Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift

[Wildman]

I wouldn't want to wheel that big of a box around. My garage isn't that big anyhow so going to fetch a tool ain't that big a deal.
I'd just like to have more room/space for my tools so I can organize it better. I have SO MUCH SHIT piled in my top tray right now it's crazy.

 

[DrDmoney]

I wouldn't want to wheel that big of a box around. My garage isn't that big anyhow so going to fetch a tool ain't that big a deal.
I'd just like to have more room/space for my tools so I can organize it better. I have SO MUCH SHIT piled in my top tray right now it's crazy.

I have the 44” upper and lower plus an add on set of drawers and I also have the tool cart for oil changes and the like. I went with the HF tool boxes, no regrets.

 

[Wildman]

I have the 44” upper and lower plus an add on set of drawers and I also have the tool cart for oil changes and the like. I went with the HF tool boxes, no regrets.

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I got one of their 4 drawer carts like the one have in your post and about 6 month later they came out with their 5 drawer cart that was more what I needed. But still need a bigger tool box for all my main tools. Once I get one I'll either try to sell or gift my old box to someone just starting out.

 

[Wildman]

So might have to order some other tools.

You’re saying that like it’s a bad thing...

Hehehehe,
Well I just ordered MORE tools. Most will be here before Christmas and a few the Monday after. So I've got a few things I can do while I wait for the rest of this stuff to show up.


I love new tools.....

 

[NashvilleTJ]

I’m a huge, unrepentant tool addict. When I bought my last toolbox, my wife told me it was so big I would never need another box. I told her it would be full the day I got it home. Well, it was.

Not long after that I had to build another one. It never ends.

Here it is . The work bench box is the one I built.

And oh yeah, They are both full.

 

[Irun]

That is what I'm lookin at. I have an OLD 44" Craftsman toolbox so a 56" bottom & top would be good.

I bought new boxes a couple years ago. Typically, I try to buy "Made in USA", whenever possible and practical. I looked at a bunch of different brands, including the ridiculously expensive Matco and Snap-On, as well as Sears, Kobalt, and Harbor Freight. In the end, I couldn't justify the more expensive boxes and went with lower and upper 56" Harbor Freight US General boxes. The quality is very good and the price was outstanding. At the time, the pair I bought was a little under $1k, with discounts.

 

[WSS]

My family bought me a Craftsmen set two fathers day ago. It is the 3000 series I think. Soft close, ball bearings, USB, 110v, etc. Love it. Still American made. Got it from Lowes.

It is big enough to have my metric and SAE separate,

 

[WSS]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-...wer-Steel-Rolling-Tool-Cabinet-Red/1000615539

 

[Irun]

My family bought me a Craftsmen set two fathers day ago. It is the 3000 series I think. Soft close, ball bearings, USB, 110v, etc. Love it. Still American made. Got it from Lowes.

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It is big enough to have my metric and SAE separate,

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Since Craftsman tools are no longer made here, at least all the ones I've looked at lately aren't, I was wondering if the boxes still were!

 

[WSS]

It's hit and miss with Craftsman today. I looked em over before I gave the thumbs up. My old boxes are all snap-on, but really old and tiny by comparison. I have retired two of them. One is going to get a full restore and have just my vintage stuff in there. I had my eye on offerup and CL for a nice Snap-on or Mac set but jeez, even used was big $$.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

I've been really happy with mine. It's an Extreme Tools 72 x 30 which I picked up from Stricklytoolboxes.com. Every bit as sturdy and heavy as the Snap-On or Matco version, which I also considered. 6 grand compared to 15 or 20 if memory serves. Empty the thing weights about a ton.

 

[seabass]

Awesome thread! Love what you've done so far. Are you still liking the Insane Audio headunit? And thank you for your service.

Had to comment on tools/boxes. I have a bit of an obsession. Though I got a deal on this KRL1022 that I could NOT pass up.

 

[Wildman]

I won't get the Insane head unit installed for a while yet so I can't comment on how well it works.

Snap-On makes great tool boxes and I'm always looking for a used one to come up for sale for a GREAT price.

Thank you and it's been a labor of love that is for sure.

 

[Wildman]

So just realized that the only thing I don't have is some pushrod length checkers for when I get this all back together again. More tools.

I really need a semi-small box for all my specialty tools that only get used now and then. Like all this engine rebuild stuff from the brushes to ring compressors to dial indicator bridge & other stuff.
Just thinking.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

So just realized that the only thing I don't have is some pushrod length checkers for when I get this all back together again. More tools.

I really need a semi-small box for all my specialty tools that only get used now and then. Like all this engine rebuild stuff from the brushes to ring compressors to dial indicator bridge & other stuff.
Just thinking.

SnapOn makes a really nice 6 drawer, 24”x10”x10” box made especially for small tools. It’s $24,000.

 

[Wildman]

Hot Damn $24K? I can buy/ build a new rig for close to that. Think I'll have to pass....

 

[Wildman]

I got my check today for doing that foot study thru the VA.

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Made some Jeep parts money that helped out after having to do the repairs to my daughters car.

 

[seabass]

I won't get the Insane head unit installed for a while yet so I can't comment on how well it works.

Snap-On makes great tool boxes and I'm always looking for a used one to come up for sale for a GREAT price.

Thank you and it's been a labor of love that is for sure.

When I first started in the trade I never thought I'd get one, but they are great boxes. A good deal is hard to find though, like diesels and Jeeps, sellers always "know what they have"

 

[WSS]

So just realized that the only thing I don't have is some pushrod length checkers for when I get this all back together again. More tools.

I really need a semi-small box for all my specialty tools that only get used now and then. Like all this engine rebuild stuff from the brushes to ring compressors to dial indicator bridge & other stuff.
Just thinking.

Look at a vintage Kennedy or Gerstner box for the specialty tools. Way cool looking.

 

[Wildman]

When I first started in the trade I never thought I'd get one, but they are great boxes. A good deal is hard to find though, like diesels and Jeeps, sellers always "know what they have"

No arguement that they aren't GREAT toolboxes but I have no reason to spend that kind of funds on a toolbox anymore. Heck yes I'd love to get one but unless I come across someone doing a panic sale I ain't getting one.
Yes most do know and great deals are hard to come by. I missed one a few years ago when a buddy was needing CASH yesterday and had a box with all his tools for $8K..... It was the big 72" bottom & 56" top full of name brand tools.