Author Topic: What about a show your toolbox thread? (Read 35909 times)

six-point socket II · « **on:** June 26, 2016, 11:48 PM »

Hi!

With all the shop tour videos and pictures floating around I found it quite surprising we don't have a toolbox(es) thread.

Please share you toolboxes, tool cabinets, tool walls ... whatever you use to store your tools.

I'll start - with my still evolving Snap-On KRA 4107 FPC toolbox. Pictures are from Mai - not 100% accurate anymore but they give an impression. If a tray seems empty, it is because I keep the contents either with a tool in a Systainer/L-Boxx or in a SYS-TB because I'm still building stuff. But the plan is at one point to have it all together. Maybe except for the 3/8" impact sockets, they have a great place in my impacts Systainer...

So please, please share!

Kind regards,
Oliver

EDIT 28/06/2016 added pictures of Systainers and L-Boxxes. To reflect on the whole pedantic in me

Stack of Systainers - and my tool "go bag".

Stack of Systainers - another variant.

Festool Sys-TB-2 always handy.

View inside Snap-On CT761EU Systainer

View inside Festool CXS 2.6 Ah - Set Systainer

View inside Festool DTS 400 EQ Plus Systainer

View inside Festool Abrasives Systainer

Stack of L-Boxxes (SOLD)

View inside measuring, detecting, laser and electric safety L-Boxx (L-BOXX SOLD)

View inside GSA and GOP L-Boxx (SOLD)

View inside GSA and GOP accessories i-Boxx (SOLD)

View inside GSR L-Boxx

View inside accessories i-Boxx 1 (SOLD)

View inside accessories i-Boxx 2 (SOLD)

View inside accessories i-Boxx 3 (SOLD)

View inside GST L-Boxx (SOLD)

View inside GBH L-Boxx

View inside Fischer L-Boxx (SOLD)

View inside GWS L-Boxx (SOLD)

Peter_C · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:06 AM »

You would laugh at me if I posted pictures of the draws of my tool boxes. Messy and overfilled, but I know where everything is. Someday I will buy a couple more KRL's and better organize. Many of my automotive tools are in bins or worse cardboard boxes. Moved my OTC ball joint press today and had to re-tape the bottom of the box. Sheesh, I am so not cool.

For now I can offer this awesome Snap-on bucket tool holder (Notice the nice handle padding) that fills up and empties routinely. It is always kinda dirty, but my hand tool bag is worse having been to a few too many junk yards and brought the grease back on it. Ewww... I have nothing shiny and new, as all my stuff is old, worn, and ugly.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:13 AM »

Hi!

Thanks for sharing that awesome bucket, sadly stuff like that hardly makes overseas. As far as I know that never was a catalog item, but a promotion item, am I right?

Believe me, I'm never going to laugh about well used tools or well filled toolboxes. You could as well laugh about me for being so pedantic with cleaning tools thoroughly after each use, keeping the trays and organizing everything...

So please, share a picture or two when you feel like it at some point

Kind regards,
Oliver

Paul G · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:24 AM »

@Peter_C I like that handle wrap, my bucket (or my fingers) is in desperate need of a handle upgrade. I keep saying I'll get a Veto when this bucket dies but it keeps going even stuffed as it is

Paul G · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:43 AM »

Oliver, if my wife saw your toolbox I'm toast

six-point socket II · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:51 AM »

Quote from: Paul G on June 27, 2016, 01:43 AM

Oliver, if my wife saw your toolbox I'm toast

LOL, @Paul G

Now, if your wife would happen to be an immigration lawyer, and you'd be ok with it - we could make a deal that would make everyone happy: You're not going to be toast, your wife will be enchanted about how organized your toolbox(es) is/are, I can make NYC my new place of permanent residence after a short vacation in NorCal... Sounds good?

Kind regards,
Oliver

Paul G · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2016, 02:02 AM »

Should know the facts before pursuing such an offer, here's my catch-all drawer

At least some fare better

But unfortunately no lawyers in the family so I couldn't fulfill my side of the deal. Not to mention that box alone would be beyond my budget, but at least there's some decent ones available at the much maligned Harbor Freight for a lot less leaving more cash for a few more Festools

six-point socket II · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2016, 02:17 AM »

Now that's not too bad, you can still see the bottom of the drawer in some spots of your catch all drawer

A toolbox is a toolbox, and if you're happy with it and it fits your needs thats all that matters. Spending and calculating efficiently is a good thing, no questions there.

Kind regards,
Oliver

Kev · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2016, 03:58 AM »

Ah .. this is something that I need to address - one day! I could easily fill 2 or 3 roller cabs with the stuff I've got, let alone the stuff I want. Problem is .. you need somewhere to roll them to, which is what I'm horribly lacking where I am today.

#Tee · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2016, 04:34 AM »

I just made this tool cart and it doubles as my work bench outfeed/support. i did the top below sea level lol cause i wanted to swipe and dump small bench top items over incase i need a flat surface to work on. i had scrap carbon fiber and some metal tubing left over from a project so i made this with about 30 bucks worth of extras.

then i got bored and pimped out my new sys combi

Kev · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2016, 04:43 AM »

Quote from: #Tee on June 27, 2016, 04:34 AM

I just made this tool cart and it doubles as my work bench outfeed/support. i did the top below sea level lol cause i wanted to swipe and dump small bench top items over incase i need a flat surface to work on. i had scrap carbon fiber and some metal tubing left over from a project so i made this with about 30 bucks worth of extras.

then i got bored and pimped out my new sys combi

I hope you're not offended when I say I don't like you very much at the moment

Where's the "ENVY" emoticon when you want it ?!?!?

David Pepke · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:31 AM »

Here's my toolbox. My girlfriend and I get the keys to our new house on friday, and with it comes my first Workshop space. My systainers cant wait to get their own room!

David

Peter_C · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2016, 10:20 AM »

I gave this away to one of the members on here. One ugly cart, but with some paint... It still functions well enough.

This is what it takes to allow two people to move a mid sized KRL toolbox. The larger tool boxes require a roll back tow truck or kneeling trailer. I put 1/4" plate on top and use this tool box as my work bench. Have rebuilt transmissions and transfer cases on top, and since all my fragile electronics etc are in another box, I have no problem beating bearing races etc on the top of it with a 32oz hammer.

These days this is my most worn toolbox.

HarveyWildes · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2016, 10:22 AM »

Quote from: David Pepke on June 27, 2016, 09:31 AM

Here's my toolbox. My girlfriend and I get the keys to our new house on friday, and with it comes my first Workshop space. My systainers cant wait to get their own room!

David

Cool use of space! I was especially surprised by the bottom drawer, which has more in it than I would have thought possible. Did you make your own chisel role?

unityroad · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2016, 01:26 PM »

This is how things end up every time. Works well for me.

tjbnwi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2016, 08:22 PM »

The tools that travel with me everyday.

One of my tools box sets. Lower is from '73, the tops were replacements in the early '80's.

Have to get these back on a wall, pullers and automotive AC service set.

Have a socket/wrench/mechanics type setup for field travel.

Tom

BadRobot · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:06 PM »

Snap-On Tool Box

six-point socket II · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:17 PM »

Thanks for sharing everyone, very cool pictures!

@BadRobot You get extra credit because you shared something I have heard of, but never seen before. Very cool, thank you so much for sharing! Could you tell me a little about how the Tool Control System works?

Kind regards,
Oliver

BadRobot · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:36 PM »

Quote from: six-point socket II on June 27, 2016, 09:17 PM

Thanks for sharing everyone, very cool pictures!

@BadRobot You get extra credit because you shared something I have heard of, but never seen before. Very cool, thank you so much for sharing! Could you tell me a little about how the Tool Control System works?

Kind regards,
Oliver

Just read it from the source. It will be more accurate than my explanation.
https://www1.snapon.com/Industrial/Programs/Tool_Control.nws

six-point socket II · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:38 PM »

Will do, thanks!

Kind regards,
Oliver

six-point socket II · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:58 PM »

I added some pictures to my initial post to reflect on the direction of the thread - and to do the pedantic in me justice *lol*

Kind regards,
Oliver

six-point socket II · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2016, 10:19 PM »

Found a great video on Snap-On's ATC Level 5 - Just in case anyone else is interested. I definitely don't need it, but my pedantic heart screams *yeah* *yeah* *yeah*

Maybe, just maybe, if I ever upgrade my box...

Kind regards,
Oliver

Peter_C · « **Reply #22 on:** June 27, 2016, 11:29 PM »

Quote from: six-point socket II on June 27, 2016, 10:19 PM

Found a great video on Snap-On's ATC Level 5 - Just in case anyone else is interested. I definitely don't need it, but my pedantic heart screams *yeah* *yeah* *yeah* Maybe, just maybe, if I ever upgrade my box...

Kind regards,
Oliver

Yeah, yeah, and at that tool density rate I would only need 14 or so of the 54" version tool boxes

After about an hour of use hearing her talk I would also be unplugging it

Snap-on has a lot of industrial customers like the military, plus regular tool dealers that cover airports, and other scenarios where that setup is excellent for compliance. I could see it working in a quick lube type setting so tools don't walk off or get left under hood, but it may cost prohibitive.

WarnerConstCo. · « **Reply #23 on:** June 28, 2016, 12:17 AM »

The tools are suppose to go back into the tool box?

I have numerous vintage Kennedy boxes, but most times they are empty....

Elmar50 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 28, 2016, 01:02 AM »

Glad to see others using SnapOn boxes for woodworking stuff. I much prefer using metal toolboxes- SnapOn, Gladiator and HarborFreight than wall mounted shelves- less clutter, less stuff for dust to attach itself to.

David Pepke · « **Reply #25 on:** June 28, 2016, 03:27 AM »

Quote from: HarveyWildes on June 27, 2016, 10:22 AM

Quote from: David Pepke on June 27, 2016, 09:31 AM
Here's my toolbox. My girlfriend and I get the keys to our new house on friday, and with it comes my first Workshop space. My systainers cant wait to get their own room!

David

Cool use of space! I was especially surprised by the bottom drawer, which has more in it than I would have thought possible. Did you make your own chisel role?

My girlfriend made the tool roll for me. Still in the process of filling it up with good chisels - a Nice roll deserves Nice chisels right?

And yeah, the japanese saws for perfectly in the drawer when taken apart...

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WastedP · « **Reply #26 on:** June 28, 2016, 10:07 AM »

I made a plywood insert for a SYS-4 so I can haul my install drills and charger with my minis full of ways to solve other people's problems. I have the SYS-1 with organizers on top for basic fasteners, hole saws, and drill bits. If I have to go on site, I just take the whole box in one hand and my toolbelt in the other.

BadRobot · « **Reply #27 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:47 PM »

One of my classic Systainers.

BadRobot · « **Reply #28 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:54 PM »

Quote from: six-point socket II on June 27, 2016, 10:19 PM

Found a great video on Snap-On's ATC Level 5 - Just in case anyone else is interested. I definitely don't need it, but my pedantic heart screams *yeah* *yeah* *yeah* Maybe, just maybe, if I ever upgrade my box...

Kind regards,
Oliver

I think it depends on the job that you perform. I would requires airplane mechanics to use this system. I wish doctors in ER using this type of system so they did not forget surgery knife in patient bodies. LOL.

six-point socket II · « **Reply #29 on:** June 28, 2016, 04:59 PM »

Quote from: BadRobot on June 28, 2016, 04:54 PM

I think it depends on the job that you perform. I would requires airplane mechanics to use this system. I wish doctors in ER using this type of system so they did not forget surgery knife in patient bodies. LOL.

Absolutely! LOL

If I interpret the first picture of your SO Toolbox right, you work on Boings?

Kind regards,
Oliver