Let's see your toolbox.

[kool_BOY8323]

This is my hand tool box, its seen better days!

Since making the vid the bottom has fallen off and is currently held on with duct tape...

John

a 'working' tool box if ive ever seen one..

 

['52Chevy]

My Viper 33' and Side Locker, I have another Side locker but don't need it just yet. I plan to get a second set of swivel casters so it is easier to move. It is currently in the corner of a buddies garage, and I cannot get in the top. Thankfully the top doesn't have to be open to get in the drawers.













I'll have to do another post with more pictures I guess.

 

['52Chevy]

Here are some more

 

['52Chevy]

 

['52Chevy]

Are my pictures showing up for anyone?

 

[jeffmoss26]

yes, I see them.

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

This is my box at my part time job. It's filling up quick.

coffee, drill and rags. This place uses the towel type rags and I just can't get used to them. So I got my own.

empty, for now

$14 Starret punch pins

drawer for keys and my removable brain

teli gauges, and depth indicator tips

parallels and 1-2-3 blocks

more teli gauges

the red box..

pins and a 0-4 mic

 

['52Chevy]

yes, I see them.

Thanks, I can't so I was curious.

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

John, when are more videos going up?

 

[86k10]

Was that a Launch CRP123 scanner in your box I seen? If so how do you like it? I am waiting on my Cornwell guy to get one in on backorder.

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

Was that a Launch CRP123 scanner in your box I seen? If so how do you like it? I am waiting on my Cornwell guy to get one in on backorder.

Yeah, I got it mainly for SRS. So far it works on VW, but not on BMW (or at least the 335 I hooked it up to.) I know BMW has a port under the hood, but the Autel will read SRS through the DLC, I was hoping this would too

 

[Dimitri]

I've got a work placement coming up through my AST program at college in September for 8 months, which will be through a Chrysler dealer. But been slowly trying to build up a decent tool set.

So I got my International Tool box yesterday (it took a month due to factory direct shipment from Home Depot).

So my top drawer is misc items, Apprentice log book, note book, pens, pencils, keys, etc

Screw Drivers and hammers

Metric Wrenches

SAE Wrenches, Flare Nut (SAE & Metric) and Ratcheting Spline

SK 1/4" and 3/8" SAE/Metric sets

Torx/Hex/Driver Bit Socket Sets, Bolt Extractor Set, 1/4 & 3/8" Drive Handles, Female Tox, 1/2" Drive Metric Impacts

Files, Olfa Cutter, Deburring tools, Chisels, Two punch sets, Center punch

I put all my binders for my classes and my DealerConnect training binders in the bottom drawer, will eventually get a side locker for them and a PC, and put air tools in here (of which I have none at the moment).

Pliers

Electrical Tools & Picks drawer

Empty Drawer, for Fluke's Automotive Test Lead set (eventually) etc

Soldering Drawer

Fluke 287, Test light, Voltage Detector

Some precision tools, 0-3" micrometers, dial and test indicators, indicator base, feeler gages, protractor, ruler.

Spare Drawer for whatever Scan Tool I end up getting.

Safety Drawer (Glasses, Mask, need to get nitrile gloves)

Eventually since I'm relatively strong in electronics, I'd like to get into Electrical/Drivability.

Feel free to let me know if I'm missing anything relatively important. I know I will probably need a couple of torque wrenches, a impact gun, and I'm sorely lacking in 1/2" drive items (would like to get SK's 1942 set), and I'll need a few breaker bars etc. But I've tried to get what I've needed the most at school for labs the most, and as my budget allows of course.

Dimitri

 

[RCP]

Look's pretty nice man. Does't seem like your nearly as settled in as the US General box though.

Just wanna say keep ignoring all those guys out there that talk ****. MAC sells awesome tools, and keeping your money makers clean is a professional trait. Although a 1/4 drive TechAngle seems like over-kill! .

But seriously dude, the videos are entertaining and informing. I'm skeptical about a lot of MAC because the truck doesn't come to my shop, and can't wait for some reviews. When you get the chance, throw up a tour of the new shop too maybe

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

Look's pretty nice man. Does't seem like your nearly as settled in as the US General box though.

Just wanna say keep ignoring all those guys out there that talk ****. MAC sells awesome tools, and keeping your money makers clean is a professional trait. Although a 1/4 drive TechAngle seems like over-kill! .

But seriously dude, the videos are entertaining and informing. I'm skeptical about a lot of MAC because the truck doesn't come to my shop, and can't wait for some reviews. When you get the chance, throw up a tour of the new shop too maybe

I suppose the 1/4 TA is a little overkill. But, there was a few times my 3/8 didn't have low enough torque values, but as far as "angle;" yeah I doubt I will use it (but, you never know.) I had to get it to match the set; plus the red handle TechWrench wasn't that much cheaper.

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

That's a nice set up dimitri

 

[t4runner]

After I retired I treated myself to a new used box. I had to remove the lid so it would fit under my stairs

 

[t4runner]

Heres the rest of the box pics

 

[NC-Fordguy]

That's a nice set up dimitri

x2...

what's the width and depth of your box?

 

[Dimitri]

x2...

what's the width and depth of your box?

It's 41" by 18". It's specifically SPG's International CFB-4216 model.

Dimitri

 

[zkling]

Really nice boxes guys Super organized, look like boxes of someone that really cares about their tools

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very nice Dimitri and t4runner!

 

[Fishy66]

Here's an old Kennedy stack with a Waterloo Industrial Top Box I got off of CL a couple years ago. Not sure what years exactly. Whoever owned them previously took good care of them. Some surface rust on the handles and minor spots on the outside but the drawers are pristine. I like the old school look of them too.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Beautiful!

 

[DRhodes]

Those are really nice boxes.

 

[garthg]

Where's the bottle of Windex to clean off all the smudges from that pristine white paint?

 

[zkling]

Fishy66, really nice setup you have, looks very clean and matching

Would you mind posting more pictures of that waterloo top box? I really like that I have a box that looks really similar from craftsman (probably waterloo) but I am sure it is not of the same build quality are your waterloo. Do you know when that box was made roughly? Most waterloo boxes are stamped with COO and date.

 

[930dreamer]

I picked this up on CL Tuesday morning, $50, original owner.

 

[Fishy66]

Fishy66, really nice setup you have, looks very clean and matching

Would you mind posting more pictures of that waterloo top box? I really like that I have a box that looks really similar from craftsman (probably waterloo) but I am sure it is not of the same build quality are your waterloo. Do you know when that box was made roughly? Most waterloo boxes are stamped with COO and date.

Thanks zkiling. I've looked inside and out of it and can't find any numbers. I would really like to know too. The guy I bought them from said they previously belonged to an elderly gent who owned a bicycle repair shop. The key and envelope it came with have numbers (pics below). Is there a hidden marking place that you know about?

 

[johnny2sav]

If anyone has a moment, do you think you might be able to identify this cart? http://imgur.com/a/O5JHH#0 Maybe a model and year?

Thank you for your time.

 

[zkling]

Thanks zkiling. I've looked inside and out of it and can't find any numbers. I would really like to know too. The guy I bought them from said they previously belonged to an elderly gent who owned a bicycle repair shop. The key and envelope it came with have numbers (pics below). Is there a hidden marking place that you know about?

O that is beautiful. If it was red it would look great on my bottom box. I want to say it is from the late 70's to mid 80's. Later in the 80's waterloo changed their drawer slides to have a built in clip stop like the more modern cman boxes. My early 80's bottom box has the same Waterloo emblem and same drawer pulls.

As for date stamping, it should be stamped inside the top compartment in the lower left hand corner. Should say something like "Made in USA" then the year. Would you mind taking a picture of the inside/back side of the front cover? I am a sucker for the fold down cover boxes. My rather rare cman top has it, but it hangs pretty low and prevents from putting deep sockets in the back row. Finally what is the depth (front to back) of that top box? Mine is ~17" overall deep.

Enjoy it

 

[Fishy66]

Oh very nice, I like the drawer configuration of yours.

 

[zkling]

Awesome, thanks for the additional pics. I have never seen a waterloo box like that before. It is definitely much better built than my craftsman top box.

 

[BowtieGuy]

It's been a while, mine first, followed by 2 more at the shop..

 

[zkling]

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice!!

 

[toddacimer]

Orange, green or white... I just can't decide which I want the most. Awesome boxes!

 

[BowtieGuy]

I still love the green, now I want a hutch. When the boss said he was getting a white box,. I thought "ughh..." But wow, I kinda like it.

 

[BowtieGuy]

Also, I'll hafta get more shots of that little Craftsman on top of the orange one. That thing is cool. Never seen one quite like it.

 

[anthony42hat]

Hey guys, this is actually my first post on GJ although I have been lurking for a couple of months! This is a Craigslist find that I jumped on quickly...$400.00 for a top and bottom 10th anniversary Matco. It is in great shape, just need to clean it up a little...got it home last night at 10:30pm. Has both keys, liners in the drawers and the cover. I am thrilled and can't wait to fill it up!

 

[zkling]

Anthony, very nice box!!! It looks like a modern version of the MB900 series. Is that ball bearing or friction?

Great box at a very good price

BTW, welcome to GJ