Let's see your toolbox.
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Jawn
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Jamie.91
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NEW BOX
Out grew my mac tools top box and recently felt like I could use a bigger box, found this on eBay for the right money, I love it, but... I fear it may be a bit big for in my van
It's not organised properly yet, it's like moving house lol, it's a right mess
Here's my old box actually inside my new box
Ohh well, I guess I'll have to grow into this one
Out grew my mac tools top box and recently felt like I could use a bigger box, found this on eBay for the right money, I love it, but... I fear it may be a bit big for in my van
It's not organised properly yet, it's like moving house lol, it's a right mess
Here's my old box actually inside my new box
Ohh well, I guess I'll have to grow into this one
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neuropac
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Every time I see this pic it makes me smile, matco should use this for advertisement.
sdguy55
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NEW BOX
Out grew my mac tools top box and recently felt like I could use a bigger box, found this on eBay for the right money, I love it, but... I fear it may be a bit big for in my van
It's not organised properly yet, it's like moving house lol, it's a right mess
Here's my old box actually inside my new box
Ohh well, I guess I'll have to grow into this one
I have that same top box. Very nice box. But i will be moving on to a new box here in the next couple years and will replace both my top and bottom and just get a 70" bottom box
The honest way to protect your investment!
Jamie.91
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I've only just moved on to this lol, and I doubt I can fit anything bigger in my van haha
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kool_BOY8323
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Got you beat...
man once the kids get brought in is it even really competition anymore?
cute baby man. and the kid's cute too
From last summer.
The pics I wanted to upload exceed the data limit. Never Miiiiinddd!
The pics I wanted to use are in the "Build something with your kids" thread. They uploaded just fine over there but here they don't. I just don't know how computers can work fine one day and not worth a $hit the next.
The pics I wanted to upload exceed the data limit. Never Miiiiinddd!
The pics I wanted to use are in the "Build something with your kids" thread. They uploaded just fine over there but here they don't. I just don't know how computers can work fine one day and not worth a $hit the next.
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kool_BOY8323
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From last summer.
The pics I wanted to upload exceed the data limit. Never Miiiiinddd!
The pics I wanted to use are in the "Build something with your kids" thread. They uploaded just fine over there but here they don't. I just don't know how computers can work fine one day and not worth a $hit the next.
that sounds like either an issue with your online file server, or this thread has a limit on picture size, unlike the other thread.
try uploading thumbnails of your pics, maybe that will work better for ya.
Wrenchette
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Jamie.91
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Your wrench collection is as eclectic as mine!
It's right miss match isn't it haha, I think it's due to having a van/ limited space, I just carry what I need
tncumminsguy
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My little box
Okay where can I get this box? This looks perfect to take on wheeling trips and keep it tied down in the crawler
crewchief888
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My setup finally completed...maybe a side locker next year.
jeffmoss26
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Nice stuff!!
keithh2oskier
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I'm new to the forum, thought I would share my box at home. I'm no mechanic by trade... just in the spare time. Here are some pics of my setup and trust me it stays this organized all the time.
the kipper box can be had from here
It's a good box, but pelican's answer to it is better imho. It's here
I've used both and for the extra hundred dollars the pelican case is really worth it. The pelican box is simply the best field tool box I've ever used. Foam is a must with it tho or you will here nothing but your tools slamming around.
kool_BOY8323
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I'm new to the forum, thought I would share my box at home. I'm no mechanic by trade... just in the spare time. Here are some pics of my setup and trust me it stays this organized all the time.
i know of alot of full time mechanics that dont have that much, or keep it as nice. awesome setup man!
nuklbstr83
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what brand/part number/set is the red box with the torx bits?
tncumminsguy
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Damn those are not cheap
But it would pretty nice to have all my tools in something like that vs ammo cans or soft tool bags. I don't do a ton of rides where I can't get to my trailer/truck easily but these would be awesome for long remote rides.I'm new to the forum, thought I would share my box at home. I'm no mechanic by trade... just in the spare time. Here are some pics of my setup and trust me it stays this organized all the time.
It's a plyworx pliers rack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DZLMFI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
It's GRIP I bought it off a tools truck, not snapon,matco... just some local guy that always has some decent tools at good deals, but here's a link i found to the same set.
http://www.dpciwholesale.com/35-pc.-1-4-and-3-8-Torx-Bit-Socket-Set.html
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Heavy Metal Doctor
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Just caught that post -- Yes, I dropped the 10" drawer and put 2 4's and a 2 in it's place (free of charge, of course). I always disliked those super deep skinny width drawers on any box I've had. I only have about 2 items that need that depth of space and they are used rarely enough I decided to store them in the side locker int this go 'round. I want usable drawers for all my most needed stuff and only go in the locker on occasion. The only down side to custom ordering drawers is it slowed down the wait time to get it and then they forgot to change the drawer liners to match (missing 2 -- but the tool man made that right immediately).
Damn those are not cheap
thanks for the links
but at those prices, i'll stick with what i'm using.
Yeah they are pricey. It's is one of those things that takes a while to justify. You may get lucky on some kipper boxes in a mil surplus store or site. The pelican case toolboxes hit service 4 or 5 years ago so it will be a while before they find their way into the surplus circuit.
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I got mine off a small run on sniper's hide. Under a hundred bones, it came with foam but they smelled and was not gonna fit my set of tools. I pulled that.
But the idea was the box to be for the jeep. It's heavy but worth it. the box needs more tools though.
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My set ups I only have top drawer pics right now. Once I get a little more organized ill take some more(I run a 3bay shop solo)
Rockuf8
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Very nice. What brand of files are those black and white ones?
archirelic
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Rockuf8
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Thanks for the info, actually they look like the 3pc deluxe set.
http://www.toolbarn.com/nicholson-22018h.html?refpage=nicholson-22015hn&type=upsell_view
Made in USA?
Rockuf8
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9 piece set (reviews all over the place, one person claims they're made in Brazil and Mexico, another customer says mostly made in USA) worth the $84 price tag? Probably more than I would need, but better then a 3 pc set
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T4K1O6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
They also have a 5 pc set for $43 hmmm...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T4K1O6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
They also have a 5 pc set for $43 hmmm...
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Just picked it up at an auction for $95, 1973 model, Thinking of repainting it but I can't decide, I was gonna buy the new flat black craftsman box but am so glad I got this instead, the quality is so much better.
The top has the leftover sockets from the 309 pc set that didnt make it into my truck box. Ordered HF socket organizers but they don't fit, thinking of cutting some oak bards to fit then drilling holes for the sockets.
Top drawers full of extra sockets, when I decided that I wanted to start getting better tools dad let me raid all of his unorganized boxes and drawers full of multiple sockets and brands for decent stuff. These are all craftsman sockets and a few screwdrivers.
New Ernst screwdriver rack, of course the drawers are a little shallow for longer screwdrivers, cant decide whether to cut down the rack to fit or not.
Missed the drawer pic of these, ebay grab $127 not bad I hope, got a set of SAE coming I got for $137. Also have a green 24oz dead blow hammer on the way.
1/4" sockets, the 1/4" deep well fit in this drawer but but 3/8" and 1/2" won't
Extra craftsman wrenches, got all of these for $5 at the same auction as the box.
1/2" sockets in the first drawer they fit in, really would like them all to fit up higher.
Torque wrenches I picked up for $40, thought I did good but a little research shows thats about what they are worth, like new made in Taiwan look like northen tool specials.
My truck box, beat up Montezuma full of Craftsman. Two rows of ratcheting wrenches in the back. Had it in the shop as my other isn't complete yet.
Missed getting a picture of my rollaround Homak cart I got last week for cost from my cousin's NAPA store, he ordered it for someone and it was smaller than expected. when I slide the top open my tool bag fits perfect.
The top has the leftover sockets from the 309 pc set that didnt make it into my truck box. Ordered HF socket organizers but they don't fit, thinking of cutting some oak bards to fit then drilling holes for the sockets.
Top drawers full of extra sockets, when I decided that I wanted to start getting better tools dad let me raid all of his unorganized boxes and drawers full of multiple sockets and brands for decent stuff. These are all craftsman sockets and a few screwdrivers.
New Ernst screwdriver rack, of course the drawers are a little shallow for longer screwdrivers, cant decide whether to cut down the rack to fit or not.
Missed the drawer pic of these, ebay grab $127 not bad I hope, got a set of SAE coming I got for $137. Also have a green 24oz dead blow hammer on the way.
1/4" sockets, the 1/4" deep well fit in this drawer but but 3/8" and 1/2" won't
Extra craftsman wrenches, got all of these for $5 at the same auction as the box.
1/2" sockets in the first drawer they fit in, really would like them all to fit up higher.
Torque wrenches I picked up for $40, thought I did good but a little research shows thats about what they are worth, like new made in Taiwan look like northen tool specials.
My truck box, beat up Montezuma full of Craftsman. Two rows of ratcheting wrenches in the back. Had it in the shop as my other isn't complete yet.
Missed getting a picture of my rollaround Homak cart I got last week for cost from my cousin's NAPA store, he ordered it for someone and it was smaller than expected. when I slide the top open my tool bag fits perfect.
archirelic
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Couple years ago Amazon had some screaming deals on Nicholson file sets. When mine arrived, they were a hodge podge of Made in Brazil, Made in Mexico, and Made in U.S.A. All were of exceptional quality though, I believe I only had to debur the edge of one out of the many I received.
Rockuf8
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Appreciate the info, just need to decide if I should get the 3, 5, or 9 pc set.