Let's see your toolbox.
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66HertzClone
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Those are nice, I'm tempted but would like to know what labels are in the kit. Too bad they don't make that info available on the web site.
CAT_serviceman927
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Heyco big metric combis (36/41/46)
Is it just me or do those Heyco combos seem short for the sizes they are?
garfunkle24
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Is it just me or do those Heyco combos seem short for the sizes they are?
Yeah, they are kinda short for the fastener size. These wrenches were way heavier built than I expected them to be too. I don't think the length will be an issue as I won't hesitate to take a BFH to these anyway. Eventually I would like to replace them with some Hazets or Stahlwilles, but those wrenches get real pricey in the bigger sizes.
CAT_serviceman927
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I noticed your angle wrenches are all in metric. Does the equipment you work on use hydraulics? The reason I ask is because it seems even on the newer Caterpillar equipment, the hydraulic lines are still standard sizes, even though most fasteners are metric.
garfunkle24
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The machines I work on have extensive hydraulic and pneumatic systems but being made in Austria, they are 100% metric.
I worked for Massey for several years so I do have an extensive set of SAE tools such as angle and line wrenches but they now reside in my garage.
Only having to worry about metric makes it a lot easier to fit everything I need into my road chest. The SAE stuff I have at the shop now are actually the Craftsman/Mastercraft stuff I have from when I started in the trade. I already had a set of BP SAE ratchet wrenches at home so I didn't bother taking them. I use the 15/16 one in place of a 24mm ratchet wrench.
CAT_serviceman927
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Cool thanks.
I've still got a brand new package. I will open it and take some pics of all the labels. I will post later today with the pics.
Seth
klswvu
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Can not be 100% sure, but they look like the Torin boxes being sold at the large Advance Auto Parts near me. Not sure about the powder coating .
I just checked out the Advance Auto Parts website, and you're right they do have Torin tool chests. I checked the model numbers on my boxes and the the ones on their website. The bottom box is the exact same number as mine (TBR4411-X), but the top box is an 8 drawer (TBT4408-X) while mine is a 10 drawer (TBT4410-X).
Looks like I have one of the few "gloss finish" Torin boxes out there.
Seth
ZRX61
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PepBoys has also sold Torin boxes in the past. I picked up this one for $250 after a $50 mail in rebate & $100 instant in store rebate/discount.
66HertzClone
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I've still got a brand new package. I will open it and take some pics of all the labels. I will post later today with the pics.
Seth
Thank you, Seth
much appreciated.wantedabiggergarage
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As promised, here are some pics of the labels.
Seth
Seth, could you either post the top, or list its item number?
Thanks
JDM5LugHatch
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Thanks! Those are actually really nice.
You're welcome.
When I was looking around for labels, I wanted something classy looking that wasn't too gaudy. These were exactly what I was looking for. And after looking around on this board, I happened across these as well. Pretty nice also.
Seth
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66HertzClone
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OK, I've almost finished figuring out where I want things to go, so I'll share what I've finished so far. Note, I have a reasonably big order coming from Mike and it will round out the ratchet assortment. I have tool cart in use in my shed, I'm replacing the engine on an old Asplundh wood chipper, so some of my 1/2 drive ratchets, 3/8 drive ratchets, a tray of 3/8 sockets, a few wrenches, several screwdrivers and extensions are not in the drawers. Any way here is my tool assortment.
kiall1987
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^ What kinda tool box is that ?
vette-kid
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66HertzClone, I have those same red bins. Got em off ebay. Those little things sure are handy!
Atlascycle
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66HertzClone
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Yep, those are the ones I used, I bought the 140 piece set. If you look close you can see that I had to use several of the smaller sized bins for some of the hardware. I have some metric hardware yet to sort thru and once I do I'll order individual bins in the size I need to clean that up. Even with all that hardware in the drawer, it opens very smoothly, it is surprising.
billymade
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Clone, can you give us a overall shot of your cabinet/toolbox setup? I'm seeing so many drawers; I'm wondering how the cabinet is setup! Thanks!
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66HertzClone
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Clone, can you give us a over shot of your cabinet/toolbox setup? I'm seeing so many drawers; I'm wondering how the cabinet is setup! Thanks!
Here is what I,ve got,
Diesel_Crawler
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Holy sh!t !!!! That's an awesome looking box, i would love to have that for my machine tools, would like sit the lathe right on the butcher block!
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PistolWhip
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Hertz, who makes that box/work table combo??? That is by far the best use of space I've seen in a combo like that yet.
JDM5LugHatch
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I could be wrong but it looks like a Lista to me. Very nice stuff. Seems Atlascycle also posted this info for another member asking the same thing in post #1793.
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Merkava_4
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66HertzClone,
They make dividers for that box; did you know that?
They go in those slots at the outer perimeter.
They make dividers for that box; did you know that?
They go in those slots at the outer perimeter.
chrislehr
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No fancy garage yet, but we have been i here only a month...
overall shots:
And the nitty gritty.
Don't poke fun, craftsman is fine for most home use
overall shots:
And the nitty gritty.
Don't poke fun, craftsman is fine for most home use
PistolWhip
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66HertzClone
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I did, but using the bins allows me if and when needed to lift them out and take it with me.
Diesel_Crawler
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Looks very nice