building my own tool box

[macgyver37]

The box is pretty sweet you have done a good job. It is always nice to be able to make some things for yourself. I rarely get to, most things I make are customers' and they of course want them when I get done.

As for the comments about building them to sell and be better and cheaper than the tool trucks, I'd say it will be harder than they think to be competitive. If you figure in the cost of using the equipment and all of the other overhead from warehousing material and finished product and having them ready to go with a high quality finish and slides etc, oh, and options, got to have different options... There is a reason why they cost alot. Not saying they can't be less, but a good quality piece of equipment just flat out costs more than we'd like to admit to make it. As a side gig, it would be fine, but if a person has to feed a family from the product then they need to charge enough to make a profit or it is not going to last very long.

Speaking of finish, I didn't see where you mentioned what you plan to do for that. Do you want to paint it or powdercoat or something else?

Jason

 

[toelesswelder]

Thanks for the input. Yes i have to agree with you for sure. You get what you pay for thats for sure. Plus the lifetime warrenty on snap on or mac boxes is awesome to. But i just dont have the coin to purchase one lol

I have not decided what im doing yet for paint or coating. Id like to paint it chevy engine orange or a bright yellow with black drawers.

Any suggestions or color schemes?

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[Finky198]

Black and yellow are my favorite
We have an 8 ft steel table we have done in safety yellow
It's sweet

 

[On-Wheel]

Great box! I really like Chevy orange but I wonder what a clear coat would look like.Might be bad a$$.Another thing might be cool is to put a SO emblem on top right drawer with the other box names mixed in around it some how?

Have you thought about locks yet?You got some coin in that top drawer!

 

[countryroad82]

Since you're debating colors I'll throw my opinion in. You have a blank canvas. Do a color that sticks out from the norm, purple,dark green, candy colors, FLAKES...... Dude the sky's the limit for me when it comes to working with a blank canvas such as that, I would run with it and do something off the wall. Like hunting? Give it a quick shot of color have it wrapped in your favorite Mossy Oak pattern. Veteran? Olive drab that thing out.

I liked your comment about the Matco guy not liking you borrowed their design. Some salespeople don't get it. Be happy with what you sell and don't pick apart the competition. So it's even funnier to me that you traded off your Matco stuff!

 

[shoggoth80]

This is effing cool.
I vote British Racing Green in metallic, with some checkered flag striping.
That's just me though. Lots of cafe bike influence on that.

 

[toelesswelder]

So i have been thinking lots on colors to paint the box in the end. I almost had myself convinced to paint it military green with tan drawers. Would be pretty b.a.
But then i was thinking and one of my passions is rotary engines. Then i thought In 1991 mazda won the 24 hours of le mans with a 4 rotor car. The 787B. So im going to paint the box based on this car



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[RatZ1LLa]

If I had a box to paint, I would probably do it in the old Gulf Racing colors.

 

[rancherbill]

So im going to paint the box based on this car



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I like your choice. It's timeless. Some of the 'modern cool' toolboxes will look like yesterday bad idea in a decade. Just look at cars with their old paint colours. Your colour scheme is meaningful and classic.

 

[toelesswelder]

 

[elguappo]

This is fantastic, great work.

 

[toelesswelder]

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[toelesswelder]

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[toelesswelder]

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[toelesswelder]

UPDATE: "finished" drawer #2. I needed the space so i tossed a scrap piece of aluminum in the drawer like i did with the tope drawer so i could put more tools in. Also the front handle is temporary till i get more material.
Never realised how little tools i have with so much space haha

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[KnurledNut]

Awesome toolbox! Great thread. Keep it updated!

 

[anndel]

Awesome, looks better than some commercial ones.

 

[wiens80]

That box is a beast! It'll be interesting to see what it weighs in at.

 

[DarrenF]

awesome work!

 

[Bunit98]

Very nice work!

 

[txvwnut]

This is turning out great, this is one thread I actually look for updates on.

 

[toelesswelder]

Thanks everyone.

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[1949 caddyman]

You will fill it with tools over time.

 

[Tippletrash]

Yeah its always better to have a bigger box or more boxes then you need. Then you have an excuse to get more tools.

 

[RedRabbit]

The box looks great and I love that color scheme. Have you thought about putting a custom emblem on i maybe with your name or something. Like how companies do it?

 

[toelesswelder]

Actually yes i have thought of emblems. Here is one I drew up awhile ago. My future company name that i want to put on there

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[RedRabbit]

Actually yes i have thought of emblems. Here is one I drew up awhile ago. My future company name that i want to put on there

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That is actually really cool. It would look amazing on the box.

 

[sayoda]

Box is coming along great, 2nd drawer being usable is awesome!!

 

[MikeF2316]

Actually yes i have thought of emblems. Here is one I drew up awhile ago. My future company name that i want to put on there

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That will put some pressure on you to keep your other toes!

Looks great with tools in it!

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Don't forget the "Built Not Bought" sticker

 

[toelesswelder]

Don't forget the "Built Not Bought" sticker

Definately gonna put one on the front top drawer haha

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[T_Roze]

Nice work! Love following your progress. Since your in Alberta, you gotta throw a BB sticker on it


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[TheJudge]

Okay, I'll start with that I am blown away. just poured through this entire thread, looking at all your build photos. You truly took the Built Not Bought slogan to the next level. Props to you.
Beautiful dog by the way, I got 2 shepherds myself, my eldest I refer to as Mechani-Mutt, as he has a bed in the shop and likes to spend time with my father and I as we work.
Congrats on the baby too!

 

[toelesswelder]

Okay, I'll start with that I am blown away. just poured through this entire thread, looking at all your build photos. You truly took the Built Not Bought slogan to the next level. Props to you.
Beautiful dog by the way, I got 2 shepherds myself, my eldest I refer to as Mechani-Mutt, as he has a bed in the shop and likes to spend time with my father and I as we work.
Congrats on the baby too!

Thanks alot eh. It does boost my motivation on this build reading all these compliments. I just wish i had more time haha
And yes i love my shepherd. So awesome with the kids and especially now that my boy is walking. Yes its crazy he is walking already.

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[Bunit98]

Any updates on the toolbox?

 

[toelesswelder]

Any updates on the toolbox?

no sorry. no updates lately. been super busy with work. sorry guys

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[Yesmar]

I'm really enjoying this build op, your doing an awesome job!

 

[Bunit98]

no sorry. no updates lately. been super busy with work. sorry guys

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No problem man, I just love the build and can't wait to see it finished!

 

[Know Wosad]

Great start. No finish ?

 

[toelesswelder]

Great start. No finish ?

hey yeah sorry for no updates lately. i finally ordered more drawer slides. I have had alot of side projects lately for other people. building turbo manifolds and what not. updates coming soon

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