Let's see your toolbox.

[caseyjw]

Yeah exceeded my ISP bandwidth limit!! haha sorry =(

 

[Atlascycle]

Jason - it's a Volkel metric tap index, one of those times when you order a random-ish set from McMaster-Carr and are pleasantly surprised with a high quality German-made set

This particular machine is going to Europe, so all metric. Typically we do SAE.

Thanks for the information, Doesnt look like McMaster sells the Index on it own though

Jason

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

http://www.pten.com/print/Professional-Tool-and-Equipment-News/Big-Time-Boxes--John-Schaeffer/1$2115

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[Deafautotech]

umm... what is that guy work on???

 

[ihredo4]

My guess is anything he wants to. lol Would love to see whats inside.

 

[Sticks]

Sticks, what brand long air blow gun is that you have?

Harbor Freight.

It died a horrible death after 2 hard years of service.

Has been replaced by it's brother, the adjustable one.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

Wednesday, April 27, 2011




It all started with the centerpiece: A limited-edition Dale Earnhardt box by Snap-on. In recent years, David Frick has added something to it every year, expanding the entire setup to measure 18’ x 7’6”.

The most recent additions include “the work stations and the lockers on the top,” as well as the side lockers, where Frick keeps his cordless and A/C tools. By tweaking the original, Frick also took the design up a notch.

“The box came in all black with stainless steel drawer liners. I special ordered all the red drawer pulls and then the white trim on the corners.”

After some of the setup options were discontinued, Frick had the top lockers “painted to match” at a bodyshop.

Frick knows his box down to the numbers.

“They made 4,200 of them, and mine’s number 3,461,” he said.

“I’ve been down to Charlotte to Richard Childress Racing, and he has the first one made, and Dale Earnhardt Incorporated has the third one.

“Actually, this is the third Dale Earnhardt box I’ve had,” said Frick. “I had one, and then I traded up for a little bigger one. And then this one came along and I had to have it.

“This is definitely the last of the line … but you never know.”

PROFILE:

Frick has owned the two-bay repair facility in Caro, Mich., since 1998. His shop handles all general automotive repairs and specializes in automatic transmission repair.

As the only shop in town to do that type of work, Frick often has other places send their transmission repairs to him.

“It keeps me busy,” Frick said. “Right now we have seven transmissions we’re working on—it stays like this all the time.”

A race enthusiast, Frick has been to tracks all over the country.

What’s the best part of the repair business for this shop owner?

“I love being able to work for myself,” said Frick. “Having a small shop where I can do quality work at a fair price.”

 

[metalhead212121]

Spidergearsman- I never thought I'd say this but.... THATS OBSCENE!!

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

I have a new AMERICAN IDOL

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

MY JUNK LOOKS LIKE THIS EVERYDAY

 

[JimDon]

Wow! Just WOW!
You, my friend, without a doubt -- are the winner in this thread. Unless I am sadly mistaken, I don't believe anybody can top what you have just done!
That is some great lookin' tool chests/boxes/carts/roller cabs.
I will never ever be secure enough now to show mine, however. Whew!
Cheers,
JimDon

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

Those are scans from professional tool and equipment news , mine is the last photo

 

[wornoutoldman]

WARNING Massive ToolBoxes Overload Link:

http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&...DeWG0QHyk-XbDw&q=big+time+boxes&start=10&sa=N

139 to choose from!

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

Thanks for posting

 

[eburke197]

Heres my box. It is a 76" Snap On Epiq with the powerbank. It has been a really nice box for me. I bought the purple top second hand so thats why the color is different. Maybe one day I will wrap it in white vinyl. Doesn't really bother me too much.

 

[Sterff]

Heres my box. It is a 76" Snap On Epiq with the powerbank. It has been a really nice box for me. I bought the purple top second hand so thats why the color is different. Maybe one day I will wrap it in white vinyl. Doesn't really bother me too much.

Wow I like the white box

 

[Scotts Elle]

Hi. Great site!!! Waste way to much time on here. I figure a good first post is my new upgrade. The Snap-On dealer I got is really cool. Always cuts me a stellar deal.

Traded this:

For this:

I am finally getting around to reno'ng the garage and this is a major step forward.

 

[metalhead212121]

just browsing through the link that wornoutoldman posted I found this....


Owner:
Dwayne Dean, shop foreman at MPG Carriers trucking company in Columbus, Neb.

Box:
Dwayne works on big rigs, and especially likes doing overhauls and transmission work, so he needs a toolbox to match. And he found it with Snap-on, in the form of a bottom, top, two end cabinets, two lockers, a mid-riser and a high-riser. All told, it measures out at about 19’8” by 3’ by 6’. “As many tools as I have, I need all the room I can get,” Dwayne said.

Profile:
Dwayne has been working on trucks since 1979, and his tool collection has been building since then, though he started buying a lot more equipment in 1992 after a stint in the military and his graduation from SCC-Milford votech. Dwayne said his toolbox is “plum full, maybe two drawers are empty in one side cabinet.” He estimates he has about $130,000 invested in the entire setup. His favorite tools are simply his wrenches, but he has been spending more lately on specialty tools and equipment for Detroit and Cummins diesel engines.

I think THIS one is the biggest one in this thread..

Dan

 

[les_garten]

That is one Big Mamma-Jamma!

 

[Craftsman_88]

So first off I am new here. I have been browsing for a few days before signing up. The is an awesome website! So much great info!! Second, I have been browsing this thread, and am amazed at these great boxes. For the most part are ya'll mechanics? Seriously these are some insane boxes guys!!!


For mine.... Not as great as everyone else, but for my weekend warrior needs, it works fine

About 98% Craftsman in the boxes

Some cheap chinese tools for others to borrow, hahaha

 

[wornoutoldman]

Craftsman_88 Welcome friend. You got quite a nice set up there. I like tool boxes like I like my women all shapes and sizes! Stick around this is a great place to spend time!

 

[Mugen AP1]

I think THIS one is the biggest one in this thread..

Dan

It may be big but it looks too "patched together" nothing really flows for a box that would be upward of $40,000.

 

[NJHandyGuy]

just browsing through the link that wornoutoldman posted I found this....


Owner:
Dwayne Dean, shop foreman at MPG Carriers trucking company in Columbus, Neb.

Box:
Dwayne works on big rigs, and especially likes doing overhauls and transmission work, so he needs a toolbox to match. And he found it with Snap-on, in the form of a bottom, top, two end cabinets, two lockers, a mid-riser and a high-riser. All told, it measures out at about 19’8” by 3’ by 6’. “As many tools as I have, I need all the room I can get,” Dwayne said.

Profile:
Dwayne has been working on trucks since 1979, and his tool collection has been building since then, though he started buying a lot more equipment in 1992 after a stint in the military and his graduation from SCC-Milford votech. Dwayne said his toolbox is “plum full, maybe two drawers are empty in one side cabinet.” He estimates he has about $130,000 invested in the entire setup. His favorite tools are simply his wrenches, but he has been spending more lately on specialty tools and equipment for Detroit and Cummins diesel engines.

I think THIS one is the biggest one in this thread..

Dan

Good lord hoiw is there only 130k in there

 

[MGMatt]

MY JUNK LOOKS LIKE THIS EVERYDAY

Is that a "Ramsey Saturn" license plate on the wall? I worked there a long time ago!

 

[mspecperformance]

warning massive toolboxes overload link:

http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&...dewg0qhyk-xbdw&q=big+time+boxes&start=10&sa=n

139 to choose from!

holy ****!!!

 

[knocker]

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but here's my box and still growing tool collection.
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[TheGrooveking]

How are you digging that Matco 10.8 volt impact?

TheGrooveking

 

[mspecperformance]

very nice!

 

[knocker]

How are you digging that Matco 10.8 volt impact?

TheGrooveking

Love it, theres plenty of jobs I do that its size and power come in handy, I use it all the time.

 

[nflfreak43]

update... got alot of new stuff... organized....

 

[William Payne]

I bought the following GRAY PRO combination, used 3 years ago...couldn't even find a scratch on it / full of tools to.




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Beaumont { :>)) www.petperfectexpress.com
1965 Malibu S/S, 1966 Beaumont Custom original paint, 1967 Beaumont Custom, 1967 Beaumont Custom original paint, 1967 Beaumont 396-350HP Sport Deluxe M21-411's - SOLD 1970 Judge

Out of curiosity what are the center to center measurement of the handle mounts?

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

most cluttered
http://www.pten.com/toolbox/toolbox.php?type=3

 

[JohnFreeman]

My simple weekend warrior outfit....

 

[Solo]

Here's mine. Top is a Kobalt ball bearing from about 10 years ago. The middle and bottom are Craftsman Grip Latch Ball Bearing.

Solo