this box is great has the steel top with rhino lining sprayed on it.the green one i traded i made out on.didnt loose anything on it.actually if i didnt buy the $500 blue box on top i would have been a even trade! between the 2 i lost only 4077 ci space.with the blue top i gained 400 ci over the green one!

But still, you're trading a triple bay for a double bay...... :wtf:

[Vulturej]

Picture of my electrical service case.
http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww257/vulturej_2009/IM000076.jpg
http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww257/vulturej_2009/IM000077.jpg

[Merkava_4]

Picture of my electrical service case.

:eek: ... :eek: ... :eek:

[Vulturej]

:eek: ... :eek: ... :eek:

Something caught in your throat Merk.:bounce:

[The Muffin Man]

Looks like the dog urinated on that SUV's hood...

[Thedroid]

Hey Vulture, Do you use the insulated wrenches much? I do lots of heavy industrial electrical work, and have yet to use one. Usually if I have to work something hot I can use my insulated Klein screwdrivers. If those don't work the powers getting turned off. I wouldn't want to crank on a connection with a 1/2 bolt holding it together. Lots of juice flowing through those big lugs.

[Diesel_Crawler]

Picture of my electrical service case.
That is a nice set up, did you get it as a set or build it as you needed/seen more things?

[-B-]

A new box I picked up yesterday and am presently moving in all my scattered tool top two draws will be metric. So far with out going into my work box I have 6 combination wrench sets 4 open end sets and complementing sets of sockets. (75% are all S&K)

http://www.paintballcity.org/images/BBBBBB/newbox.jpg

[Vulturej]

Hey Vulture, Do you use the insulated wrenches much? I do lots of heavy industrial electrical work, and have yet to use one. Usually if I have to work something hot I can use my insulated Klein screwdrivers. If those don't work the powers getting turned off. I wouldn't want to crank on a connection with a 1/2 bolt holding it together. Lots of juice flowing through those big lugs.

Yes, ever since we implemented the Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) any tool we use inside an de-energized electrical cabinet has to be insulated.

For people reading the thread who are not familiar with or don't work high voltage, you never work in an energized electrical cabinet. If you do there are two results, either your dead or looking for a new job.


That is a nice set up, did you get it as a set or build it as you needed/seen more things?[QUOTE/]

I built the kit as I could afford it. I still haven't bought insulated sockets yet. The company has a set, but it’s a pain signing it out or waiting for someone to finish with it.

[Vulturej]

A new box I picked up yesterday and am presently moving in all my scattered tool top two draws will be metric. So far with out going into my work box I have 6 combination wrench sets 4 open end sets and complementing sets of sockets. (75% are all S&K)

http://www.paintballcity.org/images/BBBBBB/newbox.jpg

Nice cabinet -B-.:thumbup:

[-B-]

Nice price Vulturej the most minor scratch in the paint and a few burrs in the perforations in the draws. 1/3 the price of new and only an hour to the factory BTW it is 41" tall.

I want more !

[Vulturej]

Nice price Vulturej the most minor scratch in the paint and a few burrs in the perforations in the draws. 1/3 the price of new and only an hour to the factory BTW it is 41" tall.

I want more !

I bought 6 Vidmar’s for work a couple years back, I was tiring to figure out how I could sneak a couple in to my garage. I remember my plant managers face when I handed him the purchase request for $10,800, it was priceless.

[clueless]

triple for the double,but i gained space.i like the drawer layout on the double,if the triple had about the same layout i would have kept it.but for the price i paid for it.it was well worth it.

[spazzer]

http://home.comcast.net/~spazzer/newtoolbox2.JPG

Right after I bought it used 6 years ago.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

This is right after I moved it into the garage. The youngest calls it "Kermit"...

http://www.sdi-usa.com/images/SnapOn_4.jpg

[Diesel_Crawler]

This is right after I moved it into the garage. The youngest calls it "Kermit"...

Green or not, that is still one very very nice box.

[wrenchr]

I picked this old box up for $65.00 Friday and there is only one bad drawer to fix.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/CAMERAPICSFEB164.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/wrenchr/CAMERAPICSFEB165.jpg

[schloe]

This is right after I moved it into the garage. The youngest calls it "Kermit"...

http://www.sdi-usa.com/images/SnapOn_4.jpg

That is a SICK setup right there.

[Merkava_4]

That is a SICK setup right there.

schloe, you might want to clarify that statement; some of us middle aged guys will interpret that differently from what you intended.

[wantedabiggergarage]

That is a SICK setup right there.

schloe, you might want to clarify that statement; some of us middle aged guys will interpret that differently from what you intended.


Merk, we are not that far apart in age, and I believe he refers to it as :thumbup:, now add a box on the other side and you would be :puke::lol_hitti

[clueless]

i looked at the hutch for mine,but over 4 week wait,plus the $$$ turned me off it right now.right now mine with the top works out for me since we routinely move our boxes closer to the jobs,so we dont have to walk for tools.it does look good all the tops and the side locker are good.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

clueless,

When I bought it, I didn't know how I would like the riser but after adding lights, power strips and a few other extras, it made a great work area. It's nice to be able to sit down and assemble smaller items with lots of good light. The older you get, the more you appreciate good light (and a padded stool to sit on). Once you are past 50, you REQUIRE it....
Edit: Most of us "old" guys require good light, not the padded stool (although it is nice)....

[JDM5LugHatch]

This is right after I moved it into the garage. The youngest calls it "Kermit"...

http://www.sdi-usa.com/images/SnapOn_4.jpg

:bowdown: This is my dream box. I would pretty much sell my soul for this exact setup.

[Moose-LandTran]

This is right after I moved it into the garage. The youngest calls it "Kermit"...

http://www.sdi-usa.com/images/SnapOn_4.jpg

That's awesome! :thumbup:

[stevejh82]

Here are some pics of an old craftsman top box and homemade bottom box that my Grandpa worked out of at Westinghouse from the late 40's 'til the early nineties. It's been almost twenty years since he used anything in it and your hands still get covered in grease after you reach in it for something :bounce:

[Fueler]

your hands still get covered in grease after you reach in it for something :bounce:

Grease maybe BUT it doesn't look like any of it is rusted. Minor gold mine there.

[Uncle Buck]

One of the most intriguing boxes I have ever seen posted in this thread. Also I like the rest of the stuff you will be posting shortly. Yea, I saw it all at the bottom.

[goodfellow]

Simply amazing!!!! Old-timers had a certain style and approach to form/function that has, in my opinion, been totally lost now-a-days.

[turrican]

My teal KR661. Picked it up in 1993 (or thereabouts). Upgraded the locks (to tubular) and the upper drawer slides (to ball bearing). Still use it at work - pic was taken today. Colors are off thanks to it being a phone camera, but even with a good camera, this teal never looks quite as good as it does in person. I keep the red fender covers on top of it to protect the top, which still looks new. Been questing for a top box (KR-690 or 691) for it for a while now...

Threw in a pic of the wrench drawer since it's the only one that looks nice at the moment - totally outgrowing this box :evil:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/barracuda1187/toolboxfront200904-1.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/barracuda1187/drawerwrenches.jpg

[mkdive]

Gpa's old craftsman box is one of the coolest boxes I have saw on this thread yet! Thanks for sharing.

[CAT_serviceman927]

Here are some pics of an old craftsman top box and homemade bottom box that my Grandpa worked out of at Westinghouse from the late 40's 'til the early nineties. It's been almost twenty years since he used anything in it and your hands still get covered in grease after you reach in it for something :bounce:

I find boxes like this much more interesting to look through. I always hope I can come across something old like that full of tools for sale and have the money to take it home just so I can have the fun of digging through it.

[stevejh82]

Here are pics of the rest of the drawers. UB, not sure what you meant, I'm a little slow at times.

[superautobacs]

I agree...there's just more substance to old boxes and the contents within it. There's just so much more joy in looking through a box full olden tools, whether it be organized or not.

[south pier garage]

if you have the time and the inclination, here's one you might be needin':

http://roseantiquetools.com/store/page138.html

http://www.roseantiquetools.com/index.html

[snapmom]

Nice show Steve. One of the fun things in life, like walking into your fav. pawn shop, and he has just put out a old box of tools, it like treasure hunting, as you dig thru the tools looking (and finding) that one piece of gold.

[Uncle Buck]

Here are pics of the rest of the drawers. UB, not sure what you meant, I'm a little slow at times.

I was saying the box is a delight, and I looked through all of your pics in the test area at the bottom of the board before you posted this here. Great stuff indeed. I love how none of the tools are crowded in there either! :thumbup:

[stevejh82]

I'm with you now, I went back and saw where you posted, I guess I didn't think anyone would notice them there. Thanks for the comments. You guys have been giving me the motivation I need to get them documented for the my insurance agent. I'll try to keep up the posts as I get further along.

[bmxr4life87]

pic from well over a year ago at my aircraft job, now its setup a little different to work on uhaul trucks my drawers are wayyy different

[wrenchr]

I'm with you now, I went back and saw where you posted, I guess I didn't think anyone would notice them there. Thanks for the comments. You guys have been giving me the motivation I need to get them documented for the my insurance agent. I'll try to keep up the posts as I get further along.

Your Gramps tools are to cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nate379]

I have pretty much the same minus the chrome and it's red. Mine is from around 2000. Doesn't look that nice, but I use it like it's a tool box. I have a Top box and side box as well.

My teal KR661. Picked it up in 1993 (or thereabouts). Upgraded the locks (to tubular) and the upper drawer slides (to ball bearing). Still use it at work - pic was taken today. Colors are off thanks to it being a phone camera, but even with a good camera, this teal never looks quite as good as it does in person. I keep the red fender covers on top of it to protect the top, which still looks new. Been questing for a top box (KR-690 or 691) for it for a while now...

Threw in a pic of the wrench drawer since it's the only one that looks nice at the moment - totally outgrowing this box :evil:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/barracuda1187/toolboxfront200904-1.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/barracuda1187/drawerwrenches.jpg

[zachk]

Really nice boxes here. I currently don't have my own(only 14) but hoping to pick a small one up soon and some tool's. Pretty much all the wrenching I do is on mtn bikes so my gear won't be too much.

I'll get some shots of my dad's and parshly my box tomorrow. Its hard to get good pictures when my dad has his truck in there.

[-B-]

stevejh82 nice legacy take care of it ,

[Merkava_4]

Colors are off thanks to it being a phone camera, but even with a good camera, this teal never looks quite as good as it does in person.

I've seen the color in person; it's quite beautiful. The KR661 has always been one of my most favorite boxes, thanks for posting it. :)

[SpiderGearsMan]

pass the wax=ugh

[Diesel_Crawler]

pass the wax=ugh

Lol, should be waxed at least 2 times a week IMO :thumbup:

[londonhogfan]

Cheaper side of things. $40 dollar (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=349513&t=1312505) craftsman box with cman module sets.

[zuspiel]

Welcome londonhogfan!

Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Plus, the tools are some of the best CMan offers. That stuff will last a long time (well, minus the trays maybe :) )

[londonhogfan]

Welcome londonhogfan!

Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Plus, the tools are some of the best CMan offers. That stuff will last a long time (well, minus the trays maybe :) )

Thanks, at first I purchased one of those large box sets of craftsman tools, but I decided for just a bit more I could buy the modules which are their professional tools (even though I only use for general fixes around the house and cars). I like them a lot more than their cheaper stuff. I took the advice from someone from the forum here about the module trays and used some of that spray foam and that made the trays pretty tough.

[zuspiel]

Great idea about the spray foam! I hadn't seen that before. Gotta remember that...

[bchee]

I took the advice from someone from the forum here about the module trays and used some of that spray foam and that made the trays pretty tough.

hey, that's a cool idea. You mean you turned the tray over and filled it with foam?

[arkangel06]

QUOTE=stevejh82;462910]Here are pics of the rest of the drawers. UB, not sure what you meant, I'm a little slow at times.[/QUOTE]


Im sorry for the guy with that very very larg snap on box

but i have to say this is one of the coolest ones ive seen

[ProGun3400]

hey, that's a cool idea. You mean you turned the tray over and filled it with foam?


Sure would like to see a picture of that?

[londonhogfan]

Sure would like to see a picture of that?

The first one I did was the socket tray and I put quite a bit in so the sides bow out a bit in the middle. I did the wrench trays last night and have been putting in a little at a time so I won't overfill. You just cut it flat when it's all set. The first pic is of the socket tray that is already cut.

I can't find the thread now, but someone on this forum suggested this in a topic about the module sets. That's actually how I found this site - searching for information about the modules in google.

[Mr.Nutcase]

This is my box that I take to school:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/ALTIMA%20TIMING%20CHAIN/IMG_0266.jpg

My other box..
mess
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/ALTIMA%20TIMING%20CHAIN/IMG_0267.jpg

Other Mess:
That was like a year ago, It better organized.
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/100_1582.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/100_1598.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/100_1594.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/100_1590.jpg

[ProGun3400]

The first one I did was the socket tray and I put quite a bit in so the sides bow out a bit in the middle. I did the wrench trays last night and have been putting in a little at a time so I won't overfill. You just cut it flat when it's all set. The first pic is of the socket tray that is already cut.


Cool. Thank you.

[The Muffin Man]

Figured its about time I got mine up here...

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g97/JGhaffoor/IMG_1732.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g97/JGhaffoor/IMG_1730.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g97/JGhaffoor/IMG_1727.jpg


http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g97/JGhaffoor/IMG_1729.jpg

[bchee]

That looks pretty good. How is the paint holding up?



Figured its about time I got mine up here...

[The Muffin Man]

That looks pretty good. How is the paint holding up?

Well I finished painted it about a week ago so only time will tell. Its been roughed up already due to my younger sibling's destructive activities :lol_hitti yet shows no signs.

[Moose-LandTran]

You painted that yourself? :eek2: That's an awesome job you've done there, i thought it was that colour from the factory!

[GeorgiaHybrid]

That's a VERY nice job on that box Muffin Man. Did you base coat/clear or go with a single stage?

[garfunkle24]

Great paint job Muffin Man, I was with Moose in thinking it was a factory finish.

[The Muffin Man]

That's a VERY nice job on that box Muffin Man. Did you base coat/clear or go with a single stage?

Yes sir. Primed, base, and cleared.

Thank you everyone for the positive comments, I really appreciate it :)

[Bustawrench]

Yes sir. Primed, base, and cleared.

Thank you everyone for the positive comments, I really appreciate it :)

Very nice! :bowdown:

[stevejh82]

Had the camera out again....:bounce:

[Canadian Charlie]

WOW, what great tool collection all of you have

[Mr.Nutcase]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0438.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0439.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0440.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0441.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0442.jpg
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u245/RCM_2007/IMG_0443.jpg


It filled up quick.... I had started this collection when I was 15, had them in cheap husky 3 drawer boxes. Got the Snap Ons last year..
I have another husky that I take to school...

[justinmc]

Posted in another thread.. but realized I never added it to the official post.
Cornwell - 60" x 24" x 48" Next to it is an early style 40" Kobalt.. served me well and has held up under garage use.
Drawers are a bit more full these days :)
http://www.garage-jdm.com/tools/garagedec2008-11.jpg

http://www.garage-jdm.com/tools/garagedec2008-10.jpg

[The Muffin Man]

Very nice boxes you got there Justin. I've always had a thing for Cornwell boxes :thumbup:


Interesting keyhole location on the Kobalt chest as well.

[justinmc]

Very nice boxes you got there Justin. I've always had a thing for Cornwell boxes :thumbup:


Interesting keyhole location on the Kobalt chest as well.

Yeah the key/lock location for the Kobalt always seemed strange to me. The corners are kinda "angled" like how S/O did their early style boxes. I'm not sure who was producing these boxes for Kobalt/Lowes at the time but its roughly a '98 vintage. Back when Kobalt tools were made by Williams. Probably a Kennedy piece.

The Cornwell needs a couple of the lower handles replaced as the "grip latch" system isn't working right. I have a thread somewhere on here about trying to get replacements and getting no love from Cornwell or Kennedy.

[Mr.Nutcase]

Posted in another thread.. but realized I never added it to the official post.
Cornwell - 60" x 24" x 48" Next to it is an early style 40" Kobalt.. served me well and has held up under garage use.
Drawers are a bit more full these days :)
http://www.garage-jdm.com/tools/garagedec2008-11.jpg

http://www.garage-jdm.com/tools/garagedec2008-10.jpg

nice........... :bounce::bounce:

[zuspiel]

Well I finished painted it about a week ago so only time will tell. Its been roughed up already due to my younger sibling's destructive activities yet shows no signs.

Awesome job! That box looks great. I love the color combination.

[Canadian Charlie]

I got some updates since the last time i posted here 2-3 years ago


My tool cart with Snap On stickers on it

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/464259a9ecac35d5.jpg?1975639864

My tool boxes

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/ea50472e1f9faeaa.jpg?290770549

My metric Snap On box wrenches, Blue Point gear wrenches

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/8f97db5bd455bae3.jpg?1577205283

Metric Snap On combo wrenches, S.O. flare nut wrenches, S.O. midget wrenches, ratchet wrenches, crowfeet and so on

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/5ef3649fb201ae01.jpg?1816672318

Gray SAE wrenches, Snap On midget wrenches, Mastercarft ratchet wrenches, Gray/S.O. flare nut wrenches

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/22c4acaeca1dc36f.jpg?1259466222

Air tools

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/ebaa645d669eda21.jpg?1616216038

[Canadian Charlie]

Brake tools

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/2254d656abfaf2c8.jpg?527716117

A drawer with pliers

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/3840f3205929010b.jpg?1074633008

Another

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/e31ee67b268f35fe.jpg?1843834396

Tap and die sets, pry bars, scrapers, picks and trim tools

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/7d822653cd5edc3e.jpg?1314350535

Snap on timing light, clutch alignment tools, diode testers

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/3e799f1e8cf45a89.jpg?1234984583

Metric sockets

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/a8e7db82f94f23d8.jpg?1802339628

SAE sockets

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/f4ea00751efbfcd1.jpg?1826585778

Ratchets and extensions

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/ee5b4b0a19ca67ae.jpg?218486816
http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/053d8c2ea73815cd.jpg?1723877742

[Canadian Charlie]

Fluidampr puller/installer, torque sticks

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/c26e6c7642ed0de9.jpg?924731530

Torque wrenches, mics, measuring tools

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/cb497b0212ed1a52.jpg?472700793

Chisels, punches, adjustables, etc

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/07799d59b5467c16.jpg?1810483539

Instruments

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/c3942519cfd407cb.jpg?1643342149

[Canadian Charlie]

Screwdrivers

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/1b6a8f2ec073a318.jpg?1752030139

Beta nutdrivers

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/358f1e11860f73ee.jpg?1626422281

Engine assembly tools

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/6e9540b6be9860ca.jpg?796323117

Pullers, SAE mics

http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/a6f85fa1f0c30a57.jpg?856900278

[superautobacs]

Nice assortment of tools...

Who makes those filter wrenches on the bottom? I have one that looks very similar that's made in Japan by 3 Peaks.
http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/3840f3205929010b.jpg?1074633008

[bchee]

That's pretty cool. Some BETA stuff. Are those soft or hard handles? How are they?


Beta nutdrivers
http://my.photodump.com/uploads/Guest/358f1e11860f73ee.jpg?1626422281

[ricleh]

Bought off Craigslist today - KRL7022 in immaculate condition.




http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm311/ricleh/IMG_0933.jpg

[Canadian Charlie]

The oil filter wrench I bought in the late 80's from Canadian Tire, best oil filter wrench I've ever used. 3 Peaks made in Japan

Beta nutdrivers are hard handle ones

[justinmc]

Bought off Craigslist today - KRL7022 in immaculate condition.


Nice score Ricleh... what'd you give for that? I've always been a fan of the two wide top drawer arrangement. In my book I'd toss sockets/ratchets in the top drawer and the slimmer drawer underneath would be perfect for wrenches. Nice box! :thumbup:

[bcjames]

Hey guys. New to the site, in awe of some of the kit you guys have. And american garages are so much bigger than the typical british one!

Anyway, this was my first box I bought about 7 years ago, cheap Clarke one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bcjames/Image240.jpg

And since I've outgrown that (both in space and quality), I picked this up yesterday. Still in the shed awaiting a service on the drawer slides and moving over to the garage:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bcjames/Image370.jpg

I don't have any photos of the tools just yet, but more of it is snap-on, bedford, facom, britool. There still some cheap stuff about too, but so far its either still working, or slowly being phased out and upgraded as funds allow. :beer: It's all just home use stuff, where I restore minis.

[NeilH]

hi guys first post.

signed up to complement you all on your fine collections and the boxes you keep them in.

ive got the 42" snap on roll cab and top box, with a 4 drawer blue point tool cart but i havent got any pictures of it to post up. both are 2 years old or just under.

nice website!

Edit: ive also got a 24" waterloo roll cab and top box at my garage at home that i use for doing err..."favours"

[ricleh]

Nice score Ricleh... what'd you give for that? I've always been a fan of the two wide top drawer arrangement. In my book I'd toss sockets/ratchets in the top drawer and the slimmer drawer underneath would be perfect for wrenches. Nice box! :thumbup:

I paid $2400 for the box. It still has the Snapon binder and touch-up paint that originally came with the box plus all drawer liners and the 3 trays.

[Canadian Charlie]

Hey guys. New to the site, in awe of some of the kit you guys have. And american garages are so much bigger than the typical british one!

Anyway, this was my first box I bought about 7 years ago, cheap Clarke one:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bcjames/Image240.jpg

And since I've outgrown that (both in space and quality), I picked this up yesterday. Still in the shed awaiting a service on the drawer slides and moving over to the garage:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/bcjames/Image370.jpg

I don't have any photos of the tools just yet, but more of it is snap-on, bedford, facom, britool. There still some cheap stuff about too, but so far its either still working, or slowly being phased out and upgraded as funds allow. :beer: It's all just home use stuff, where I restore minis.



Nice Snap On box, wish I had a S.O. dealer here, my nearest one is in the UK

[back2class]

guess I will post mine. I moved a few years ago and still have no shop so all my stuff is scattered around the house. I addition to the boxes I would love to show the shop when it gets fully set up. Ive got a Bridgeport mill, Logan lathe, arc and mig welding units, blast cabinet, parts washer, anvil, brake and a host of other machine shop equiptment that is just lying in storage and driving me crazy that I can not use them.

But back to the boxes

First is the backup box that will be in the basement when the outdoor shop gets built. Good to have everything you need as a backup in the house though both my boxes are in it at this time.
Kennedy base cabinet with the basics but needing a few decent socket sets to complete the setup. Top is a Gestner oak unit with some machine tooling in it. I plan to re-paint the Kennedy. No real order to it but mostly good stuff with some junk sitting in it too.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/spam4einstein/003.jpg
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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/spam4einstein/005-5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/spam4einstein/006-5.jpg


Costco box is the main box. I mostly tinker with random things but not much with cars and my box reflects that. I honestly am not much of a car guy.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/spam4einstein/007-6.jpg
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[goodfellow]

Nice pics! Your tools have seen some good use. That old "blue" colored US made dwell/tach dates back to the 1970's. That particular model was a staple in every "harry homeowner" tool box of the day.

I believe it was made/sold by "RAC" industries and many others who relabled it under their own brand. Very nice collection of vintage tools --

[U5512]

OK, fasten your seat belts, here are my El-Cheapo tool boxes ($200 for both:lol_hitti). Basic Craftsman wrenches and sockets as well as some other typical tools for the non-professional's home garage.
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[speed bump]

Well I finally got around to taking some pictures of the new tool box.

Picked up the HF lower cab for $320 on sale about a month ago and thus far it seems okay but not quite as good as most people make it out to be. (I would say its at about Cman BB level quality except with more slides on the big drawers)
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/new%20tool%20box.jpg


http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/plat%20box%20top.JPG
Top of my chest is now relegated to safety gear and Allen wrenches

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/screweddriver%20drawer.jpg
Screwdriver drawer

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/plier%20drawer%20small.jpg
Pliers

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/SAE%20wrenchies%20small.jpg
Important wrenches

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/metric%20crap.jpg
Metric whats its mostly these are used to hold the drawer liner down.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/misc%20stuff%20small.jpg
Hooks, picks, awls, punches, measuring and grabby tools

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/more%20than%20one%20piece%20wrenchies.jpg
Various adjustable and pipe wrenches and pry bars.

moving on to the new box
http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/1-4%20and%203-8%20drive%20stuff.jpg
1/4 and 3/8 drive stuff and my big pry bar

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/vice%20grips%20and%20hammer.jpg
The most important tools I own Hammers for when something needs to move but doesn't and Vice grips for making things that move stop moving.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/taps%20dies%20and%20electrical.jpg
Taps dies and electrical type stuff

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/1-2%20stuff%20and%20sharp%20cuttie%20things.jpg
1/2" drive tools and files, drill bits and such

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/body%20stuff%20and%20various%20others.jpg
Body work tools and some detailing things as well as some misc tools

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/fasteners%20and%20misc%20wrenches.jpg
I had enough room to make sure I have all sorts of fasteners available to me on various projects and I have a wrench overflow drawer.

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/threaders%20and%20power%20tools.jpg
On 1 side we we have a pile of pipe threaders and reamers and on the other side we have paint gun, 1/2" cordless drill, air hammer and DA set up with a buffer pad.

Warning to those who are planning on massively increasing the tool box size they have: don't just plan on buying the tool box but be prepared for the buying binge you will encounter afterward trying to fill it up.

[PatDoody]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/pats16vrabbit/toolbox/IMG_0090.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/pats16vrabbit/toolbox/th_IMG_0095.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/pats16vrabbit/toolbox/?action=view&current=IMG_0095.jpg)
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My old box I ran out of room in...

My new box:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/pats16vrabbit/toolbox/th_IMG_0086.jpg (http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/pats16vrabbit/toolbox/?action=view&current=IMG_0086.jpg)
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I am not fully moved in yet, and I am playing with alot of dif configurations and organization things.

[kiall1987]

Here's a few pictures of my setup , going to have to upgraded to a bigger box its kinda 50/50 now between a large snap on rollcab with a top or 40/53 inch rollcab and top box , as theirs alot of larger wrench's and 3/4 and 1 drive sockets in another box plus all the other heavy stuff

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v706/kiall1987/th_03052009079.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v706/kiall1987/?action=view&current=03052009079.jpg)
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[r0meyrome]

My new toolbox. Sold my top and bottom homak black/gold for the HF 41" because itll give me more options to extend the toolbox out. Plus the HF was a better quality. Overall :beer:

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/CopyofIMG_2013.jpg

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_2014.jpg

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[zepherman]

My new toolbox. Sold my top and bottom homak black/gold for the HF 41" because itll give me more options to extend the toolbox out. Plus the HF was a better quality. Overall :beer:

Sweet box!:) I came really close to getting a HF chest, they look nice, are well built, and have a lot of storage options. Congrats on the new chest. :beer:

I also just got a tool chest (actually 2 of them), they're Torin, and so far I am very happy with them.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd244/zepherman70/TorinToolChests.jpg

[justinmc]

Sweet box!:) I came really close to getting a HF chest, they look nice, are well built, and have a lot of storage options. Congrats on the new chest. :beer:

I also just got a tool chest (actually 2 of them), they're Torin, and so far I am very happy with them.


Hey welcome... pretty good looking setup! Zepyhr man? Wait.. spelled differently. I was thinking like Mercury Zephyr. Owned a couple of those! :beer:

[zepherman]

Hey welcome... pretty good looking setup! Zepyhr man? Wait.. spelled differently. I was thinking like Mercury Zephyr. Owned a couple of those! :beer:

Thanks for the welcome and the kind words.;)

[Born_Annoyed]

Some shots of my shop.
I mainly work in the field 9 hours per day so this is my haven. On the inside of the door from the house to the shop it reads please knock first. The wife loves it...

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[superautobacs]

^^^

Hahahaha, look at the computer screen; it's the Torin boxes from a couple posts above!!

Is that a Kobalt chest that you have?

[wadd1]

Its always fun checking out others tool boxes
i will have to take some digitals of mine

[Born_Annoyed]

^^^

Hahahaha, look at the computer screen; it's the Torin boxes from a couple posts above!!

Is that a Kobalt chest that you have?

Yes it is. I waiting on the bottom box it's on back order. Only thing is these boxes are very heavy I've owned Craftsman box's in the past. Kobalt boxes come with draw liners and a PVC cover not to mention the slides I my opinion are better the the sears stuff.

[zepherman]

^^^

Hahahaha, look at the computer screen; it's the Torin boxes from a couple posts above!!

Nice catch. I just looked at the pics but missed that.:)

[zepherman]

Some shots of my shop.
I mainly work in the field 9 hours per day so this is my haven. On the inside of the door from the house to the shop it reads please knock first. The wife loves it...
Thanks for sharing those pics of your shop and of your Kobalt box. Looking forward to seeing some more pics once you get the bottom box. Kobalt makes some nice tool chests.

[Born_Annoyed]

Thanks for sharing those pics of your shop and of your Kobalt box. Looking forward to seeing some more pics once you get the bottom box. Kobalt makes some nice tool chests.

Well the bottom box arrived last week and was damaged from shipping so I refused delivery. I had an idea from a "tool catalog" to build a riser over my home made rolling tool bench. So I put myself to task and completed if a an hour or so. I have come to the conclusion that I really like the riser so much that I'm not going to get the bottom box but rather build a new rolling bench...
<a href="http://s563.photobucket.com/albums/ss80/mrmarcgw/?action=view&current=garage2009-1004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss80/mrmarcgw/garage2009-1004.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

But I need some ideas for a counter top over my workbench height shelving see earlier post.. Anyone have a idea. I was going to use ready made counter tops. but have decided that they will scratch too easy and I have to keep it nice for the wife also as she spends lot's of time with me in "My Shop"

[Kevin54]

http://cryo-laboratory.com/uploader/files/26/misc%20stuff%20small.jpg

Those grabby tools were used quite extensively back in the '60's & '70's :lol_hitti

[SpiderGearsMan]

bump to the top

[zepherman]

Well the bottom box arrived last week and was damaged from shipping so I refused delivery. I had an idea from a "tool catalog" to build a riser over my home made rolling tool bench. So I put myself to task and completed if a an hour or so. I have come to the conclusion that I really like the riser so much that I'm not going to get the bottom box but rather build a new rolling bench...

But I need some ideas for a counter top over my workbench height shelving see earlier post.. Anyone have a idea. I was going to use ready made counter tops. but have decided that they will scratch too easy and I have to keep it nice for the wife also as she spends lot's of time with me in "My Shop"

Well that totally sucked! I hate it when things arrive damaged.

But since a rolling bench will probably work out better for your needs, then in the end everything worked out fine.:)

[beelsr]

Three things...


What brand are the foam wrench holders?

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_2015.jpg



What are the three drivers on the top right?

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_2022.jpg



OHNOOO!!!! Not the Thorsen pliers from Northern! My mom sent me a set and I sent them back - they were really nasty. I hope you got a good set! Pics of mine here... http://s395.photobucket.com/albums/pp38/beelsr/thorsen%20pliers

http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq96/romemedrano/IMG_2023.jpg

[nissan_crawler]

What brand are the foam wrench holders?


Craftsman...

[beelsr]

that's what i was leaning towards. same ones as you have, right?

Craftsman...

[nissan_crawler]

that's what i was leaning towards. same ones as you have, right?

yep.......

[LWW]

My Craftsman 4 drawer 26" bottom and 3 drawer middle box and 3 drawer "Rally" box had finally been outgrown and I bought one of the last of this style I've seen at my local Costco. You can just see my old Craftsman in the background. They're still in use (you never really stop using a tool box do you?) as a "project center" and overflow tool storage:

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2785&g2_serialNumber=2

Contents:

Screw drivers, hex drivers, hex wrenches, hatchets:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3039&g2_serialNumber=2

Socket wrenches, socket extensions, torque wrenches, breaker bars, impact sockets, torque limiting extensions and sockets:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3042&g2_serialNumber=2

Electronics, Heat Gun, Timing Light, Hammers:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3045&g2_serialNumber=2

Pneumatics:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3048&g2_serialNumber=2

Fish tapes, bearing pullers, zip ties, OBD2 CAN scanner, LongAcre temp gauges:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3051&g2_serialNumber=2

Things that cut, crimp or strip:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3054&g2_serialNumber=2

Open end wrenches and wrench extender:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3033&g2_serialNumber=2

Things that grip:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3036&g2_serialNumber=2

Miscellaneous fasteners:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3058&g2_serialNumber=2

Things that measure (several out on "jobs"):
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3061&g2_serialNumber=2

Drill and screw driver bits:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3064&g2_serialNumber=2

Punches, chisels, taps & dies:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3067&g2_serialNumber=2

Adhesives:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3070&g2_serialNumber=3

Miscellaneous stuff:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3073&g2_serialNumber=3

Saw blades (several out on "duty"):
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3076&g2_serialNumber=3

Staplers, Clamps & vacuum plugs:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3079&g2_serialNumber=3

Die grinder bits, impact sockets, pad locks:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3082&g2_serialNumber=3

My 3 drawer Rally box has now been replaced with this little number:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3024&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3030&g2_serialNumber=2

I love this thing! It's got casters on one side, has collapsible legs, a retractable handle for pulling it around and opens cantilever style. This is my new "full time" track box.

[r0meyrome]

the top right are flexible nut drivers...(much needed on BMW cars) yeah thorsen they alright if you dont use them much...

[Monte]

My 3 drawer Rally box has now been replaced with this little number:
http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3024&g2_serialNumber=2

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=3030&g2_serialNumber=2

I love this thing! It's got casters on one side, has collapsible legs, a retractable handle for pulling it around and opens accordian style. This is my new "full time" track box.


Who is the manufacturer of this ? I wonder because of the sticker with the "GS" ("Geprüfte Sicherheit") on it ! From germany ?

[LWW]

You are correct. The company that originally imported them has gone out of business and I picked this one up at Overstock.com for $99! They're available from another importer now but for $249+S/H.