Let's see your toolbox.

[Satatic]

I like

 

[Fongster]

Mine....slowly but surely filling up...

the smaller craftsman one now houses all the bicycle tools

 

[Runner94]

Let's see your tool box!

These are my toolboxes. The small 3 drawer box I won in an NHRA and Sears Tools of the Trade Contest a couple of years ago. It came loaded with Craftsman tools. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, wrenches, allens, SAE and metric. It was also signed by Dale Creasy, a funny car driver back then, who was sponsored by Craftsman. The big one is a 5 drawer Craftsman, a 3 drawer add on Craftsman and the top is a Homak that I got from Costco a few years ago. Now it's getting small. I'm looking at a 41 inch rollaway Craftsman from their tool catalog. My 40 year collection keeps growing so I need a bigger box. I also do not have a garage ( and boy am I jealous of those who do) so my box is in my cellar. I enjoy checking out all the photos here and in the other forums. To all, keep the pictures coming.

 

[toolcrazy]

Here's my toolbox. It's a Craftsman Professional 41 inch top & bottom with a 27 inch box bolted to the side. I'll be bolting on one more 27 inch and topping them off with a butcher block. I keep all my sockets on top.

 

[byrdman]

you picked an appropriate member name...

 

[kgwld1]

Heres Mine my order is in for a much larger Snap on


Kevin

 

[Old Moparz]

Luckydevil.....I have that exact "Harley" stainless box. But I got mine at Costco afew years ago. They still have them, but they are WAY cheaper in quality. It has super smooth ball bearing drawers, very tight tolerances (drawers dont have any side to side slack in them at all) with a little stop built in right before they close, so they dont slide open if you are moving it around. It came with all the liners for the drawers, etc. They are made by Hammerhead...a line from the company SHARK stainless...which is the boxes you see on "Overhaulin"..just theirs are fully polished. When I got mine, the top and bottom together cost $600.00...I think a GREAT deal. Even better when my girlfriend took me there on my birthday to buy it for me as my gift!! I guess going there every week and hugging it gave her the idea!!

These boxes weight over 400 pounds together (empty). The welds, inside and out are very good...shouldnt ever need another box...this baby aint gonna rust!! Only problem is I like to keep it clean..people think I am crazy when they come over and see me with my ZEP stainless cleaner and a rag polishing my toolbox!!!

MIKE

Sam's Club (AKA WallyMartWorld) has a similar, 42" wide, stainless steel set up with the top & bottom boxes for $649.00. I outgrew my 20+ year old Craftsman set up & looked around over the last few months for a bigger one. I stumbled upon the box in Sam's & thought it was definitely marked wrong & checked at the desk. I went home & searched the internet to see who makes it, & posted a question on another site asking about it & was told "Hammerhead"

3 or 4 others said they, or a friend had one, & were very happy with it & impressed at what they got for the price. I went back for a second look & decided to get one too. Also came with the drawer liners which saved a trip to Sears. The one thing I wish this one had was the 2 vertical rows of drawers, one wide & one narrow. Mine has drawers that are as wide as the cabinet, but will still work. It has the handles on both ends of both cabinets, but is definitely HEAVY. I guess the handles are for hanging shop towels on.

The one thing that both surprised & disappointed me, is that it's made in Taiwan. 99% of tool related things from Asia are usually junk, but this is very good quality & should last. No wobble in a loaded drawer & the workmanship & finish is clean.

 

[M-Funf]

Here's one of my toolbox:

And here's one of the work area:

I also have an old Gerstner 11 drawer machinists chest (quarter-sawn oak), and a Kennedy 7 drawer machinists chest, but I don't have pic's, so I'll have to take some and post them later...

Oh, and if you're wondering what the small fridge on top of the freezer is for, guess no more:

The Coors Light is for a buddy of mine. I drink Martini's.

Oh, for what it's worth, Lab-Gear.biz sells an 18 ga. toolbox for about $2k. I've attached the pic and link here:

Website link: lab-gear toolbox

 

[Old Moparz]

Hey M-Funf, that Lab-Gear stainless box is a carbon copy of the one I got. The lid pistons, handels & drawers all look the same.

 

[M-Funf]

Here are the other two boxes I have:

 

[rjspitz]

Here's mine.

 

[IMXCITD]

Hey Old Moparz....after reading about your box...went and checked them out at Sam's club. I am thinking about pulling the trigger.....they seem really nice and good quality. Plus I am a little pizzed of at Sears.....the whole thing started when I went to add and intermediate box and they wanted to charge me about 40.00 shipping to their store...since they don't stock them! I said no way! The more I think about it the more I have had enough with Sears! Their attitudes in there are terrible! I will shop elsewhere!

 

[LowNFToy]

so they charge shipping on boxes if theyre not in stock?

 

[Kevin54]

Hey Old Moparz....after reading about your box...went and checked them out at Sam's club. I am thinking about pulling the trigger.....they seem really nice and good quality. Plus I am a little pizzed of at Sears.....the whole thing started when I went to add and intermediate box and they wanted to charge me about 40.00 shipping to their store...since they don't stock them! I said no way! The more I think about it the more I have had enough with Sears! Their attitudes in there are terrible! I will shop elsewhere!

I got fed up with them a long time ago. A few times really. Las time was when I wanted to buy a toolbox, picked one out on the floor, not in stock and under no conditions were they going to sell the floor model. 3 different Sears were the same way. I finally found the one I wanted but I swore that was the last time in dealing with them. I get an attitude as soon as a Sears salesman approaches me. BUT I do have to go back to get all three of my ratchets replaces AGAIN for the third time. No wonder the name is starting to become CRAPSMEN!!!

Kevin

 

[Albrainya]

heres my "work " toolbox, at the dealership

 

[BetterDays]

Never had an issue with Sears.

Some employees may not know where the item that you need is, but that is why I tend to shop around the store to see what else I may want/need.

 

[bluesman2a]

I'll put in another for the Sam's boxes. The wife got my first one as a groom's present, then I was so stoked, she bought the second as a wedding present... I think I'll keep her...

Had mine about 2 years, lots of heavy tools, and they are holding up very well. Smooth action and the finish is still great.

 

[l_bilyk]

I'll put in another for the Sam's boxes. The wife got my first one as a groom's present, then I was so stoked, she bought the second as a wedding present... I think I'll keep her...

Had mine about 2 years, lots of heavy tools, and they are holding up very well. Smooth action and the finish is still great.

Wow I didnt even know sams club sold toolboxes. I'll head over there tonight!

 

[KCHOTBOAT]

I'll put in another for the Sam's boxes. The wife got my first one as a groom's present, then I was so stoked, she bought the second as a wedding present... I think I'll keep her...

Had mine about 2 years, lots of heavy tools, and they are holding up very well. Smooth action and the finish is still great.

The wife got me one for my birthday. If I had room for a second one I would start dropping hints now for Christmas.

 

[muddy]

I'm still pretty new here.....am better with tools than computers. I was inclined to include a photo of one of my toolboxes and ........you guessed it........I ran out of talent, no idea how to attach a photo to a reply. How about some guidance.....

 

[evildky]

mine

and kinda tucked behind it is a smaller craftsman ball bearing single wide ball bearing bottom unit I keep all my body tools in

I know it's a mess I really gotta get caught up on projects too many of them

 

[evildky]

also note the stickers, i am estimated 5oo wheel horsepower, I almost bolted a set of headers to the side of it just because

 

[eschoendorff]

also note the stickers, i am estimated 5oo wheel horsepower, I almost bolted a set of headers to the side of it just because

With those stickers and a wing, your tool box should be running 9s!

 

[wythors]

I'm still pretty new here.....am better with tools than computers. I was inclined to include a photo of one of my toolboxes and ........you guessed it........I ran out of talent, no idea how to attach a photo to a reply. How about some guidance.....

Two ways to go:

1. You have to have your picture hosted somewhere on the internet. I use www.cardomain.com but there are lots of other picture hosting sites out there. Once your picture is hosted, right click on the picture, go to "properties" and copy the URL. Then come here and type "

". Your picture will then magically appear in your post.

2. You can use the "manage attachments" button in the additional options section of the posting area. Very simple click the button and then browse your computer for the picture you want to post. Download the pic and you're ready to go. The one issue with this is that the picture has to be a particular size or below. I'm sure someone can fill us both in on the maximum size is. If you have no photo editing software there are several shareware programs out there for free.

 

[Moltar]

Here is my box.

 

[Moltar]

.....Continued
Some of you may be wondering why I have only Craftsman ratchets and such a big expensive box. A few reasons. One, I've only been working on cars for a living for about a month and a half. Two I almost never use a regular hand ratchet so new ratchets aren't very high on my priority list. But as of now I'm slowling phasing out my Crafstman collection for Mac, Snap-On, SK, Matco.

The box itself I got a decent deal on as far as Snap-On boxes go. It was 5 months old when I bought it two weeks ago. The dealer told me it's a one of a kind becuase of the combination it's in. Top chest, bottom chest and two side lockers with the left locker door flipped so it swings out the other way. Plus the drawer fronts are red anodized aluminum. Total original cost was around $8500. I got it for a little under $5000.

 

[wythors]

WoW!

 

[KCHOTBOAT]

my three tool boxes and the small blue on at the right edge is the 9 year olds to work on his go cart.

 

[Cebby]

Mine...

I need more drawers though....

 

[4lug39]

The big one I have had for about 10 years. The little one was the first roll around I ever got, Way back in 87 when I was in college. I will get photos of my box at the shop soon.

 

[SteveL]

my three tool boxes and the small blue on at the right edge is the 9 year olds to work on his go cart.

That's a hell of a go cart motor you got there!!!!

 

[muddy]

First time adding photo.....here goes

If it works then here is my main toolbox, I also have two craftsmen rollarounds. One for car restoration and one for construction/house related......... Keith
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[muddy]

OK, how about another attempt

 

[KCHOTBOAT]

That's a hell of a go cart motor you got there!!!!

He would like it. That is the boat motor. My project that I am now in year three.

 

[BMWKID]

Awhile ago I lost my tool box and had to upgrade. nayone seen my toolbox????

 

[kartracer55]

Muddy, That is one DAMN NICE box!!! I love the layout of the top chest!

Jim

 

[BECC]

I have the big red one from Costco, the only thing I dont like about it is the finish is red wrinkle finish and it is a pain to clean. About 3 months after I bought this one they came out with the stainless one that Sams has.

I also use the bottom of old cubicle desks for my bottom cabinets in my work bench, one is for body tools and sand paper rolls, one is for my drill bits and misc stuff

 

[kartracer55]

I have the big red one from Costco, the only thing I dont like about it is the finish is red wrinkle finish and it is a pain to clean. About 3 months after I bought this one they came out with the stainless one that Sams has.

I also use the bottom of old cubicle desks for my bottom cabinets in my work bench, one is for body tools and sand paper rolls, one is for my drill bits and misc stuff

For the wrinkle finish, get one of those "mr clean magic erasers" Trust me, they work VERY well.


Jim

 

[Wolverine]

Here is my set-up:

Gladiator work bench with two 40" craftsman's under neath. 1/2" wood painted red supporting tool boxes on the floor.

 

[kartracer55]

Oh man... I really hate you now


Jim