Some pics of my toolbox
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osborn.ozzy
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get some longer ratchets
jeffmoss26
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What does the ninja death star get used for? 
I don't work on cars and space is a bit of an issue. Do you recommend these just for the leverage?
Thanks.
It gets used for oil filler plugs and inspection caps on motorcycles.What does the ninja death star get used for?
e30bradley
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beautiful box, but where are the ratchets! you need to expand your collection. anyway, welcome to the garage journal.
osborn.ozzy
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yea, was just suggesting for leverage
Slip_Kid
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First thing I is the blue color, just love the Snappy blue. The tool layout looks pretty good to me.
trodery
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What is that device holding your pliers and where can I get one?
jeffmoss26
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Plyworx pliers rack, I have one myself. Amazon sells them.
Blackbomber
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Thanks for the heads up on the pliers rack. That's going to allow me to reclaim half a drawer at least!
sporty_drew
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I like that box layout. And want to try those VIM t-bar speeders. How do you like them?
There are a couple thread about making your own for a 1/4" or less of the price of them.
There are a couple thread about making your own for a 1/4" or less of the price of them.
BigAl62
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As far as I see it looks good! My only complaint is you don't have enough ratchets! 
OK, maybe it's that I have too many (I can't believe I said that!), I have at least 2 dozen at work, 2 dozen at home in my large box and maybe a dozen in a hand box! (I have a thing for ratchets apparently!)
OK, maybe it's that I have too many (I can't believe I said that!), I have at least 2 dozen at work, 2 dozen at home in my large box and maybe a dozen in a hand box! (I have a thing for ratchets apparently!)It's actually 10 or 12 gauge regular house wire. I coiled it around a large punch and it keeps the shape nicely. It nice for wrenches that you don't use all the time. You can take out one at a time as long as you don't wind it too tight. Sometimes it gets hard to read the size though.
Those three on the top are my most used. I have an extra of each size just in case I need to back up a nut and bolt. I mostly use my 1/4inch chuck drill with an adapter for sockets.
Yeah, I've been here for about 4 years but don't post much. So I could see how someone would think I was new.what ?. he has been here a lot longer than you
They are actually the blue point ones. I got them about 4 years ago right when they came out. I never use them anymore. They are ok and sometimes better than ratchets but I prefer using an electric drill or such much more.
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colt zantop
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that blue is killer! nice box and tools!
ECP
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Looks great in blue!
I've seen those plier racks before.... what are they called/where can you buy them?
Thanks
I've seen those plier racks before.... what are they called/where can you buy them?
Thanks
I like the blue. I'm thinking about one of the plier racks since my drawer is crowded.
there is a sticky here w/ more boxes:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466
there is a sticky here w/ more boxes:
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=466
It looks good but I see some open space, better fill it up.
First, let me say that I really like your toolbox. I looked at all of your pictures because the size of the box seems just about perfect to me. When I saw the white and yellow feeler gauges in the plastic bag, I wondered if you worked on bikes because I have feelers that look exactly like that for BMWs - 2 of each size come in really handy when working on the 4 valve heads.
Suggestions:
1) Your top 'shelf' is great - probably the most used stuff goes there (at least that is what I would use the most on bikes). The next drawer looks like it contains rarely used wrenches. What if you filled that drawer with the tools that are used almost as much as the stuff in the top? For me that would be needle nose pliers, 12oz ball pein, pin drifts, a few screwdrivers (P2, small blade, all of the stuff for carb adjustment - but I work on old stuff, too), whatever you use. I bet there would be days that you could work just out of the top and that drawer.
2) Can you remove the socket rails from their mounts? I find that I really like having a full rail of 1/4" sockets and a rail of hex (allen) sockets that I take to the bike. Saves a few trips to the box.
And some tool suggestions/questions:
3) Do you have one of those 'handi-cut' tools? I'm not really sure what they are called - I've picked up the one from sears that uses carpet knife blades - but I find it is great for cutting fuel line and such.
4) Ratcheting box end wrenches? I find they are kind of handy.
5) Do you use a Mity-vac or something similar?
Please don't take my comments as criticism - obviously your approach has been working for you. I'm also trying to learn how to make my setup more efficient and this site and posts like yours are great teachers.
Suggestions:
1) Your top 'shelf' is great - probably the most used stuff goes there (at least that is what I would use the most on bikes). The next drawer looks like it contains rarely used wrenches. What if you filled that drawer with the tools that are used almost as much as the stuff in the top? For me that would be needle nose pliers, 12oz ball pein, pin drifts, a few screwdrivers (P2, small blade, all of the stuff for carb adjustment - but I work on old stuff, too), whatever you use. I bet there would be days that you could work just out of the top and that drawer.
2) Can you remove the socket rails from their mounts? I find that I really like having a full rail of 1/4" sockets and a rail of hex (allen) sockets that I take to the bike. Saves a few trips to the box.
And some tool suggestions/questions:
3) Do you have one of those 'handi-cut' tools? I'm not really sure what they are called - I've picked up the one from sears that uses carpet knife blades - but I find it is great for cutting fuel line and such.
4) Ratcheting box end wrenches? I find they are kind of handy.
5) Do you use a Mity-vac or something similar?
Please don't take my comments as criticism - obviously your approach has been working for you. I'm also trying to learn how to make my setup more efficient and this site and posts like yours are great teachers.
Toolhorder
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My first box was the same but in red. Sits in the garage now at home. Made a lot of money out of that box. 
Yes! Probably 80% of the work I do is on BMW's. Two of those are great for the oil heads and up. I've had the same set for almost three years and they still haven't failed me. I might mic them again soon to make sure they haven't gotten worn down past spec.
Yeah I did think of doing that. What I actually want to do eventually is set those other common items on the wall next to my lift. That way I don't even have to open any drawers. I use to use the top shelf for paper work and my organizers. Once I moved all my most used tools up there I couldn't believe how much faster I got.
Those sockets are on about 10" by 8" trays that lift up together. So yes they could be moved out of the box if I wanted to.
I don't have one of those tools but I know what you are talking about. I have thought about getting one before for those reasons. Cutting fuel hose or radiator hose with a nice even cut.
Those stubby wrenches with the wire that are closest to the camera in the picture are ratcheting. I do like them but if I was going to buy new ones I would get reversible. I got caught off guard one time and backed the wrench up in between a bolt and a frame. I had to cut the bolt to get the wrench off
. Only made that mistake once though
I have a hand pump mityvac but I never use it. I have a small vacula air brake bleeder that does regular and reverse bleeding. The mityvac works great but its a little to slow for me to use at work.
No worries I find it all very useful info. Judging by your username I assume you are a big BMW guy. If you ever have any questions let me know, I've been working on them for a pretty good amount now
bad_idea
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the box looks horrible! the color, the size, the tool layout, and the very tools themselves! i feel just horrible that you have to walk out to the garage and see that daily! i will help you with your problem, send me your address and i'll come pick it up. you'll never have to look at it again.
ahh, who am i kidding? I love the color. the size. the layout isn't even all that bad.
ahh, who am i kidding? I love the color. the size. the layout isn't even all that bad.
Those stubby wrenches with the wire that are closest to the camera in the picture are ratcheting. I do like them but if I was going to buy new ones I would get reversible. I got caught off guard one time and backed the wrench up in between a bolt and a frame. I had to cut the bolt to get the wrench off
Hmmm, never thought about that but I can see how it could happen. Mine are non-reversing so I'll learn from your experience!
No worries I find it all very useful info. Judging by your username I assume you are a big BMW guy. If you ever have any questions let me know, I've been working on them for a pretty good amount now
I am into bikes - particularly BMW. Just a DIY'er, not pro. I've been messing with them for over 20 years though. I have airheads, oilheads and a single K (as you could tell from my username). Current projects are a R90 & Guzzi small block restoration. I'm really good a acquiring, not so good at selling
.Thanks again for your post. There is a pretty big contingent of car guys on here and, apparently, you need a heck of a lot of tools to work on them. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/images/smilies/lol.gif:lol:
