Let's see your toolbox.

Wolverine · Sep 6, 2005

kartracer55 said:
Oh man... I really hate you now

Jim

Tool boxes I have. All of your knowledge, I don't! Now who is the loser in that one? :sad:

kartracer55 · Sep 7, 2005

lol thank you... thats a tough call... you have one hell of a nice garage!! :thumbup:

Jim

muddy · Sep 7, 2005

kartracer55 said:
Muddy, That is one DAMN NICE box!!! I love the layout of the top chest!

Jim

Thanks, Jim.......they actually aren't a set. The bottom roll-away is a matco and the top is a snap on. I bought them on the cheap......the bottom on ebay for sixteen hundred and the top box didn't sell on ebay for a thousand..... (it was still new)...... I got it for eight hundred so was plenty happy with the combo for 2400.00........
What was amazing was that I had tools floating around in a few different craftsman roll arounds and when I rounded it all up and consolidated into this blue combination I filled it......and my two craftsman boxes are still full so you can imagine how unorganized it had gotten. Anyways.......thanks

kartracer55 · Sep 7, 2005

ya know, Wolverine, your comment made me really think. To be honest, Id bet alot that you know a hell of alot more than I do. I havent been around all that long, and there are so many things that you simply learn with age (not that im calling you old or anything). Id venture to guess that you have been through experiences, both good and bad, which I have yet to, and have helped to make you who you are today.

Really, I think it is I who loses this one.

Muddy, Why the hell cant I find deals like that?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! The top box for 800!!! thats insane.

Jim

Jared · Sep 7, 2005

Kartracer, You got any pics or ur shop/box?

kartracer55 · Sep 7, 2005

Well, no, but I can get them for ya. Anything in particular?

Im gunna have to clean up before I take the pictures though :bounce:

Jim

Jared · Sep 8, 2005

not really anything in particular just couple pic of shop and equipment

Jared

FireZapper · Jan 24, 2006

Final box.

4" vice mounted, 6 outlet strip, electric reel, Mini boombox too.

dink · Jan 24, 2006

FireZapper said:
Final box.

4" vice mounted, 6 outlet strip, electric reel, Mini boombox too.

What? Trying to go with the halo effect here or what hahaa

knucklehead · Jan 29, 2006

heres a couple of pics of my boxes, about 80% full of snap-on, 20% other brands

z28toz06 · Apr 1, 2006

You guys have some sweet set ups!

Here's mine, The cart I just found yesterday in the classifieds. Brand new, great deal, Never used.

LOWCAD · Apr 7, 2006

Its not much but its a start, only being 22 i havent had time to collect too many cool tools but im getting there. The old box is completely full of old body and fender tools.

toolman · Apr 8, 2006

Here is my bed for my hand tools

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krashman · Apr 9, 2006

Man, looking at all these tool boxes makes me want to go shopping. It just ***** when you have to buy a new tool. Even if you don't need it. :thumbup:

rambler · Sep 2, 2006

Here's a few photo of my tool boxes. The MAC Tool chest/cabinet was purchased new about 25 years ago. The smaller chest next to it is for my overflow tools and small mechanical projects so I don't have to wheel out the larger one to the driveway. As you can see, I'm looking to purchase another larger rollaway/chest combo to store my overflowing drawers.

rambler · Sep 2, 2006

rambler said:
Here's a few photo of my tool boxes. The MAC Tool chest/cabinet was purchased new about 25 years ago. The smaller chest next to it is for my overflow tools and small mechanical projects so I don't have to wheel out the larger one to the driveway. As you can see, I'm looking to purchase another larger rollaway/chest combo to store my overflowing drawers.

A few more photos that I've missed on the earlier post. Cheers

Der Bugmeister · Sep 2, 2006

Damn...I was drooling so hard I shorted out my keyboarbzzzzzzzzzzzzzt

Charles (in GA) · Sep 2, 2006

Luckydevil said:
I was looking at nice toolboxes on ebay and stumbled onto this... looks amazing and they are in Tampa. My wife would kill me in my sleep if I bought that though.

No shallow drawers however, a distinct disadvantage.

Charles

wilbilt · Sep 3, 2006

Here you go. You all should get a good laugh out of these.

Whe I was working in the automotive business, I had 2 Snap-On KR655 roll cabs. When I left the business about 8 years ago, I was storing them in my leaky sheds, and they were getting thrashed. I sold them to save them, so to speak...

Here are my current boxes. Each one has it's own story.
The top-middle-bottom on the left is and old Craftsman (I think). It is beat up but it does hold tools. I bought it at a storage sale for $25.

The center box originally belonged to (and was built by) my wife's great-grandfather. It housed the tools used in his auto and tractor repair business. Her grandfather had it, and when he passed away, all the relatives were circling like buzzards to snap up whatever they could sell. He had a lot of nice woodworking equipment, which is what they were after. Nobody wanted "that ugly box and all those junk tools". I ended up with it, and it was full of Blue Point, Plomb, Bonney, plus lots of pullers and other tools he had made himself. Junk, yeah right.

The top box on the right was given to me by a co-worker after it fell out of the back of his truck. He straightened it out and welded some angle around it to shore it up. He bought a new box and gave me this one. It works.

The bottom box on the right is actually a 19" rackmount computer cabinet. It came from a local newspaper office, as they were upgrading their system after a USAF U-2 crashed into the building in about 1992. I turned it sideways and mounted some drawers in it for power tools.

I just moved these boxes to their present location last weekend after selling my ShopSmith to make space. They were all in different places, making it difficult to work out of them. It is not very secure (lean-to built on the side of a shed), hence the locks.

When I eventually get a permanent structure, I will be lookint at Lista or Vidmar for tool storage...used, of course!...

First time using Phobucket, hope it works (my FTP site is down).

Will

wantedabiggergarage · Sep 4, 2006

The ones on the left, I think they are REMLine. Never seen any Craftsman's that were that style.

wilbilt · Sep 4, 2006

wantedabiggergarage said:
The ones on the left, I think they are REMLine. Never seen any Craftsman's that were that style.

That is possible, as the nameplates are long gone. They are built exactly like the Craftsman boxes as far as the structure goes, except the bottom box has double-wall sides. REMline, Cornwell, Waterloo? I don't know how long Craftsman boxes have had full-width drawer pulls and recessed side handles, but it seems like forever. This one has bail-type side handles, but the top lid is identical to the box on the right.

They have been repainted several times. I painted the top and bottom red, but jury is still out on the middle 3-drawer unit. It may be too far gone to save, so I will probably borrow a drawer out of it to replace the missing one in the bottom.

Stuff like this follows me home all the time...it is truly a sickness...

Will

rambler · Sep 4, 2006

I believe they are first generation MAC Tool boxes before they changed the handle from the round type to square box type. I've worked many years ago with a since retired heavy duty mechanic who own such a box and that's what inspired me to purchased a MAC Tool box over a Snap On version. They don't make tool boxes like that anymore.

Anyone know where I can pick up a good matching 3 drawer intermediate tool chest to fit between my MAC Tool chest and roller cabinets here locally in greater Vancouver B.C. area? Preferred the matching red MAC Tool type as per picture below. It's either purchase the intermediate chest to buy some time to handle the overflow tools or just bit the bullet and purchase a larger Snap On or MAC Tool chest/roller cabinet.

Mikeyworks · Sep 4, 2006

I really just started building up my tool boxes a couple of years ago. Before that I had just the carry along tool boxes.

The tall one is a 15 drawer Craftsman unit with the top compartment and the three small storage compartments on the bottom unit. I wish I had paid the extra for a ball bearing unit, but the standard draw sliders are working just fine, even with the extra weight of things like air tools and my tool collections.

Hammers, breaker bar, etc.
Three small drawers - Sharps, Marking, and Socket Wrenches

Pull out tool carrier

Extensions, etc.

Screwdrivers

Spec. Tools

Pliers

Misc. Wrenches

Sockets - this drawer needs some cleaning...

Small parts cubbies

More Wrenches

VW Specific Tools - Timing belt tools, Suspension tools, etc.

Air tools, etc.

More spec. tools and kits

Tool Kits and the oh so valueable Mighty-Vac

The smaller tool box is a Stack-On unit that I purchased from an estate sale complete with the tools you see inside for a whopping $50. I almost felt bad. Once I got home and cleaned it up, I really did feel bad. Most of the sockets you see are Snap-On, Matco, or Craftsman. The wrenches are almost all Craftman... :beer:

Sockets, screwdrivers, Ratchets

Wrenches and sockets

Misc wrenches and socketdrivers

More wrenches

...and the BFH for the stuck bolts...

I also have a few hanging on the pegboard. Part of this weekend's plan was to complete the wall with white pegboard...may have to go to Home Depot after dinner.

When I take the VW engine down to the basement for the winter rebuild, I will take the Stack-on unit down there since most of the tools in there are duplicates of the stuff in the Craftsman unit.

Mikey

wilbilt · Sep 4, 2006

Mikeyworks said:
The smaller tool box is a Stack-On unit that I purchased from an estate sale complete with the tools you see inside for a whopping $50. I almost felt bad. Once I got home and cleaned it up, I really did feel bad. Most of the sockets you see are Snap-On, Matco, or Craftsman. The wrenches are almost all Craftman...

What's the brand name on that compression tester (3rd photo from the bottom)? I used to own it's twin brother. :thumbup:

It seemed like the logo had crossed flags?

Will

Mikeyworks · Sep 4, 2006

wilbilt said:
What's the brand name on that compression tester (3rd photo from the bottom)? I used to own it's twin brother.

It seemed like the logo had crossed flags?

Will

It's a "Gilbert Davis Instruments" tester. No idea if it still works. I will find out when I test the VW engines I have.

Mikey

snoopykissedlucy · Sep 5, 2006

Here's my famous "Wall-O-Tools"

wilbilt · Sep 5, 2006

Mikeyworks said:
It's a "Gilbert Davis Instruments" tester. No idea if it still works. I will find out when I test the VW engines I have.

Mikey

I do remember the "Davis" part. It is difficult to hold the rubber end in the hole while cranking, as the compression tends to pop it out.

That tool is what taught me the "crank it 5 times" rule...

There was also a matching vacuum gauge with a color coded scale..."deceleration", "idle", "economy", "power", etc.

They are probably still in my Dad's garage somewhere....

mikeyr · Sep 5, 2006

Here is mine...the top is 1/4" steel and 7'5" long, the drawers are 48" wide and perfectly sized for all my toys, this was the day it was delivered its has not been that clean since. Yeah, with getting the exact size I wanted, with exactly the drawer configuration and stainless drawer fronts with every thing else powder coated, it was not the cheapest toolbox but I can guarantee it will be the last toolbox I buy in my life, the thing is AWESOME and beyond words, every thing super heavy-duty, nice solid steel everywhere. Base alone is 500lbs and I bet the 1/4" top weighs just as much.

noissesboyobyalp · Sep 12, 2006

eschoendorff · Sep 12, 2006

noissesboyobyalp said:
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thats my tool box... btw im 15.

Not bad at all for your age. :beer:

noissesboyobyalp · Sep 13, 2006

it was all my dads but he died when i was 11, so now i have all of his tools and his garage. he has alot of tools, alot of specialtiy ones. also i have that compression tester too, the one with the rubber on the end, the same EXACT one. i didnt know how to use it until i though about it.

at this moment im restoring my dads 1977 trans am in my garage to like new condition, not bad for a 15 year old.

Rickster · Sep 13, 2006

Here's my set-up. Hard to get a good pic because they're wedged in behind the two project Mustangs.

atg1290 · Sep 16, 2006

Oh man this thread makes me happy i already cant wait for next weeks paycheck!!!!!!!

Whatsit · Sep 16, 2006

Here's mine, mostly Craftsman & Snap-On stuff.

Kelly · Sep 16, 2006

here is mine:
i have the costco box too

i wish it came with one full size drawer for all the sockets, but it doesnt.
i bought a craftsman one and fit it inbetween two:

here it is with all the stuff.

be careful when moving a fully loaded costco box.
the metal on the bottom doesnt take much to bend.
ill be building/strengthening the bottom with some better/more casters soon.

LiveWire64 · Oct 14, 2006

Here's a pic of my older Craftsman boxes. Think they are from the 70's. Almost have them all refinished now. Will get more pics.
Anyone know where to get the locks for these older boxes? Or, maybe they can be rekeyed? Thanks,Brad

wilbilt · Oct 14, 2006

LiveWire64 said:
Anyone know where to get the locks for these older boxes? Or, maybe they can be rekeyed?

Most of the lock cylinders are pretty standard. My local Ace Hardware carries a few different types, and any locksmith shop should have them as well.

The locking tang that attaches to the back of the cylinder can usually be removed an attached to a new cylinder, although some require more effort as they are riveted on.

nathan_454 · Oct 14, 2006

New guy here... have been lurking for awhile... here are some pics of my baby... i mean toolbox.

z28toz06 · Oct 20, 2006

This Has To Be The Longest Running Thread Ever!

69lkmno · Oct 20, 2006

z28toz06 said:
This Has To Be The Longest Running Thread Ever!

Let's keep it running then.

Let's see your toolbox.

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