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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: Benni3 on July 31, 2026, 01:56:30 PM

Title: Tool box
Post by: Benni3 on July 31, 2026, 01:56:30 PM
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
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Keta on July 31, 2026, 02:01:28 PM
NICE!!!   My snap-On tools would not be bothered "slumming" in a box like that.
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: reelynew on July 31, 2026, 02:26:32 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: foakes on July 31, 2026, 02:33:36 PM
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
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Midway Tommy on July 31, 2026, 03:48:56 PM
Nice rolling bottom! You might not want to overload that add-on drawer stack until you add a tool box on top.  :o
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Keta on July 31, 2026, 03:58:42 PM
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.
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Crow on July 31, 2026, 07:49:32 PM
Nice, Benni!
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: jgp12000 on July 31, 2026, 08:29:15 PM
They fill up quick,just like shops...I got a HF General in both garages.things find there way into them 
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Flat Top on July 31, 2026, 08:38:17 PM
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!!!
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: MarkT on August 01, 2026, 01:41:06 AM
Nice box and the price was right!
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: Benni3 on August 02, 2026, 06:09:57 AM
Quote from: MarkT on August 01, 2026, 01:41:06 AMNice box and the price was right!
Mark you need a snap-on
Title: Re: Tool box
Post by: MarkT on August 02, 2026, 06:07:12 PM
I don't use tool boxes that cost more than the tools stored on them!