hayhauler71
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I did the same thing to mine and is very useful and cost effective
Let's see your toolbox.
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I did the same thing to mine and is very useful and cost effective
mkv221
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Thanks.....For free it gets the job done.
One of my co workers boxes. I always wondered what the bottom box was, now I know its a Mac!Yep. that's my Old Faithful:
I bought the Mac bottom box and Snap-On top box filled with a motley collection of tools back in the 70's from a guy in Stockton who had fallen on hard times. They were old when I bought them. As my tool collection grew, I ran out of room and added the Craftsman middle box, then the Craftsman side cab later on. So I guess I should name the unit Topsy, because she just growed! After inheriting my Dad's tool collection earlier this year, I knew I needed more room, so that's when I began my research, eventually resulting in the purchase of the Extreme 72" box. It would have been hard to see Topsy go, but luckily my brother-in-law needs a rollaway so he will be keeping it in the family.
Cheers,
Paul
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Thanks, the drawer layout sold me on the box and as you can see I tried to make the most of all of them.
Snowbound
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Added a second set of drawer slides... The top full width drawer will be getting an extra set also. Not sure why Proto sent me different style slides but I guess it doesn't matter. Clip right in 
Lower slides being the new ones...
Lower slides being the new ones...
Hpozzuoli
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Added a second set of drawer slides... The top full width drawer will be getting an extra set also. Not sure why Proto sent me different style slides but I guess it doesn't matter. Clip right in
Is that black thing part of the drawer catch/latch? If so how does it work?
That's the detent. It click's into the slide (The part that is in the box). You turn the knob to adjust how stiff it is.
Made a slight adjustment today... took the 4" drawer in my KRL722 moved it to the top of the wide bank. I keep my pliers in a rack (from Matt on the board) and they don't fit in a 2" drawer, and I didn't like having them down low since I use them quite a bit. Looks a little weird to my eye since I'm used to all those 2" drawers lining up, but I like the functionality much better.
alpinewhite
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I saw a 42" Kirkland box. $600 for top and bottom.
My first toolchest, not as nice as many in this thread but I don't have many tools and this guy fits the bill.
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Maybe not, but a TON of guys on here have that box, and most are pretty pleased with them...
I really like it. I need to get shorter nuts for the casters but I'm pretty impressed with it.
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Lance-AR
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It's a good choice. Even with a bigger box the service cart will come in handy (I wish I had a cart to hold a few things by the car when I'm working on it)
I like it because I can roll it from the shed to the carport. My truck won't fit in the shed and creepers / jacks seem like a bad idea on grass lol.
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tjmonsen5
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Added the KRA2404PCM to my setup. Time to buy more tools. This top chest is huge!
LOOSEWHEEL
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Would love your opinion on this box as well as any more pics....particularly of the drawers and drawer edges. Have been contemplated grabbing this box from Home Depot...dare I say for $300 less.
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brit road garage
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can someone please explain the differences in quality between the heritage, classics and eqip in the snap on range for me please?
As you go up in price you get heavier gauge sheet metal, better design and better coatings.
In general:
Heritage < Classic < Master/Epiq.
Heritage will have thinner gauge in certain areas, drawer slides and casters rated for less weight, fewer colors available, etc etc. Classic is the middle of the range; very solid boxes but they don't have quite as many drawer options as the upper range boxes, and they max at 24 inch depth. Master and Epiq boxes are very similar in construction and quality, and close in price. Both have very heavy duty drawer slides, casters, handles, etc. They also come in 30" depth. That doesn't sound like a ton, but that extra 6" of drawer space makes a huge difference as far as how much you can pack into each drawer. Epiq is the latest series and has a few features not available in the Masters line, like the 'powertop' work surface, and the power cab built in (it's only available as an add-on end cab for a masters box, AFAIK. In my opinion, unless you need the power top, Master vs. Epiq just comes down to which drawer retention system you like better, lock & roll vs. the full length latch used on the Epiq.
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brit road garage
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Well I'm looking for my first pro box, I want a Cornwell but you can't get the boxes over here. I may go for a heritage seem well priced for the size of box I want black anyway so I don't mind the limited colours, can I still get a wood or stainless top for a heritage?
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MrJason
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If you worked hard for it, it's as nice as any on here. Congratulations, and welcome to the club!
My first toolchest, not as nice as many in this thread but I don't have many tools and this guy fits the bill.
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owenst7
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Myself and friends have used ours in professional settings without any issues. I still use mine heavily despite working out of a small 2 car now and I have much bigger complete boxes now. It's handy as a work cart/portable bench but is much more organized than piling everything on a shelf.
My first toolchest, not as nice as many in this thread but I don't have many tools and this guy fits the bill.
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crewchief888
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My first toolchest, not as nice as many in this thread but I don't have many tools and this guy fits the bill.
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remember, nearly everybody started with a smaller box than they have now.
congrats
SASORacing
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I too got the HF red 5 drawer! I'm slowly moving all my hardline tools from my double decker Snap-on blue box to the HF red box. It is very solid, and convenient when rolling up to a car/ project. Just a glimpse, soon this red box will be filled with Matco ratchets, filled out LAS trays, and the rest of my wrenches, and Matco screwdrivers on the side etc. It will be heavy eventually. I also got the Side shelf for tools in use.
I also have the black HF 4 drawer, that holds all my painting, detail supplies, sandpaper, and electric power tools.
I highly recommend the Mechanic time savers lock a socket trays (Matco also sells them rebranded), I got the 5 row and 3 row 3/8ths. They are 16g powdercoated red, and very robust. Easy to grab by the handle and carry it around. These are not popular around here for some reason? They are expensive but worth it! A lot of my wrenches, sockets, Matco ratchets, Matco sockets, And Matco (Matco rep here) diagnostic and electric tools are not pictured in these photos.
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MrJason
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Clean setup! I'll have to check out the organization option you mentioned, as I hadn't heard of those.
Jason
SASORacing
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We can't get HF carts/boxes in Canada
You are missing out!
Thanks yeah iv'e heard them be called MTSLAST trays before, its def. a mouthful. They can be bought for $40 - $55 on Amazon depending on the size.
Link to Matcos, you will pay more for the warranty and Matco name though.
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MLASTRAY/LOCK-A-SOCKET-RAIL-TRAY/
Those are nice trays. I went with westling, still waiting on them to get here though.
What rack are you using for the wrenches?
And is that the shallow long drawer? Or one of the drawers on left side?
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SASORacing
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Thanks, they are! Ive heard good things about wrestling, but its more of a "leave in your toolbox stationary" type tray as it does not lock. The MTSLAST trays give the option of locking or not, you dont have to even if you pick it up.
The wrenches drawer is the shallow long drawer. And the rack is :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZIS8QU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
In the rear I used a 12in threaded rod with a couple wing nuts, this connects both of them and makes it so its doesnt tip and slide around which I/ other people had problems with.
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Thanks. I'm trying to get organized and those seem like a good rack for this box. Looks like it was made for it.
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MrJason
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Ha! I did the very same thing with my wrench racks. Only difference was that I put the threaded rod in the middle of the rack to hide it a bit.
Thought I was the only one who did that.
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MrJason
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Here's a glimpse of what the racks can look like installed. (Taken before I put the rod in. )
DJ_Schmo
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Just picked this up after asking about the side locker. HF 56" with side locker. It is replacing my 26" Craftsman stack.
chipper
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Just picked this up after asking about the side locker. HF 56" with side locker. It is replacing my 26" Craftsman stack.
Wow that was fast glad I could help I'm sure you'll be very happy with it
MrJason
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I really like how that combination looks in a garage. Congrats for the prompt score!Just picked this up after asking about the side locker. HF 56" with side locker. It is replacing my 26" Craftsman stack.
joshs74nova
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We can't get HF carts/boxes in Canada
But sir y'all have a much easier access to SPG International. It seems more available to you as opposed to us.