Let's see your toolbox.

[mojo_13]

those look great! i love the built in style boxes like that. what brand of boxes are those? and where did ya find those counter tops? i'm still deciding on what type of top i want for when i make mine and those are appealing

Yes they are Lista and he got the tops from www.mcmaster.com and also www.griotsgarage.com you can see some more info and a few more pics here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67605

I would still like to see some pics of how you setup your tools in the cabinets if you have them

 

[66HertzClone]

I agree they look amazing and I like the built in look. I would also like to know where you got the tops and also do you have any pics of how you did the tool storage in each chest? Great work 66 Hertz!

Thanks, here are some photos I took when I put the first bench together and set up those drawers. I've added more tools and will move some things to the newer cabinets, still playing around with what is best where and it will take some time.

Drawers

Scroll down it is about halfway down the page. The good news for me is, I will have some empty dsrawer space, time to start looking for some voids to fill in my tool collection.

As someone posted, the cabinets are from Lista, the bench tops came from two different sources, McMaster Carr has the best one by far.

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

That set-up looks great. I like what you did with the handles...

Thanks. The handles look so much better than little ones they had on there, "almost makes the box not look cheap, lol." Plus the bigger handles function much better too.

For a cheap box, I love it, once you fill it up, you can keep adding on to it like a freight train.

 

[caper]

My disaster

I'll take a disaster like that any day of the week.I like working boxes way better than show boxes.

 

[crewchief888]

I'll take a disaster like that any day of the week.I like working boxes way better than show boxes.

me too

 

[BowtieGuy]

After weeks of looking at everyones great tools, I decided to sign up.
At work:

Home Workshop:

It could all use a little improvement. But, when couldn't it?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

My disaster

Sweet setup. A proper working setup. Nice top box, i'd like one like that.

 

[Krokodil]

Nice MAC box!

 

[BowtieGuy]

It's not my first color choice, but, it was cheap! The tools are pretty basic, but I've done alot of jobs out of this box. Now, look in my drawers.

The big one.

Wrenches

Some of these

& a few of those

Junk!

Junk Again!

 

[DiscoBerry]

What are the trojans for lol

 

[skeletonizer]

What are the trojans for lol

LOL. Good eye. I had to go through the pics three times.

 

[BowtieGuy]

Ha! Nice, I TOOK the pics & didn't see them! Actually, it was going to be a prank on another Tech there. The story is WAY longer than it is funny. haha!

 

[Indy_500]

LOL. Good eye. I had to go through the pics three times.

took me about 3 or 4 times too.... looks like you got some splainin to do!

 

[Mickey O]

Ha! Nice, I TOOK the pics & didn't see them! Actually, it was going to be a prank on another Tech there. The story is WAY longer than it is funny. haha!

One of those prison tricks?

 

[eborcim]

You know, they are to cover your barrel to keep sand out when you land on the beach!

 

[BowtieGuy]

One of those prison tricks?

You sure got a purdy mouth.


For adjustable wrench handles. It's a redneck version of that Plasti-dip stuff. Ha!

 

[mrholeshot]

Just one corner, I also have a set of the US General boxes from Harbor freight (40 inch with full length side cab) a Cornwell full drawer large cart and a bunch of small tool boxes from yards sales.

 

[mrholeshot]

Just purchased another side locker. Didn't like the handles that came on them, so I used the extra handles from the roller and top chest. I think it looks a 1000X's better. Just need to get one more handle for the side of the locker "drilling also required."

I bought a set of these a few years ago (just the roll cabs) to use on my shop as roll carts. I liked them so much that when I retired I sold the ones I had to one of my techs (worn pretty good and the finish is hard toi really keep clean) that I bought a new roll cab, top box and full length side cab. I want the other side now and love what you did with the extra handles. Best bang for the buck in tool boxes ever. I paid 339 for the rollcab, 279 for the top and 199 for the side. The roll cab weighs 398 pounds. About 2 times the weight of a Craftsman box the same size. Very stable and strong boxes.

 

[crewchief888]

What are the trojans for lol

uhhh

if i have to explain, you probably wouldnt understand

 

[Romanova]

Finally got my candy apple red KRL722 a few days ago. I'm still transferring tools and building up my SO tool collection. These pics are in no order what so ever... sorry...

All tucked away

With my Galant and my messy garage

Need more cases?

Electrical drawer taking shape

Junk drawer

Looks empty...

Thats more like it

Poor pry bars...

Pliers drawer

Screw drivers

Need tons more wrenches

Getting there...

Gotta pay it off so I can get more tools...

 

[Even 11]

Nice Toolbox, Romanova! Cool Galant too, My buddy has like 4 of those vr4s!

Wish I could afford a box like that!

-Dane

 

[Romanova]

Nice Toolbox, Romanova! Cool Galant too, My buddy has like 4 of those vr4s!

Wish I could afford a box like that!

-Dane

Thanks! I wanted a SO box for the longest time... finally the time was right and I had to pull the trigger. Couldn't be happier!

 

[e-tek]

That one with all the ratchets - send some my way - then you'll be more organized!

(Also: Please Stop quoting and repeating everyones photo's - it's freakin' annoying!)

 

[EZH]

Thanks! I wanted a SO box for the longest time... finally the time was right and I had to pull the trigger. Couldn't be happier!

Congrats on the nice box. I love those 722's. They seem like the perfect size to hold a complete set of tools and easily move around the shop.

Eric

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Finally got my candy apple red KRL722 a few days ago. I'm still transferring tools and building up my SO tool collection. These pics are in no order what so ever... sorry...

All tucked away

With my Galant and my messy garage

Need more cases?

Electrical drawer taking shape

Junk drawer

Looks empty...

Thats more like it

Poor pry bars...

Pliers drawer

Screw drivers

Need tons more wrenches

Getting there...

Gotta pay it off so I can get more tools...

Very nice...

 

[00pewter]

Nothing compared to everyone else, but i'm slowly getting there. I'm in the process of converting EVERYTHING to either Snap-On or USA made (Including the HF box).

Here goes...

HF Toolbox

Top Drawer
Just about all Craftsman Sockets. I'm converting all ratchets to Snap-On.

Wrenches
Craftsman, GearWrench, and Snap-on (GW's will be for sale soon)

Screwdrivers, Nutdrivers, and Precision Screwdrivers

Torx and Punches

Pliers

That's all the pics I have. I'm trying to get everything nice and clean! The other drawers are a MESS!!

It may not seem like a lot, but these tools completely rebuilt this 11hp GX340 Honda motor. Converting everything to Snap-On or USA made is more of a personal thing. Working on things with quality tools really makes a difference!

 

[Bolster]

Working on things with quality tools really makes a difference!

Damn Straight!
You got a nice start, dude.

 

[SSGTWC]

(Also: Please Stop quoting and repeating everyones photo's - it's freakin' annoying!)

I fully agree!!! Just quote what they say.....please!

 

[mrholeshot]

What are the trojans for lol

Hot 18 year old sweaty girls who can't afford a pound of freon, lol

 

[6530]

OK, finally took some photos of mine.

Work area

Top - misc items

1/4" drive

Adjustable & strap wrenches, small pliers

3/8" drive

Bigger pliers

Metric wrenches

SAE wrenches

Fasteners

Drill bits (I break small ones just about every time, so when I find deals I buy extras)

Screwdrivers, cordless driver/drill

Same drawer, driver bit sets & nut drivers

1/2" drive

Cutting

Tools of love

Extra drawer with silicone tape & extra socket rails

Torque wrenches & screwdriver, large metric & SAE wrenches

Bike tools

Impact sockets, clamps, crowbars, chisels & punches

Stapling

Clamps

Misc items, black pipe & fittings, plug gapper & tire valves

Power tools & bit braces

Sanding & filing

More misc items

Taps & dies, rethreading kit, Q-tips (very handy!)

Locks & auto trim removal tools

Measuring

Long pliers & extra wrench racks

 

[kab00m]

A hatchet?

 

[lipadj46]

A hatchet?

I have an estwing hatchet in my tool box. I see a nice estwing leather wrapped claw hammer in there too.

Those US General boxes seem to go on and on.

 

[FordToughF250]

I have same hatchet, its a very good one. Any Estwing hammer is good!

 

[6530]

I have an estwing hatchet in my tool box. I see a nice estwing leather wrapped claw hammer in there too.

You do - one of two (other one not pictured).

I've found that hatchets come in handy more than you might expect.

 

[superautobacs]

Hatchets are great; I have the Estwing and they have a lot of features built into them. Surprisingly, they do quite a few things other than driving a nail in. I prefer them over claw hammers.

 

[Krokodil]

Very nice box!

 

[vdubnluvn]

Does anyone have any idea approximately when it could have been made?

i have that set in metric. old skool wood case, i got it in 87 or so, and it looked old then. still use the hell out of it, and replace taps with snap on ones as they break.

 

[LeadDoggy]

Here is m "re-organized" drawer configuration. I'm always open for ideas on ways to maximize space.

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Impressive!

 

[metalhead212121]

ryannotbryan- I gotta ask.. whats up with all the ratchets. Ive gone through practically this whole thread and I'd have to say that my collection of tools would rank among the "Top 10 tool whores on GJ." (Not bragging... just my personal opinion). That being said EVEN I don't have that many ratchets...

Dan

 

[FordToughF250]

Here is m "re-organized" drawer configuration. I'm always open for ideas on ways to maximize space.

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Impressive!

Haha and to think im goin broke buying 3 off ebay