Don't forget the trays..
Very good. Yes, it came with a 1/2" SK socket set I bought in 1976 while in college and looks brand new. I found it tucked away in the original green metal case and moved it into the socket drawer. The is when SK was one of the best tool makers.
Yes, I am out of space in this box and need another one if I want to add on more.Don't forget the trays..
But to the OP, very nice organized tool box you have there. I wish I had the organizational bug that way. But as you said you like to collect tools so you will soon run out of room and start lookin for ways to save space while also adding more tools and then adding another tool box and another one and....................................................................
It's a 52" Husky heavy duty box. Great box for the money. I didn't want to pay $4-$5,000 for a SnapOn.
ThanksDon't forget the trays..
But to the OP, very nice organized tool box you have there. I wish I had the organizational bug that way. But as you said you like to collect tools so you will soon run out of room and start lookin for ways to save space while also adding more tools and then adding another tool box and another one and....................................................................
Yes, you are right. I kept some of the GearWrench and Dewalt blow molded cases to keep the sockets and ratchets organized in, but I suppose I could put them upright in socket racks. I don't have my impact sets in the box - left those in the cases on the shelf - very heavy. Just have the swivel set of impacts in the drawer. The 1/2" Sunnex set weights a ton. All the drawers are full and the pliers, screwdriver and wrench drawers are pretty much like this one - maxed out. I think I have over 100 screwdrivers. I keep the metric wrenches in one drawer and the SAE in another. Below that I have all the bit sets. I like this box because it has big drawers and some smaller ones. In the top I have all my battery drill/drivers and chargers. It has plugs and a light in top. Great box. I can send some additional photos if you guys would like to see them. Alway love looking at toolbox tours. But as DYI guys, do we really need as many tools a professional mechanics - no. I also have a lot of woodworking tools since I dabble in woodworking.
I like the SnapOn ratchets the best, with GearWrench second. But for the money, Dewalt makes a nice rachet and they are very comfortable in the hand. When I change the oil, I always seem to grab the Dewalt 1/2" - it feels great in the hand, it's beefy and I can get good leverage. A higher tooth count is better and the GearWrench 120XP are very smooth and fast. They also did very well in a ratchet comparison by Project Farm.
Wow, I thought I had a lot of ratchets and sockets.
I can get about 70% of my sockets into my 2 socket drawers in my main box. It is only a 53” double bay that is 24” deep. I would like something wider and 30” deep.
Huge selection and very well organized. I typically only see mechanics that have this many sockets. I have my impact socket sets still in their cases on the shelf. To get those in the drawer, I would need to take out the cases and go with the socket trays or racks to get all of them upright.
I could certainly tidy up mine by eliminating the trays, but my eyesight is helped along by the pegs. I also don't turn a wrench daily. I need to have a really big,well organized yard sale. I still have my 68" Harbor Freight stored with my former employer. When the weather gets clear and warmer, I really need to think about re-arranging to get it "home" That would lead to another 150 sockets and a few ratchets that would need placing.
From the looks of that drawer I have to ask, "do you just collect tool or do you also use them?"I finished the ratchet and socket drawer and have more than I need, but it's always fun collecting tools. Like some others, I have an unhealthy addiction to buying tools. I have some SnapOn ratchets, but most of the sockets aren't SnapOn - they are just too expensive. I think GearWrench makes some great rachets and sockets for the money and I really like their 120XP ratchets. The latest addition was the 24" breaker bar. I doubt I will need that, but always good to have just in case.
Lay off. OP said they like collecting tools and they're obviously posting because they just completed their drawer setup meaning at least some of those are brand new. I'm in my shop every single day of my life and you would probably say the same thing about my tools. As a home shop guy, there's just no way your tools are ever going to look like a full-time greasemonkey's.
What would the answer mean to you?
I love it when someone makes my journey down the ratchet hole look normal...
The tools in this box are fairly new and don't get a lot of use. I do use them, but nothing like a full-time grease monkey. And the other poster is correct, I like collecting tools, so more of a collector and occasional user. I just wanted to have a nice collection of tools and what I need to handle any particular job around the house. I am also into woodworking, and that has been a rabbit hole of tool spending.
I've got Armstrong to Wright.
