Toolbox Cleaning

[48548]

I was cleaning out my box and moving stuff I don't/won't use into some boxes for storage... How does this look. Mainly most of the plomb and proto ratchets got moved as they are little clunky next to my dual 80's...

 

[Rocket1]

I don't think you have enough ratchets

 

[48548]

I am working on it, here I got two more in today, an FKF80 and SX80A.

 

[cruiser808]

48548 - I may be wrong, but you just may have the finest mechanics tool collection on GJ???

 

[48548]

Oh you are wrong, moparhound and others have a lot more stuff than I do. Also I am a weekend wrencher... So I don't have a lot of stuff like most of the mechanics on here.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Oh you are wrong, moparhound and others have a lot more stuff than I do. Also I am a weekend wrencher... So I don't have a lot of stuff like most of the mechanics on here.

 

[jerryW]

Let me know your address and I can drive over and dispose of those extras for you. I'll cover my gas so you won't have any expenses!


jerry

 

[Scout Driver]

There's a little bit of room left in my RemLine cabinet. I sure could store some tools for you if you needed to free up some more space!

Scott

 

[mkdive]

 

[MxRider2637]

Wow........

 

[Mickey O]

Get some of those desiccant bags to toss in the boxes, the drawers and boxes I have them in all the tools have remained rust free (don't mind the rust tools buy the bag, they were already rusty).

 

[TheGrooveking]

Man you got it bad when it comes to colleting ratchets....I admire you.

TheGrooveking

 

[usmc_noma]

you need a bigger box.

 

[Junkman]

I believe that the correct term for this collection of ratchets is OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOUR...

 

[48548]

I do need a bigger box, but I can't get one until we move into a house with a bigger garage, the one car doesn't cut it for a bigger box.

 

[Davefr]

How do you decide which ratchet to pick out when you need one?

 

[48548]

I actually use the FX80 or FLF80 as they have always been my favorite design starting from my first snapon ratchet, an f731 flex head. I do also use my zyklops when I can also as I like the feel and quality. The rest are for a time when you have to use one to get the job done because nothing else will fit or work.

 

[Bolster]

48548 doesn't use ratchets twice. Each job gets a fresh ratchet, then they go into storage after the job is over...

 

[48548]

48548 doesn't use ratchets twice. Each job gets a fresh ratchet, then they go into storage after the job is over...

I will buy you a beer to that...

 

[metal1313]

not sure if you know this but i hate you. nice collection man

 

[Joe B.]

Get some of those desiccant bags to toss in the boxes, the drawers and boxes I have them in all the tools have remained rust free (don't mind the rust tools buy the bag, they were already rusty).

Looks like 48548 is in Arizona. He won't have the rust issues we have in Chicago. My guess is that any rust you see was on the tools before they got to him.

 

[48548]

Looks like 48548 is in Arizona. He won't have the rust issues we have in Chicago. My guess is that any rust you see was on the tools before they got to him.

That is correct and why our cars last longer, I do have some bags of that stuff I keep with my Pentax cameras and other things I care about. Tools don't seem to have any problems out here.

 

[sk farmer]

There's a little bit of room left in my RemLine cabinet. I sure could store some tools for you if you needed to free up some more space!

Scott

you have a remline? i had a six drawer rempro and 3 drawer roller with open bottom i sold many years ago. one of the few tool moves i realy regret.

 

[Scout Driver]

Bought a RemLine ProSeries 42" bottom unit at Mac's in West Fargo about 3 or 4 years ago. Excellent box for the money. Need a little more space so I might save up for a new series (QXL??) RemLine top box. Dad has a RemLine 26" top and bottom box with a side unit. Really cool setup. Not reeallly old, but it has the old-style drawer pulls on it! Didn't cost a lot either. I remember he got the top and bottom at a part's place here in town. Side unit came from Mac's. Bet your RemLine was pretty cool.

 

[nolatoolguy]

Wow, lots of ratchets

i would love to have all those tools

can never have enoguh though

 

[sk farmer]

walked through mac's today. picked up some rubber belting to modify for my new side cabinet. my crossover now sits on a 40 inch us general with a new side cabinet. 199 plus 20% off. i hated to but it matched and the price was right.

 

[Scout Driver]

sk farmer, do you shop in Farm City Supply (I think that is the name?) in Wahpeton/Breck? Bought my Lawn Boy mower there a few years ago. Don't remember what brand of tools they sold though.

Scott

 

[illmatyk]

Thats is straight up awesome!

 

[sk farmer]

sk farmer, do you shop in Farm City Supply (I think that is the name?) in Wahpeton/Breck? Bought my Lawn Boy mower there a few years ago. Don't remember what brand of tools they sold though.

Scott

don voss owns it. know him well. he has sk tools, mayhew , crescent, channelock, dewalt, makita and many other nice lines. also has the ace hardware line. if he does not have it he will find it. nice boots and some clothing lines also. a great small business man. not always the best price but good service and they all know my name. i tease the girls and sign my charge account with jusnt an x on occasion. try that at the box store.

 

[Scout Driver]

Thanks Sk farmer! I do remember there being a lot of Quality items in the store and the service was great too. Haven't been there for a while now. Might have to stop there next time I pass thru town. BTW, can I sign a slip with your "x" next time I stop??

Scott