Let's see your toolbox.

[MMW]

Matco MB8540/8545

New to me box, trying to get it organized after a move. Can't find a lot of my tools amid the cardboard boxes.

 

[Teach]

Wow. Nice big box.

 

[selohssa]

Wow. Nice big box.

Isn't it strange? Here we take that as a compliment, but whenever I say that to a woman, I get slapped.

 

[MMW]

Thanks Teach
After a lifetime of working out of many smaller boxes this one stop get anything chest is a nice change.

 

[arkangel06]

Matco MB8540/8545

New to me box, trying to get it organized after a move. Can't find a lot of my tools amid the cardboard boxes.

That is on nice box

 

[phat_ridegt]

ill play....

finally got my new box organized...almost time for a powerbank!

ill only post the main drawers

 

[jamie640]

Awsome Forum at least im not the only one who spends too much money on tools.. I'll put a some of my pics of my box and tools up! enjoy.

HOME BOX:

 

[mikevango]

good stuff guys. i like to see in the pro's boxes.

 

[Winneratalosinggame]

Here's the recent new home for my tools. I just moved in (to this box), so not fully organized, and best of all, plenty of room for new additions: (Side locker door just looks funny due to flash...)

Not much in the top compartment...too high really; fender cover, worklight, stethascope, Power Probe, S-O airbrush:

Nut drivers, blowtorch, and electrical do-dads.

Files and grabber tools:

Hex, Torx and Crowfeet:

Punches, Chisels and Drifts (Like I said, just moved in!):

Specialty Pliers, Oil Change Stuff, and a couple of ball hex sets:

Big Rivet Guns, Camber Gauge, Nutsert Set

SAE Wrenches

Specialty Taps Dies and Drill Bits:

Metric Wrenches:

Metric & SAE Taps and Dies:

SAE on the left, Metric on the right. All Snappy except for a few items:

Metric Side:

SAE Side:

Pliers:

Vice Grips:

Screwdrivers, (definately need more of these...)

Pry Bars:

Impact Drawer:

Mag Wheel Sockets, Magnetic Sockets:

Junk Drawer:

Air Tools:

Pullers:

Hammers:

More Pullers:

Bodywork Tools:

More Pullers:

Drill and bits:

Side locker:

Disconnects, Ball Joint Tool, Compression Tester, Radiator Tester:

Gear Set-up Stuff:

Calipers:

Bolt puller, Thread restorer, Bushing Drivers, Tubing Tools:

A/C Scale

Buffer/grinder:

I see that Harbor Freight Ball joint press set Hiding in there
Actually Thats how I do it also. Why spend several hundred dollars for the big name ball joint press kits. That kit gets damaged you spend another $20.00 on a new kit.

 

[jamie640]

Thats a nice box , i want that box man! haha thats an awsome collection too

 

[SS5150]

Alright I'll try



My work box. Macsimizer 1350 I bought new in '06. In the garage now while I try to land a new job.

 

[SS5150]

And my garage



Probably should put that cart out of it's misery and get a roll around, but it's held up like that since '01. I just cut a piece of 3/4" plywood and set it on.

The Craftsman cabinet and intermediate chest were sale items this fall; the mini fridge (on top of the white cabinet) was $5. I bought it from the guys I used to work for. It used to sit on my black Macsimizer at work.

 

[Fubar]

Perusing this thread really brought me back with all the 60s Craftsman tool boxes. A gas station that I worked in all through my teenage years had two of the 60s era Craftsman rollaway's pictured in this thread.

Also had never seen the stainless stuff before, cool. So I'll play...

I've gone through four tool box combination's in the last 30 yrs. All Snap-on, and maxed everyone of them out. Funny how you don't realize how many theme boxes were put out until you see 'em (20 yrs ago I had a Rick Mears set)

I bought this one three years ago. Sad part about it is that it's full too so I'm going to have to spring for the top section. Hopefully that should last me the rest of my life as having 20K in just tool boxes alone is a bit much..

This camera isn't that good, can't afford a better one after paying for all the rest of this stuff. The beer car was for size reference..

 

[Brookesy]

Thats just a crazy amount of spanners but i like it.

 

[Skyline]

I see that Harbor Freight Ball joint press set Hiding in there
Actually Thats how I do it also. Why spend several hundred dollars for the big name ball joint press kits. That kit gets damaged you spend another $20.00 on a new kit.

It worked the one time I used it, but took some significant damage. This tool is a POS. I would not recommend it. The press itself deformed and twisted under pressure, and the tube attachment crushed a bit.

I have an OTC press now that is a little stronger which I think is a much better low cost option. I also got one of those master attachment kits, can't remember whose. I also acquired a used MAC press in one of my collections, (these are pretty expensive, but this one's in only fair condition). I haven't decided whether it will go to eBay yet.

I've added a lot of tools since those pics.....almost time to repost. I still have a few sets of sockets and one set of wrenches on my wish list for now.....

 

[mcmaster68]

nice wrench set fubar and good choice in beer.

 

[selohssa]

That is very impresive.

 

[BlindViper]

Fubar thats just the 2 drawers I want to see the rest of the drawers

 

[widerberg]

Can't remember if I ever posted mine. It's a stainless Kobalt, hiding behind my Series 1 Jag XJ6. Not super high end, but suits my needs perfectly and has held up very well. I also have a Blue Point KRBC9T roll cart and a Craftsman two tray service cart.

Edit: Oh, forgot the little Kennedy two-drawer to the left of the Kobalt. Vintage 1/2" ratchets on the bottom and 1/4" and 3/8" up top.

 

[eborcim]

Is that your deuce sitting in the upper right? Have any pics of it?

 

[Fubar]

Yep. Had it thirty years...

One more in another thread

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=744158&postcount=288

 

[mikevango]

Yep. Had it thirty years...

One more in another thread

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=744158&postcount=288

OH MY! badass!!!

 

[Born_Annoyed]

Can't remember if I ever posted mine. It's a stainless Kobalt, hiding behind my Series 1 Jag XJ6. Not super high end, but suits my needs perfectly and has held up very well. I also have a Blue Point KRBC9T roll cart and a Craftsman two tray service cart.

Edit: Oh, forgot the little Kennedy two-drawer to the left of the Kobalt. Vintage 1/2" ratchets on the bottom and 1/4" and 3/8" up top.

Nice I have the same box. I also added a side locker.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

So Fubar When do we get to see in the rest of that box of yours?

 

[jeepnut24]

I see that Harbor Freight Ball joint press set Hiding in there
Actually Thats how I do it also. Why spend several hundred dollars for the big name ball joint press kits. That kit gets damaged you spend another $20.00 on a new kit.

I have the same Ball Joint press. Works very well for the price, and it has taken some SERIOUS abuse while rebuilding my front Dana 44... Nothing broken or bent yet either.

 

[MoparLover]

Skyline - having finally gone through all the posts, I'd like to say that your "old" boxes (three if I'm counting right) are better than anything I've ever owned! Nice.

 

[mcnair06goat]

it looks like its missing a bumper bolt. so u must now give it to me.

 

[macboy]

Here's my Mac box, had it for about 3 years now. It's fairly full, will try and get some more pictures with the drawers open soon. Most of it is Mac, few Snap-on, the Snap-on dealer round here has been ****, got through about 4 dealers in as many years.

 

[sbebenelli]

You guys have some really nice boxes!!

 

[Davefr]

I bought the SO unit in the 80's. The add ons are a combination of Craftsman and HF. The HF end cab isn't bad for the money.

Anyone know if there's a small chest that will fit on end cabs? The one I have is too small and wastes precious space.

 

[jamie640]

I bought the SO unit in the 80's. The add ons are a combination of Craftsman and HF. The HF end cab isn't bad for the money.

Anyone know if there's a small chest that will fit on end cabs? The one I have is too small and wastes precious space.

I love the mint shape of it for its age, wanna trade ? haha they sure dont make boxes like they used to, the drawer layout of the top box is perfect! I wish they still sold these. Awsome box man.

 

[bry@n]

I bought the SO unit in the 80's. The add ons are a combination of Craftsman and HF. The HF end cab isn't bad for the money.

Anyone know if there's a small chest that will fit on end cabs? The one I have is too small and wastes precious space.

Nice box. That blond has some nice jiblees also..

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Nice box. That blond has some nice jiblees also..

The correct term is "Wench Rack"!

 

[arkangel06]

*******!

Nice box I love those top box's

 

[Fubar]

I bought the SO unit in the 80's..

The was the biggest box at one time. The Snap-on dealers called it "The Coke machine".

 

[krusty the clown]

The was the biggest box at one time. The Snap-on dealers called it "The Coke machine".

it was 'big bertha" on the mid-coast

 

[Fubar]

So Fubar When do we get to see in the rest of that box of yours?

I only have three other pictures. Have to take more of 'em later..

Screwdrivers

 

[Fubar]

Taps, dies, drills, etc....

 

[Fubar]

All the airtools I use on a daily basis are in a cart. Also the hammers. Some are backups. When I get the top I can break some of this clutter up (I have enough torque wrenches to fill their own draw) That, and I'm going to revamp most all my airtools this spring.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

All the airtools I use on a daily basis are in a cart. Also the hammers. Some are backups. When I get the top I can break some of this clutter up (I have enough torque wrenches to fill their own draw) That, and I'm going to revamp most all my airtools this spring.

You have alot of nice stuff, where is this said cart of yours.