partsguy5768
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Show your "Mini" Tool Box.
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And next you're going to tell us you have no affiliation with the company that makes the kit and you purchased it with your own money?This toolbox cost me a lot of money, but I think it's awesome.
This box is simple and beautiful in design, with a sense of professionalism, very practical for storage, very convenient to carry, and will look very neat when placed anywhere.
It has a design style, a futuristic sense of technology, and a complete range of accessories.
This tool kit includes a 16.8V brushless drill with a smart LED display that can precisely control torque, which is perfect for various repair and assembly jobs. For those who are not very familiar with tools, this feature is particularly friendly and can help you better master the skills of using them.
Nutria
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This toolbox didn't cost me a lot of money, but I think it's awesome.
It has absolutely no design style, an anachronistic sense of technology, and no accessories of any kind except for rust dust.
It sits on this:
They look 3D printed. Are you asking for the print file?
nicks78camaro
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This toolbox didn't cost me a lot of money, but I think it's awesome.
It has absolutely no design style, an anachronistic sense of technology, and no accessories of any kind except for rust dust.
It sits on this:
That's a cool little Mac box
GarageHobbyist
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They are 3D printed. My own design.
I have a feeling seeing a picture of your whole shop would make me feel bad about myself.I wish Craftsman had never discontinued this small box
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I think you guys give me too much credit. It’s a labor of love and it sure helps to be retired.
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Kaervak
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I had the blue Kobalt box a while ago, as seen here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/lets-see-your-toolbox.466/post-10485572
I have since sold it off and replaced it with the green Kobalt box. Exact same layout, the only reason I switched was for the obnoxious green color.
My US General cart at work is the same obnoxious green. Gotta have a toolbox that stands out.
I have since sold it off and replaced it with the green Kobalt box. Exact same layout, the only reason I switched was for the obnoxious green color.
My US General cart at work is the same obnoxious green. Gotta have a toolbox that stands out.nicks78camaro
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I think more companies should come out with the bottom box similar to the Kobalt. Pretty cool
cody1325
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I'm honestly waiting on US General to come out with one before I buy their current mini toolbox.
Given how full my Kobalt one is, I think it's time I ordered the Kobalt bottom.
Basically, it holds the knives and tools that often fill my pockets.
Inside lid:
Basically--screwdrivers, flashlights, Knipex 125mm Cobra and Pliers Wrench--plus a DMT "Extra Fine" pocket sharpener and writing instruments.
Sticker is from some random Kobalt tool. Since many higher-end boxes have a large decal inside the lid, I decided I'd add one.
The extra tiny pliers--more of a joke than anything. Hobby Lobby has an eight-piece tool set in the dollhouse miniatures including a screwdriver, hammer, Crescent Wrench, pipe wrench, saw, and functional tin snips and pliers) housed in a terrible "pop crate" toolbox. I plan to add these to one of the Crown Premiums mini Snap-On boxes when I get one cheap.
Way too many knives.
I'm really fond of Klein (made by Moki in Japan) and Gerber LST (mostly '80s and '90s ones) lightweight folders--as well as Schrade and Camillus.
Also two "Alox" Victorinox Classics (smooth one is a Companion--and has no keyring--so great for pocket carry)
Multitools (Victorinox SwissTool, Spirit XC, Leatherman Rebar), the full-size Gerber LST, a Schrade USA 6OT, Spyderco Saver Salt, some cheap tape measures, and a pair of nail clippers. Plus the Knipex 140mm Combination Pliers under that stuff.
However, I mostly carry the SOG PowerPint these days.
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Just recently saw this one.
www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MLBOXBLR
www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/MLBOXBLR
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You could try to order one the way you would with any of the other toolboxes.
They are not available to order online.
I have not seen them in the store near me since they put them out mid November.
I think they sold out.
OP
Trust me, you're not the only one.I wish Craftsman had never discontinued this small box
I wanted one for years to mount in my gear locker at the fire station. I finally gave up looking.
Right, I've checked HF website a few times over the past few weeks. I've tried all colors and looked up different stores in the area (and I just checked again before making this post today). It keeps saying "Currently Unavailable - Check Back Soon."
I've also visited two different stores. I have a minimum 30-minute drive to get to any of these stores, so I only go if there's something I truly need at the moment (rare), or am in the area of a store for something else.
Mike
I've also visited two different stores. I have a minimum 30-minute drive to get to any of these stores, so I only go if there's something I truly need at the moment (rare), or am in the area of a store for something else.
Mike
cody1325
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Import or USA-made? I know that most of Snap-On's mini boxes are imports, but with Matco's main in-house product being toolboxes, it may be different.
Raineman
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My Snap on desk stack. Got it a couple years ago off FBM. I keep office supplies that I use daily in it. Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, staples, post it notes, pen and pencil refills, etc.
nicks78camaro
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My Snap on desk stack. Got it a couple years ago off FBM. I keep office supplies that I use daily in it. Rubber bands, paper clips, binder clips, staples, post it notes, pen and pencil refills, etc.
I'm jealous
You are correct
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Still just in the prototyping phase but I've been working on modding a Kobalt mini box. I've added drawer sliders, a lid stopper to keep the lid upright when open, and rubber feet to prevent it from sliding around.
The slides are pretty cool as the drawers open further than the HF box or a kobalt box but I had to cut out all the original internals and make 3d printed brackets to hold them so it was basically a complete overhaul.
Pics are slightly outdated as I'm currently redesigning the corner trim pieces.
The slides are pretty cool as the drawers open further than the HF box or a kobalt box but I had to cut out all the original internals and make 3d printed brackets to hold them so it was basically a complete overhaul.
Pics are slightly outdated as I'm currently redesigning the corner trim pieces.
Do you have a link to the drawer slides you used?Still just in the prototyping phase but I've been working on modding a Kobalt mini box. I've added drawer sliders, a lid stopper to keep the lid upright when open, and rubber feet to prevent it from sliding around.
The slides are pretty cool as the drawers open further than the HF box or a kobalt box but I had to cut out all the original internals and make 3d printed brackets to hold them so it was basically a complete overhaul.
Pics are slightly outdated as I'm currently redesigning the corner trim pieces.
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Yeah, that would be nice.
GarageHobbyist
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That's a pretty cool project!Still just in the prototyping phase but I've been working on modding a Kobalt mini box. I've added drawer sliders, a lid stopper to keep the lid upright when open, and rubber feet to prevent it from sliding around.
The slides are pretty cool as the drawers open further than the HF box or a kobalt box but I had to cut out all the original internals and make 3d printed brackets to hold them so it was basically a complete overhaul.
Pics are slightly outdated as I'm currently redesigning the corner trim pieces.
I bought them off mcmaster: https://www.mcmaster.com/3351N12/ (I believe they are Sugatsune SCR3-15-100A)
They're kinda expensive so I'm exploring cheaper options but I haven't found any that extend as far.
four.cycle
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Just got back home from a run up to Harbor Freight. They had just received a shipment of their "US General" mini tool boxes - they had piles of them.
Another customer was taking one out of the package and checking it out. We both agreed the top compartment is useless other than for maybe a few pencils.
They were about $18 bucks.
Neither one of us bought one.
Another customer was taking one out of the package and checking it out. We both agreed the top compartment is useless other than for maybe a few pencils.
They were about $18 bucks.
Neither one of us bought one.
jeffmoss26
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my GJSS sent me this one!
Aaron_W
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I am really surprised at how popular these are, or maybe how badly the suppliers under estimated the market for them.
Harbor Freight has given up listing availability on line. Usually they will show the nearest store if the local doesn't have an item. Instead when you search for the boxes it just says "Currently Unavailable Check Back Soon".
I got one of the Kobolt boxes last week since I was near Lowes. They only had a couple of the blue ones. Good for me because blue is what I was looking for, but only about 5 boxes in one color on a shelf made to hold maybe 40 boxes. I walked past it twice not seeing them. They were in a weird location, not by the tools or larger tool boxes.
I stopped by the local HF today to grab something else, and saw that they at least have a box on display with a max 2 per customer sign.
I asked about the boxes. The guy said they are getting them, but they sell out in hours. He said the last delivery they got 20 and all were gone in less than 2 hours.
The Kobolt box now holds my desk clutter at the computer, pens, nail clippers, thumb drives etc.
So are these little tool boxes the Tickle Me Elmo of 2024?
Harbor Freight has given up listing availability on line. Usually they will show the nearest store if the local doesn't have an item. Instead when you search for the boxes it just says "Currently Unavailable Check Back Soon".
I got one of the Kobolt boxes last week since I was near Lowes. They only had a couple of the blue ones. Good for me because blue is what I was looking for, but only about 5 boxes in one color on a shelf made to hold maybe 40 boxes. I walked past it twice not seeing them. They were in a weird location, not by the tools or larger tool boxes.
I stopped by the local HF today to grab something else, and saw that they at least have a box on display with a max 2 per customer sign.
I asked about the boxes. The guy said they are getting them, but they sell out in hours. He said the last delivery they got 20 and all were gone in less than 2 hours.
The Kobolt box now holds my desk clutter at the computer, pens, nail clippers, thumb drives etc.
So are these little tool boxes the Tickle Me Elmo of 2024?
four.cycle
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^ That store up on 6th Ave must have had at least a hundred of them. They were stacked about eight high, two rows across, and four rows deep on the aisle I was standing in when I was looking at the other guy opening one up, and there was another huge pile of them back where the big roll-around boxes were. Looked like they were all black.
Went to HF today for a tarp, didn't see any mini boxes, and not really interested at full price (LOL). I think that's the thing with these (including Lowe's): the BF deals are great, then no one wants to pay full price after missing out on the sale price.
I'm definitely guilty of this. I don't "need" these, so I'm more than OK with having to wait until next year to try my luck hunting one down.
Mike
I'm definitely guilty of this. I don't "need" these, so I'm more than OK with having to wait until next year to try my luck hunting one down.
Mike
WWheeler
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Just a hunch, but given how popular these turned out to be, I got a feeling they will never be $10 again for BF or otherwise. Maybe I'll be proven wrong but that's my gut feeling.
That said, there will still be sales like right now's 30% off coupon any item under $20 for ITC members (limit 5) that can bring the price down to where if it's something you actually want / have a use for, it's worth getting.
That said, there will still be sales like right now's 30% off coupon any item under $20 for ITC members (limit 5) that can bring the price down to where if it's something you actually want / have a use for, it's worth getting.