Let's see your toolbox.
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2ndGearRubber
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Lang rethreader is the most important tool in the box.
Absolutely. I was just telling my buddy the other day, "I sure wish I had these when I was younger and poorer, would've saved me so many times."
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Everyone asked for updated pictures of my socket drawer specifically as they see me buying all these tools lol. And please don’t think that’s all my ratchets I have way more lol. Also have tons more sockets at home as well over 2,000 at home. Those Power Torque low profile sockets I bought that are in the front of the top picture next to the short ratchet are life savers I want to get the SAE eventually too.
My current setup in my new box in preparation for a new job as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Most of it is Snap On, except the SAE sockets & SAE wrenches which I had to buy for the new job.
The other non Snap On items are older leftovers that I've either not upgraded yet or don't see the need to do so.
I still have things I need to buy for the job and of course the natural progression of just acquiring more tools over time.
If you work in the heavy equipment field, I welcome any advice and suggestions.
I've got a dedicated thread about job advice, but I wanted to post this here.
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Most of it is Snap On, except the SAE sockets & SAE wrenches which I had to buy for the new job.
The other non Snap On items are older leftovers that I've either not upgraded yet or don't see the need to do so.
I still have things I need to buy for the job and of course the natural progression of just acquiring more tools over time.
If you work in the heavy equipment field, I welcome any advice and suggestions.
I've got a dedicated thread about job advice, but I wanted to post this here.
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Nice! But I'm surprised you didn't go with the green to match alle your badass Snap-On stuff!
That was my original plan. But I came across the red box marked down to $480 as an "open box". But there is nothing wrong with it. At that price, I couldn't pass it up, despite the color.
The 44" is currently on sale for $550. On sale I saved $70 and at normal price I saved $140, plus tax.
GreenIron
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LWB
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I have tools all over the place. Basement, shed but these are my personal boxes at work.
I push this single drawer cart around and it serves me well.
I push this single drawer cart around and it serves me well.
Madjik Man
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I just about have my top drawer filled. I have space set aside for 1/2” impact swivel sets but haven’t splurged yet. There are still a few things I could condense if I need to squeeze in more, but I’m happy with the density.
It’s beautiful
LWB
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I grabbed a shed/workshop pic today. I use a couple of Husky's under the bench. They're likely the only new thing in there except for a couple of tools. I have woodworking tools in the far box and gardening tools in the nearest box. This is a 8x12 shed but works great for what I'm doing.
I purchased and cleaned these up last year. Love em
I purchased and cleaned these up last year. Love em
I grabbed a shed/workshop pic today. I use a couple of Husky's under the bench. They're likely the only new thing in there except for a couple of tools. I have woodworking tools in the far box and gardening tools in the nearest box. This is a 8x12 shed but works great for what I'm doing.
Nice color! They look Listas...
LWB
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I like them a lot. Opening a box with a couple of fingers is nice! All of my other boxes are friction slide. I make sure not to overload them and they're good too.
2ndGearRubber
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Reorganized my socket drawer, look at all that space!
I wasn't able to fit all the XL bit sockets, and I'm still waiting on one socket organizer from amazon.
2ndGearRubber
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nadogail
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Best Wishes for the Health and Happiness of the new Cat mechanic.
I'm sure most of you won't be able to notice the changes in comparison to an earlier post above, but I've been moving things around and adding/removing tools so thought I would post some updated pictures.
This is more or less the setup I'm bringing with me with CAT.
But I've got a few things in the mail and a few things on order from my Snap On guy.
I will also be buying lots of tools in the near future, as has been discussed in other threads. However I'm not sure what I'll be able to take pictures of and post. We'll see.
Anyway, onto the pictures...
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This is more or less the setup I'm bringing with me with CAT.
But I've got a few things in the mail and a few things on order from my Snap On guy.
I will also be buying lots of tools in the near future, as has been discussed in other threads. However I'm not sure what I'll be able to take pictures of and post. We'll see.
Anyway, onto the pictures...
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Lowlevel2021
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Finally finished arranging the tools in my work center. Plan to get more magnetic mats for smaller items.
iamhomeless
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LWB
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I pieced this set together over the last couple of years and it is friction slide. It does look like and old Matco. Could be the same maker. I have a bottom that has Gray handles on it and I know it's a Mac box. The wheel bolt locations are different than the Gray and it has the center drawer.
I've been buying old vintage Canadian made tools, boxes and machines. Pre "Free trade"
I've been buying old vintage Canadian made tools, boxes and machines. Pre "Free trade"
CHI_Tool&Die
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Dude, did you do a drawer swap on that 26” US General or am I just seeing things?
Sorry, but I don't understand your question. What 26"? This is a 44" box.
And I didn't swap any drawers, just moved things around and constantly refining my organization.
metaldad
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im a minimalist
im a minimalist
I see you've upgraded from a box of rocks, to a bucket of hammers.
CHI_Tool&Die
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My bad. It looked like the first pic was a 26” box. That makes more sense to me now.
You start today, yes?
Bright and early Monday morning, I start my orientation and training classes at the main CAT facility for my company.
ihateminimumwage
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Load up on the coffee and get ready for "Death by Power Point"
I like that concept, if'n y'all can't fix it with a hammer...it must not be broken.im a minimalist
Best of luck in your new career...
Outlawmws
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I'm not sure HD has enough orange buckets in t h local store for all my hammers, much less all my tools...
That's all that matters. Any pics of the drawer organization?
Madjik Man
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Flame if you must. I like it.
That’s probably going to be my exact set up. Maybe with the side locker.
thats awesome, its a tool box it doesnt do anything but hold tools.if some one needs to flame it then its a show on their character. as time goes by i wish more and more i had gone the us general icon route instead of my snap off masters box. the more i look at it the more i hate the idea of how much money i wrapped up in it.Flame if you must. I like it.
Just got it and completed the prerequisite fixes these USG boxes need.
Just starting the tool organisation and will post when finished.
Mike S.
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Flame if you must. I like it.
Looks good.
I like the yellow.What made you go with the 44" box and end cab over the 56" box?