Let's see your toolbox.

[bry@n]

Okay, well I will get things back on track.

I was given this one from dad when I was a kid. It has the very first air freshener I ever bought on it. The 4 girl in bikini's in a Chevy p/u. Great box, will never part with it. It's made by MB Century from Chicago.

Warrantying the slides and getting a new lock on the box. In the pic, you can see the draws from the Mac on top of a rolling project Craftsman box.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

My new box came into day

here is a pick of it, It had graphic content so I had to censor it. Other then that the green is really nice, its much better then in the photo taken with a Blackberry.

Once i get everything moved in ill take some more pictures.

 

[hammlm]

That is one box full of sweetness.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I managed to get hold of the non censored version..

You do look a little pleased with it. Like you're saying something along the lines of "This IS SNAP-ON!!"

You look a little familiar, Diesel, do i know you from somewhere?

 

[TruckTech]

You look a little familiar, Diesel, do i know you from somewhere?

Must just have one of those faces...

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Must just have one of those faces...

The one only a mother could love?

 

[TruckTech]

The one only a mother could love?

That might be pushing it....

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

Isn't that face from 300 or something similar?

Adam

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Poor ole Merk is gonna have a fit. First my Kermit green monster and now yours DC. You are going to love that box when you start filling it up. Congrats on a beautiful box.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

My new box came into day

here is a pick of it, It had graphic content so I had to censor it. Other then that the green is really nice, its much better then in the photo taken with a Blackberry.

Once i get everything moved in ill take some more pictures.

I don't blame you for covering your face, I would too if it was me. Imagine walking down a street and cars slowing down to have people yelling "You ****" at me.

Congrats on your new box. Thats my dream box only in Electric Orange

 

[caper]

Sorry for the thread hijack with the diesel stuff guys,I started a new thread in free parking if anyone wants to continue it there.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Congrats on your new box. Thats my dream box only in Electric Orange

I wanted the Electric Orange They did not have one left in Canada and I would have had to wait till September to get one.

 

[vr6chris]

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Wow! Very nice!

I take it by your username and your spark plug boot release tool that you're into Veedubs, or work on them?

 

[vr6chris]

I used to, still have a 98 gti. but i own a cobra now. As for work, I am a BMW technician.

 

[TruckTech]

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

1. Im jealous of your box, because its the one I want (plus a work hutch).

2. Im jealous of where you work, because its clean as hell.


Why no pics of the left hand drawers?

 

[vr6chris]

1. Im jealous of your box, because its the one I want (plus a work hutch).

2. Im jealous of where you work, because its clean as hell.


Why no pics of the left hand drawers?

i also want a hutch, but me being 6'4 isnt in my favor. ill probably trade in this box within the next 2 years and get a triple bay box with riser. just dont feel like spending 3 grand on a hutch when i know im gonna have to upgrade to a triple bay box within the next few years.

all my left hand drawers have bs in them. top left is paperwork and R.O.'s. 2nd is pens, pocket screwdrivers, etc. 3rd is all my electrical tools, 4th is a parts bin, and the bottom has other misc. stuff. my lower bigger drawers, have slider hammer, bearing splitters, gear pullers, pitman, etc. also, tap and die sets, cooling system pressure tester, bolt extractors, stud removers, etc. just didnt take pictures of all them.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

But we still like to see pics

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

You must post pictures off all your drawers! If you don't you can be tared and feathered!

 

[walrus]

My new box came into day

here is a pick of it, It had graphic content so I had to censor it. Other then that the green is really nice, its much better then in the photo taken with a Blackberry.

Once i get everything moved in ill take some more pictures.

Wow, thats quite a box, how much does that box cost?

 

[speed bump]

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

Must be the other drawers that are filled up because I have less room than that and think I have lots of room in my box.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Wow, thats quite a box, how much does that box cost?

With the stainless top, it was like 11,000.00 or something.

 

[Merkava_4]

Hell, that's pocket change for you diesel mechs.

 

[nissan_crawler]

My new box came into day

here is a pick of it, It had graphic content so I had to censor it. Other then that the green is really nice, its much better then in the photo taken with a Blackberry.

Once i get everything moved in ill take some more pictures.

If you ever get that orange one and want to get rid of that green one...I would be happy to take it off your hands.

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

Mmmm, more green stuff.

 

[walrus]

With the stainless top, it was like 11,000.00 or something.

Wow, cheaper than I thought. That should keep your tools safe and easy to find

 

[Big Bad Jon]

Here's my setup at work. KRL1022. Mostly filled up, but have a little room left. Took pictures of my main drawers

I love the green striking pry bars. I have them in red, but wanted the green to match my screwdrivers. Very nice!

 

[caper]

Hell, that's pocket change for you diesel mechs.

I think it's a myth us diesel guys get paid better than automotive guys.I definitely got paid more in automotive shops than I did as a diesel mechanic.Most diesel shops aren't flat rate.

That's an awesome color on that box diesel_crawler,I wouldn't trade it for orange.Congrats!

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Hell, that's pocket change for you diesel mechs.

I am not even licensed as a Mech. I am a licensed welder I am going to start apprenticing as a Diesel mech next year and i can't wait. I am getting Sick of all the fabrication and tig work. That and i feel that breathing in fumes from and engine has to be better then all the stuff i burn of rods all day, least I like the smell of gas!

But yeah my snap on guy sh!t when i cam on and gave him the brown paper bag with all the 100$ bills for it.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

I am not even licensed as a Mech. I am a licensed welder I am going to start apprenticing as a Diesel mech next year and i can't wait. I am getting Sick of all the fabrication and tig work. That and i feel that breathing in fumes from and engine has to be better then all the stuff i burn of rods all day, least I like the smell of gas!

But yeah my snap on guy sh!t when i cam on and gave him the brown paper bag with all the 100$ bills for it.

I pay for all my tools with cash. It is funny to see the reaction of the snap on guy. For me it isn't as much that I make obscene $$ as a mechanic. I am also very lucky to have a wife that makes really decent money as a nurse.

 

[CamarosRus]

Electric Orange KRL1022 I recently bought for $3K........still need to decide/order/buy new socket/wrench holders and transfer tools from old boxes..............

I was SO CLOSE to ordering the 56" EXTREME combo (Bottom/Top) for $1600, but this came along. Hope I'm ultimately happy with my decision. This should be the last box I ever buy. Would be nice If I can get good resale.

(Picture shows sellers tools, which I did not buy)

Leaning toward the HANSEN socket holders, but like everything else in my life I always procrastinate and can never decide.

I picked up inside my trailer as I figured loading in/out of my pick-up was just too difficult and didnt want to hurt anything/anybody............

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Electric Orange KRL1022 I recently bought for $3K........still need to decide/order/buy new socket/wrench holders and transfer tools from old boxes..............

I was SO CLOSE to ordering the 56" EXTREME combo (Bottom/Top) for $1600, but this came along. Hope I'm ultimately happy with my decision. This should be the last box I ever buy. Would be nice If I can get good resale.

(Picture shows sellers tools, which I did not buy)

Leaning toward the HANSEN socket holders, but like everything else in my life I always procrastinate and can never decide.

I picked up inside my trailer as I figured loading in/out of my pick-up was just too difficult and didnt want to hurt anything/anybody............

That is one fine box you got there, I am sure it will do you well and you will be happy with it

 

[Monte]

sweet box !!!

ps: Do you have a close up pic of the wheels ? ?

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

OK I got the stuff all in my new box, i don't know if it is going to stay this way i need to buy new socket rails wrench racks etc. Sorry about the high flash my shop has awful lighting for pictures. Before any one asks, i had to work in a high trafic area to the rest of the shop so alot of my stuff has blue paint on it which i am going to clean off now that i have my own bay in the corner and wont have every one walking by my bench and tool box.
Enjoy.

Updated Jul 30 2009

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

Thats a nice setup Diesel your tool selection is so much like mine it's actually a little creepy, what make is your 3/4 drive stuff?

Ratchet and Extensions are Snap on and the sockets are made by Gray. They were a gift from my grandfather when he Retired from caterpillar. There is on 3/4 ratchet the one with the handle still on it, i think it is made by Westward but it was free so heck why not.

 

[Monte]

A black Metabo (?) from Walter ??

 

[yogitech]

Diesel Crawler- I think your gonna have to use all that extra space as an excuse to "have" to buy more tools..!!

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

A black Metabo (?) from Walter ??

That's a Walter 4 1/2 with the veritable speed control on it. I like it for doing the finishing work on Stainless steel or when i have to sand up 200+ parts makes my wrist not so sore.

Diesel Crawler- I think your gonna have to use all that extra space as an excuse to "have" to buy more tools..!!

Yeah I know, i have everything I want all made into a list already in the order i am buying it. printed off and in the box for ever time the Snap on man comes around.

 

[billymade]

Whats the deal with the ratchets with the Snapon handles; are they Bluepoint, Gray Canada or a custom Snapon handle install?

 

[Merkava_4]

Diesel_Crawler, go to Costco and get you some cardboard trays to keep your files in. Seeing them lay so close to the side of the drawer is making me cringe.

This tray here is a CoffeeMate tray.

 

[CamarosRus]

I'm hoping you guys dont flame me, but I'm posting these pics of my initial xfer of "tools" into my KRL1022. Not being a professional mechanic, and being cheap and frugal I never went with ALL SnapOn or MAC.

This is my lifetime hodge podge collection. I laid the Snap-On Rachets on top just so you see. I also have 12 pt std SnapOn combo wrenches. Are not 6pt going to be better for my newly plated Camaro bolts (show car restoration)

I also need to learn how best to replace missing sockets and wrenches.

I really dont want to start over, dont have any specific budget, but would like to add some of your "must have items"

Some of my junk tools need to "go away" and I'll be doing that. I'm just looking for good suggestions on socket holders (HANSEN?) more or different wrench holders.

Also thinking about box end (both end) gear wrenches or ???

Anyway, here goes ........................