4x4gearhead
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I would rather spend the money on one of those than $40 on the current plastic offerings found at most big box stores.
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Panel Dan
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While I like high end tools and fancy things, I totally agree.
I've been working in field service for about 10 years and I absolutely hate anything that has over centre catches. They fly open and you either end up with tools everywhere, which is terrible when you are working on boats, or on some cantilever boxes with a handle on each lid, you can end up with mashed up and even broken fingers.
My favourite design of portable tool box is like this: http://www.toolstop.co.uk/draper-88903-tb430-expert-430-x-200-x-210mm-cantilever-tool-box-p50549 although this is a low quality one.
The handle is attached to the bottom of the box and when you lift it, it closes the trays. You never end up with mashed hands and they don't tend to fly open when you aren't expecting it.
I'm now working out of one of these, and it is absolutely excellent, but not that good if you can't get your vehicle right beside the job: http://www.staffordwelding.com.au/p...incrome/kincrome-truck-box-tool-kit-279-piece
Panel Dan
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When I was 16, my dad took me out to buy a ubiquitous pair of Redwing 1178 Boots. They had (and might still have?) two different version that looked exactly the same - the standard 1178 and the special edition "made in the USA" boot. The standard boot was like $175 and the American made boots were like $275. My dad bought me the American made ones... And I still wear them. In fact, I'm on my 6th set of soles. I'll die with these fuckers on my feet.
And selvedge jeans... Guilty. Again. I bought a pair of Stronghold jeans from a buddy that works with them. I got a STEEP discount and still paid over $100 for them. I've had them for three years now and they show no signs of giving in. They are literally my shop jeans.
Jesus god... I might be a hipster. If only I had a good set of Snap On tools (rather than my vintage 1980's era Craftsman) to complete the package!
I reckon the vintage 1980's craftsman fit the hipster bill better than snap on
TheClaw
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Wait, a case for your axe, JUST THE CASE, for $110??
No ****. I was drinking PBR before it was "before it was cool".
Does that make me a meta-hipster?
You know... you can say what ya want about the tool box... but speaking from experience the Best Made Ax is a great tool! Don't get the fancy painted ones.. but I got one of the base model American felling ax and boy.. does its handle feel good in the hand! Whenever I am out chopping down a tree... I just picture myself out in the woods with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone... getting back to the roots and pleasure of doing work by hand... a vanishing art in their time.. and an almost lost art in ours.
ultraclyde
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Wait, so when you open the front of the box and all the wrenches, pliers, ratchets and loose sockets you've piled in there come pouring out...That's a GOOD thing??!! Yeah, no thanks.
Let's see...Spiffy garage...Selvedge jeans...wide whitewall hot rod...1980's high-end tools...and you're ASKING if you're a hipster
Let's see...Spiffy garage...Selvedge jeans...wide whitewall hot rod...1980's high-end tools...and you're ASKING if you're a hipster
JustinCase1
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This is one of the most entertaining threads I've found on here. I love this place.
67carl
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...Jesus god... I might be a hipster. If only I had a good set of Snap On tools (rather than my vintage 1980's era Craftsman) to complete the package!
Is your last name Kramer?
