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For all you Xcelite fans- stinking up my new box with old Xcelite

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I posted the bottom box I just scored at a yard sale for $20 in the "New Tool Arrivals", but here it is again just for reference:

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I decided to use the top 3 drawers to spread out some of my Xcelite collection. I know we have some Xcelite fans (I can smell your collections from here!). I figured I'd show off some of my collection. Tools always looks so nice when you first lay them out, in a new box lol.

Top drawer- Screwdrivers. Philips on the right, flat on the left. The keen observer might note a couple Vaco's in there. And the Sunflag JIS set in the top right.

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2nd drawer- Hex, Torx, Cutch and Robertson/Scrulox drivers. Again, a couple Vaco's, and 2 full Bondhus sets. I have the Bondhus in the ball-tip drivers, and Xcelite in the flat-tip. The Bondhus set is actually more comprehensive than the Xcelite ball-tip set, so that's why I have it instead. The red case is an offset/ratchet screwdriver set.

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3rd drawer- Nut drivers. Typical hollow shaft sets, plus the rare stubbies and long-reach drivers. And the little green box is the hard-to-find ratchet/socket set.

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Nice! I have never owned one of the attache case sets. I used to have a ton more xcelite items, but I downsized. Here's a couple pics of some of the interesting sets I sold in the past:

The mini/midget/compact sets:
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And the 99 sets (one pic with their original cases, and one pic with the blades in plastic bit holders that made them lay nice in drawers):

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And the 25-Series sets. Many people know about the reversible 25-series, and maybe the "600 multi-tool" (the red driver in the pic), but many people don't realize the bits are the same size and are interchangeable. And they also made a hollow-shaft nutdriver set of the same bit size too (mine was in rough shape, but it was very hard to find, so I didn't care):

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Man 'o man, nice spread! :shocking:

I think you need to contact Xcelite and become one of their spokespersons. :thumbup:
 
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Seek help.

Then again, I’m constantly pushing the limit between hobby and mental illness.

Actually, gorgeous collection.
 
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Nice collection you got there!

I got a yellow box of xcelite nut driver and that's all I plan to have with those stinky handles. I usually overlook them when at estate sales and flea markets due to the smell.
 
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I have an xcelite set somewhere in my stuff that is in a metal box. It was my Dad's, it has to be at least 60 years old.
 
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Thanks guys. I know many of you have awesome collections of one thing or another, and I just figured I'd show off my obsession a little. So much of what Xcelite sold was only available one piece at a time, it's tough to put together a complete "set".
 
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madison069 said:
Nice collection you got there!

I got a yellow box of xcelite nut driver and that's all I plan to have with those stinky handles. I usually overlook them when at estate sales and flea markets due to the smell.
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Keeping them in that case contributes to the smell. I have the yellow and red cases for some of my nut drivers, but as you can see, I don't keep them in there. I took them out, cleaned the handles (I usually use windex), and keep them in my toolbox. Sure, they still smell a little, but they don't run you out of the room like they do when they are sealed in those clamshell cases.

Just a tip from your friendly neighborhood xcelite nut.
 
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