Show your "Mini" Tool Box.
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Made in Taiwan, the same as the full size versions.
Yes, ball bearing slides. Strong detent, which is good as they stay closed, but also a bit annoying since there is not a proportional amount of weight in the drawers.
fourjeepin
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I’ve seen these in Lowe’s and love the idea, but never pulled the trigger. At $13 I couldn’t resist and am in for 2.
southalabama
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Bought my daughter a pink mini tool box at Lowe’s this morning. It’s a Barbie kinda Christmas.
Looked for but did not find the camo box.
Looked for but did not find the camo box.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I’ve got one. @four.cycle sent it to me last year at Christmas time. It’s in use but don’t have an updated picture of it. Mostly just holds common socket sizes and some Milwaukee markers and stuff. I love blue so he sent the perfect one for me.^ Is there anybody on GJ who does NOT own one of those?
Jon h
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Bobioz1
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BTL-A4
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I have one, but I can't seem to decide what to do with it. I don't have room on my desks at home or work (maybe I'll do some rearranging), and no room on my workbenches (again, might need to rearrange). I'm watching this thread to see what others use it for in the hope I'll get some ideas. It looks like a good place for pens and pencils and small rulers. It needs a weight on the bottom to make it easier to pull open without getting pulled toward me.
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I don't have a lot of weight in the Kobalt box I have but it doesn't move or doesn't seem to move when I open a drawer.
I think once you load it down, it's going to be okay.
Pens, pencils and Sharpies. Buy extra for the box. Now you have spares and don't have to go on a hunt when you need one.
Radio Flyer
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Stopped at HF today (wife was at Hobby Lobby next door).
Guy there said the mini boxes sold out in 5 min on BF. Line of 25 people when they opened up.
Guy there said the mini boxes sold out in 5 min on BF. Line of 25 people when they opened up.
RangerChief
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I was in Lowes today and looked at the Kobolt boxes. I think the Harbor Freight ones are nicer.
logical
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Not exactly Mini, about 18" wide but I think it still qualifies. A $60 Craigslist find I keep first aid and PPE in. 
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KnurledNut
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Something a little different but seems to qualify as a mini:
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com...MI4K7mndmGigMV9DbUAR0qzh9bEAQYBiABEgIoT_D_BwE
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com...MI4K7mndmGigMV9DbUAR0qzh9bEAQYBiABEgIoT_D_BwE
Specifications
- Dimensions: 12" L x 8" W x 7-3/4" H
- Top features seven holes (two larger holes for mauls, mallets, hammers and other large tools: five smaller holes for edgers and other smaller tools)
- Foam inserts offer plenty of space for four rows of stamping tools of varying shank diameters
- Plastic Tool Caddy Organizer Dimensions: 11" L x 7" W x 1-3/4" D Adjustable dividers offer the versatility of up to 36 compartments
- Handcrafted by skilled craftspeople in the United States, this product features the finest materials, skilled American workmanship and finishing touches for years of dependable performance.
BTL-A4
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I started putting my wallet, sunglasses and phone in it. I have it on some drawers in my office. We'll see how that goes. I think the drawers just need breaking in. There are magnets on the back that hold it in that are really not needed for my uses. Maybe taking those off will help.
That's a smart use case where I might actually buy one of the things...putting together a first aid kit with drawers. Good idea.
As close as I get to all this is a small Trusco with gun cleaning supplies, nothing amazing.
What I'm waiting for is the Lista salesman's sample. (you know, a mini-Rousseau would be a genius marketing move for Tekton, but I expect it would cost too much to be practical).
Not if it wasn't made to the actual product specs!
Exactly. That would actually be a pretty cool thing rather than just throwing a decal on something.
this has nothing to do with the topic, but it would be really great if they built a stacking narrower toolchest set like in olden days.
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I actually compared my Kobalt version to the US General version today. Pretty close to the same size wise but I would give the win to the US General box. There's a link in my Garage Refurb thread if you want to check it out on Page 118.
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Over to the big drawers. Shear drawer. Vise-Grip drawer. This doesn't count the other half dozen pairs over on the welding table.
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New US General mini toolbox loaded up in the garage. This gives me 3 mini boxes, one in each section of the garage.
Jon h
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I have one on my desk at work. It keeps my pens and small office tools in it.
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LoL, that looks full size against a wall till you notice the thumb tack on the bulletin board.I have one on my desk at work. It keeps my pens and small office tools in it.
designer485
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Snap-On mini set-up that matches my main boxes.
logical
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I thought a second one would be nice to have. The only one I've found is on Ebay for $400. It's $60 or maybe $100 worth of cool...but not $400. I'm not sure if they went to employee's or were sold.
theoldwizard1
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Needed something for my "computer tools" (very small screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Got to keep those Sharpies and paint pens away from the grandkids !
Also great computer cable storage.
Got to keep those Sharpies and paint pens away from the grandkids !
Also great computer cable storage.
Jon h
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I really wanted one of those. Too much $$$ when I was young. Do you happen to have the part # so I can keep my eyes peeled for one on the used market. Snapon doesn’t make nearly as many of those small metal boxes like they used to….I like those old boxes.I've shown this before, but…This set-up will get just about any of my jobs done.
Jon h.
ricleh
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Looks like a Snapon KRA 65C
all I can think of when I see this picture is the thread about how do you remove sharpie permanent marker from a metal toolbox
isb cornbinder
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I have 4 of them. They became residents here as part of a deal. I had several Kennedy. I sell Kennedy because I do not like the colour. The Kennedy boxes were made by BEACH, in Canada.
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four.cycle
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Lucky for you then that you're not on my Christmas list.
jeffmoss26
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5ubtle
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Am I the only one with a Strongway from Northern Tool? I hope that I don't get shamed like the iPhone kids do to the android kids.
It would be a shame to remove such a good handwriting...all I can think of when I see this picture is the thread about how do you remove sharpie permanent marker from a metal toolbox
SC Fly Guy
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Go Guardians!!
Houdini5150
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Had some extra computer stuff and pens/pencils from my last job. But the new job I have more storage room and space plus drawers. Soooo I need to find a purpose for my poor toolbox that has been collecting dust in the garage. Have a smaller house and not a lot of extra room. Plus the 2 yr old has toys all over soooo..... We have fishing setups already so maybe once I acquire more fishing gear...
GarageHobbyist
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Late to the party, but here are mine.
This Kobalt sits on a shelf on the side of my welding cart.
This Menards Performax I got just because it was $7. It holds all my random dividers/compasses/etc
This Kobalt sits on a shelf on the side of my welding cart.
This Menards Performax I got just because it was $7. It holds all my random dividers/compasses/etc
I like the dividers in your Kobalt boxLate to the party, but here are mine.
This Kobalt sits on a shelf on the side of my welding cart.
This Menards Performax I got just because it was $7. It holds all my random dividers/compasses/etc
GarageHobbyist
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Thanks, it has worked out pretty well for organizing the smaller stuff I need easy access to.