Let's see your toolbox.

[Chris_PT]

Your vette is sick Chris_PT

Thanks man

cris pt how did you manage to build that vette im married and i every week when the snap on man comes round the wife becomes like a angry pitbull. theres no way that id get away with either spending the time or the money in the garage to build a car like that but i have to say it looks seriously cool

Well, for one, I'm not married. But my girlfriend doesn't mind at all and understands that stuff like this is my true hobby. She's amazing!
The car has taken several paths and about 5 years to become what it is, so it wasn't like a lump sum at one time!

Nice vette Chris. I recognize the interior from the CF.

I'm everywhere haha

 

[chopper1]

Finally got some decent pics of the ratchet drawers.

 

[phoenixautorepairs]

chopper1 thats a serious ratchet fetish you have there

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00931323000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Just ordered these.

Thanks for the link!

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Thanks. Can't believe it's been 40 years since the first box...

My dad has that same box. I've been looking for one for a few years, but I can't find anyone to sell it to me.

 

[prsmd]

Here are some pics of my craftsman set up.



Top drawer





Ratchets



Wrenches

 

[js73751]

My dad has that same box. I've been looking for one for a few years, but I can't find anyone to sell it to me.

I can understand it. That top box has become priceless to me over the years.

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Thanks for the link!

No problem.

I can understand it. That top box has become priceless to me over the years.

Yeah, my dad loves that box. He built his Vega out of that thing and we rebuilt two engines together on my first car out of it. Lots of history. I keep telling him he doesn't need it, but so far no luck.

 

[Ben Iv]

Look at all those rhft's

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

Seriously, you don't need all those RHFTs. Give me some of them.

 

[bww_mnm]

Wrenches

[/QUOTE]

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?

 

[prsmd]

I started picking up the V series RHFT's a few years ago when the quality of the newer ones started to go downhill.

They're the finest ratchets Craftsman ever made imho. Got two sets put aside for my sons.

 

[SnowBlaZeR2]

I started picking up the V series RHFT's a few years ago when the quality of the newer ones started to go downhill.

They're the finest ratchets Craftsman ever made imho. Got two sets put aside for my sons.

Yeah, they are very nice. The Premium ratchets are growing on me quick, but the RHFT is still my favorite and the one I reach for most.

 

[prsmd]

Wrenches

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?[/QUOTE]

Yep, pretty much.... I'd like to think there's an ideal wrench/socket for any and every particular situation and you can't use it if you don't have it

 

[mdbeck1]

Wrenches

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?[/QUOTE]

The correct answer is "Yes".

 

[Jbullfrog]

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?

Yep, pretty much.... I'd like to think there's an ideal wrench/socket for any and every particular situation and you can't use it if you don't have it
[/QUOTE]

There are some wrenches for a specific purpose, where nothing else will work. Like the others said, you may try 3 different wrenches on a bolt/nut before you get something that will fit the bill. Working on tractors you may break something loose with a wrench, then use a socket and 36" extention to run it out.

 

[canuckian]

Wrenches

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?[/QUOTE]

I don't use every tool in my boxes ALL the time, but they all get used at some point in time or another.

mind you, my box and cart aren't as full as some of the boxes on here!!!

 

[chopper1]

chopper1 thats a serious ratchet fetish you have there

My wife keeps asking "how many is enough?" Answer "I'll know when I get there".

 

[Les Brock]

You can never have to many tools, the same however cannot be said about wives !!!!

 

[phoenixautorepairs]

You can never have to many tools, the same however cannot be said about wives !!!!

that is so true

 

[crewchief888]

maybe a crazy question ... why are all the toolboxes full of so many wrenches/sockets. do you use them all?

I don't use every tool in my boxes ALL the time, but they all get used at some point in time or another.[/QUOTE]

i figured out a few years ago, i can do my job 95% of the time with 5% of my tools, the other 5% of work takes the other 95% of tools.

i have days that i literally have 2 wrenches, and 2 sockets, a DVM, and a pair of wire strippers/cutters in my hands, and repair several machines.
the next day i have what seems like every wrench,socket, ratchet hammer, prybar, impact, and jack out of my truck, and all i have is a bunch of tools scattered around at the end of the day and not much to show for it...

 

[afazz]

^^ That's incredibly true! Last week I had to cut out a panel in my car that was giving me trouble. I was in the zone getting it done, when I snapped back into reality the panel was out but EVERYTHING was on the floor. I think there were 10 drawers still open. Two grinders, 7 pairs of tinsnips, 5 hammers, every prybar I own, 2 scrapers, screwdrivers, chisels, chisel holders, punches, picks, scribes, tape measures, drills, drill bits, hole saws, flashlights... blood, mangled metal, tools, and extension cords everywhere. It looked like an explosion!

But the panel is out Me and my tools: 1. VW spot welds: 0.

 

[crewchief888]

^^ That's incredibly true! Last week I had to cut out a panel in my car that was giving me trouble. I was in the zone getting it done, when I snapped back into reality the panel was out but EVERYTHING was on the floor. I think there were 10 drawers still open. Two grinders, 7 pairs of tinsnips, 5 hammers, every prybar I own, 2 scrapers, screwdrivers, chisels, chisel holders, punches, picks, scribes, tape measures, drills, drill bits, hole saws, flashlights... blood, mangled metal, tools, and extension cords everywhere. It looked like an explosion!

But the panel is out Me and my tools: 1. VW spot welds: 0.

yea same thing happens in my garage
at work i pick up everything, and put it back in my truck, when i'm finished for the day, at least at home i can leave it lay until i'm finished with what i'm doing.

 

[Reality Sucks]

New Guy here aswell. This is my box at work, used heavly everyday. This is not a recent pic, but i also now have a second 42 beside the 7 drawer end box. In few months looking to upgrade to older Macsimizer or The Extreme72.. Devon

 

[chopper1]

I posted some pics of my rats the other day. Here are some of the wrenches in the big box.

 

[NJHandyGuy]

HOLY SHHHEEEEEETTTTTTTTT like the wrench deal

 

[bww_mnm]

realitysucks, good to see the HF used in professional setting.

 

[340fyd]

Well here's mine that I just got, the side boxes are wrong I have to send them back and get the right ones. International................I ordered it threw Devil Dog tools. I don't have it full yet, I bought it to grow into.

 

[340fyd]

More......this little Craftsman is what I've been working out of at home since the 90's. It was time to get something else like I said above that I could grow into.

56" top with their 75" bottom both by 24". With eventually the side cabinets.

 

[BB540C2]

Well here's mine that I just got, the side boxes are wrong I have to send them back and get the right ones. International................I ordered it threw Devil Dog tools. I don't have it full yet, I bought it to grow into.

Just ordered the same 75'' blue bottom box through Amazon,but it's out of stock Hopefully will get it some day Nice to see what it looks like
How's the quality?

 

[rt dak]

A friend of mine has that same roller minus the right bank of drawers. It's a nice box.

 

[poprockcrusher]

what does the mail order guys charge for shipping on tool boxes ?

 

[340fyd]

I paid 2700 total..........claiming shipping was free. I'm happy............it's not a snap on, but I new that when I was buying it. I was buying a big cheap box............it's a lot nicer that my Kobolt(?) box at work!

 

[bmwohio]

New Guy here aswell. This is my box at work, used heavly everyday. This is not a recent pic, but i also now have a second 42 beside the 7 drawer end box. In few months looking to upgrade to older Macsimizer or The Extreme72.. Devon

I like the sheetmetal on top. Did you just buy from somewhere, cut it, and lay on top of the rubber?

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Well here's mine that I just got, the side boxes are wrong I have to send them back and get the right ones. International................I ordered it threw Devil Dog tools. I don't have it full yet, I bought it to grow into.

Good looking box. Devil Dog Tools is where I got my ClarkeHD box several years ago. They were great to deal with...

 

[trexdoink]

Mine

 

[340fyd]

Good looking box. Devil Dog Tools is where I got my ClarkeHD box several years ago. They were great to deal with...

Interesting.............looks like SPG made that box as well, huh?

 

[Reality Sucks]

love that box. going to be my upgrade soon.

 

[Reality Sucks]

My box at work.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Interesting.............looks like SPG made that box as well, huh?

I'm drawing a blank trying to place "SPG". As far as I know Clarke is the only company to make this box. Who knows, perhaps there are a bunch of copies out there...