I'm not sure about the socket trays. I bought them at the Swap Meet at the GM Nationals in Carlisle PA a couple years ago. I had to cut the 1/2" and 3/8" trays down to fit them in my 15" deep drawers. Notice that the rest of the 1/2" metric (blue) tray is in front of my cut down 3/8" tray. On the SAE (red) side, I was just able to cut the tray off because I don't have sizes that big.
Let's see your toolbox.
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jrherald420
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Bought mine from Matco.
poprockcrusher
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mdbeck1
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I made some from the grills of a couple broken halogen lanterns. I drilled a couple holes in the bottom of the drawer and zip-tied them in so they wouldn't move.
I've seen others that were cut outs from old dish racks. I've seen others that were made by bending wire racks from closet organizers. Pretty much anything that has plastic coated wire.
There are also several commercial versions out there.
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link to someone making them http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2002089&postcount=286
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jrherald420
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They dont sell them on that site but they do sell them to these companys
Distributors
Matco Tools
Cornwell Tools
Mac Tools
Snap On Tools
Northern Tool and Equip.
Discount Tool Warehouse
Automotive Specialty Tools
Eagle Tool Warehouse
Ace Tool Company
jeffmoss26
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I got mine from Amazon.com
jdv
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I got mine (Plyworx) off ebay from arctic-tools
waggie
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That's where mine came from too, although it's not sold directly by Amazon. It was a 3rd party dealer. Shipping cost almost as much as the rack itself.
Catamount
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alan camby
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Thanks for the compliments
The box is made in China. The quality seems to be very high. It has a lifetime warranty too. I always wanted a large box for the garage but did not want to pay SO prices. Had no luck finding a used truck brand box on Craigs list. Also was a little concerned about buying a box and finding out it has a loan on it.
I do hate buying China. All the tools inside are US though. Just received a set of SO 3/8" deep metric sockets tonight to replace my Craftsman set.
The box is made in China. The quality seems to be very high. It has a lifetime warranty too. I always wanted a large box for the garage but did not want to pay SO prices. Had no luck finding a used truck brand box on Craigs list. Also was a little concerned about buying a box and finding out it has a loan on it.
I do hate buying China. All the tools inside are US though. Just received a set of SO 3/8" deep metric sockets tonight to replace my Craftsman set.
wornoutoldman
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So this was one of the "special order" Extreme boxes? I spoke with them at length about the warranty and was told five years however the lifetime box was available for a little more cash. How long did you have to wait for yours? I was told 8 to 10 weeks to get one. Teriffic box BTW wherever it was made
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alan camby
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So this was one of the "special order" Extreme boxes? I spoke with them at length about the warranty and was told five years however the lifetime box was available for a little more cash. How long did you have to wait for yours? I was told 8 to 10 weeks to get one. Teriffic box BTW wherever it was made
Took about 7 days to get it. No special order.
http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/ho...er-triple-bank-professional-tool-cabinet.html
Make sure you check out the review that was just posted on 1-8-11.
just scroll down the page of the link.
wornoutoldman
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Ha Ha Ha That's awesome! A couple of months ago this box was special order only. I see they are now stocked. I'm sure they are quite popular. Congrats! 
alan camby
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New and old box.
e30bradley
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Wow you guys have some mega boxes!
I haven't got a tool collection yet - just starting out.
My first buy was this 91 snap on box I picked up from kijiji a couple of days ago.
This site already has me dreaming of what i'm going to fill it with
The last pic is my dad's box
SO thats what my box is supposed to look like?
I have the same box as your snap on one but with a different name plate.. I suspect its an earlier on than yours. Is mine also supposed to have that trim though on the drawer 'handles'?ecksman
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this is my second box since i started working at BMW 3 1/2 years ago. its filled up fast. hopefully getting a bigger triple bay next year. i've picked another some more sockets, ratcheting wrench set and a few cordless impact guns and drill since i took the pics. i think I'm addicted to buying tools lol
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alan camby
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Nice box and nice top quality tools.
what brand screwdriver divider is that in the left back corner of the second drawer.
I need to organize mine. The SO tray mine came in is all cracked.
what brand screwdriver divider is that in the left back corner of the second drawer.
I need to organize mine. The SO tray mine came in is all cracked.
ecksman
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received my extreme box yesterday
real nice box. a friend of mine has the same box in his garage. he's easily 200lbs and has stood in a few of the drawers without an issue. probably the best bang for buck box out there
mikeselky85
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ecksman...who makes the bit set you have in the blue case, ive been looking to get one for my cordless driver
ecksman
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i think its a generic brand that sold throughout different brands. i bought it from the match guy but i've seen it in many different catalogs. i like it, i got for the screwdrivers and matco radiator picks tools that didn't come with a tray. i much rather have trays though, it stands out when something missing which happens a lot in a shop with 45 techs
ecksman
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I'm pretty sure its an irwin set. ill check tomorrow. extremely useful, i use it for my cordless driver
alan camby
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I hear you. But, trays take up a lot of room. I would think they could make them a little better since the tools are so much. If mine wasn't trashed I would keep it.
ecksman
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added this to the collection. cost an arm and a leg but its freaking cool and i plan on using it for at least the next 5 years at home. i have it hanging in the hutch with the other cordless tools
and this is what i did with it
and this is what i did with it
ecksman
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i gotta admit we're spoiled, a/c, inground lifts, awesome cafeteria, tile flooring and a cleaning crew. u have to work without those luxuries to truly appreciate them
GrantCee
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this is my second box since i started working at BMW 3 1/2 years ago. its filled up fast. hopefully getting a bigger triple bay next year. i've picked another some more sockets, ratcheting wrench set and a few cordless impact guns and drill since i took the pics. i think I'm addicted to buying tools lol
Oooo! OOOO! Who makes those flex double box ratcheting wrenches??
ecksman
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like music and someone who's not an a hole working next to u
SpiderGearsMan
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or 41 an hour
ecksman
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SK did. i don't think SK makes ratcheting wrenches anymore. i just picked extra long flex double spline box wrenches from ez red. the snap on guy carries them and warranties them
ecksman
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lol definitely. ill freeze in the winter and sweat in the summer for more money
ummhowsthat
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What happened with that x3?
ecksman
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the vapor barriers(door frame seal) were leaking water into the cabin. it kept collecting under the carpets until the drivers noticed the left rear was damp. resealed vapor barriers, replaced the rear carpets, dehumidified and put the car back together.
ummhowsthat
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I had a feeling it was water intrusion. Just like every other European car manufactures.
ecksman
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yeah, it seems like i've been getting nothing but water leaks lately. it pays well so I'm not complaining.
do you work at rally bmw?
i drove by that dealership once and was blown away just from the outside of it
id post my toolbox but it was stolen the other night but luckily i had my tools out of it cuz i was gonna paint the box next day
(was just a normal craftsman box)
i drove by that dealership once and was blown away just from the outside of it
id post my toolbox but it was stolen the other night but luckily i had my tools out of it cuz i was gonna paint the box next day
(was just a normal craftsman box)
ecksman
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yeah, how'd u know?
bmwohio
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yup, that's popular with some E36 and E46 models too....water pools in the pass side wheel footwell
Great looking set-up btw....love your box and tool collection
....this is for Grantcee
https://www.google.com/search?aq=1&....,cf.osb&fp=97abe0b0363f3e4c&biw=1280&bih=685