Let's see your toolbox.

[craftsman creep]

I haven’t posted mine in a while. Here is the box and a few drawers, I just made an updated toolbox tour video showing the rest.

Looks like organization heaven

 

[beelsr]

looks like you won the schaller box puzzle competition..

 

[hobie18]

A tool museum inside a perfectly designed building. A snap-on building. Haha

 

[WildBill]

I haven’t posted mine in a while. Here is the box and a few drawers, I just made an updated toolbox tour video showing the rest.

Why all the Stanley tape measures?

 

[craftsman creep]

Why all the Stanley tape measures?

He said he collects them in the video

 

[Madjik Man]

I haven’t posted mine in a while. Here is the box and a few drawers, I just made an updated toolbox tour video showing the rest.

The wrench drawer brings much joy to my OCD

 

[afazz]

Why all the Stanley tape measures?

That is the style I use and prefer. I started buying spares when they popped up in nice condition since they are long discontinued, and eventually it spiraled into an all-out collection

 

[CGarage]

50 Stanleys, but not a single ‘Class 1’ tape measure?

 

[bctexas]

Having pretty much outgrown my old Kennedy box, I took advantage of a 20% off sale and picked up a 56 inch US General set. Picked up the bottom cabinet first as they had to order the top cabinet. Picked them up on a low utility trailer, and used the two post lift to unload them. Then used it to place the top cabinet on the bottom with some spotting help from SWMBO.



Here is the new next to the old, with the new one in place. I had to move my 5 drawer service cart to a new spot to make room.



Know anybody who wants a used and faded but very solid Kennedy?

 

[zmotorsports]

I haven’t posted mine in a while. Here is the box and a few drawers, I just made an updated toolbox tour video showing the rest.

That is a very nice setup that you have. Well done.

 

[zanyad]

That is a very nice setup that you have. Well done.

That's some high praise right there! Congrats, @afazz!

 

[Madjik Man]

Having pretty much outgrown my old Kennedy box, I took advantage of a 20% off sale and picked up a 56 inch US General set. Picked up the bottom cabinet first as they had to order the top cabinet. Picked them up on a low utility trailer, and used the two post lift to unload them. Then used it to place the top cabinet on the bottom with some spotting help from SWMBO.



Here is the new next to the old, with the new one in place. I had to move my 5 drawer service cart to a new spot to make room.



Know anybody who wants a used and faded but very solid Kennedy?

Is that a 1st gen MR2?

 

[hobie18]

Is that a 1st gen MR2?

Or a more reliable mondial. Haha

 

[bctexas]

Is that a 1st gen MR2?

Yes indeed! My wife and I bought it new in May of '86. Great little car.

 

[Dankotaru]

I'm moving my Craftsman Griplatch tool chests to a new home for the fourth time since I bought them new back in 2001 and 2003. Every time I move them, I remove the drawers because it makes them easier to load and handle. While the drawers are out, I take the opportunity to clean and re-lube the slides. Over the years I've tried white lithium (terrible idea), general lubricating oil (worked well), bearing grease (just ok), and this time I'm trying SuperLube because it was recommended by several members on this forum.

First up is my 26" rolling cabinet. I used Dawn, a nylon bristle brush, and some cotton swabs to remove all the old grease before applying the SuperLube.


While I was at it, I cut some plastic strips from an empty oil bottle to use as wedges to firm up the drawer slides in the cabinet. It was an experiment to remove some of the 'wobble' of the slides in the cabinet, and see if that has any positive impact on the feel when opening/closing the drawers.


You can see the plastic bit wedged in-between the slide and cabinet frame in the image below. The slides have zero play in the cabinet now, but I honestly can't tell a difference in the drawer operation.


I cleaned several years worth of grease and mess off the cabinet and drawer faces, and then applied a couple coats of spray wax. The box came out looking pretty nice, almost new except for all the scratches.


I also re-arranged and re-did the organization of some drawers. The top drawer of my 26" roller now holds all my ratchets, torque wrenches, extensions, and adapters.


The shallow second drawer holds some misc automotive hardware, fasteners, sealants, and related tools.


The rest of the drawers are about the same and I have those pics posted further back in this thread somewhere. Next up, I need to move my 40" cabinet to the new garage and give it the same treatment.

 

[Steve_P]

^ I have a ton of Griplatch boxes; I used super lube on the slides 10+ years ago when they were new and haven't needed to redo it since. It's in a relatively clean environment, home garage, and I try to do the major grinding and sanding outside, but it's held up great so far.

 

[AJHD]

I haven’t posted mine in a while. Here is the box and a few drawers, I just made an updated toolbox tour video showing the rest.

Watched the video.

Do you have any details on that tool "tray" sitting on top of the left box? Looks interesting.

 

[afazz]

Watched the video.

Do you have any details on that tool "tray" sitting on top of the left box? Looks interesting.

I made it from one of the Snap-on writing trays that come with the box. I drilled a bunch of holes and mounted clips and socket rails to it. I think most of the clips were these McMaster# 1722A41 or 1722A42:

Spring Clip Holder, for 3/16" to 3/8" Item Diameter, Nickel-Plated Steel

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

Here is another picture. I gave up on the magnetic hook, it was too heavy and kept falling.

 

[AJHD]

I made it from one of the Snap-on writing trays that come with the box. I drilled a bunch of holes and mounted clips and socket rails to it. I think most of the clips were these McMaster# 1722A41 or 1722A42:

Spring Clip Holder, for 3/16" to 3/8" Item Diameter, Nickel-Plated Steel

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

Here is another picture. I gave up on the magnetic hook, it was too heavy and kept falling.

Very cool. I like the idea.

 

[Steven Seagull]

My tool box for the last ten or so years has been the first generation US General 56” box as seen here:

Let's see your toolbox.

Not sure on the exact model. I'm guessing it's a KRL722 with the matching top box.

www.garagejournal.com

Great box, but it was showing it’s age after a decade. I was going to get the 72” third generation US General box, however I was offered a trade. My old 218k mile Forester I was selling for a SnapOn box. Well, it was an easy decision. I didn’t gain or lose space, but got a much better layout and a much much nicer box than the HF one. It’s a KCP1422 in Arctic Silver with blue trim.

The 1422 is my ideal box! I absolutely love the built in power drawer. Enjoy it!

 

[TommyNomad]

I had outgrown my old toolbox and wanted something a little "different" for my garage remodelling project. I'm a Ford guy so this one fit the bill for me. Show us what you've got.

Dave

Well I'm into cars and harleys, and here is my toolbox,(Matco) and my garage.

 

[zanyad]

@TommyNomad I'm not seeing any pictures

 

[O RLY]

New Tool Vault 72”

Replacing my old Harbor Freight cart and wow this thing is a beast !

 

[Duster346]

Oops, I did it again!

Traded in my old triple bank KRL I bought in 1997 for this 84" Epiq..

This is at my main fleet job. Once I retire in a few years, I'll bring it to my shop and bolt it to my 68" Epiq.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

Oops, I did it again!

Traded in my old triple bank KRL I bought in 1997 for this 84" Epiq..

This is at my main fleet job. Once I retire in a few years, I'll bring it to my shop and bolt it to my 68" Epiq.

 

[Snapped-off]

New Tool Vault 72”

Replacing my old Harbor Freight cart and wow this thing is a beast !

I really wanted that box in red.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Oops, I did it again!

Traded in my old triple bank KRL I bought in 1997 for this 84" Epiq..

This is at my main fleet job. Once I retire in a few years, I'll bring it to my shop and bolt it to my 68" Epiq.

Team Red.

I can't help but think I'll eventually get something like that because the 1033 and 1032 plus lockers have a massive foot print.

 

[O RLY]

I really wanted that box in red.

The box it replaced was red. Out of their color options black was really the only one that worked in my space. Red would have been sweet!

 

[Snapped-off]

The box it replaced was red. Out of their color options black was really the only one that worked in my space. Red would have been sweet!

Yeah, I inquired with them about a red box but they wouldn't do it.

 

[dante2]

This is the wood working/misc box. It's all from MP and did not break the bank. All in for $435 plus some HF drawer liner. The US General side cabinet was attached to my green 42" automotive boxes and I was going to paint it to match but it worked out better in this case.

 

[ssjones]

My late father-in-law's Snap-On boxes (KR555 & KR550). We think he bought these in the mid 1970's (Chrysler dealer service manager, then a fleet manager). He worked his tools and box hard. I have great memories with him and smile opening these drawers or grabbing one of his old tools.

 

[Toold_up]

My late father-in-law's Snap-On boxes (KR555 & KR550). We think he bought these in the mid 1970's (Chrysler dealer service manager, then a fleet manager). He worked his tools and box hard. I have great memories with him and smile opening these drawers or grabbing one of his old tools.

Hey that jack fits right under there, that's cool!

 

[ssjones]

Hey that jack fits right under there, that's cool!

Yes, thank god, I really have no other place to stash it in the new garage. I have round, 4" wooden piece my FIL made for me on his lathe, to go on that jack and reach up into a modern car's jack point. Reaching for it also puts a smile on my face.

Him and I back in Maryland, putting a door on my garage entry. This dude was as old school as you can get. If we were working on something, at 11:45 he would say, well, breaking for lunch. His wife made him lunch ever day, exactly at noon. This guy knew how to do everything, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping and auto repair. My old Craftsman box behind me, now in my son-in-laws garage.

 

[Toold_up]

Yes, thank god, I really have no other place to stash it in the new garage. I have round, 4" wooden piece my FIL made for me on his lathe, to go on that jack and reach up into a modern car's jack point. Reaching for it also puts a smile on my face.

Him and I back in Maryland, putting a door on my garage entry. This dude was as old school as you can get. If we were working on something, at 11:45 he would say, well, breaking for lunch. His wife made him lunch ever day, exactly at noon. This guy knew how to do everything, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping and auto repair. My old Craftsman box behind me, now in my son-in-laws garage.

It sounds like your father in law was a good person who lived a good life. Looking at him in that picture I can see the kindness and positivity in his eyes. Thank you for sharing that. You are a lucky man to have someone like him in your life. Return the favor to the children in your life!

 

[logical]

New Tool Vault 72”

Replacing my old Harbor Freight cart and wow this thing is a beast !

I've had these for years (56 wide I believe) and still am happy with them. I specifically wanted a shallow box to conserve space. I bought the second lower to make up for the lack of depth.

 

[ssjones]

It sounds like your father in law was a good person who lived a good life. Looking at him in that picture I can see the kindness and positivity in his eyes. Thank you for sharing that. You are a lucky man to have someone like him in your life. Return the favor to the children in your life!

Trying to school the new son-in-law! 40 year old daughter is already self-sufficient.
Now, I'm working on the grandkids!

 

[tworley]

Not as nice as some of the ones posted, but the Husky was heavily discounted due to a "blemish". The US General was a $20 neighborhood find.

 

[racer1735]

Here's my US General toolbox as well as a few of it's drawers (some contain misc parts that have been removed from cars/motorcycles).

 

[racer1735]

 

[racer1735]

And the side box....