Let's see your toolbox.

[crewchief888]

On my what seems to be never ending quest to stick with my 26 inch tool box, I spent some time reorganizing my current tool box last night.

I was able to free up more room by trimming the socket rails. The end result was this.

ya have plenty of room in there

for more sockets

 

[NC-Shaun]

Yes Sir,
I am gonna pick up my 1/2 drive SAE/Metric 12 points today, then a E Socket strip. Today was my first day off in forever, and I think my body is telling me I better stay home and relax a bit. So, I am gonna wait until this evening.

I ended up using a lower drawer for my Impact section. Its gonna be a heavy drawer, but it is probably better off in the lower than up high.

 

[Evan(CA)]

That's an amazing set up. How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I'm always curious how people amass these huge collections. You probably have more money in tools and tool boxes than most people spend on their house in your state

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I smell a HF box with a Snap On badge.

They are harbor freight. I never said they were snap on boxes. They were what made sense for me and I have been very happy with them. I got the nameplates off ebay. Flip side is I am into them real cheap and have money for other things like the cars and obviously the tools. If they fail then shame on me for going the route I did, but until then I am very content. I only wish the 56 had a full length draw.

 

[rpsurfr]

Jeez...you have a lot of great tools. very impressive

 

[GTA Matt]

That's an amazing set up. How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I'm always curious how people amass these huge collections. You probably have more money in tools and tool boxes than most people spend on their house in your state

Thank you. I am 29 (surprises a lot of people lol). I got my first small c-man cart when I was 17 (still have it) and it has obviously escalated from there. Every tool is 100% paid for, just owe a bit for the side lockers I got earlier this year. I can honestly say I can fix anything that rolls into the shop. I realized the video looks like ****, but I'm a mechanic, not a photographer

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I had a few minutes of down time today and made a quick video, figured I would share. Had to rush through it a bit as the first one I tried timed out. Left out the contents of my small end cab, which only holds a duramax special tool kit and various wire harnesses, coils, modules and some extra gaskets, etc.

Impressive set up. I watched the video as well. Best of luck. If I ever get a snap on box it will be an epiq. They are beautiful boxes.

 

[Brownsfan]

Thank you. I am 29 (surprises a lot of people lol). I got my first small c-man cart when I was 17 (still have it) and it has obviously escalated from there. Every tool is 100% paid for, just owe a bit for the side lockers I got earlier this year. I can honestly say I can fix anything that rolls into the shop. I realized the video looks like ****, but I'm a mechanic, not a photographer

Was that a Tech 2 in there? If it was (I couldn't tell kinda blury) that's awesome you have your own. How much was it?

 

[GTA Matt]

Yes, its a tech 2. I got it several years ago when I worked at gm and got tired of tracking down the shops every day. If you are diligent, you can find genuine gm ones in the $1000-1500 range with a candi module. The shop I'm at now has several factory scan tools, which you are correct, its pretty awesome. Sorry about the crappy video, it honestly didn't look too bad on my phone lol.

 

[StackedDodge96]

My first post but I will play along. Cornwell 58". Got it used when my old small proto got stolen from work. Im 22 so still trying to fill it up. Excuse the mess, been busy and havent got to clean it!







New rachet to replace the bent HF one. Got it on sale from Cornwell! Some Cornwell American made sockets to repalce my Tawain ones.




Roll cart

 

[DieselSaves]

Dodge96, in the third photo from the bottom, there is a black case of open end wrenches. I've seen pics of similar before, what special purpose do they serve?

 

[WildwoodChuck]

Dodge96, in the third photo from the bottom, there is a black case of open end wrenches. I've seen pics of similar before, what special purpose do they serve?

I think MSC calls them pump wrenches.

 

[DieselSaves]

I think MSC calls them pump wrenches.

Are they designed for minimal clearance situations, made for a cheater, hammer on them?

 

[WildwoodChuck]

not really that detailed in MSC just pump service wrench

 

[ol'Red]

service/pump wrenches. Martin has made them for years. Good for JIC and pipe thread fittings when a backing wrench is need and minimal space. Many applications for them but thats my use.

 

[alpinewhite]

Before I joined GJ, I never knew one could buy these "investments" and make payments on them. Prior to GJ, I was only aware of mortgage and car payments.

 

[spacedoutbob]

I finally saw every page of this thread. Now I need to take photos of my tool box to post here. Merry Christmas to Everyone!

Bob

 

[crewchief888]

I think MSC calls them pump wrenches.

Are they designed for minimal clearance situations, made for a cheater, hammer on them?

service/pump wrenches. Martin has made them for years. Good for JIC and pipe thread fittings when a backing wrench is need and minimal space. Many applications for them but thats my use.

Bonney calls them service wrenches too.


i have a few of them that are 20+ years old, i've beat on em, and had cheater pipes on them, havent broekn or spread one open yet...

 

[kool_BOY8323]

My first post but I will play along. Cornwell 58". Got it used when my old small proto got stolen from work. Im 22 so still trying to fill it up. Excuse the mess, been busy and havent got to clean it!







New rachet to replace the bent HF one. Got it on sale from Cornwell! Some Cornwell American made sockets to repalce my Tawain ones.




Roll cart

awesome. love cornwell.

 

[IROC-Z28]

I believe they are first generation MAC Tool boxes before they changed the handle from the round type to square box type. I've worked many years ago with a since retired heavy duty mechanic who own such a box and that's what inspired me to purchased a MAC Tool box over a Snap On version. They don't make tool boxes like that anymore.

Anyone know where I can pick up a good matching 3 drawer intermediate tool chest to fit between my MAC Tool chest and roller cabinets here locally in greater Vancouver B.C. area? Preferred the matching red MAC Tool type as per picture below. It's either purchase the intermediate chest to buy some time to handle the overflow tools or just bit the bullet and purchase a larger Snap On or MAC Tool chest/roller cabinet.

I have a MAC just like this, got it off an ex-crew chief for chip ganassi racing for free.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Check out the Vancouver Craigslist listings. Go to tools and type in snap on. Look for lightly used box. I am not smart enough to put the pic here or I would. It's a snap on box laying on its face after it fell over.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/tls/4242160021.html

 

[Don 18]

Check out the Vancouver Craigslist listings. Go to tools and type in snap on. Look for lightly used box. I am not smart enough to put the pic here or I would. It's a snap on box laying on its face after it fell over.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/tls/4242160021.html

Ouch

Lightly used Snap-On box for sale. Some of the drawers are a tad sticky but overall a great box, very stable. Asking only $10,000 obo. Comes with a free jar of the finest pickles!!!!

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Ouch

Lightly used Snap-On box for sale. Some of the drawers are a tad sticky but overall a great box, very stable. Asking only $10,000 obo. Comes with a free jar of the finest pickles!!!!

Thanks for grabbing that pic. Thought everyone would like it. Happy holidays.

 

[chrisa7164]

Luckily I've never had that happen..seen it happen a few times. It's never a pretty sight.

 

[firemanmike69]

 

[roadracer97]

Ouch

Lightly used Snap-On box for sale. Some of the drawers are a tad sticky but overall a great box, very stable. Asking only $10,000 obo. Comes with a free jar of the finest pickles!!!!

i feel pain just looking at that picture

 

[cburnscrx]

i feel pain just looking at that picture

It makes me giggle...Dooh!

 

[F-Bobby]

Every tool is 100% paid for, just owe a bit for the side lockers I got earlier this year.

That is the way to do it. I had everything except my box paid off when my dealership closed and I got laid off so i've still got all my tools and don't owe a dime on any of them.

P.S. I watched your vid, you've got one hell of an impressive setup there.

 

[dogdad]

Just picked this previous owned KRSC46 extreme green Snap on up this week

Had this sears already,, debating whether to sell it..

 

[cassidy]

Here is my snappy, it' s about a year old.

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[cassidy]

Let's try it again

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[StackedDodge96]

awesome. love cornwell.

Love all my Cornwell stuff, sadly this box is another story. Worst drawer design ever, and to top it off if I roll it to one side of my bay the top drawer trys to open the two below. Cornwell reps stated it is the shop floor, but that shouldnt effect a well made box in my opinion. Eyeing a Snap on epiq when its full!

Dodge96, in the third photo from the bottom, there is a black case of open end wrenches. I've seen pics of similar before, what special purpose do they serve?

Ive always heard of them called line wrenches. We used them for tight areas or skinny areas. Ive beaten and stood on these. There HF and have held up well! Just need the meteric set.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Part of my gear, these roll carts are becoming quite popular here in the Uk with garages/mechanics, mainly because they save a lot of time going back & forth bringing gear out to a job.

 

[balane]

Let's try it again

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That's my dream box. Hard to justify for a home shop though. Very nice Cassidy.

 

[optikal]

Traded in my Matco 4s on a 6s. Side lockers to come.

 

[CRXPilot]

Traded in my Matco 4s on a 6s. Side lockers to come.

What a beast!

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I added a new box to the collection. This one stays in the back of the truck. I own a laundromat and I got tired of raiding my home box to go do repairs. Not to mention having to put it all back etc. I grabbed this craftsman box off Craigslist for $50. It's the nice version with the gas struts up top and all ball bearing slides. Now the good part. I went to harbor freight today and stuffed this thing full of everything I could ever need for under $300. I will do a tour and put it on youtube in a few days. I contemplated using good stuff for the box, but after I priced it out I would be in the thousands. Not too mention if someone steals this thing they get $300 bucks worth of harbor freight vs thousands for decent stuff. The box in the truck also let's me go directly to the store from wherever I am vs having to divert home first.

 

[nuklbstr83]

Traded in my Matco 4s on a 6s. Side lockers to come.

that's really nice. I like all of the medium depth drawers.

 

[trailmix]

My new epiq I got a few months back. Has a Powertop on it now.

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[AV tinker er]

My new epiq I got a few months back. Has a Powertop on it.


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Yup, looks good.