Trick-Tools.com??

[Darren M.]

Anyone ever buy anything from these guys? I was at a Hot Rod show a couple of weeks ago in Indianapolis and picked up one of their brochures. Looks like they have some nice stuff but I haven't heard of them. Frankly, I wouldn't have been in a position to know of them either before...
http://www.trick-tools.com/

Specifically I'm looking to pick up some of welding "helper" tools and MAYBE one of the Jet grinder combos.

(I have no ties w/ this company.)

 

[wythors]

These are cool. I wonder how much lighter they are than a comparable steel box? I'm surprised the prices are as reasonable as they are.

 

[mikeyr]

Why would it matter if the box was light ? my tool box weighs a ton but the 1/4 steel plate worksuface on top is only half the weight, its on wheels why does the weight matter ?

I really am just wondering why someone would think Alu box on wheels would be cool, maybe there is a valid reason.

 

[KeukaDan]

I really am just wondering why someone would think Alu box on wheels would be cool, maybe there is a valid reason.

The description says it is a race cabinet, I would assume that they are trying to sell these to race teams that have to haul their tool cabinets with them.

Also aluminum doesnt rust so there could be long term benefits for some applications.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Most of the pit carts I see are built around a box (a lot of Craftsman), then use aluminum or diamond plate. It is lighter to deal with when building them, and a lighter toolbox overall, to push up a ramp into a trailer.


here you go:
http://stockcarracing.com/howto/32838/

 

[mikeyr]

Ok, that makes sense, I missed the race part and I have to agree with pushing the thing up a trailer. Mine would be a ***** for that, the top is huge, the drawers stainless steel and the box itself heavy gauge steel, I forget the weight empty but even empty I would not want to push up a trailer.

For the race crowd lightweight is king.

 

[shkdwnnj]

http://vansantent.com/tube_bending_machines/JMR_bender.htm

This is a must!!!! Why is it so inexpensive? It kind of scares that there is something im missing.

Darren m, Great Great find, I have wanted to have one of these for a long time i just always thought they where just to expensive for the limited use i would be using it>>>>Thanks again!!!111

 

[Darren M.]

For the race crowd lightweight is king.

In EVERY sense of the term.

http://vansantent.com/tube_bending_machines/JMR_bender.htm

This is a must!!!! Why is it so inexpensive? It kind of scares that there is something im missing.

Darren m, Great Great find, I have wanted to have one of these for a long time i just always thought they where just to expensive for the limited use i would be using it>>>>Thanks again!!!111

Damn, wish you lived closer to me. I'd be happy to help you use that bender! I could spend SOOO much money on that site.