Let's see your toolbox.

[bcjames]

This is my home box, used to maintain and restore my own and my friends collections of classic Minis. As such, I dont need a large range of tools, typically the same stuff gets used over and over, so the less used stuff is generally Eastern made, a fair few Halfords Pro pieces. Anyway, pics:

SO rollcab:

NWS and channellock, and a couple of random ones:

Mainly Wera:

Stahlwille AF set gets pride of place as the most used. Snap-on, Elora, (old) Britool in there too:

Stahlwille AF longs, Halfords Metric and AF sets. Offsets are marked Made in Germany but no name:

The hammers, a couple missing hence gaps:

Random stuff, Elora and Record bits and pieces. The small Stillsons are marked USA and nothing else:

Stuff I don't use often in the bottom drawer:

 

[Master Lewis]

That’s correct SUPERAUTOBACS they are Sidchrome.
And I live in Australia.
Had the ratchets just over 7 years and have thrown everything at them.
I've had 2 1/2" sockets on the little 1/2" drives and I have NEVER busted one.
Good enough for the bush.
I have a mixture of Snap On, Bluepoint, Sidchrome, Kinchrome, Stanley, Bahco and ABW.
Im not a brand snob but I have built my professional reputation with quality tools and experience has taught me when you demand the highest performance from your tools is when the quality proves itself

I do a lot of wiring so I have to have some electrical testing stuff which takes up room.
Its a constant on going work.
Since these pictures the little 8” stilson has gone and a 18” KC tools one has gone in. As well as the engineers hammer has been ditched as I have a larger Mallet that will do.
The new room will make place for a small torque wrench for valve bolt torques and a better multimeter.

When I was beginning my apprenticeship a highly regarded tradesman said to me.
“Who‘s more skilled, the man who has ever tool for the job or the man who does every job with the tools he has?”
Its taught me to find tools that I can double up the uses on.
One day soon hopefully soon I will get a picture breakdown of each draw.
It never ceases to amaze even the old timers the amount of tools in the tiny box.

Master Lewis

 

[Blk63Vette]

[/QUOTE]

Hi

This is almost exactly the same two boxes I have at my house. (my bottom box drawer is split in two you have one piece drawer up top) I bought them both for one grand about six years on the jobsite. I think one of the best investiments I had ever made. Mine lil beat up but not too bad..Both boxes made in Canada..I bought a cover for it also..

 

[arkangel06]

How come on the picture of the globe Asias lit up in blue????

 

[scoutkid]

Here is the big boy. Followed by a few drawer shots. Like everyone I am constantly trying to fill gaps.

 

[Simz144]

An update
here my first post http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=934808&postcount=3382

Just buy a new service cart, 299$ canadian at napa

My new plier, 32$ for all 4

My new screw drive 2$ each

My new body clip plier, realy usefull tool for 12 buck

 

[ChiffChiff]

How come on the picture of the globe Asias lit up in blue????

Reflection. Its all chrome

 

[TCJ1981]

Here's my setup currently:

 

[NJHandyGuy]

My new body clip plier, realy usefull tool for 12 buck

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where did you get that ???

 

[Simz144]

I don't know how to say it in english but here in quebec it call ''marche au puce'' Where a lot a strange guy sale lot a used and imported stuff for cash only..

They are pittsburgh made, but kd tool make one to.... they are indetical.
I will check for part number tomorow

 

[Craftman]

''marche au puce'' aka Flea Market

 

[Simz144]

''marche au puce'' aka Flea Market

wasn't sure on this one, that why I posted this way! tanks!

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

Lets See Your PryBar Rack

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Nice lot of bar's Spidergearsman and welcome back after your long Vacation.

 

[Bjkearns]

I have showed this picture before but here it is again
I got the 4pc green set and the deal included "Orange Crush" 42" of persuasion
Im pretty proud how it turned out, good rainy day project
homemade prybar rack

 

[terabyte]

updated pics of the track box from the m/c thread
full size pics here;
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thespeedphreak/sets/72157624478902013/

mounting method of plastic pegboard

 

[blt2go]

not mine, one i'm fixing for a friend. it's a snap on road box that he bought cheap in pretty bad shape. just an evening with the airbrush and a few beers, a little hammer and dolly work and viola. still have to do the top and front.

 

[NJHandyGuy]

my box the bottom is my dad's he got it in 78 when he amrried my mom

the other 2 peices were on clearnce at sears $40 fot the top $20 for powertool canopie

 

[yogitech]

My new body clip plier, realy usefull tool for 12 buck

where did you get that ???[/QUOTE]

That looks to be HF... I have one and honestly you can't beat it for the money!

 

[Kool Coe]

I have showed this picture before but here it is again
I got the 4pc green set and the deal included "Orange Crush" 42" of persuasion
Im pretty proud how it turned out, good rainy day project
homemade prybar rack

Where did you find this 4pc set with the "Orange Crush" deal???

 

[Simz144]

sorry read to fast

 

[whelenfan]

how do you lilke those black pittsburgh ratchets?

 

[Bjkearns]

kool coe
it was a offering on the local snap on truck
I decided some irish pride would be a good

 

[Quik208]

 

[Indy_500]

looks brand new! Now fill er up! (don't forget to take pics of the inside when you do!)

 

[dankicksass]

Couple of boxes I moved into the garage I'm re-doing right now, pardon the mess. Typical drawer shot, there's a real mix top to bottom but it's mostly American. Course the KD Allen isn't, but I happen to like them quite a bit and it's nice to get that range of sizes for $38.

 

[Catamount]

Picked this up off of Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. Replaces a cobbled together Cman set.

 

[Mustangmike]

Here is my work box. Husky top,roller, and side cab. International locker. The service cart is a Mac with a Beach 2 drawer step up bolted underneath. Sorry about the pic quality as it was taken with a cell phone camera...

 

[TimE-J]

Thought id finally start posting on here. Here is my new addition (sorry about the bad quality.)

New.

New and old.

 

[Fubar]

Thought id finally start posting on here. Here is my new addition (sorry about the bad quality.)

New.

New and old.

I'm not normally one for graphics but I like those. Good lookin setup.

 

[mrholeshot]

Picked this up off of Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. Replaces a cobbled together Cman set.

That is super nice for a 15 year old box!!

 

[shotgunfatcat]

^^^^^That is what I need right there^^^^

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

Here's my box, sorry for the poor picture, space in the tool room is tight!

Main box is a Snap-On KR-555D, side cabinets are cheaper Mac cabinets, on top is a Mac top box, Kennedy chest and a Matco side cabinet with two top drawers and books in the bottom.

Anyone know where I can buy the correct Snap-On and Mac "nameplates" for the KR-555D and the side cabinets?

Erik

 

[O RLY]

Here are the most recent shots of mine.

 

[crewchief888]

Thought id finally start posting on here. Here is my new addition (sorry about the bad quality.)

New.

New and old.

is that a SO locker or???

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

is that a SO locker or???

It's an or...

 

[jaysonb]

I got around to painting my red side box cranberry to match the rest of my box. I got 2 12oz cans of paint from snap on, for $25 a can!!!!! I found some cranberry rustoleum for the inside. Turned out nice. The back, and the side up against the box could use another coat, but I ran out of paint.

 

[crewchief888]

I got around to painting my red side box cranberry to match the rest of my box. I got 2 12oz cans of paint from snap on, for $25 a can!!!!! I found some cranberry rustoleum for the inside. Turned out nice. The back, and the side up against the box could use another coat, but I ran out of paint.

ive never seen a matching SO side box for the 90th anv. HD boxes.

 

[Even 11]

I'm not normally one for graphics but I like those. Good lookin setup.

I agree! I wonder if that is a UK only graphic?

-Dane

 

[JPRACING]

Here is my Matco Fingerprint proof bought it used for $1000 2 years ago