Let's see your toolbox.

[kenburkholz]

Good start! Keep up the collecting. Ken.

 

[mofo62]

And my find of the day, 2 of these cheap little wire racks (cost me 5 bucks total)

And Converted them into these!

Nice!!! Great Idea


V!

 

[crewchief888]

I am honestly surprised at the amount of interest me selling a snap on box has generated. Investment, no. Do you keep everything you purchase? Doubtful.

actually i do keep the tools i buy..
the only tool i've outright sold in the past 40 years was a plasma cutter that was rarely used, and was taking up much needed space.
i sold a roller cab and side box to a younger co-worker trying to help him upgrade

toolboxes have been traded in when upgrading to something larger..
i've gifted tools and boxes to a needy friend

i've had the same truck since '00
same harley since '87

i guess whats confusing to some members (myself included) is the sale and a "sideways upgrade".
most guys go for something with more storage

it's your money, your box, and your tools, do as you wish.

 

[flashman]

actually i do keep the tools i buy..
the only tool i've outright sold in the past 40 years was a plasma cutter that was rarely used, and was taking up much needed space.
i sold a roller cab and side box to a younger co-worker trying to help him upgrade

toolboxes have been traded in when upgrading to something larger..
i've gifted tools and boxes to a needy friend

i've had the same truck since '00
same harley since '87

i guess whats confusing to some members (myself included) is the sale and a "sideways upgrade".
most guys go for something with more storage

it's your money, your box, and your tools, do as you wish.

This is my last comment to you. I didn't specify keeping tools. I didn't ask if you keep all of the tools you buy. I asked if you keep everything you buy. That can be a range of things for regard to me selling my box. I had money in the box that I was able to recoup. That money can be used for other things. It is my money and that money will be better served in the form of a similar sized box with money left over for use with my family. I don't care if you consider this a sideways upgrade. But thanks for taking way too much interest as I was looking for testimonials from people dealing with STB or the tool vault/extreme tool box brand. Not too many people chime in on garagejournal in any threads.

 

[daddy2coull]

I went from a kra53 top and bottom box with a full height locker and a half height side cab. It was totally brimming with tools to the point I couldn't get any more in. I traded for a KRL722 with the thought I'd thin my gear out a little.

 

[daddy2coull]

This is my last comment to you. I didn't specify keeping tools. I didn't ask if you keep all of the tools you buy. I asked if you keep everything you buy. That can be a range of things for regard to me selling my box. I had money in the box that I was able to recoup. That money can be used for other things. It is my money and that money will be better served in the form of a similar sized box with money left over for use with my family. I don't care if you consider this a sideways upgrade. But thanks for taking way too much interest as I was looking for testimonials from people dealing with STB or the tool vault/extreme tool box brand. Not too many people chime in on garagejournal in any threads.

I see what your thinking is, it's your life. Live it. Don't worry about others opinions

 

[crewchief888]

This is my last comment to you. I didn't specify keeping tools. I didn't ask if you keep all of the tools you buy. I asked if you keep everything you buy. That can be a range of things for regard to me selling my box. I had money in the box that I was able to recoup. That money can be used for other things. It is my money and that money will be better served in the form of a similar sized box with money left over for use with my family. I don't care if you consider this a sideways upgrade. But thanks for taking way too much interest as I was looking for testimonials from people dealing with STB or the tool vault/extreme tool box brand. Not too many people chime in on garagejournal in any threads.

yanno,

like i said, it's your toolbox, and your money, do with as you wish....
however you make an open posting on a forum, and are surprised when you find someone that disagree's or questions what you did....

get over yourself.......

 

[kered]

The box came like that. It is a basic KRA-58. The bottom 2 drawers have dividers along the length like that IIRC.

Apologies for the delay in replying

I think I'll get busy fabbing something similar up

 

[Brian41]

Added a new tool

 

[shocksandstrutz]

^^^ what the heck

 

[signcrafter]

Added a new tool

Holy toolboxes! I guess with that kind of investment you need that security system in the hutch!

Would love to see some more pics of what's inside and the shop.

 

[Subyroo651]

Holy toolboxes! I guess with that kind of investment you need that security system in the hutch!

Would love to see some more pics of what's inside and the shop.

No kidding, do tell!

Also, where is the now empty cash dumptruck?

 

[zkling]

Don't be afraid of the search feature, it is very handy.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53287

 

[941designs]

Brian41, you now have our attention! Amazing setup!!!

 

[RKSpeed]

Added a new tool

Ok, you win.

 

[FOCUS.FREAK]

This is Mine. It is now not this neat. Im cramming things in the drawers now. I will be upgrading eventually to a Masterforce 11 drawer tool box. One of the other Mechanics will be selling it to me for steal of a deal. 150.00


Here is mine.

The new to me box

 

[richfinn]

Added a new tool

****** hell Brian, you should change your name to Batman

 

[kool_BOY8323]

****** hell Brian, you should change your name to Batman

I know you must know this, and I get what you're saying, but batman doesn't use guns.

 

[mds47588]

Not only is that the biggest and nicest setup I have seen here...i've never seen another snap on r/c van before!

 

[basspro]

What's wrong with sanimax? I have been there a number off time for rentals and you get use to the smell after about 20 minutes.

I have a couple of buddies who work for Wisconsin Lift, they all say the lifts that come from Sanimax are amongst the worst lol. The worst I had to deal will when doing hydraulics were garbage trucks, most of the time in the summer lol, that was bad enough.

 

[NC-Shaun]

Hey everybody!

New guy here. I found this forum by googling "show off your tool boxes" and here I am.

Where is the introduction section?

I will take some pics of my tool box and garage space today and post em up!!

 

[richfinn]

I know you must know this, and I get what you're saying, but batman doesn't use guns.

I meant Ironman

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Hopefully I'll have my tool box in soon so I can post a picture. I ordered one off of the Snap On rock and roll cab express truck. Has anyone been on the truck before?

 

[BK13]

Hopefully I'll have my tool box in soon so I can post a picture. I ordered one off of the Snap On rock and roll cab express truck. Has anyone been on the truck before?

I don't know if I wish I could or not. On one hand, I bet there's some cool schtuff on there. On the other hand, I'd be tapped out buying a KRSC416... All those KRLs and EPIQs would probably make me cry.

 

[MikeF2316]

Hey everybody!

New guy here. I found this forum by googling "show off your tool boxes" and here I am.

Where is the introduction section?

I will take some pics of my tool box and garage space today and post em up!!

There's a specific intro forum over at

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27

No posting toolbox pictures until you've read this entire thread!

Just kidding, of course. Post away!

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Yeah they had multiple epiqs, krl's, classics, and even a tool cart. The epiqs and krl's had hutches on them. I came off the truck with a order for a Krl1023 with the drawers completely reworked and a extra set of casters plus a stainless steel top with a hutch plus overhead storage. The total bill after rebates discounts came to $7800ish. Not to bad I think considering it started out at 16,000ish. They said it would be 1-2 months before it shows up. I'm like this truck cant just poop it out right now I don't want to wait. I've been wanting one for the last 4 years and was just waiting for the right dal and I figure I cant get any better then that. I see the box with top always on sale for $5000. But I got a extra $4100 for $2800 plus the drawers are the way I want them

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

How do y'all quote with the quote your quoting in the quote you are quoting. Hope that made sense

 

[zkling]

How do y'all quote with the quote your quoting in the quote you are quoting. Hope that made sense

Uhm, I don't completely follow?

 

[zkling]

How do y'all quote with the quote your quoting in the quote you are quoting. Hope that made sense

Uhm, I don't completely follow?

You mean something like this?

 

[ChrisOdden]

Multi quote?

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Multi quote?

Okay I got it. I have to click on quote. Thanks I'm a tard.

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Multi quote?

I don't know if I wish I could or not. On one hand, I bet there's some cool schtuff on there. On the other hand, I'd be tapped out buying a KRSC416... All those KRLs and EPIQs would probably make me cry.

Yeah they had multiple epiqs, krl's, classics, and even a tool cart. The epiqs and krl's had hutches on them. I came off the truck with a order for a Krl1023 with the drawers completely reworked and a extra set of casters plus a stainless steel top with a hutch plus overhead storage. The total bill after rebates discounts came to $7800ish. Not to bad I think considering it started out at 16,000ish. They said it would be 1-2 months before it shows up. I'm like this truck cant just poop it out right now I don't want to wait. I've been wanting one for the last 4 years and was just waiting for the right dal and I figure I cant get any better then that. I see the box with top always on sale for $5000. But I got a extra $4100 for $2800 plus the drawers are the way I want them

 

[idahochevy]

Here are some pics of my new box. I never used to like this green, but i had only seen it with the chrome trim. When the Snap-on guy had one decked out with black trim I instantly liked it.

 

[SpannerMonkey]

I got myself a Beta roll cab ages ago but not got rounding to posting a pic of it.

I resorted my spanner drawers:

My mate will be putting his house up for sale in a couple of months so I'll have to move my stuff out of his garage eventually. I'll sell the roll cab and move my tools into this big box I got for £65 off Ebay:

 

[NC-Shaun]

There's a specific intro forum over at

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27

No posting toolbox pictures until you've read this entire thread!

Just kidding, of course. Post away!

Intro completed!

I ran out of coffee before I finished reading the entire thread...

Today, I will be taking pics of my garage setup, because I am gonna be making a new tank bolt for my Harley project.Its my day off!!!!

Thanks Guys,
Thread Hijack Over

 

[Sterff]

Here are some pics of my new box. I never used to like this green, but i had only seen it with the chrome trim. When the Snap-on guy had one decked out with black trim I instantly liked it.

Nice! What is the set that I circled in red?

 

[NC-Shaun]

Here is my 26 incher from Harbor Freight. I almost went with the 44 incher, but chose the 26 because I have a small rented garage and most of my tools are smalls for motorcycles anyway. The 44 incher was a better choice for a man with alot of case tools. I also have to fit my truck in here........

 

[Revere Cycles]

I posted the before photo of my Kennedy 277 Roller in another thread; I picked up a pile of Kennedy chests for a song. I got the roller for $20 because it needed some work. After three days of scrubbing, and a few parts from Kennedy, it *works* as good as new!

There is a little paint loss here and there... I also had to hammer out several deep dents on the bottom drawer that I couldn't get perfectly straight. What really surprised me was that the outside had a super thick layer of grease and oil buildup, but the inside was incredibly clean, as if it was always empty!

 

[bobcatdan]

Nice! What is the set that I circled in red?

I'm going to guess a set of grey pneumatic impacts.

 

[NC-Shaun]

Well today I was out in the garage kinda and my girl friend came out and asked me what was wrong. I said that I think I may have chosen a tool box that was too small for future growth, as i knew there were several tools I had yet to purchase and I was nearing capacity of my current (6 week old) US General Pro 26 incher.

So she says I told you to get the 44 incher Now I just checked harbor Freights return policy and evidently they have a 90 day no questions asked return policy So I may end up with a 44 incher by the end of the weekend.

I was never a fan of those huge tool boxes and have always worked out of a 26 incher. I have seen alot of guys that go way big on their tool boxes and they end up with a huge drawer with 5 pliers in them, or randomness that drives me bonkers. Even the 44 incher I am thinking of is gonna take some thinking to get organized the way I want.

I am hesitant to go with the 44 incher, but its looking to be a necessary evil.