Let's see your toolbox.

[Hafen_Kafer]

Here is my budget set-up. It is a Stanley top & bottom with a Performax Intermediate chest, complete with Craftsman badges.

I like it. Plenty of drawers

 

[mikeburris]

Great job, that looks really nice. However I think that is the first time I have ever heard anyone try to make a snap on box match a craftsman Usually its the other way around.



Very nice, I saw your other post about the 5 drawer mid. Scrap bin you say, so where would this dumpster be located?

What is the width on that bottom box? A friend of mine just bought an identical setup, 3 drawer bottom with 5 drawer mid as the top. We are trying to figure out a way to convert the top of the mid box into a standard covered top with hinged lid. Any suggestions?

I expected to get some grief over the backward imitation If the snap on was black and red I woulda tried to do it the other way around, I just happen to like the two tone scheme. One day I will take the drawers out of the H/F boxed and paint them black too. I painted the cabinets red with black doors to match (sorta) too.

 

[zkling]

I expected to get some grief over the backward imitation If the snap on was black and red I woulda tried to do it the other way around, I just happen to like the two tone scheme. One day I will take the drawers out of the H/F boxed and paint them black too. I painted the cabinets red with black doors to match (sorta) too.

Ahh, so you are one of those folks that likes things to match? You would probably throw up if you saw my shop At least 3 different shades of each color in there. Nothing matches, not even the floor. I find it adds a real classy touch.

 

[archirelic]

Here is my budget set-up. It is a Stanley top & bottom with a Performax Intermediate chest, complete with Craftsman badges.

That Performax intermediate chest is almost a dead-match to your Stanley boxes.

 

[bcleen]

How do u post pics can't figure it out and can u do it from.cell phone..thanks

 

[71goldss]

How do u post pics can't figure it out and can u do it from.cell phone..thanks

The only way I've found to do it is to open an account with a photo hosting website (my case photobucket), upload your photos, then copy and paste to your GJ post.

 

[jeffmoss26]

That's how I do it ^

 

[alpinewhite]

I upload pics to GJ and point to the pictures using the "img" tags.

 

[OxJaw]

Just added the middle chest, picked it up for $40 (plus $4 for paint) at sears the other day. I painted the drawers since they came black. The color is a little lighter but not real noticeable unless you're looking for it. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out especially for $45.

 

[melliott28]

That Performax intermediate chest is almost a dead-match to your Stanley boxes.

Surprisingly it is an exact match. I ordered the middle chest on based only on pictures and when I got it I was pleasantly surprised that they obviously had come from the same factory. Everything (the paint, the drawer slides, the drawers) is exactly the same.

 

[k p]

I have the same boxes as you. My top box is identical to your but my bottom box has the full length handles. I bought mine back in the mid 80's

Full length handles? I'm curious, can you post a picture?

 

[Kevin54]

I expected to get some grief over the backward imitation If the snap on was black and red I woulda tried to do it the other way around, I just happen to like the two tone scheme. One day I will take the drawers out of the H/F boxed and paint them black too. I painted the cabinets red with black doors to match (sorta) too.

Do you have a whole house vacuum, or is that hooked to a shop-vac somewhere? And if it's hooked to a shop-vac, do you loose any suction with the hose being so far away?

 

[ckblum]

Here is some of mine. Work box (black Husky), my portable box for when I go riding, still adding tools to it. The blue Craftsman my little box is sitting on is my old work box that I use at home now. Also just bought the HF 5 drawer cart.

 

[ckblum]

I hope my pics are big enough

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I hope my pics are big enough

 

[Jeeper75]

Snap on classic 78 bottom and classic 60 top box.

 

[vga]

My new box. The bottom and top I saved from the scrap bin at work, the middle is new.

Bob:Love those Kennedy boxes. Nice

 

[bobemmerich]

Thanks. I checked out one the plumber at work had, and couldn't believe how much fit. Now I just gotta start downsizing/organizing so I'll be able to pull a car in the garage again.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

more syringes than a diabetic

 

[ckblum]

I resized my pics!

And yes I get them for free and are handy for bleeding my bike's clutch, brakes, measuring junk, heroine etc.

 

[Gotmayhem]

Jeeper - That's a nice clean looking setup.

 

[Scuderia-F1]

Snap on classic 78 bottom and classic 60 top box.

Great looking boxes!

 

[six206]

Decided to get a HF 44" for all of my jewelry studio hand tools. I'm moving to start graduate school at Texas Tech and was a little apprehensive about leaving all my tools out or in a bench that doesn't lock. You think Snap-on stuff is expensive... (I won't go into it) But so far started putting everything into it. Good storage and everything will fit (just so).

Everything in the benches and peg board will go into the box.

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[David W]

Decided to get a HF 44" for all of my jewelry studio hand tools. I'm moving to start graduate school at Texas Tech and was a little apprehensive about leaving all my tools out or in a bench that doesn't lock. You think Snap-on stuff is expensive... (I won't go into it) But so far started putting everything into it. Good storage and everything will fit (just so).

Everything in the benches and peg board will go into the box.

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That's some pretty massive hardware for jewelry, especially that anvil. Do you make bracelets and necklaces for the Statue of Liberty or something?

 

[olblue75]

I used to work on Helicopter Turbines

 

[six206]

That's some pretty massive hardware for jewelry, especially that anvil. Do you make bracelets and necklaces for the Statue of Liberty or something?

Hahah I actually use the anvil a lot, especially when I making blillits of mokome gaune and demascus steel.

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[zip94]

I've been using an old flat file for my tools the past few years. It's still a work in progress, but here's what I've done so far.

- Front
- 1/4" & 3/8"ratchets & sockets
- 1/2" ratchets, sockets & impacts
- Screwdrivers, files, chisels, Allen Hex bit socket set, etc
- Wrenches
- Channellocks, Vise Grips (all USA), Crescent wrenches, snips
- Electrical (wanting more Klein Tools

 

[TheMonge23]

I've been using an old flat file for my tools the past few years. It's still a work in progress, but heres what I've done so far.

That's brilliant. Looks really good and terribly practical repurposing of old gear.

 

[Holt]

Love it !!

 

[zkling]

I've been using an old flat file for my tools the past few years. It's still a work in progress, but heres what I've done so far.

Very nice, super organized

What size are the flat files you have? I looked at picking up a set of 3 5 drawer units a while back, but they were 53" wide x 43" deep. The depth is what killed the deal for me. Other than that I think they are built superior to all of the standard tool boxes, barring Lista.

What type of drawer liner are you using. It has an interesting pattern to it. Is that carpet by chance?

 

[jeffmoss26]

Zip, that is awesome! I am an avid user/collector of Klein and Channellock too!

 

[robc46]

Hi everyone, new to this forum and I've spent the last few days checking out all the boxes in this thread, there is some nice stuff going on out there.

Anyway, thought I'd share the reason I never have any spare cash lol



My old box is the right one, fell in love with the orange box the second I saw it, damn you Mr Snap-On!





Sorry bout the crappy camera phone quality, it really shines in real life, mirror chrome is a major PITA to keep clean though

 

[zip94]

What size are the flat files you have? I looked at picking up a set of 3 5 drawer units a while back, but they were 53" wide x 43" deep. The depth is what killed the deal for me. Other than that I think they are built superior to all of the standard tool boxes, barring Lista.

What type of drawer liner are you using. It has an interesting pattern to it. Is that carpet by chance?

Thanks for the compliments guys. This forum has inspired me to get organized and build my tool arsenal.

The inside drawer dimensions are 37" wide x 26" deep, which make the exterior dimensions about 40" x 28". My countertop is 30" deep, which works really well for me.

The drawers are lined with rubber mats I purchased on eBay. Here's a link. It was the only material I could find that came in sheets large enough to cover the drawers. It works pretty well, however I need to glue it down since it slides back when the drawers are slammed. The foam in the socket drawers is Harbor Freight Anti-Fatigue Foam Mat Set (Item#94635). I want to foam the other drawers, but I'm not ready to stop adding tools.

 

[AV tinker er]

I used to work on Helicopter Turbines

I knew you were aviation when I saw the canon plug pliers.

 

[BBD]

What socket holder/organizer should I use for sockets bigger than 27mm ?

 

[Nascar4401]

Here is my old and new craftsman, I use the old one for household tools and the new one for automotive.

IMG_1345 by nascar4401, on Flickr

 

[Nascar4401]

I've been using an old flat file for my tools the past few years. It's still a work in progress, but heres what I've done so far.

Looks great! Nice organization!

 

[zkling]

Thanks for the compliments guys. This forum has inspired me to get organized and build my tool arsenal.

The inside drawer dimensions are 37" wide x 26" deep, which make the exterior dimensions about 40" x 28". My countertop is 30" deep, which works really well for me.

That sounds like the ideal size for storing tools. I went to look at the 40+" deep ones, but I couldn't even reach to the back of the drawer

Your shadow setup on the sockets looks really good. Makes it easy to spot when one is missing I bet.

Here is my old and new craftsman, I use the old one for household tools and the new one for automotive.

Very nice. Although I don't own any of the red/grey craftsman boxes, I really like them. Dare I ask how the quality compares in person, the old vs the new?

 

[Outlawmws]

I've been using an old flat file for my tools the past few years. It's still a work in progress, but heres what I've done so far.

Looks great! Nice organization!

Did you try to post a pic? If so, nothing came out...

 

[zkling]

Did you try to post a pic? If so, nothing came out...

I think he just quoted zip94, but without the quote box ^