Tool box

Started by Benni3, July 31, 2026, 01:56:30 PM

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Benni3

My girlfriends dad passed away and her brother didn't want this tool box because he has snap-on,,,, ;) so I vacuum and wiped them out with degreaser and got some drawer liner,,,,this will be great because i got tools all-over the place,,,,, ;D

Keta

NICE!!!   My snap-On tools would not be bothered "slumming" in a box like that.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

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reelynew

I'm sorry it came under tough circumstances, but that's a really solid tool chest. That extra-large upper tray is going to be incredibly useful.
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foakes

Very nice and capable box, Benni!

It is a solid lifetime+ box that many Professional Mechanics use to make a living.

I have top and bottom boxes by Mac, Snap-on, US General, Cornwell, and some cheaply made Stanley's —- and good old solid boxes like yours are always a gem to come across.

Being a poor-boy (and cheap, maybe a little smart) —- I never buy a new box —- always used, always top quality and heavy duty.

This is one place where older, heavier, and well constructed is key.

I always chuckle at the Snap-On Snobs that brag about their shiny boxes and tools.  Yes, they are very good —- but I can get similar quality for 1/10th of the money.

Like you, I line my drawers, plus I buy tool organizers for wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers —- from Horusdy. 

Thanks for sharing your acquisition!

Best Regards, Fred
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Midway Tommy

Nice rolling bottom! You might not want to overload that add-on drawer stack until you add a tool box on top.  :o
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Keta

Mine is much smaller and a cheep POS.  I could fill this and still need more.  It is a PIA searching small boxes for speciality tools I have not used for years when I need them.
Hi, my name is Lee and I have a fishing gear problem.

I have all of the answers, yup, no, maybe.

A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.
Mark Twain

Crow

There's nothing wrong with a few "F's" on your record....Food, Fun, Flowers, Fishing, Friends, and Fun....to name just a few !

jgp12000

They fill up quick,just like shops...I got a HF General in both garages.things find there way into them 

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Quote from: Benni3 on July 31, 2026, 01:56:30 PMMy girlfriends dad passed away and her brother didn't want this tool box because he has snap-on,,,, ;) so I vacuum and wiped them out with degreaser and got some drawer liner,,,,this will be great because i got tools all-over the place,,,,, ;D

SWEEETTT!!!
Overkill....is way underrated.

MarkT

Nice box and the price was right!
When I was your age Pluto was a planet!

Benni3

Quote from: MarkT on August 01, 2026, 01:41:06 AMNice box and the price was right!
Mark you need a snap-on

MarkT

I don't use tool boxes that cost more than the tools stored on them!
When I was your age Pluto was a planet!

rcmsangab

Nice! I need something similar to get my garage/ shop more oraganized.

CincyDavid

 I'd love to find a nice rolling cabinet for tools. Bought one about 30 years ago from a Snap-On dealer, it was a big Matco he took in trade. Sold it before a long-distance move and have missed it ever since.

Bill B

In my SoCal area tool chest are really common.  All the makers and brands.  $200 will get you a really nice chest and sometimes tools included.  Bill
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