Post your BOX/TOOLS thread (caution shiny objects)

unclejstoy · 03-26-2008, 06:55 AM

I did a search and could not find a official tool/box thread so......................

Post up what ya got.

I'll start

I have a snap-on box full of snap-on , mac,matco, craftsman, harbor freight tools and a few custom made deep sockets for Valves on Hydro manifolds (genie Ariel equipment)

tools i made
long 1/2 DR hollow out sockets for Valves

3/4 breaker bar

mr_schuster · 03-26-2008, 07:18 AM

Nice box!! Here is a good story for ya. I have a Snap-On KRL-761 which I aquired new and for free. I worked for Rose Toyota in San Diego, the first dealer in the nation, and like most dealers in that area the shops were not enclosed by walls. Yep, thats right just a fence around the dealership and a roof over the bays. I had worked there a total of one full day when some A$$ holes leaped the fence at night, broke into a majority of the boxes, with I quess large pry bars, and stole our tools and some of the toolboxes. Many techs were pretty sad the next day ecspecially me. They stole my 20+ year old Snap-On top box with almost nothing in it and destroyed the drawers of the matching bottom box. Too make a long story short, we were asked to write down everything that was stolen or damaged for the insurance company. The insurance companies replaced everones tool boxes and tools they had reciepts for and gave us a 10% allowance for items we could not prove we had. Since my box was 20+ years old and nothing to compare it too, they gave me a shiny red Snap-On KRL761 for free. What a way to start your first job right?

CJM · 03-26-2008, 07:20 AM

I wish I had pictures. I dont have anywhere near that many mechanics tool really and all of my stuff is stanley b/c its built well enough to hold up to my abuse then its ok in my book.

Probably have most size sockets, wrenches, specialty crap as well as one would need to work on thier own car and whatever I dont have can usually be done with some other tool if I am carefull.

Thats a nice box btw...

unclejstoy · 03-26-2008, 07:58 AM

wow thats crazy No walls just a fence lol i would think at least a lockable tool room.

my Snap-on box is my second one
after 2 yrs just paid it of i pulled it out from the wall 2 clean /wax I found rust around the bottum / paint was pealing in sheets. Had 3 guys from Snap-on look at it and they replaced the box for free.
The box i have now has no real use time on it.

mr_schuster · 03-26-2008, 08:40 AM

Lockable tool room was only for shop equiptment.

Nice clean tools Unclejstoy. Look like they might rust if you don't grease them up a little. LOL. Seriously though, nice set up.

zlathim · 03-26-2008, 08:49 AM

I hang many of my tools on pegboard above my workbench. I still have a bunch of stuff in my old Craftsman box, but find it easier to get to stuff hanging right in front of me.

rdlsz24 · 03-26-2008, 08:49 AM

I just have a pretty simple Craftsman for now, full of Craftsman tools:

Rob

mr_schuster · 03-26-2008, 08:53 AM

Nice buck on the right.

Workhorse · 03-26-2008, 09:12 AM

WoW you guys are so lucky.. i would KILL for a garage.. heck an overhang.. anything

i work on a gravel.. well sorta gravel/mud driveway and all of my limited tools are stacked in my bedroom. I will take a pic when i get home that way u can get a good chuckle

Nice lookin' ATC u got in the corner rdlsz24.. I'd say its in need of something tho

unclejstoy · 03-26-2008, 09:16 AM

Ya i have a shed/stone driveway it sucks not having a gayrage.

rdlsz24 · 03-26-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Workhorse

Nice lookin' ATC u got in the corner rdlsz24.. I'd say its in need of something tho

haha thanks. This is one of 2 that I have. This one is a 185 and the other not pictured is a 125. They are both in the process of getting fixed up. The engine for the 185 is in that picture above on top of my toolbox.

Rob

CJM · 03-26-2008, 09:44 AM

I got a garage, but it dont fit my T100 to well. BUt I do have access to a full shop, lifts galore and tools galore. Plus a few real mechanics to gimme a hand if they feel like it..

I know, I suck..

Workhorse · 03-26-2008, 10:12 AM

Yea even if i had a garage the likelihood of the 4 runner fitting in it is slim

But a place to store my tools would be nice at least.

jason191918 · 03-26-2008, 10:31 AM

I am so jealous. I have 2 four drawer chraftsman that weigh about 60 pounds a piece.

zlathim · 03-26-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_schuster

Nice buck on the right.

Thanks. The one on the far left (you can just see the tip of his nose) is bigger, but he didn't make it in the picture.

mr_schuster · 03-26-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdlsz24

I just have a pretty simple Craftsman for now, full of Craftsman tools:

Rob

What sorta tools do you keep in the fridge?

unclejstoy · 03-26-2008, 10:57 AM

BEER tools silly

zlathim · 03-26-2008, 08:01 PM

Here's a better picture of my bench and tools on the pegboard:

And here is the old craftsman box. I worked out of it every day for ten years. It's been retired to my home garage since 1999.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 03-26-2008, 08:48 PM

my box is too messy and disorganized to post up here. lol. once i get a new box ill post a pic

03-26-2008, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
unclejstoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	Post your BOX/TOOLS thread (caution shiny objects) I did a search and could not find a official tool/box thread so...................... Post up what ya got. I'll start I have a snap-on box full of snap-on , mac,matco, craftsman, harbor freight tools and a few custom made deep sockets for Valves on Hydro manifolds (genie Ariel equipment) tools i made long 1/2 DR hollow out sockets for Valves 3/4 breaker bar __________________ J.E.E.P Japanese Engineering Eventually Prevails Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand things with alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures. Last edited by unclejstoy : 03-26-2008 at 07:54 AM.

03-26-2008, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
mr_schuster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 164	Nice box!! Here is a good story for ya. I have a Snap-On KRL-761 which I aquired new and for free. I worked for Rose Toyota in San Diego, the first dealer in the nation, and like most dealers in that area the shops were not enclosed by walls. Yep, thats right just a fence around the dealership and a roof over the bays. I had worked there a total of one full day when some A$$ holes leaped the fence at night, broke into a majority of the boxes, with I quess large pry bars, and stole our tools and some of the toolboxes. Many techs were pretty sad the next day ecspecially me. They stole my 20+ year old Snap-On top box with almost nothing in it and destroyed the drawers of the matching bottom box. Too make a long story short, we were asked to write down everything that was stolen or damaged for the insurance company. The insurance companies replaced everones tool boxes and tools they had reciepts for and gave us a 10% allowance for items we could not prove we had. Since my box was 20+ years old and nothing to compare it too, they gave me a shiny red Snap-On KRL761 for free. What a way to start your first job right? __________________ 1993 Toyota X-Cab Truck DLX 247,000 miles 22R-E, TRD cam, 5spd trans, V6 four runner exhaust system from cat back, Yukon 4.56's, Lock Right in the front and True Trac in the rear, 2" Add-A-Leafs in the rear w/T-bars cranked in the front, 32x11.5 BFG All-Terrains, Eagle aluminum wheels, camper shell, hitch, fresh paint, new front and rear chrome bumbers and one loud stereo system.

03-26-2008, 07:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I wish I had pictures. I dont have anywhere near that many mechanics tool really and all of my stuff is stanley b/c its built well enough to hold up to my abuse then its ok in my book. Probably have most size sockets, wrenches, specialty crap as well as one would need to work on thier own car and whatever I dont have can usually be done with some other tool if I am carefull. Thats a nice box btw... __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

03-26-2008, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
unclejstoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	wow thats crazy No walls just a fence lol i would think at least a lockable tool room. my Snap-on box is my second one after 2 yrs just paid it of i pulled it out from the wall 2 clean /wax I found rust around the bottum / paint was pealing in sheets. Had 3 guys from Snap-on look at it and they replaced the box for free. The box i have now has no real use time on it. __________________ J.E.E.P Japanese Engineering Eventually Prevails Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand things with alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures.

03-26-2008, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
mr_schuster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 164	Lockable tool room was only for shop equiptment. Nice clean tools Unclejstoy. Look like they might rust if you don't grease them up a little. LOL. Seriously though, nice set up. __________________ 1993 Toyota X-Cab Truck DLX 247,000 miles 22R-E, TRD cam, 5spd trans, V6 four runner exhaust system from cat back, Yukon 4.56's, Lock Right in the front and True Trac in the rear, 2" Add-A-Leafs in the rear w/T-bars cranked in the front, 32x11.5 BFG All-Terrains, Eagle aluminum wheels, camper shell, hitch, fresh paint, new front and rear chrome bumbers and one loud stereo system.

03-26-2008, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,014	I hang many of my tools on pegboard above my workbench. I still have a bunch of stuff in my old Craftsman box, but find it easier to get to stuff hanging right in front of me.

03-26-2008, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,385	I just have a pretty simple Craftsman for now, full of Craftsman tools: Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

03-26-2008, 08:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
mr_schuster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 164	Nice buck on the right. __________________ 1993 Toyota X-Cab Truck DLX 247,000 miles 22R-E, TRD cam, 5spd trans, V6 four runner exhaust system from cat back, Yukon 4.56's, Lock Right in the front and True Trac in the rear, 2" Add-A-Leafs in the rear w/T-bars cranked in the front, 32x11.5 BFG All-Terrains, Eagle aluminum wheels, camper shell, hitch, fresh paint, new front and rear chrome bumbers and one loud stereo system.

03-26-2008, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	WoW you guys are so lucky.. i would KILL for a garage.. heck an overhang.. anything i work on a gravel.. well sorta gravel/mud driveway and all of my limited tools are stacked in my bedroom. I will take a pic when i get home that way u can get a good chuckle Nice lookin' ATC u got in the corner rdlsz24.. I'd say its in need of something tho __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

03-26-2008, 09:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
unclejstoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	Ya i have a shed/stone driveway it sucks not having a gayrage. __________________ J.E.E.P Japanese Engineering Eventually Prevails Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand things with alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures.

03-26-2008, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	I got a garage, but it dont fit my T100 to well. BUt I do have access to a full shop, lifts galore and tools galore. Plus a few real mechanics to gimme a hand if they feel like it.. I know, I suck.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

03-26-2008, 10:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle of Nowhere Oregon :) Posts: 219	Yea even if i had a garage the likelihood of the 4 runner fitting in it is slim But a place to store my tools would be nice at least. __________________ 1993 Toyota 4-Runner v6 3.0 SR5 4x4 (My girlfriend's) 2004 Toyota Tacoma v6 SR5 X-Cab 4x4 (My Truck) Old Truck: Stolen and ravaged :( boy do i miss her.. 1987 Toyota 4x4 (IFS) Standard Cab Pickup 22r: cam/distributor/weber 38/offenhouser c series intake, 4 inch suspension lift, 32's, 4:88's, all the fun stuff :(

03-26-2008, 10:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
unclejstoy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 72	BEER tools silly __________________ J.E.E.P Japanese Engineering Eventually Prevails Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand things with alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures.

03-26-2008, 08:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,014	Here's a better picture of my bench and tools on the pegboard: And here is the old craftsman box. I worked out of it every day for ten years. It's been retired to my home garage since 1999.

03-26-2008, 08:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 4,185	my box is too messy and disorganized to post up here. lol. once i get a new box ill post a pic __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22RE 258,000 miles on original motor pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread