Tools & Fabrication - Show off your tool box/boxes

If you're like me I love my tools almost as much as my car. When winter comes and summer ride is put away, I usually start tool collecting. I'm no professional mechanic, but I drool over large tool boxes and tool collections, just wish I had more room. I had to add two more units to my tool box, because my base was getting too full. Anyway, here's my humble box and some of its contents.
I love my gear wrench collection so far, always my favourate drawer.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/toolbox.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb2-2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb3-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb1-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb4-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb5.jpg

this is my strap on i mean snap on 53" box got it through the student program
full of tools it was a little over 5 large had it for about 4 years

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae271/blue85350/b1579737.jpg

my toolbox paid off just a few months ago

I am not a professional or have ever worked at a shop. I just like professional grade tools. I started this collection on Nov. 2010. I decided to hold off on getting a nice WS6 and spent all the funds on tools. Please enjoy my Snap-on tool porn. Don't min the air tools, I don't have an air compressor yet.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i105/hnguyenlv/Tool%20box/IMAG0427.jpg

Compressor is next on my list, I almost pulled the trigger a few times when seeing them on sale. I just don't have the room for it, was thinking a 20gal would suit me fine.
I have an electric impact gun with digital torque settings, but the thing wieghts about 5x as much as an air impact and is twice the size.

Compressor is next on my list, I almost pulled the trigger a few times when seeing them on sale. I just don't have the room for it, was thinking a 20gal would suit me fine.
I have an electric impact gun with digital torque settings, but the thing wieghts about 5x as much as an air impact and is twice the size.

What were you gonna get?

No pics of the drawers opened.

What were you gonna get?
They had some on sale at home depot 200.00 for a 20 gal. Not sure the compressor size.

No pics of the drawers opened.

That is sick, I could sleep in the top drawer.
The carts you guys are posting are pure sex.

No pics of the drawers opened.

Nice krl

My toolbox/office!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1204.snc4/155596_1586032703587_1618880993_1352203_4317716_n. jpg

I've never understood why people want to show all the thieves in their town what they have. :confused:

I've never understood why people want to show all the thieves in their town what they have. :confused:

I have insurance.

I'll play:

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn227/meentss02/IMG_0652.jpg

I have insurance.

There are tools in my box that money can't replace.

I've never understood why people want to show all the thieves in their town what they have. :confused:

Which is worse, showing a harmless pic of your tool box on a forum or showing a pic of your car (as in your avatar), the city you live in and a description of that car in your signature line? The car would be easier to steal than your tool box since the car gets out in the public but the tool box typically stays in the garage or shop!!!! JMO

Mike

http://media.use.com/images/s_2/762437be6b3ff17ade71.jpg (http://www.use.com/762437be6b3ff17ade71)

Which is worse, showing a harmless pic of your tool box on a forum or showing a pic of your car (as in your avatar), the city you live in and a description of that car in your signature line? The car would be easier to steal than your tool box since the car gets out in the public but the tool box typically stays in the garage or shop!!!! JMO

Mike

While you're at it, take a picture of your wife's jewelry box and the contents. Show everyone all the high dollar electronics in your house. My cars cars are required to be out in public to use them. My tool box and other valuables don't.

This discussion belongs elsewhere. Post pictures, not opinions.

If you're like me I love my tools almost as much as my car. When winter comes and summer ride is put away, I usually start tool collecting. I'm no professional mechanic, but I drool over large tool boxes and tool collections, just wish I had more room. I had to add two more units to my tool box, because my base was getting too full. Anyway, here's my humble box and some of its contents.
I love my gear wrench collection so far, always my favourate drawer.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/toolbox.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb2-2.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb3-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb1-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb4-1.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e29/tommycompton/tb5.jpg

Wish my toolbox looked that organized...LOL

I've never understood why people want to show all the thieves in their town what they have. :confused:

Unless you post your mailing address and full name I don't see a problem.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/nate355rs/ToolSet.jpg?t=1294347617

They've gotten me through poly motor mounts, headers, intake swaps, a window motor replacement, and a fairing swap on my bike. Gotta start somehwere right? :lol:

Don't post if you don't want to. No body asked for your opinion.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh244/nate355rs/ToolSet.jpg?t=1294347617

They've gotten me through poly motor mounts, headers, intake swaps, a window motor replacement, and a fairing swap on my bike. Gotta start somehwere right? :lol: Just two summers ago I could fit all my tools into a handymans tool box, all crammed in a jumbled mess. I'd even rip apart my car in the parking lot at my work, up on rhino ramps and jackstands.

While you're at it, take a picture of your wife's jewelry box and the contents. Show everyone all the high dollar electronics in your house.

You're on the wrong forum for this, try 'myflamingfriends.com'.

BTW, my previous post was to show how ridiculous it is to be overly concerned with posting tool box pics on this forum. Chill out dude. Think about all the build threads that show a hell of a lot more than toolboxes. If a thief wants it bad enough, he'll find a way to get it.

Mike

Just two summers ago I could fit all my tools into a handymans tool box, all crammed in a jumbled mess. I'd even rip apart my car in the parking lot at my work, up on rhino ramps and jackstands.
It's definitely a handy to have a set like that in the car. I had a starter in my 91 camry go out on me at work. I was parked in a two hour zone so I walked down to Advance about 13 blocks away, bought a starter and swapped it out right there on the spot. Saved cab fair home, ticket, and posssibly a tow. I was in downtown Roanoke at the time and I got some strange looks wearing dress clothes working under hood of a car in 5 o'clock traffic.

I'm drooling over these toolbox sets, having that many tools would save me a lot of improvising :chug:

http://media.use.com/images/s_2/762437be6b3ff17ade71.jpg (http://www.use.com/762437be6b3ff17ade71)

you win

I have a couple of HF boxes. They aren't that great but they are fairly new. I work in the shop a lot but can't imagine spending the dough on one of the Snap on boxes.

you win

only if he's jesse james or bought that from him

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/10/27/jesse-james-is-selling-his-toolbox/

pimp my tool box.vette0009 I love that box,it needs it own zip code.

My snap on tool boxes.

I've always had my dad's Snapon/Mac tools to use, but finally decided to start my own collection so I wouldn't have to use all of his stuff all the time. I just started collecting basic stuff since Christmas, everything pictured totals out to around $300:
http://i55.tinypic.com/5ugv1k.jpg

wrenches are all in the top of the black box, need to pick up an assortment of pliers and screwdrivers still

nothing crazy, but it's enough for most little jobs. Mostly craftsman/harbor freight. I also have a nice jack/jackstands, torque wrench, and a quality compressor. actually just dropped my trans last week with all my own tools which was kind of nice. not a big job but collecting tools seems endless so it was nice knowing I was getting somewhere with my collection hahah.

My snap on tool boxes.


My uncle had that same intimidator tool box, but that jazz melted to bits in the fire. Along with 90% of his tools.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0964.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0965.jpg

EDCMAT-L1Has a very very nice box. I like it way better than the Mac Tool box, it had way too much stuff going on.

My uncle had that same intimidator tool box, but that jazz melted to bits in the fire. Along with 90% of his tools.

The snap on guy always wanted to buy that box even offered a new one for it.Strongest tool box It ever seen flipped a couple of times not even a dent on it.

Just downgraded... went from a 240 a month payment to PAID OFF... not the best box in the world but it works for now...
From this
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to this... Its a Lowes KOBALT stainless steel box... Not nearly as nice as the Snap-on, but at 5000 less im OK with that for now. Sold my box, paid it off and ad enough left over to pay cash for this... Made out pretty good...
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs433.snc4/47648_184791351530996_100000003985649_705789_77334 72_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs355.ash2/63493_184791241531007_100000003985649_705788_27083 57_n.jpg

It's nice to go from having a payment to not having a payment. Believe me I know. Luckily with my box I only have a payment of 180 a month, but the Snap-On guy doesn't play about his money. Here's my box in the old shop I used to work at(when I had a job) on one of my slow days when I was toying with my car. And a pic of me leaving when I got laid off. Box has 4 wheels for a reason. I'm gonna need a bigger box REAL soon.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/SAFENSOUND95/IMG00018-20090811-1222.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/SAFENSOUND95/IMG00041-20100324-1349.jpg

The tool chest I have here at home.. Dont have any photos of the chest I have at the shop.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0125.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0126.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0127.jpg

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http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0129.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0130.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0131.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u286/svthuh/IMG_0133.jpg

Just a basic Craftsman 3 tier chest.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0964.jpg

DAMN Ed! You need that big of a box for one laptop and EFI live tuning cable? :P

Nice rig.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh254/oldmanZ28/DSCN2476ACAS.jpg

they're full and I could use a 4th but no space for another one.

My turn! Im a sucker for carbon fiber.

I am considering a simple tool box for my house.

What do you guys think of this tool box over at Lowes.
Its called a TaskForce 6-Drawer Ball-Bearing box.(I cant find pictures online so I went to my local Lowes and took some pictures):

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/pimpablo/2011-01-26203316.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/pimpablo/2011-01-26203342.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/pimpablo/2011-01-26203325.jpg

It seems to be built real well like some of the higher end Kobalt boxes at Lowes.
I work at Sears and this TaskForce box feels as if it is built better then the Craftsmen ball-bearing boxes we carry there.


I dont have alot of tool just common stuff(wrenches, sockets, drivers) so I really dont see the need for me to get a huge tool box.


This is the only info I can find on this box I am looking at:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83490

my turn! Im a sucker for carbon fiber.
sdpc!

sdpc!

You like that huh?

I've got the same setup Ed posted, but with cabinets on both sides. You'll never guess how much I payed for it....

My tool box got lonely so I brought home a new friend for her.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i105/hnguyenlv/IMAG0529.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i105/hnguyenlv/IMAG0530.jpg


Billabong08, I think that would be too small. Buy the one next to it.

Nice boxes Nguyen! Lovin the flat black.

You like that huh?

I do. The carbon fiber is pretty nice, but the SDPC sticker really completes the package :D

I do. The carbon fiber is pretty nice, but the SDPC sticker really completes the package :D

That should atleast be worth a t-shirt or a catch can! ;)

I do. The carbon fiber is pretty nice, but the SDPC sticker really completes the package :D

How do I get a SDPC sticker?

That should atleast be worth a t-shirt or a catch can! ;)

I'll see what I can do ;)

How do I get a SDPC sticker?

PM me your address

Awesome!!!!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0964.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/edcmat-l1/DSCF0965.jpg

hERE'S MY vote!

Here's my new box, the handle broke on my last one.

Here's my new box, the handle broke on my last one.

I like it.

heres my tool box at work
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h235/02blackZ28/toolbox.jpg
i think another side box on the other side and i should be set for a good while.

Here's mine sittin at the last shop I worked for. Doesn't really look as big as it is in person. It's 88" wide

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/stokesdope/P9120009.jpg

Here it is the last time I moved it

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/stokesdope/DSC00709.jpg

And this is how I got it in there. Dad having access to this truck comes in handy for all kinds of stuff

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg199/stokesdope/DSC00696.jpg

Here's mine sittin at the last shop I worked for. Doesn't really look as big as it is in person. It's 88" wide

And this is how I got it in there. Dad having access to this truck comes in handy for all kinds of stuff



man I wish I had that when I moved mine , we used a lift gate at work to lift into the straighttruck then transfered it to my pick up . next time I am renting a lift gate truck ! but I can tell you this the spring suspensions and the boxs on the mac stuff are very sturdy , nothing like rolling one down a ramp off the back of a pickup bed and down the street and then trying to stop it ! ( someone gave me a winch with a short cable that came off the reel ! ) one of things I do Not want to repeat ! I( its amazing how much weight tools add up over time ! )

best pics I have....

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/insomniac791/IMG_0527.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o58/insomniac791/323.jpg

Heres a pic of mine from the day I bought it. Its no snap on or mac one but man it has taken abuse and then some. The drawers are a complete disasster just the way I like it as I can find everything LOL

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f381/natasz24/SIX6SIX%20UPDATE%2016%20SUMMER%202010/003-1.jpg

I'll see what I can do ;)



PM me your address

PM sent with address!

heres mine http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae194/mikefirehawk0623/103_0887.jpg

after modifying tools to fit and such, it would really suck to have them stolen.

Here is a few pics. I need more room. These are the only drawer pics I have

http://repoindustry.com/article-images/79/toolbox.jpg.jpg






J/K




this similar to one of the boxes I have
http://www.garage-jdm.com/tools/matcoboxes2.jpg

I guess I should take some pics for insurance purposes......

side note , my team won the 2006 late model championship at Altamont and we used a 5 gallon bucket
We won 75% of the races
It was fun beating the other teams with war wagons
Moral of the story
it's not the box or the tools
it's the nut turning the wrenches.

man I wish I had that when I moved mine , we used a lift gate at work to lift into the straighttruck then transfered it to my pick up . next time I am renting a lift gate truck ! but I can tell you this the spring suspensions and the boxs on the mac stuff are very sturdy , nothing like rolling one down a ramp off the back of a pickup bed and down the street and then trying to stop it ! ( someone gave me a winch with a short cable that came off the reel ! ) one of things I do Not want to repeat ! I( its amazing how much weight tools add up over time ! )

U haul rents a 5x10 Trailer or even a 12' open trailer with a ramp that I use to move my box it's $25 to rent, a way cheaper option to move your box. I've called a tow truck in the past but this is cheaper.

I used a forklift and just pulled the drawers out whe it was time to offload

I can play too ...

287486

My "little" corner of the garage .... !

I dont have any pictures of mine off hand since I moved it all home and got out of wrenching for a living. But its pretty much identical to this one except much better taken care of.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/Biohazed666/PICT0275.jpg

I also have a 41" wide workbench from harbor freight with a light, 2 drawers and peg board backing, a single drawer work cart from matco, and a stainless steel 3 shelf cabinet for hazardous materials and fluids (krylon, lubricants, oils, etc.) As soon as I finish the garage remodel this weekend Ill get some pics.

My Junk....

I guess I'll revive this thread :) All of the drawers are full but I'm not going to post 18 pictures! ;) Lets see some more tools! :chug:

Here's mine...I'm quickly finding out I'm going to need more space sooner then I thought. I think I'll add more cabinets to garage, verses getting another box. I gotta be honest. I bought a set of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches, eh they're pretty good for the price. They're actually better then craftsman. But, I also bought a set of Harbor Freight stubby ratcheting wrenches, and I must say they're damn good for only $15.

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Other storage for now.

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r409/black_Z28/P1010279.jpg

My junk

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/gtamatt/IMAG0834_zps8de7f897.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/gtamatt/IMAG0836_zps39386a51.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/gtamatt/tools/IMAG0780_zpsed9e2453.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/gtamatt/IMAG0832_zps13f2618c.jpg

[QUOTE=GTA Matt;17231838]My junk


JESUS CHRIST

My junk



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THIS :swing::hail::cool::cry::guns::cheers::eek2::hump: :sack::chug::drool:

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I'd love to get a stainless top for mine, they are so ******* expensive though :bomb:

Got the Kobalt box used several years ago- never had a problem with it. Picked up the Husky box fairly recently. Doesn't seem as good of quality as the Kobalt box but I got it "used" still new in the box for $130. Couldn't pass that up :).
http://imageshack.us/a/img600/4439/007dxn.jpg

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My buddy has the exact same box, but in black. It's a nice piece for sure :)

heres mine http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae194/mikefirehawk0623/103_0887.jpg

i just got the same one for $1,100 new last month love this box

I need to invest in a new toolbox :(

My junk. I need to buy another bottom chest and take more pics.

http://brianesser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_1182.jpg

Unless you post your mailing address and full name I don't see a problem.

Ok guys. I want to purchase that part you posted in the classified section. I don't have pay-pal, so PM me your name and address to send the check .

BTW... I love your cars.

It was time for me to upgrade from this triple bay and the roll cart. I needed more room.
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p532/sprayedls1/th_IMAG0402.jpg (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/sprayedls1/media/IMAG0402.jpg.html)
and here it is
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p532/sprayedls1/th_IMAG0406.jpg (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/sprayedls1/media/IMAG0406.jpg.html)

Wow thats nice!!^ If you dont mind me asking how much do those run for?

BTW I like whats on your laptop's screen lol

Wow thats nice!!^ If you dont mind me asking how much do those run for?

BTW I like whats on your laptop's screen lol

That box retails for 21K, with my trade in and rebates I got from SnapOn I got 9400 taken off of the 21K. That still left a hefty bill. I wish I knew how to make the pic bigger like some of you other guys can, I'm no pc junkie so maybe one of yall can fix it for me

here it was as it first got unwrapped
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p532/sprayedls1/th_IMAG0403.jpg (http://s1154.photobucket.com/user/sprayedls1/media/IMAG0403.jpg.html)

holy smokes I need a better setup!

So for my big black box a couple posts up I am allowed to get a custom name plate for it with up to 25 characters max. I dont want to put my name there and want to put something else and would like you guys to help me out with that. My idea for now is
"Go Big or Go Home" what do you think

Here's my box. Far left. :)

https://photos-1.dropbox.com/t/0/AAC_e7k4o0UoQrqwwmD5U1Y_hP22sO4dmZHyQ2ifZHkRJg/12/10845317/jpeg/32x32/3/_/1/2/TechShopShot-2012_1000b.jpg/qnCEp2iX07SzSkWqC8ppjDuYYsf55K5sCLwkFSoAPtA?size=1 024x768

Better pic.

https://photos-2.dropbox.com/t/0/AABbY3MRVvxitT1YdOMNOO9EmNCZXwUCDvsAVSWlsXjoig/12/10845317/jpeg/32x32/3/_/1/2/IMAG0526.jpg/cAPlGlgjpc4g3ND1oXIZGNbTJ4YArbOd7bt1OQGD-Hc?size=1024x768

I've got a Maczimizer side box for it that's currently in my shed.