Let's see your toolbox.

[crewchief888]

Here is my vintage kennedy

nice boxes

how old are they?
i had kennedy boxes when i was a machinst, and started with kennedy mechanics boxes when i started pulling wrenches.

i just never cared for the wrinkle finish

 

[johnnybentwrench]

nice boxes

how old are they?
i had kennedy boxes when i was a machinst, and started with kennedy mechanics boxes when i started pulling wrenches.

i just never cared for the wrinkle finish

it is 1971 or 72, I love the wrinkle finish. I drove all the way to lancaster CA from LA 1 1/2 hours and the guy had sold it even though he knew I was on my way! SOB
I listed an ad on CL looking for a vintage tool box and one hour later I was on my way to el monte CA to pick this baby up!!! I love this box it replaced a KRA three box set up

 

[crewchief888]

it is 1971 or 72, I love the wrinkle finish. I drove all the way to lancaster CA from LA 1 1/2 hours and the guy had sold it even though he knew I was on my way! SOB
I listed an ad on CL looking for a vintage tool box and one hour later I was on my way to el monte CA to pick this baby up!!! I love this box it replaced a KRA three box set up

i couldnt keep my mechanics boxes clean. i eventually sanded down and repainted my kennedys.
the machinists boxes never got dirty, 'cept for some dust.

 

[johnnybentwrench]

here's my travel box, This box has a lot of miles and probably a few good stories. I think it is a union, I can not see any markings

 

[sselander]

Just got this - an old Craftsman box

It says Advertising Metal Display Co. on the box behind the logo

it was partially painted brown, originally gray.
I lubed the slides and put liners in

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Ok, . Whatever works, I guess.

 

[Howells]

Here is my Classic 96 wide guy

 

[Howells]

 

[thinkracing]

I have several Craftsman boxes that I use full time in the garage, but when I go to the sports car races, I take this pit cart. It is small enough to fit in my trailer, but big enough to hold my tools and spare parts.

 

[ngk22r]

That is very nice right there!

 

[thinkracing]

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/43/Pit_Equipment/post/1987032/New-Pit-Cart.html

Here's another one offered by the same guy. He custom builds them to suit. Great guy and will ship.

 

[CBradio]

My box. I used to do small engine repair, but have moved into auto repair. Its a snap on bottom box and a Mac top chest.

 

[Howells]

I like the pit box/cart looks nice.

 

[firstgenCamaro]

I just found this site and figured I better post pics of my toolbox right away.
The Craftsman is my home toolbox and the Snap On is my work toolbox.

 

[nuclearlemon]

my dinosaur snap on (late 60s) with two craftsman mid boxes on the side. sorry i can't get a good picture...got a cruiser parked about a foot away. i've got just enough room to almost open the drawers all the way.

btw, all the stickers are there because the box is sooo dang ugly. it definitely led a rough life before i got it.

 

[jniolon]

My Stanley FatMax tote tool bag which I bought a couple of days ago. NOK399. This is perfect for carrying around for smaller DIY stuff. Low weight, everything in plain sight, room inside for nuts and bolts and smaller parts that you're working on, easy to move around... Never thought I'd buy anything but an all metal tool box but I gotta love this one.
Will probably replace it with a Facom Probag though as that one has a cover and a little different layout, and use this one for carpenter tools.

I'd like to see that wrench holder tucked away in that tote... looks like I need that for my bucket boss assortment.... where did you get that ???

john

 

[north]

USAG 285 PV8. Pics tomorrow I hope. Eagles V Packers now. Woohoo.

 

[HomeBrewA4]

I have a 3 piece mid grade Craftsman box that I bought acouple years ago. Ever since moving up here, I have lived in apartments with no storage for a box, so I kept what I needed and then some, in a portable tote.

I am finally able to have the space for a box and got this cheap without looking around much (or for the price, i'd have a fully decked out US General box, with a lot more room and usable drawers).

Long away box shot:

Just a few of the drawers. I really need to get something bigger, deeper and taller drawers.

This is nowhere near most of you guys, but this is weekend warrior and only about 18-24 months of buying and I havent bought much in a long time. I have what I need to work on 20v audi/vw's and vr6's.

 

[Cliff McNeill]

This is nowhere near most of you guys, but this is weekend warrior....

Nice hunk of space to work in for weekend warrior!

 

[HomeBrewA4]

Nice hunk of space to work in for weekend warrior!

This is the other half of it. lol

 

[crewchief888]

Nice hunk of space to work in for weekend warrior!

+1

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

dang , thats big

 

[Toolhorder]

Here's my work box, I posted in another thread once but here it is in the official thread.

 

[north]

My USAG 285 PV8 wrench holders w/wrenches.
1. USAG wrenches 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22 mm
2. Snap-on 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 mm
3. Snap-on 3/8", 7/6", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
4. Empty holder.
It is designed for the slim USAG wrenches so I needed to skip a slot with the Snap-on wrenches.

Edit: I bought these 10 years ago in a store and don't know if they are still available.

 

[Monte]

cooooolest box ever made !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's my work box, I posted in another thread once but here it is in the official thread.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

my buddy would love that bel air box

but then again , if he bought that box , he would not have the 57

 

[jniolon]

My USAG 285 PV8 wrench holders w/wrenches.
1. USAG wrenches 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22 mm
2. Snap-on 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 mm
3. Snap-on 3/8", 7/6", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4"
4. Empty holder.
It is designed for the slim USAG wrenches so I needed to skip a slot with the Snap-on wrenches.

Edit: I bought these 10 years ago in a store and don't know if they are still available.

Hey North... thanks for the pics... couldn't find anything on USAG 285 PV8 on google... guess they are defunct.

john

 

[Mullen]

Hi all
Long time admirer of the site, so I thought I would add my 2 cents worth.
Just turned 20 and qualified as a BMW tech, so I thought id treat my self to a descent box, its KRA 40", it's only about 70% full at the moment but filling it is most of the fun, its mostly SO and bluepoint stuff because it gets used day in day out. Keep up the good work, some of the boxes/setups on here guys are amazing.
Josh

The one on the right is my old one

 

[mspecperformance]

Mullen, i like the layout of your top chest!

 

[babewatcher]

Can't justify buying a Snap-on or Mac as I don't have to move my box. I have noticed that you used to be able to depend on the Craftsman box to be of decent quality but that's no longer the case. The last set I bought (the red 3 piece) is of dubious quality and not built to last a long time. It'll be fine for now though. I could use one more cabinet but I'm out of room in my bay.

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[HomeBrewA4]

Your red 3 piece kit you just bought. Is it ball bearing, quiet glide or the bottom line? My black set above is the quiet glide and you are right, you cant count on the craftsman boxes to last more then acouple of years. My intermediate box is a POS with almost 2 years of light use.

 

[babewatcher]

Your red 3 piece kit you just bought. Is it ball bearing, quiet glide or the bottom line? My black set above is the quiet glide and you are right, you cant count on the craftsman boxes to last more then acouple of years. My intermediate box is a POS with almost 2 years of light use.

Bottom line. I think I paid 275 for all three. They made me wait almost two months for it to be "built". Paint comes off real easy. I'll probably get ten years out of it though cause I'm careful. Won't hold too much weight. My others are ball bearing.

 

[crewchief888]

Can't justify buying a Snap-on or Mac as I don't have to move my box. I have noticed that you used to be able to depend on the Craftsman box to be of decent quality but that's no longer the case. The last set I bought (the red 3 piece) is of dubious quality and not built to last a long time. It'll be fine for now though. I could use one more cabinet but I'm out of room in my bay.

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ever think about removing the casters, and stacking the blue roller cabs?

just a thought...

 

[babewatcher]

ever think about removing the casters, and stacking the blue roller cabs?

just a thought...

Actually-- that's a pretty good idea. Never thought of it. I foresee a new roller cabinet in my immediate future. Thanks.

 

[nexum1919]

ever think about removing the casters, and stacking the blue roller cabs?

just a thought...

you can even re-configure the drawer setup so that the deeper drawers will be on the bottom. assuming the rails can be re-positoned...

 

[Hondo78]

Just a hobby guy, but would like a matching SteelTek box if I could find one.

 

[crewchief888]

Actually-- that's a pretty good idea. Never thought of it. I foresee a new roller cabinet in my immediate future. Thanks.

years ago i saw a guys stack KR roller cabs to gain much needed storage in cramped truck shops.
i stacked side cabs with my kr550/555, even after i added 2 more roller cabs.

 

[Sterff]

This inspires me to buy some more screwdrivers

 

[HomeBrewA4]

that inspires me to get something deeper then the 12" deep drawers (if that) that I have now.

 

[00S4Boy]

That looks even deeper then my krl. Then again i rarely ever fully open my drawers.