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arms1970

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I remember my matco guy gave me a $1000 for this old multi tool box craftsman I had. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't get that boat anchor on his truck fast enough.
 

StackedDodge96

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I got them! But it makes me feel like I dont have any tools! The cornwell was pretty well filled too, even took some out of my roll cart haha. My pry bars are not pictured but they have there own drawer, also two empty ones are not pictured.









 

FOCUS.FREAK

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Hey, no worries I have a little guy compared to your box. I have the HF 44 and previously had the 4 drawer cart and it was over filling. Got the HF 44 and now I have like 3 or 4 empty drawers.

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Hey, no worries I have a little guy compared to your box. I have the HF 44 and previously had the 4 drawer cart and it was over filling. Got the HF 44 and now I have like 3 or 4 empty drawers.

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Everyone has to start somewhere. This will be my third box. I started with a small proto and side cart i got from a co worker. A tool box is just a fancy item, the tools and knowledge make a tech.
 

FOCUS.FREAK

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Everyone has to start somewhere. This will be my third box. I started with a small proto and side cart i got from a co worker. A tool box is just a fancy item, the tools and knowledge make a tech.

Knowledge is correct. Someone could have some the cheapest tool set and be great and another person coilf have snap on or matco tools and not know a thing. I hate it when someone thinks havibg expensive tools makes them a great mechanic.

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StackedDodge96

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Knowledge is correct. Someone could have some the cheapest tool set and be great and another person coilf have snap on or matco tools and not know a thing. I hate it when someone thinks havibg expensive tools makes them a great mechanic.

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I realized how it could sound after I typed it. I meant more of having the things you need, not a bunch of useless junk.
 

bodyguy16

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Dont worry about the empty spaces, with this forum itll be full in no time.... beleive me im running out of room in my macsimizer/locker.

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Dave88LX

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I really really wish I could swing the money for a nice tool box. This is what I'm stuck with for now. :(


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Ruger_556

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I got them! But it makes me feel like I dont have any tools! The cornwell was pretty well filled too, even took some out of my roll cart haha. My pry bars are not pictured but they have there own drawer, also two empty ones are not pictured.

I see a bunch of 12-point swivels... What are those for?
 

Mastermind

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Love that blue epic. I have the same box just black and chrome. Don't worry empty space doesn't last long. I want a locker now.

Hey how's your top drawer feel coming off the detents? You have a little less weight than me in there, mine moves the box before the detents let go
 
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ihateminimumwage

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I really really wish I could swing the money for a nice tool box. This is what I'm stuck with for now. :(


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You are miles ahead of me!:lol_hitti I've been working out of a HF 4 Drawer cart and my ancient 26" Craftsman stacker. Between the two I have more tools than my buddy's huge Snap-On box. All about organization.:thumbup:
 

shopboy13

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You are miles ahead of me!:lol_hitti I've been working out of a HF 4 Drawer cart and my ancient 26" Craftsman stacker. Between the two I have more tools than my buddy's huge Snap-On box. All about organization.:thumbup:


X2. Defiantly all about the layout and organization.


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StackedDodge96

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Love that blue epic. I have the same box just black and chrome. Don't worry empty space doesn't last long. I want a locker now.

Hey how's your top drawer feel coming off the detents? You have a little less weight than me in there, mine moves the box before the detents let go
Drawers arent bad at all, when it lifts and I got to pull you can feel it pull against the box but I like it like that. I kinda wish it had something to slow the drawer down because it slams most of the time if im not careful. Use to not having great slides haha. Im not worried about the space at all guys!

I see a bunch of 12-point swivels... What are those for?
Honestly we have an independent tool guy that comes around twice a year and he had them for around $150? They are sunex, its the biggest set they make. I wanted some swivels so I bought them. They have come in handy, just wish I would have gotten the metrics instead of SAE. Oh well I will get the metrics to match and then get 3/8s off the tool trucks in 6 point. I use my buddys 3/8s more than those :lol_hitti
 

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Honestly we have an independent tool guy that comes around twice a year and he had them for around $150? They are sunex, its the biggest set they make. I wanted some swivels so I bought them. They have come in handy, just wish I would have gotten the metrics instead of SAE. Oh well I will get the metrics to match and then get 3/8s off the tool trucks in 6 point. I use my buddys 3/8s more than those :lol_hitti

Does he drive a black crew cab pick up by any chance carries a bunch of random tools in the bed he comes by our shop too I forget his name but he just came by a few weeks ago on his way to Louisiana I bought a punch and chisel set from him
 

chiz1180

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Lots of impressive boxes in this thread, was warm enough in the garage today that I decided I would get some pictures to share. Nothing too fancy but it gets the job done, just a deep craftsman top box on a cart that I made.













 
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StackedDodge96

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Does he drive a black crew cab pick up by any chance carries a bunch of random tools in the bed he comes by our shop too I forget his name but he just came by a few weeks ago on his way to Louisiana I bought a punch and chisel set from him

Nope.
Last time we saw him he was in a ford tan F-250
 

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Jgibbs3718

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Here's my weekend warrior toolbox.

Just upgraded from my first toolbox (a 26" Craftsman 5-drawer) to a 41" Masterforce. I love the drawer layout and grip-latches, but wouldn't mind the drawers being a little deeper.

Lots of my original tools are Craftsman. I pretty much refuse to buy any Craftsman now, though.

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I'm a mechanical engineer at Caterpillar...which explains the stickers.


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All my sockets/ratchets. Started out with all Craftsman, but have been slowly adding Harbor Freight impact sockets and a couple select HF ratchets. Socket trays are Kobalt from Lowe's.


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Wrench drawer. Ernst wrench rails. Most English wrenches are Craftsman RP. Most Metric are DeWalt, which are actually pretty nice!


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Misc.


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Pliers. Mixed brands/qualities.


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Screwdrivers. Craftsman & Williams.


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Hex keys & torx.


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Inspection tools.


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Pneumatics and HF torque wrenches.


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Persuasion devices.


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Tap & die set, HF brake caliper set, and extra space.


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Extra tools, duplicates, receipts, junk.


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13.99 ebay deal brand new showed up to my house in less than 2 days. From Las Vegas to Pennsylvania!
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Here's my weekend warrior toolbox.


I'm a mechanical engineer at Caterpillar...which explains the stickers.



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You want to time travel back a few years and give the C15's a different drain plug? :lol_hitti
 

roketa36

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Yeah I know they are more compact but I'm going to fill all the spaces in and my father had Hansen trays which I was not a big fan of.


I always seemed to put the wrong socket away on the pegs.
 

Nick 67 MGBGT

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Ever since I completed my mechanical engineering appreticeship nearly 40 ago, I have amassed a substantial collection of both imperial & metric tools. Along with my passion for classic cars, it means that the variety has grown. However, one thing that I never got round to buying, was a tool trolley. Until now, that is!

The thing I liked about this design, was the 2 outer compartments, complete with peg boards and storage bins.

Will post more when I have installed some of my tools.

Cheers - Nick.
 

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rmalkow2

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Ever since I completed my mechanical engineering appreticeship nearly 40 ago, I have amassed a substantial collection of both imperial & metric tools. Along with my passion for classic cars, it means that the variety has grown. However, one thing that I never got round to buying, was a tool trolley. Until now, that is!

The thing I liked about this design, was the 2 outer compartments, complete with peg boards and storage bins.

Will post more when I have installed some of my tools.

Cheers - Nick.

Nick,
That is a cool design feature having the side panel areas open up. Never seen anything like that over here. I like the top as well with recessed areas molded in.
 

Ruger_556

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That's just a simple DTO request for CAT Oil and Gas :lol_hitti I'm putting a 125 liter pan on some gensets currently.

What part number is it that ***** for future reference?:evil:

The part number escapes me at the moment but it takes an 1 1/2" socket and a 24" breaker bar won't move it (I've never got one free without an impact).
 

My Junk is Stuff

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The part number escapes me at the moment but it takes an 1 1/2" socket and a 24" breaker bar won't move it (I've never got one free without an impact).

Sounds crazy, but I believe it, we do some odd stuff now and then :shocking:

If that's in one of the Al cast pans you might have some galvanic corrosion helping stick it, hard to say. Come to think of it I think remember one of the fab'd pans I use having a big a$$ plug like that.... have to take a look. I usually try to end up using one that also is a stop valve that gets connected via drain hose to the base rail of the genset and then the Union fitting at the base rail gets plugged
 

owenst7

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Picked up the 44" HF setup over the weekend and decided to finally go through the CMan chest I drug down the Alcan a few months ago. Didn't think I had room for the HF chest, but everything fit in that corner with less than .5" of clearance Haha. Just need to figure out what to do with the compressor now.
 

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Guess I can only upload two at a time from my phone.
 

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Couple more. Not sure what exactly to do with the cabinet. I want to keep PPE in there like gloves, respirator, etc. I think I need to order another shelf though. I don't want it to just turn in to a closet that stuff gets jammed in to randomly to get it out of the way.
 

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cassidy

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The part number escapes me at the moment but it takes an 1 1/2" socket and a 24" breaker bar won't move it (I've never got one free without an impact).

Been working on those for a lot of years, never had to use an impact. Just the inch and a half wrench and and my foot. Have seen a lot of guys do that though, just not my style.

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