Kevin54
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All I can say is "Damn" !!!!
All I can say is "Damn" !!!!
Let's see your toolbox.
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All I can say is "Damn" !!!!
All I can say is "Damn" !!!!
i thought this WAS a support group
Yeah... we encourage the "problem"
Yeah its like holding AA at the local bar.
eschoendorff
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Rickochet
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Do you use those all at once?????
eschoendorff
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Hey Dex... you ever think of entering the power tool drag races?
Mobile tool box with skirt to hide the casters.
Is the skirt something new from Lista or is it a custom ultgar one off?
ricleh
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I have enough room to park my Tundra in the garage right now. When I start working on the last section of my kitchen cabinet replacement the truck will have to be moved to the driveway. Most of my large tools (table saw, shaper, jointer, etc. are on mobile bases and can be moved around fairly easily). I didn't post pictures of those tools since they are buried under other stuff right now. The largest tool, a SSC H4 panel saw is also on wheels but is very difficult to move because of the size - 10 feet long and nearly 8 feet high. I am working on a storage shed in my back yard so I can move some stuff out of the garage and have a larger work area.
Rick
Do you use those all at once?????
Just one at a time.
With the exception of three cordless drills and two 5" grinders there are mostly just one of each tool. I had to get a new cordless drill because it was cheaper than buying batteries for my other one and it came with two batteries so now I can use both of the same voltage.When I was building kitchen cabinets I would have three drills all with different bits, just to speed up production.
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I have to agree, both of my laptop fans cut in when I load this thread and it takes a several minutes.
Hey Guys I am new,
Heres "my toolbox" the dealership I work at decided they wanted everything to look uniform so when built the dealership in 06 they filled the shop with the same box for all the techs. I just started working in the shop mid march and I am attending a local community college and doing the GM ASEP Program, so still being in HighSchool my box is pretty empty but I get a discount when school starts
The Box
The Work Bench
1st Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Screwdrivers)
2nd Drawer Of The Bottom Box Split In A Few Pics (Wrenches)
3rd Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Ratchets and Sockets) Split Up Again
1/4 Inch
3/8 Inch
1/2 Inch
4th Drawer Air Tools (Not Much)
The rest isnt even worth showing only a few pliers and a multimeter, the tools are 96% craftsman 1% snap-on and 2% S&K and 1 lonely Proto 1/2 Inch Ratchet. I think that I only use about half of the drawers but that will change soon enough
Heres "my toolbox" the dealership I work at decided they wanted everything to look uniform so when built the dealership in 06 they filled the shop with the same box for all the techs. I just started working in the shop mid march and I am attending a local community college and doing the GM ASEP Program, so still being in HighSchool my box is pretty empty
but I get a discount when school starts The Box
The Work Bench
1st Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Screwdrivers)
2nd Drawer Of The Bottom Box Split In A Few Pics (Wrenches)
3rd Drawer Of The Bottom Box (Ratchets and Sockets) Split Up Again
1/4 Inch
3/8 Inch
1/2 Inch
4th Drawer Air Tools (Not Much)
The rest isnt even worth showing only a few pliers and a multimeter, the tools are 96% craftsman 1% snap-on and 2% S&K and 1 lonely Proto 1/2 Inch Ratchet. I think that I only use about half of the drawers but that will change soon enough
Hey Guys I am new,
Heres "my toolbox" the dealership I work at decided they wanted everything to look uniform so when built the dealership in 06 they filled the shop with the same box for all the techs. I just started working in the shop mid march and I am attending a local community college and doing the GM ASEP Program, so still being in HighSchool my box is pretty empty
The rest isnt even worth showing only a few pliers and a multimeter, the tools are 96% craftsman 1% snap-on and 2% S&K and 1 lonely Proto 1/2 Inch Ratchet. I think that I only use about half of the drawers but that will change soon enough
Nice looking setup Ducroix. Welcome aboard.
eschoendorff
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Ducroix... hang in there, you're off to a good start. About the only thing I'd recommend in the here-and-now is that you get yourself some more dependable ratchets and some GearWrenches.
Kartracer was in your situation not too long ago... he can probably give some input here....
Kartracer was in your situation not too long ago... he can probably give some input here....
SpiderGearsMan
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good luck with your asep
Deafautotech
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I am curious about dealership's toolbox as how wide, depth, and height???
My dealership (both chrysler/ Jeep and Mercury/ Lincoln) have no money to set "built toolbox in" as they just want keep business running so my dealership just let all techs bring their toolboxes as no matter what size as biggest box or small box but my dealership want all techs to fix what their specialists are....
I am second technician who own bigger boxes in my work as first tech own matco tool 4 bays Chest and bottom and side locker... the first tech are good tech but working for over 27 years in shop.... he told me that he will retired if someone buy his boxes with tools...
I am not sure on the measurements, the box is made by Borroughs Corporation they set up the toolboxes/workbenches/ and the shelving in the parts dept. I tried there website but they dont list specs on the boxes one day I will measure them.
It is the dealers, I actually dont have a box as of yet because I dont really need one right now.
billymade
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I think you could use some socket holders http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941324000P?keyword=socket+rack and if you insist on using craftsman screwdrivers (I would throw the low end clear handled ones as far way from you as you can); if you can afford it upgrade to the professional series they last allot longer (metal is heat treated better and tips are machined to actually fit fasteners!) http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947202000P?keyword=professional+screwdrivers the small set is like $30. This goes for the pro thin profile ratchet as well, these do not come back for rebuilding very often and they have a much finer tooth; they are more comfortable in your hand as well. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944995000P?keyword=professional+ratchet
The key to avoid the weak tools in the Craftsman line; if at all possible and IMHO the standard ratchet/screwdrivers are the main culprit! Otherwise good luck with your new career; more/better tools will come with time and as you make more money!!
The key to avoid the weak tools in the Craftsman line; if at all possible and IMHO the standard ratchet/screwdrivers are the main culprit! Otherwise good luck with your new career; more/better tools will come with time and as you make more money!!
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I think you could use some socket holders http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941324000P?keyword=socket+rack and if you insist on using craftsman screwdrivers (I would throw the low end clear handled ones as far way from you as you can); if you can afford it upgrade to the professional series they last allot longer (metal is heat treated better and tips are machined better to fit fasteners) http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947202000P?keyword=professional+screwdrivers the small set is like $30. This goes for the pro thin profile ratchet as well, these do not come back for rebuilding very often and they have a much finer tooth; they are more comfortable in your hand as well. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944995000P?keyword=professional+ratchet
Otherwise good luck!
I actually bought socket rails today I cant slam the drawer closed or they fall over
, those screwdrivers I have had forever and I will be upgrading soon, ratchets I am leaning toward matco
eschoendorff
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I actually bought socket rails today I cant slam the drawer closed or they fall over
Matco ratchets and the Craftsman thin profile are damn near the same thing. Do yourself a favor... for what your will spend on Matco ratchets - go buy the Snap On Dual 80 series.
Those Sears socket rails are basically the same thing taht you can find on sale 3 for .99 at HF - only with a handle. they're both made in China anyway.
Also... for screwdrivers.... you will likely end up buying a whole set. Craftsman Pro will do you jut fine. but might I suggest that you get at least a #2 Phillips ACR and a .40 straight blade screwdriver from Snap On. These will likely be your most-often used screwdrivers... and teh Snap Ons will be a help in these most common sizes.
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I would tell the dealership to also go out and get new, matching, black trash cans; those yellow ones are disgusting!
Lol I have to take out the trash every time too, I used wheel acid and the pressure washer in detail and it didn't do a thing, my dealership is cheap, they wont pay for half the stuff needed to be done on used cars we get or send to bid sale but they will buy toolboxes lol
Deafautotech
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All right i just wonder because when i look at that your dealer's boxes as look good but the drawers and bearing slides are strong??? i can bent the slides or drawers really easy... that reason i had to bought double slides on my snap on KRL1001B....
Deafautotech
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Amen!!! i got the used Grand Caravan with about 68,000 miles and required 2,000 dollars to fix so it will be safe to drive... so my dealership had to ship it to auction... but they wont buy built in toolboxes... they just pay the techs who do a lot of works as big pay.... i am hourly so i do all hard works and who techs refused to do so i had to do because i still got paid...
Here’s my newest roller tool box that I acquired for my garage makeover. Along side is my old Craftsman set. I purchased the top and bottom boxes 40 years ago and the mid maybe 30 years ago. .
As you’ll see I’m a old fan of Craftsman’s tools. Vise grip, pliers and adjustable wrenches:
Wire strippers, snips, along with pipe, strap, and chain wrenches:
Picks, pry bars, air impact wrench and sockets:
Nut drivers, hex wrenches:
Sockets, 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” regular & deep well, 12 & 6 point. SAE in left drawer and Metric in right:
Combination wrenches, 6 and 12 point. Stubby and gear wrenches. Again SAE in left drawer and Metric in right:
Screw drivers and ratchets:
As you’ll see I’m a old fan of Craftsman’s tools. Vise grip, pliers and adjustable wrenches:
Wire strippers, snips, along with pipe, strap, and chain wrenches:
Picks, pry bars, air impact wrench and sockets:
Nut drivers, hex wrenches:
Sockets, 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” regular & deep well, 12 & 6 point. SAE in left drawer and Metric in right:
Combination wrenches, 6 and 12 point. Stubby and gear wrenches. Again SAE in left drawer and Metric in right:
Screw drivers and ratchets:
billymade
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Sorry, but I disagree about the Craftsman socket rails; they have thicker, heavier gage metal clips/rails and built better then the cheaper rails out there. The clips have a little "bend" right where they attach to the rail and this creates more tension to keep sockets on the rails. I have had the cheap ones, where the clips will not hold the sockets on the rail (keep falling off especially the large heavy impact sockets) and being sharp I have cut my fingers too! If anything the craftsman rails can be hard to get the sockets off; in this case just take a pair of pliers and bend the clips slightly; "adjust" them until they come off to your liking. If you don't like the "rubber ducky" handles, then just take them off! The rail is slightly bent for the handle, so just bend it straight or hammer it flat. This will give you more room to put sockets on; these go on sale 50% off so keep your eyes open! If you end up not liking the metal socket rails; this company makes some different styles; I think they are the OEM for Snapon/Mac/Matco: https://www.ernstmfg.com/index.html
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eschoendorff
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Here’s my newest roller tool box that I acquired for my garage makeover. Along side is my old Craftsman set. I purchased the top and bottom boxes 40 years ago and the mid maybe 30 years ago. .
Picks, pry bars, air impact wrench and sockets:
How do you like taht IR 235???? I have one, but I'm not convinced I like it. Not enough power for what it is...
eschoendorff
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You can disagree all you want, but they are basically the same thing, serve the same function and one is not really that much different than the other. You can pay $X.** for the Sears version from China, or you can pay $.** for the HF ones. Let your wallet be the judge. The Ernst socket holders are well-documented on this board, as well as the Hanson socket trays and the Mechanics' Time Saver organizes.
Someone here fabbed up their own with pieces of aluminum dowel or something... was it here??? Hell, maybe it was on another board. It was very cool though...
Hey OCG.
I know from your other posts that you have a LOT of experience working on cars, machining, custom fabrication, basically doing anything and everything.
I noticed that you have a lot of the newer Craftsman stuff. I'm wondering where your old, seasoned tools are. I figure you must have stuff from the 60's and 70's.
Merkava_4
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eschoendorff
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Take the silencer out; seems like I told you that before.
You may have... but I shouldn't need to do that. It should have some balls right out of the box. And it does, it's just not a twin hammer tool...
Besides, it's rather quiet and that's what I need because the cranky old people next door get all excited when I make too much noise...
Merkava_4
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It'll be a little louder, but you won't have to hold the trigger down as long. I was so impressed with the difference, I even decided to take the silencer out of the die grinder too.
eschoendorff
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Dammit Merk! Now I want to do it just out of curiosity! Is it something that I can put back in, or does pulling it out destroy it?
Merkava_4
Banned
LOL! 
It'll be a piece of wadded up oil soaked scotch-brite looking stuff inside the exhaust port of the handle. Once you see the goofy looking stuff, you'll wonder why you didn't yank it out before.
It'll be a piece of wadded up oil soaked scotch-brite looking stuff inside the exhaust port of the handle. Once you see the goofy looking stuff, you'll wonder why you didn't yank it out before.
Moose-LandTran
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sounds like the noise insulation in my IR guns.