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[lakeroadster]

Dad's Wizard Toolbox

My dad passed away in 2012 and I inherited the tool box that he always carried in his daily driver vehicle. This tool box has been in some very cool vehicles:

• 1957 Bel Air Two Door Hardtop
• 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
• 1972 Chevrolet C20
• and from there numerous late model Chevy Pickups.

As for me, if I had a dollar for every time Dad said "John, go get the tool box" .... well let's just say I'm thinking I could buy me a new crate motor .

I did some surfing on the internet and found out Dad would have bought the tool box at Western Auto around 1958. The tools are "Wizard" and were manufactured by Duro/Indestro for Western Auto.

The tool box is still in good shape, quite a bit of the paint has worn off the outside. Inside the box the original label is in decent shape.

I haven't used it or any of the tools... every tool is kind of like a family heirloom.

 

[jeffmoss26]

That is very cool!!

 

[Cope]

Re: Dad's Wizard Toolbox

My dad passed away in 2012 and I inherited the tool box that he always carried in his daily driver vehicle. This tool box has been in some very cool vehicles:

• 1957 Bel Air Two Door Hardtop
• 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
• 1972 Chevrolet C20
• and from there numerous late model Chevy Pickups.

As for me, if I had a dollar for every time Dad said "John, go get the tool box" .... well let's just say I'm thinking I could buy me a new crate motor .

I did some surfing on the internet and found out Dad would have bought the tool box at Western Auto around 1958. The tools are "Wizard" and were manufactured by Duro/Indestro for Western Auto.

The tool box is still in good shape, quite a bit of the paint has worn off the outside. Inside the box the original label is in decent shape.

I haven't used it or any of the tools... every tool is kind of like a family heirloom.

That's a nice set, but I think your dad would want you to use it now and again.

 

[Rarified27]

Re: Dad's Wizard Toolbox

That's a nice set, but I think your dad would want you to use it now and again.

^Agreed.

Every time I use my Dad's stuff it's a nice way to remember him.

 

[MG11068]

Here is mine. It is a craftsman 150 or so piece set with several other tools added that I need for specific tasks. It fits perfectly behind the seat of the truck.

 

[BigJ73]

The frist pic is my electrical wireing bag. The following pics are if my grab n go box. If I need any thing else for specific jobs I have a tool bag.

 

[montanafordman]

Re: Dad's Wizard Toolbox

My dad passed away in 2012 and I inherited the tool box that he always carried in his daily driver vehicle. This tool box has been in some very cool vehicles:

• 1957 Bel Air Two Door Hardtop
• 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
• 1972 Chevrolet C20
• and from there numerous late model Chevy Pickups.

As for me, if I had a dollar for every time Dad said "John, go get the tool box" .... well let's just say I'm thinking I could buy me a new crate motor .

I did some surfing on the internet and found out Dad would have bought the tool box at Western Auto around 1958. The tools are "Wizard" and were manufactured by Duro/Indestro for Western Auto.

The tool box is still in good shape, quite a bit of the paint has worn off the outside. Inside the box the original label is in decent shape.

I haven't used it or any of the tools... every tool is kind of like a family heirloom.

Wow.... sooo much suckage for a toolbox like that! I love it! The history, the patina, lots of good stuff in there! Use it in good health my friend.

 

[bobemmerich]

This is the only pic I could find. had this box probably 25+ years. 3 drawer C-Man. It only has metric stuff in it, 'cause most of the cars we have are metric. I have another for SAE stuff for my Mustangs.

 

[thor80]

these are my home setups, I have a carport so everything has to be hand carried. Two facoms and a toyo, one facom is roughly metric and one is roughly sae, no repeats of hammer, pliers and such so they travel as a pair. Blue box is my everything box, it's light enough to go anywhere and has a basic set to handle small jobs.

 

[jmarkwolf]

Bought this Craftsman clamshell near Detroit, at an estate sale awhile back.

Didn't need it, just liked it. I think I paid $50 for it. It's in excellent condition.

The bottom of all the compartments is like new due to the cardboard.

 

[geojag]

My old beat up Union. I keep the very basics and add based on the job. It gets heavy quick so I added some fuel line and e-tape over the thin metal handles.

 

[Blöckw@rt]

Update

 

[Jure]

Bought this Craftsman clamshell near Detroit, at an estate sale awhile back.

Didn't need it, just liked it. I think I paid $50 for it. It's in excellent condition.

The bottom of all the compartments is like new due to the cardboard.

really like this box

 

[AV tinker er]

I got this Hazet 190 for Christmas. The last local independent auto parts guy carriers Blackhawk and is slowly dying. He's been giving me deals every time I stop by his store. Other tools are extras (Mac, CM, Channel lock). I'm impressed with the construction of the box.

 

[Vantastic]

Here's mine. 80 pounds.

 

[felixgogo]

I've used all styles of toolbox, the metal type with the cantilever levels, the drawer type, the Rubbermaid moulded boxes, at work the leather GPO pouches, and even the later Bosch L-Boxx type.

All have their advantages and disadvantages, but the best I have used, and swear by now are the Veto Pro Pac toolbags.

Here's my apartment bag:



This is the front side with the Bosch 10.8v drill driver (I think you refer to this as the 12v Max line in the States, the folding Japanese pull saw, one for wood, and one for metal hacksaw, and various handtools. This is mainly for fixing things at home in the apartment.



The rear side of the bag holds a 10.8v drill (not shown), a parts case, the charger, drill bits, laser measure etc. A hammer lives in the end loop, and you can see the tape loop for various colours of tape for stage floor spiking.

I use this also for theatre set builds and strikes, so there is a mix of tools.

Recently, I also purchased a Tech LC, which is the same size, but has a different mix of pockets in the front and rear conpartment, this one now lives at the theatre, so I don't need to lug my tools back and forth.

At home in the UK, I have a XL, ot-XL and a new MC also. The bags are superb, very well built.

I particularly like the tiered storage in them, a quick glance and you can see if all the tools are back, important in a theatre where people 'just borrow' tools, and also for me to double check before we bump out.

So although they are expensive compared to other tool bags, the fact that my XL bag is now over 10 years old, and still looks like new, and I don't now lose tools, I think their value and quality is very high.

 

[ca90ss]

Who makes that basin wrench?

 

[bubbles92]

this

 

[bubbles92]

this was my old one, fitter and turner by trade (millwright)

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

KRA24 and a UT22. Moving everything over from the KRA24 into the UT22.


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[bobcatdan]

I got a new performax top box for the back of my truck after my old faithful craftsman bit the dust. Pretty complete tool kit inside. With the side work I do, its mostly service calls and on site repairs. It's nice having 98% of what I need for any given job so the chances of forgetting something are pretty slim.

 

[just a noob]

It's portable if I use a forklift

 

[bobcatdan]

I used my road box for a while on the road. The original purpose of this set was to have the top box full of tools for road service and using the bottom as a base in the shop. In the shop it serve as my service cart and when I had to make a call, I could back the truck in under the hoist and set the road box in the truck. This arrangement didn't last long as I became the main road tech with the dedicated service truck. The road box wouldn't fit in the side compartments so I couldn't use it.

 

[zkling]

I got a new performax top box for the back of my truck after my old faithful craftsman bit the dust. Pretty complete tool kit inside. With the side work I do, its mostly service calls and on site repairs. It's nice having 98% of what I need for any given job so the chances of forgetting something are pretty slim.

Aw, come on you need to do the Crewchief repair job on that craftsman, has at least 10 years left in it.

 

[MaineGuide]

KRA24 and a UT22. Moving everything over from the KRA24 into the UT22.

Could you tell me the COO on those two boxes? I don't generally trust the Snap-on site, and both of those boxes are on my radar.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Negen]

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New draper tool box. I needed something a little bigger than my older...

 

[Blöckw@rt]

Who makes that basin wrench?

That basin wrench is made by Alarm (part of the Stahlwille group).

The sockets are made by Stahlwille.

http://www.werkzeuggigant.com/item.php5?id=98831313&lang=en

 

[1950mercury]

KRA24 and a UT22. Moving everything over from the KRA24 into the UT22.


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That is a sweet setup

 

[bobcatdan]

Aw, come on you need to do the Crewchief repair job on that craftsman, has at least 10 years left in it.

If I had really cared, the craftsman was savable. Structurally the box was fine, It needed new slides and a little rebuilding on the inside where the slides mounted. Didn't care enough to try.

 

[Jeremy77]

My portable for working in the process unit.

 

[Leoruiz]

I've been "needing" one. Mine is an embarrassment !
Looks like a Hazet is on the list for me.

 

[GTO]

I have a Kennedy Cantelever 1022 box from around 1970-75

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

Could you tell me the COO on those two boxes? I don't generally trust the Snap-on site, and both of those boxes are on my radar.

Thanks in advance.

That is a sweet setup

Thanks Mercury! Maineguide, my boxes arent stamped anywhere so i have to go by the Snap On website wich says the KRA24 is USA and the UT22 is CHINA. dont let that scare you away from the UT22 though cause it is one stout and positive feeling box. I love the way the cantilever box opens up and exposes all my tools. I love my KRA24, love the big snap on stamped in the front of it, I just outgrew it. The UT22 is really nice and big, everything was able to fit in it that come out of the KRA24 and I also added some new tools and still have alittle room left. It is really HEAVY now. The twin tubular handles on the UT22 are not that comfortable with it loaded down. I pick mine up from the bottom and tote it around with two hands.Im gonna try some different organization and see if it helps any. I work at a small shop as an apprentice and this is what works for me. When I need to add anymore tools, im gonna buy a roll cart because when you get these boxes loaded down it really makes you want to rethink the word portable. Both are great boxes though, hope this helps

 

[GreaseMonkey45170]

UT22 Loaded


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[HanShotFirst]

Here's my travel box. I have been looking for something a little better for the box. I like the small size of the proto box but it's hard to get everything back in there without taking everything out and repacking it. I had a cantilever box like moose's but I didn't like the height limit on the trays because sockets won't fit upright. Maybe something slightly bigger with 2 drawers.

That is incredibly similar to my travel box both in shape and your choice of tools. Mine is an older Craftsman US made steel box roughly same size,shape as yours; maybe a touch larger. but I REALLY like how you did your sockets, I'm gonna go home and see if I can do the same thing; very good idea. Of course it looks to me that you have nicer tools, mine are mostly old US Craftsman wrenches and sockets and some ratchets from HF, SK, and Craftsman.

I use mine mostly for when I take my kid and his dirt bike to the track. So I have a couple of spare spark plugs, a clutch & brake lever. I did recently add a freebie miltimeter from HF.

 

[99driver]

After complaining about working out of tool bags for 6 months I finally did something about it.

I bought 6 Tstak boxes and a bunch of Kaizen foam. I work on aircraft and was becoming a little paranoid that I might leave something in one. I now have almost everything shadowed in the boxes and a dolly to roll it to wherever I need to be. I love it.

Each small box has 2 layers of foam. I need to add some backing to the top layer to stop it from flopping around when I remove it. I also need some extra foam attached to the top to keep the tools in their shadows when the box is upright. The large box has hammers and tool rolls and things that are unlikely to be left in an aircraft.

The only thing I think I need now is to add some sort of small folding table to the dolly to make a work surface.

 

[zkling]

KRA24 and a UT22. Moving everything over from the KRA24 into the UT22.


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Packed with such quality Must be a bit on the heavy side. Unfortunately I've experienced if a COO is listed on a tool it is most likely from China. One thing different about snap on boxes over most carry boxes is that they use bolts and nuts to put on the top handle vs most that use a rivet.

 

[Jlarson]

I've tried a few different hand carry boxes but I keep coming back to my veto pro pac.

 

[jcfields]

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[AV tinker er]

This these in a military style tool bag in my lab bench drawer at work. Handles many repairs without having to chit out a big box. Bag doesn't leave the lab though.

1/4 SAE shallow and deep
1/4 - 3/4 combos
Misc pliers, stripers and splice crimpers
Felo 376 multi screwdriver
Wera mini bit ratchet