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serdvd6

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I like the before and after. I love my KRL Snap-on box but one of my oil techs has a box just like your old one and it is a solid setup. Hopefully if you've gotten rid of it already you didn't givev it away. There is definitely alot of value there still.

Nice first post BTW. Nothing like a new Snap-on toolbox to bring you out of lurking.

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I didn't give it away, I actually still have the receipt from when I bought the top and bottom in 1979 for $300.00 brand new, I sold the all the boxes except the little box sitting on the side box for $1500.00, they where in good condition, the bottom started getting some rust spots on the front panel above the wheels, but other than that pretty good condition.
 

Koolmoose

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Really excellent job! Looks as good or better than the "Big Expensive Boys"! Pics of the hutch and top fabrication would be appreciated by all. Thanks for the post
 

Baitcaster_23

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That is a great looking setup. I would also like some details of how it was made. Boxes connected together? Any photos of building the hutch?
Thank you! I will make another post with some pics of the hutch build soon. The boxes are not fastened together at this point, I haven't decided if they're staying in that area of the garage. With the wheels locked and the weight of the benchtop/hutch/tools, it's pretty solid, may not fasten them together.

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Baitcaster_23

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Nice setup there. How did you put it together? Did you bolt the 2 44's together and hitch just resting on top?
Thank You! I will post some pics of the hutch build soon, I've had a few questions on it. I haven't connected everything together yet, it's all just resting there. It's surpringly solid without fastening any of the pieces together, but I'll probably bolt/screw everything into place once I make a decision on where it's staying for good.

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Baitcaster_23

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2 Harbor Freight 44" cabinets, custom built hutch.



The Snap-On and MAC boxes sure are **** but this is awesome for well under $1,000!
Thank You! I agree, the snap on/Mac/Matco boxes are awesome, but not in my budget. I'm not a pro mechanic, just work on my own stuff, so this setup exceeds my needs. I'll post some details/pics on building the hutch soon and yes, it was under $1000. I haven't added everything up, but I think it was around $850-$900 total.

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winlinmac

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I've waited so long to see how some are organizing their 46" 9-drawer Husky. Finally, this post shows up. This will work, thank you kb1982 :rocker:

Here is my shade tree special 46" 9 drawer Husky. Most of the sockets are craftsman that I bought with my first tax refund check in 1999 when I was 17. Ive added some SK and Proto to replace some of the lost or broke pieces. I just received the Aircat 805-HT 3/8 air ratchet today. I believe it will truly do the rated 130 ft lb of torque. I torqued an engine cradle bolt down to 123 ft. lbs using my Snap On ATECHFR250B torque wrench, and was able to back it out without a problem.
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jimreed2160

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Here is my HF 44". I replaced a 2x4 stand with a plywood top. This one has a top of glued up 2x6s.

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And here is my Husky 46". I made a new oversized top for it.

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The drawers are for woodworking stuff.
 

WildwoodChuck

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My stationary work box
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mattgood65

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This is my road box, custom built lifting
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G-Ram

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Just picked up this Mac road chest for $800! Always wanted one of these so I'm happy I found one close to home. Will look great on top of my 50" Proto.

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Wiggler72

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Started at page 1 and made it up to current. Some great stuff here. I have become addicted to this thread.....please keep posting to keep it going!
 

chrisnazzy

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Started at page 1 and made it up to current. Some great stuff here. I have become addicted to this thread.....please keep posting to keep it going!
Congratulations on that feat. After many years on here and lots of late night scrolling through this thread I've probably still only seen half of it. Welcome to Garage Journal btw. Now all you have to do is post some pics of your setup.

Chris.

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Ruger_556

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Just picked up this Mac road chest for $800! Always wanted one of these so I'm happy I found one close to home. Will look great on top of my 50" Proto.

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That thing is junk you need to send it to me so I can dispose of it properly! I'll pay shipping :drool:
 

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G-Ram

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That thing is junk you need to send it to me so I can dispose of it properly! I'll pay shipping :drool:

It being black, with your blue toolbox, would tooootally clash... I should probably keep it to save you the embarrassment! :lol_hitti
 

fordgasm

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Got me a new HF US General 56 top & bottom. Couldn't be more happy with it.

Ive had it for 3 weeks and have had trouble finding time to fill it up with my job and a 16 month old. Ive lubed the slides with WD40 white lithium grease with made a huge difference. Here are the pics so far....

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Bldmovs

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Got me a new HF US General 56 top & bottom. Couldn't be more happy with it.



Ive had it for 3 weeks and have had trouble finding time to fill it up with my job and a 16 month old. Ive lubed the slides with WD40 white lithium grease with made a huge difference. Here are the pics so far....



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Very nice!


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MikeF2316

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Started at page 1 and made it up to current. Some great stuff here. I have become addicted to this thread.....please keep posting to keep it going!

That's impressive. This thread wasn't half as long when I started. I have seen every post in this thread, but I'm sure I've forgotten a few. :shocking:
 

Greg85mcss

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Took me about 3 months scrolling through at lunch and after work mostly skipping posts without pictures.98985fad214a00e105f50f1fbd066e25.jpg
Maybe I won't get skipped now


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Greg85mcss

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Fordgasm that's a nice setup. Things should get easier with the kid soon. Mine just turned 2 & I was able to get enough time to change a trans pan recently.


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import extermination

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Had the mac triple bank tech series and since i have little kids who goto bed early, i wanted a hutch really bad. that way, on busy day i can leave everything on the top and lock it and go home in time to see my kids before their bed time. that being said, the tech series is way too low for a hutch, and i didnt wanna put it on blocks, so.... had to go bigger. what do you guys think?








still organizing and what not.
 

jinx

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Had the mac triple bank tech series and since i have little kids who goto bed early, i wanted a hutch really bad. that way, on busy day i can leave everything on the top and lock it and go home in time to see my kids before their bed time. that being said, the tech series is way too low for a hutch, and i didnt wanna put it on blocks, so.... had to go bigger. what do you guys think?








still organizing and what not.
I love the green colour. Nice layout. Are those carbon gasket scrapers? How do you like them?

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