Let's see your toolbox.

[Moose-LandTran]

I will add my voice to the others. Keep a positive attitude and have no ill words to speak of your last job or employer while seeking a new job. Tie a knot and hang on, I am sure you will find something better than what you left. BTW: Very nice looking box and assortment I envy you!

I'll find something. Like a cat, if you drop a Moose it'll land on its feet. Unlike toast, which always lands butter side down. However, if you butter a moose it'll land on its side, which isn't good.

Found a pic of my other Snap-on KRA box. The polished lettering came about by accident. the paint was all faded, so i broke out the 3M Perfect-It cutting compound, polished it up real nice. took only the paint off the lettering, i like it a whole lot more now!

 

[Merkava_4]

Over here in the states it's real hard for employers to get thin people. If you're looking for a job and you're thin and fit, you're hired!

 

[wilbilt]

Over here in the states it's real hard for employers to get thin people. If you're looking for a job and you're thin and fit, you're hired!

There are lots of thin people around here. The meth does it to them. Of course, they are not generally interested in finding a job.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Over here in the states it's real hard for employers to get thin people. If you're looking for a job and you're thin and fit, you're hired!

Want to find me a job then?

 

[Stanger]

Maybe its time you finally made your way over here Moose.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Wish i could, just don't have the funds to do it.

 

[dxdexter]

Wish i could, just don't have the funds to do it.

Why not sell some of your pink screwdrivers (sorry couldn't resist) and then go to trade school. It will open up more avenues when you have a trade certificate.

The western provinces in Canada are always looking for trades people.

 

[Jononon]

It was pretty sudden. I was paid and told "we're not making enough to cover the wages" he was trying to use my mate as a scapegoat so i didn't bother waiting around to hear his bulls**t, i cut him off and said "i'll get a van."

Sorry to hear that, best of luck

 

[DaMaN]

Hang in there mate, we are all pulling for you!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Thanks guys.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

immigration won't let europeans in since 1965
we don't need the civilized in america

 

[Jononon]

immigration won't let europeans in since 1965
we don't need the civilized in america

 

[peterbilr98]

here is my new snap on box

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Jesus, that must've cost a bomb.

Awesome box, matches the Peterbilt logo colour.

 

[peterbilr98]

ok here is more this is my first pic post so here is more my husky box say what you whant but it is a great box for the money better than eny crapsman i have had but dont get me rong its not a snap on

here is my crapsman iv had this one since 1982

well ther is just some of it.

 

[bchee]

nice box and picts. Thanks for sharing.

 

[elect]

that's a great box I really like the side locker.

 

[danc333]

OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH

 

[Flash21]

There is nothing else to say

 

[eschoendorff]

Peterbilr98.... you have an awesome setup. However, a little punctuation in your posts would make them WAY easier to read

 

[tatra]

^^^yeah..................what he said...................right merk?..............^^^

 

[jniolon]

Well it only took me a year to get it filled and organized....

Proto 42" top and bottom I bought myself for Christmas last year.. mostly Craftsman with a large collection of Proto ( I get corporate price) and others including snapon, williams, some Stanley general home stuff, and you'll recognize the rest. Too many pics to post so follow the link..

later
John

http://www.clubfte.com/users/jniolon/tools/toolpage.htm

 

[peterbilr98]

that proto looks great

 

[bchee]

Well it only took me a year to get it filled and organized....

Proto 42" top and bottom I bought myself for Christmas last year.. mostly Craftsman with a large collection of Proto ( I get corporate price) and others including snapon, williams, some Stanley general home stuff, and you'll recognize the rest. Too many pics to post so follow the link..

later
John

http://www.clubfte.com/users/jniolon/tools/toolpage.htm

Cool stuff and picts.

 

[billymade]

Dang, those Proto boxes actually look pretty nice; I wonder who makes them and are they roller bearing? Whats up with those Snap-on angle wrenches; they look like behemoths or is that just a optical illusion; many of your tools look like quite large sizes, what type of things do you work on? What do you use them for?! YOU have a tons of tools; nice collection!

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

Very nice box. I wish I had those huge wrenches and one of those 3/4" ratchets. I use that stuff quite often but unfortunately have to borrow it from co-workers for the time being. That stuff is just to much money and I am not willing to go with HF or other foreign offerings.

 

[jniolon]

Dang, those Proto boxes actually look pretty nice; I wonder who makes them and are they roller bearing? Whats up with those Snap-on angle wrenches; they look like behemoths or is that just a optical illusion; many of your tools look like quite large sizes, what type of things do you work on? What do you use them for?! YOU have a tons of tools; nice collection!

Billy... seems that the Proto guy told me that MAC made their boxes and they are roller bearing drawers... they are SO nice compared to the Craftsman set next to them that are only friction slide.

The angles start at 1-1/8 and go up to about 2". Got them for a steal from a D-vorce deal... too shiny to pass up. Same for the larger size combos. Used them for some tractor work helping my nephew before he passed away... neighbors all have tractors and logging equipment so they come in handy occasionally.. we help each other out and share what we need. That goes for material... pipe, steel, hardware...whatever.

As for the selection... It's a 30 year collection.... I'm a tool *****... You can't have too many tools..especially if the deal is good...

later

John

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

how do you work on heavy equipment without 3/4 or 1 in drive ?
at the bus garage , we shared the big stuff , shop supplied

 

[garfunkle24]

borrow it from co-workers for the time being.

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how do you work on heavy equipment without 3/4 or 1 in drive ?
at the bus garage , we shared the big stuff , shop supplied

=

 

[Moose-LandTran]

He's still in college and building up his set.

 

[CAT_serviceman927]

What moose said. I have 2 semesters left in the program I am in. The shop supplies everything over 1" drive. I have some 3/4" sockets and combo wrenches up to 1 5/8". Not everything I need, but it's a start. I just had to lay down about $400 for books. Believe me, I would have much rather bought more tools but I need good grades to get my tuition reimbursed by Cat. Otherwise I gotta pay for all the schooling too. So for now, tools can wait until I can afford them again.

 

[pl_silverado]

What moose said. I have 2 semesters left in the program I am in. The shop supplies everything over 1" drive. I have some 3/4" sockets and combo wrenches up to 1 5/8". Not everything I need, but it's a start. I just had to lay down about $400 for books. Believe me, I would have much rather bought more tools but I need good grades to get my tuition reimbursed by Cat. Otherwise I gotta pay for all the schooling too. So for now, tools can wait until I can afford them again.

i know your pain. i spent $ 500 on books this semester

 

[NAYLOR]

i know your pain. i spent $ 500 on books this semester

Look on the bright side...the majority of your books have virtually no resale value!!!

Hang in there, it's worth it to bite the bullet and finish school.

 

[pl_silverado]

Look on the bright side...the majority of your books have virtually no resale value!!!

Hang in there, it's worth it to bite the bullet and finish school.

I hope the degree in Accounting will pay off some day.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I hope the degree in Accounting will pay off some day.

Get yourself in the right place at the right time. With the current economy you could, if in the right position, make a fortune clearing up everyone else's mess.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I know alot of farmers that luse pipe wrenches instead of 3/4 or 1" drive sockets and drive tools. If you don't have the right tools you make do.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

accounting has a brighter future than auto mechanics

 

[chad s]

check out my new big boy tool box!

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

check out my new big boy tool box!

Very cool! I had something like that when I was a kid...Handy Andy or something like that. I think it's still kicking around my mom's garage.

So what's the vintage on this box?

 

[chad s]

Very cool! I had something like that when I was a kid...Handy Andy or something like that. I think it's still kicking around my mom's garage.

So what's the vintage on this box?

I dont know, I think its late 30's based on an ebay search. It was at Carlisle, and the guy wanted $1, so I couldn't refuse it, just so I could carry it into work one day as a joke. I cant imagine a customers face if I walked into their house or business with that as my tool box.