New snap on tool box

[ronald5256]

Hi all I am new to the forum and just thought I would open with a post about a nice new roll cab that came my way today

I don't know if I have put the pic on hear right [emoji1]

 

[Cab037]

That's a good looking box.

 

[oldtimehockey]

Welcome to GJ and that is a nice setup indeed. I wish one of those would follow me home, too. Classic 66, eh???

 

[daddy2coull]

Welcome to the forum. It's not a classic. It's a 40" heritage with a stainless top

 

[Buster21]

Welcome aboard. Now get busy filling it !!!!!

 

[ronald5256]

Yep it's a 40" good eye

 

[zkling]

Congrats man. I really like that color, not too flashy. And it doesn't have the flashy caster rimz

 

[ronald5256]

I must admit I did not think the stainless top would be as solid as it is I like the wooden top but it came as a good deal so I did bend a little over it

 

[ronald5256]

I do have a few bits and bobs to start it off with hehehe[emoji39]

 

[ronald5256]

I also got my hands on a snap on ethos code reader

 

[bobcatdan]

Is that a custom drawer arrangement?

 

[ronald5256]

I don't think so I got it at a good price as the snap on dealer placed the order for it long ago and it came on the van I told him I was in the market for a new cab and he told me he had it and would cut me a deal so home it came

 

[ronald5256]

So the new box has found pride of place in the workshop and I have started filling it with nice shiny bits and bobs just some qwik pics at the moment but more to come

 

[Scout Driver]

Nice! I like the color.

Scott

 

[carterbeauford]

you'd never know that's not a more expensive box with that top, looks great.

 

[ronald5256]

Thank you its nice to be with like minded people who appreciate good qwality ecwipment so many don't know the joy of using good tooling I am not saying you have to get snap on / mac or the like but if I may say if you have to use tools often don't get the cheapest of cheap thay will make your job harder and will not last or give you the service you deserve as a dedicated tooley

 

[bobcatdan]

I don't know why the kra series boxes get so little respect. They are the best built boxes in the 40" class hands down.

 

[RedneckWelder]

I don't know why the kra series boxes get so little respect. They are the best built boxes in the 40" class hands down.

I have a KRA, made by Snapon but labeled for Caterpillar...came as part of my work issued tooling.

They are solid little units, the only problem I have with mine is it is too small. I need a bigger box bad...

 

[ronald5256]

I must admit it is built like a tank I am thinking of getting the stainless corner guards and maybe the stainless draw fronts for it to give it some protection but I don't won't it to be to over the top whot do you guys think ?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I'd go with the protection if you're rolling it around the shop or if you're rolling other things around the box. Otherwise spend your money on other stuff you need for now. maybe keep your eyes peeled on eBay and if a set pops up for a killer price grab them

 

[zkling]

I don't know why the kra series boxes get so little respect. They are the best built boxes in the 40" class hands down.

I think you are forgetting about Harbor Freight.

Hey someone had to say it.

 

[ronald5256]

This harbor freight sound like a place I would be able to spend some time in and some cash but I don't think we have anything like it in the uk lol we have a place called machine mart and the stuff from them is ok if you are doing diy but not up to day in day out use

 

[Murphy4570]

Work in a bodyshop eh? Looks like right next to the paint booth too.

Get ready to have that toolbox COVERED in sanding dust.

 

[ronald5256]

Lots of polishing lol got to keep her looking her best [emoji3]

 

[1foxracing]

I see a industrial sewing machine and what appears to be upholstery material?

Congrats on the new box.

 

[SASORacing]

Nice mac socket tray! The blue box is very nice too!

 

[ronald5256]

Yes its a old paff sewing machine and and some upholstery material for when I have to recover seats and the like it's old school but it works a treat good eye

 

[zkling]

If it is indeed in a body shop, I would highly recommend you get some type of fold down cover to minimize debris getting into the slides and drawers when not in use. The body shop environment is hell on a tool box.

 

[ronald5256]

I was thinking of making a cover for it out of a type of rubber material we have called dartex it has a cotton back and the rubber the other and is water proof and uv stable and it's free

 

[SASORacing]

That would work, Sil nylon which is very light can work too. It does **** getting dust in every nook and cranny of a clean box.

 

[ronald5256]

Yep and after so long I get the need to polish especially the stainless top I like to wipe it over with wd40 shiny is good lol

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Nice box. I have the same color, in a KRSC43. Stainless top as well. A guy at my work has that box. Drawer shots next?

 

[ronald5256]

Will do after I have put all my gear in place don't won't to show empty draws lol

 

[The Frisco Kid]

Yes, cover is mandatory fare for the box! Especially for when you're not there.

Sounds crazy, but I've seen guys put tarps and trashbags over their boxes when they aren't there. Shop foreman usually puts a halt to that real fast though.

 

[SASORacing]

LOL, just for looks? The manager wants the namebrand boxes visible for the customers to admire?

 

[MattPersman]

Beautiful box really like it with the stainless top too.

 

[Canoe50]

Beautiful box really like it with the stainless top too.

My thoughts exactly. Congrats.

 

[Snap_cap]

I must admit it is built like a tank I am thinking of getting the stainless corner guards and maybe the stainless draw fronts for it to give it some protection but I don't won't it to be to over the top whot do you guys think ?

Snap-On currently has tool box accessories on sale, there is a special flyer that your truck guy/gal should have.

Our SO guy was showing it to one of my co-workers this past Wednesday, since he wants to add some upgrades to one of his boxes.

IIRC, the sale prices are good until the end of this month.

 

[ronald5256]

Thanks all I will have to ask my dealer for the flyer I have some pics of some diagnostics gear if you fancy it lol thay will be finding a place in the box me thinks

 

[jdelrizzle]

Hi all I am new to the forum and just thought I would open with a post about a nice new roll cab that came my way today

I don't know if I have put the pic on hear right [emoji1]

Hi!

This is my first post, I'm a long time lurker. I really do like you new tool box! I looked on the snap on site and catalog and could not find that tool box, would you mind providing an item/part number for your exact tool box? I'm really considering getting one...