There was a recent thread that I found interesting about tools but it ended up in the tard farm: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57660.0
I was going to add some pictures to it I took at work today but opted to start this new thread instead (don't feel like posting on a tard post). I shot some pictures of my current toolbox set up along with some of the other guys at the shops boxes. I got a great piece of advice when I was starting out which I pass along to anyone that will listen: Buy the cheapest toolbox you can get away with, all it does is hold tools. Use the money you save to fill the box with nice tools. While great advice, 90% of the eager young guys I see pass through our shop ignore that advice and splurge on an expensive box. Close to 100% of them regret that decision after making a few of the monthly payments :laugh:
-Jessie
This Craftsman box was my first toolbox when I was starting out. I believe it is still available and is the cheapest box they sell (under $100). I upgraded to a larger 2 level Harbor Freight box about a year into my mechanical saga. That box served me well and I still have it at the toy garage. Big toolboxes are nice until you have to move them. Most mechanics end up hiring a flatbed tow truck to move their boxes when they switch companies. After dealing with the hassle of moving my big box once I returned to my old Craftsman toolbox which easily fits in the bed of my truck. This little box contains pretty much all the tools necessary to service a Toyota vehicle (or anything else metric for that mater including motorcycles). The second cheapo box next to the Craftsman has my electrical tools, pry bars and some specialty wrenches and tools not used on a regular basis.
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The drawers are pretty well filled (and some over filled) but it suits my daily needs :)
Socket and ratchet drawer
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Standard and ratcheting combo wrench drawer
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Air tool drawer
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Screwdrivers, scrapers, etc.
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Various pliers and my trusty mini sledge
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Here's some other guys set ups:
A nicer model Craftsman
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3186.jpg)
This is the same Harbor Freight set up as I have minus the top box
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3188.jpg)
An older Snap On
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3185.jpg)
This box belongs to the guy that gave me the cheap toolbox advice. He hates the fact he spent 5 grand on this Snap On box. It doesn't help that it is a 90's teal green. He put paint stripper on the front of it and is now letting it rust
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3187.jpg)
This is an expensive Snap On set up
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3177.jpg)
Another Snap On rig
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Under all this clutter is my brother's Sequoia branded toolbox. As someone in the other thread mentioned, lots of the major branded toolboxes are made by a company called Waterloo. If you can live without the Snap On or Matco nameplate you can save a lot of money. A lot of the Craftsman boxes are made by Whirlpool. I guess there isn't much difference between stamping out a dishwasher and a toolbox :laugh:
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/IMG_3178.jpg)
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This is one of the young guys that bought an expensive toolbox and now regrets it. It is cool to look at but not much fun to pay for...
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Great thread here! One of my favorite things is checking out guy's setups and what they have/use. Is that a Mag rechargeable? What do you think of it versus the Streamlight Led?
And, went out and walked around the warehouse. Nothing impressive about warehouse racks filled with brown boxes, but I tried to take a couple of interesting ones,..
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Anybody need an old (new) SK box? Only a grand,....haha
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Ingersoll-Rand aisle,...
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two aisles of Sk but this was the only part that looked halfway decent and not ransacked,.,.
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everybody loves a brand new spiffy compressor!
Wish I had more but like I said, rows of brown boxes aren't too intriguing,...
I've got a jbs 9 drawer filled with jbs tools and sidchrome, at work I've built my own rolling toolbox.
"Built not bought!" Rock on aussiegs
I better throw a pic up now :D
Quote from: aussiegs on September 16, 2011, 08:21:55 PM
I better throw a pic up now :D
Yup. Pics or it didn't happen :icon_mrgreen:
Michael
Quote from: mister on September 16, 2011, 09:36:01 PM
Quote from: aussiegs on September 16, 2011, 08:21:55 PM
I better throw a pic up now :D
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:cookoo: :dunno_white:
Yup. Pics or it didn't happen :icon_mrgreen:
Michael
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Oh it's gonna happen just you wait for Tuesday morning, I was bored one week second year of my apprenticeship and thought why not?? It fits my 9 drawer in it plus all my other shaZam!.
(http://www.pbtusa.com/images/offices.jpg)
Ever heard of these guys aussie or mister? We started carrying their products and they have good tools. Brake pad spreaders are bad a**.
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Sorry I havnt, but typical all the best stuff comes from the land down under lol.
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on September 17, 2011, 06:23:16 AM
(http://www.pbtusa.com/images/offices.jpg)
Ever heard of these guys aussie or mister? We started carrying their products and they have good tools. Brake pad spreaders are bad a**.
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303862_2434758751629_1331504559_2883423_448315554_n.jpg)
Yes'm. They are about 1 click from my old Work yard. Used to go for Smoko one block from them. :thumb:
Michael
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on September 16, 2011, 07:58:02 AM
Great thread here! One of my favorite things is checking out guy's setups and what they have/use. Is that a Mag rechargeable? What do you think of it versus the Streamlight Led?
Thanks for adding your pics! I think that Snap On box is the same one as a guy at our work :thumb: :thumb:
The light on my box is an old Streamlight Ultra Stinger. I got tire of dropping it and breaking bulbs so I upgraded to an LED retrofit and it is still going strong after a few mishaps :laugh:
-Jessie
Thanks for making this post BaltimoreGS. I'm attending a motorcycle trade school that has a great deal with Snap on (almost 50% off). A fellow student is planning on going all Snap on with Snap On credit and I am trying to convince him to not spend all that money while he is still a student. Hopefully this thread will convince him at least to go with a cheaper cabinet and get more tools.
Also liking this thread for just looking at tools and tool related crap.
Quote from: socialDK on September 18, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Thanks for making this post BaltimoreGS. I'm attending a motorcycle trade school that has a great deal with Snap on (almost 50% off). A fellow student is planning on going all Snap on with Snap On credit and I am trying to convince him to not spend all that money while he is still a student. Hopefully this thread will convince him at least to go with a cheaper cabinet and get more tools.
Also liking this thread for just looking at tools and tool related crap.
is it mmi?, i did this. got the snapon stuff. tbh better off grabbign some craftsman stuff. BUT the snapon guy will on occasion have some used stuff CHEAP. i grabbed 4 spinners. 15 each. sold 2 of them to a pawn shop for 25 each, and one to a roomate for 25 as well but grab used CM tools if possible. not worth it going into debt over those things. if at all possible
Quote from: socialDK on September 18, 2011, 07:47:16 PM
Thanks for making this post BaltimoreGS. I'm attending a motorcycle trade school that has a great deal with Snap on (almost 50% off). A fellow student is planning on going all Snap on with Snap On credit and I am trying to convince him to not spend all that money while he is still a student. Hopefully this thread will convince him at least to go with a cheaper cabinet and get more tools.
Also liking this thread for just looking at tools and tool related crap.
Snap On tools are great, you should take advantage of that deal too if you can afford them. Just don't go over board and rack up a bunch of debt!! You have the right idea though, even at 50% the toolboxes are still not a great investment. If I was in the position you guys are (starting out and a discount available) I would get a nice Snap On combination wrench set to start. Probably the extra long series. Then I'd look at sockets but probably just by popular sizes, not a full set. Most Japanese stuff is 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 and 22mm. There is usually little difference between the price of a set of Snap On tools and buying individual pieces (not true with Sears Craftsman). If you get a discount with Matco tools also, I prefer their fine tooth 88 series ratchets. Whichever way you go, spend the extra money and get locking flex head ratchets. Since the heads lock it can function the same as a fixed head ratchet but gives you the access of a flex head when you need it. Snap On screw drivers are nicer if you have the money but I get along ok with Craftsman at work. And things like prybars and hammers, save a lot of money and just get Harbor Freight. Good luck with your schooling :thumb:
-Jessie
Don't forget these bad boys,..Got GearWrench?
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298887_2442954116508_1331504559_2890956_1906794169_n.jpg) Not sure if anybody knows this but, Danaher owns KD, Gearwrench, Craftsman, and Matco (among many other companies). So your Matco guy can warranty Gearwrench all day long.
For all your doubters, lol. Here is my creation. Tall enough so you can have your 9 or 10 draw on top or below, work on stuff on the top as well and plenty of storage for whatnot as you can see its a bit messy but I know where it all is.
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Found this snippet while trying to find a current Snap On price guide online, good info if you are not familiar with buying professional grade tools:
Snap on tool pricing is different from most other sets such as Craftsman.
With Craftsman tools there is a discount for purchasing an entire set rather than each individual tool.
Usually the cost of a set of wrenches, sockets, etc. is less than half the cost of the items purchased individually.
With Snap On, Mac, Matco and Cornwell if you purchase a set of sockets you pay the full price for each of the sockets with no discount.
You also pay for the socket rail and each individual clip.
There is no advantage to buying a full set of, for example, swivel sockets. If you are only going to need a few swivel sockets, then only purchase those instead of purchasing a set.
In the event you need one of those sockets at a later time it is no more expensive to buy them one at a time.
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My apologies.
I snapped a shot of some wrenches so you can get an idea of the differences in length and finish. The bottom one is your standard Sears Craftsman. The sides of the open end were shaved down for a specific job. The middle wrench is a Snap On from the 80's. The top wrench is a current model Snap On. Notice the extra length for leverage and a superior over all finish.
-Jessie
(http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/jessiedoran/wrenches.jpg)
I got this as a graduation present around father's day. It was $150!
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00935255000P?vName=Hand+Tools&cName=Tools+Sets&sName=Mechanics+Tool+Sets&prdNo=28&blockNo=28&blockType=L28
Mary
I had to do a quick alternator swap in the parking lot using some Husky tools that I keep in the puddlejumper for emergencies. Talk about junk! Atd isn't Snap On quality but compared to Husky it is! I haven't stripped out a bolt in years but I could feel the sockets starting to slip and round off the edges of the bolt. Got it done with some cussing and perseverance.
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on September 25, 2011, 08:36:54 PM
I got this as a graduation present around father's day. It was $150!
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00935255000P?vName=Hand+Tools&cName=Tools+Sets&sName=Mechanics+Tool+Sets&prdNo=28&blockNo=28&blockType=L28
Mary
For us non-mechanics thats probably as close to owning a complete "Tool Box" as we can get. Maybe I can bolt some wheels on the bottom and pretend it's a Snap-on Roll Cab, EPIQ, PowerHouse, 19 Drawers. :laugh:
Actually, even if I can afford a real toolbox, I'd have no room in my garage to put it. I'm lucky my neighbor across the street is a mechanic and is willing to lend me almost any tool I could ever need. I think it amuses him when I work on my bike or car. When I work on something, I'll have the manual out and try to follow what it says. A couple of hours later, he'll come over, take a look and say "You could have done it this way..." and then tells me the tips I could have used 2 hours ago. I figure the more I do the more I learn what not to do the next time.
- Porkchop
Quote from: Porkchop on September 26, 2011, 07:43:30 AM
For us non-mechanics thats probably as close to owning a complete "Tool Box" as we can get. Maybe I can bolt some wheels on the bottom and pretend it's a Snap-on Roll Cab, EPIQ, PowerHouse, 19 Drawers. :laugh:
Actually, even if I can afford a real toolbox, I'd have no room in my garage to put it. I'm lucky my neighbor across the street is a mechanic and is willing to lend me almost any tool I could ever need. I think it amuses him when I work on my bike or car. When I work on something, I'll have the manual out and try to follow what it says. A couple of hours later, he'll come over, take a look and say "You could have done it this way..." and then tells me the tips I could have used 2 hours ago. I figure the more I do the more I learn what not to do the next time.
- Porkchop
Yeah wheels might be a good idea those little clasps on the front don't hold. Doing 255 tool pick-up in the dark is not one of my favorite past-times. I gotta figure a better way of keeping the drawers in.
Mary
What tools has everyone made themselves?? I've made my own chassis stands. Pics up on request.
requested!
Never really made any tools myself.
Quote from: aussiegs on October 07, 2011, 01:19:52 AM
What tools has everyone made themselves?? I've made my own chassis stands. Pics up on request.
Do weapons count?
:icon_mrgreen:
Michael
Toolbox Labeling
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forgot a 5th drawer. " device to guard against theft"
I needed to take a buncha pics of my garage contents for insurance purposes. Remembered reading this thread a while back and figured I'd post some pics.
I've been wrenching on stuff pretty much since I was old enough to hold a wrench. :) For Christmas at 16 years old, I received one of the monster Craftsman mechanics sets. Something similar to this (http://www.sears.com/craftsman-432-pc-professional-mechanics-tool-set/p-00936432000P?prdNo=11). With some Christmas cash I bought the drawers & box you see pictured below. Man, that was a long time ago.
I've since added a ton of stuff, as well as inheriting basically 2 more lifetime's worth of tools. My dad had all of my grandfather's stuff and I got both collections when my father died. The vast majority of our stuff is Craftsman. Good enough for my grandfather and my dad, good enough for me. :) None of us have been professional mechanics, just serious hobbyists. I've only needed to take advantage of Craftsman's lifetime warranty a handful of times. I donno that I've ever had a job screw up that I felt was the tools fault.
What I'm posting here is the stuff that I keep in the front garage. I've got another rolling chest & box in the back garage that's also fully stocked.
Main box. I LOVE the magnetic socket holders (http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-LIS40210-Magnetic-Socket-Sockets/dp/B000IHUTKG/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1338495159&sr=1-7) that are on the right side of the box. And the wrench grippers (http://www.amazon.com/ERNST-GRIPPER-REVERSE-Wrench-Organizer/dp/B005ZI4SLY/ref=sr_1_17?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1338495246&sr=1-17) up on the top. Red is standard, green is metric. Bottom drawers contain some stuff not pictured below. Torque wrenches, hammers & prybars, propane torches, bearing removers, suspension tools, etc.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7309902768_f5be13a402_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7309902768/)
T-handled hexes. Pivoting ratchet end metric wrenches. SAE & metric wrenches. Craftsman Max Access pass-through socket set. (Just picked that up the other day on sale. Haven't used it for anything yet.) Not seen hiding behind are some extendable magnets. Top three drawers hold 1: Pens, pencils, note pads, Post-Its, razor blades, scissors. 2: Hex (Allen) wrenches. 3: Adhesives of various sorts. Tape. Velcro straps. Loctite. Teflon. Etc.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7310458808_87509e1a96_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310458808/)
Standard wrenches. Most of which are marked red for identification as SAE. Drawer above is the same, with metric.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7310057184_500444e1eb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310057184/)
Metric sockets. Drawer below is the same with SAE. At one time most of my stuff had stickers on them with the size in easily readable print, but the ones that haven't been lost & replaced have mostly worn off over the years. There's a lot of empty spaces here as I've been doing some sorting of stuff that's gotten all jumbled together over the years so not everything is back in its proper spot. There's a couple hundred carious sockets in a cardboard box sitting on the floor below here. I really don't use stuff from these drawers very often any more. Pretty much just grab the magnetic holders on the outside of the box.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7310053280_93536e3235_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310053280/)
Ugh. A crapload of random socket accoutrements. Hex drive sockets, multiple ratchets, extensions, wobblers, etc.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7310071424_131f95c95b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310071424/)
Pliers & wrenches
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7310052108_07f631cc4b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310052108/)
Screwdrivers. Organizing analness dilemma. Do Torx sockets go here or in the socket drawer? :) I always think of them as more of a screwdriver type tool, though the only ones I ever use out of this socket set are the large ones such as are sometimes used on brake calipers on a car. The smaller ones I've got actual Torx screwdrivers for.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7088/7310047426_81e6b1a3a9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310047426/)
Various automotivey type tools and other random crap. I believe that there are 9 (NINE!) tire pressure gauges in there. Chain breaker, feeler gauges, fuse stuff, minor electrical stuff. HEY! There's (I think) the dual closed end wrench from my CBR's stock tool set. Been wodnering where that was.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7081/7310051492_153f12df16_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310051492/)
Compressor & air tools.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7309900166_b49018ea0a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7309900166/)
Retractable reels for air & electric.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7310296466_18548c87f4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7310296466/)
Main workbench. Most of my woodworking hand tools are in or around here.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8144/7309901634_425e5b8233_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7309901634/)
Drill press. Lathe. Wall full of random stuff. Pony from 1966 Mustang grill. Scroll saw & sander. Band saw. Router. (Not pictured: Grinder, jointer, miter saw, table saw.)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7309900968_d44b97f12e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougdoberman/7309900968/)
No pics of the back garage. It's got a lot of crap in it, but not nearly as many tools. My dad's rolling box is there fully stocked, plus a larger workbench. Lots of shelves filled with various vehicle parts. Two heaps of stuff that maya once been a Jeep CJ-7 & a Ninja 600. :)
I should find a "tool exchange" web site or something. I'm sure there is one. Over the years, I've ended up with a lot of duplicates of certain things. I'd like to be able to trade them off for stuff that I either don't have or need to make another full set. I think I've got eleven 9/16" sized 3/8" drive 6-point sockets. Back in high school when I mighta had two other guys over here with their cars, plus a couple more people helping wrench, having that many was useful. These days, not so much. :) I think I've got six 14mm 12-point sockets. Plus four 6-point. That's just crazy! Where'd they all come from? I know that sometimes friends' tools got left here, but I always figured that evened out by my leaving tools at their places.
I like how the expensive snap on tool boxes have a mini fridge on them
Did your drawer already have the insert that holds all those sockets? thats pretty sweet!
i'll get some pictures of my stuff, pretty rudimentry compared to yours! i have a plastic stand-up rolling tool box, i should be getting a nice one soon though!
Quote from: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 01:58:53 PM
Did your drawer already have the insert that holds all those sockets? thats pretty sweet!
i'll get some pictures of my stuff, pretty rudimentry compared to yours! i have a plastic stand-up rolling tool box, i should be getting a nice one soon though!
I assume you're questioning me?
It did not. It's an organizing set I picked up. Craftsman, I assume. Came with several sheets of that foam and some other stuff. Maybe the wrench holders and some straight dividers possibly? It's got some contact paper type stuff that you lay out your arrangement on, then stick onto the foam and cut out the holes. I very carefully used a holesaw for some of the holes, drill bits for some, and the provided razor blade for the rest. It was a fair bit of work, but I really like both how it looks and how easy it is to retrieve & replace the sockets.
I think I've still got one that I didn't use all of the pieces from out in the garage somewhere. I'll see if I can find it and get a part number next time I'm in the back garage.
Thanks for sharing! Need to come back and look at all them there great pics when I have more time! Good stuff!
question. ive got to get my hands on a CHEAP tap handle. so i can thread my motirised bicycle engines mounting stud. anyone have an old tap handle they can sell cheap? or ideas, i had a thought. i have several dead drills. thought about taking the chuck out of it. and using key. mount tap that way. thoughts?
(http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u360/gstwin/Mobile%20Uploads/studly2.jpg) this hole. see its not to agressive so the chuck idea may work.
Quote from: dougdoberman on July 26, 2012, 02:12:41 PM
Quote from: iclrag on July 26, 2012, 01:58:53 PM
Did your drawer already have the insert that holds all those sockets? thats pretty sweet!
i'll get some pictures of my stuff, pretty rudimentry compared to yours! i have a plastic stand-up rolling tool box, i should be getting a nice one soon though!
I assume you're questioning me?
It did not. It's an organizing set I picked up. Craftsman, I assume. Came with several sheets of that foam and some other stuff. Maybe the wrench holders and some straight dividers possibly? It's got some contact paper type stuff that you lay out your arrangement on, then stick onto the foam and cut out the holes. I very carefully used a holesaw for some of the holes, drill bits for some, and the provided razor blade for the rest. It was a fair bit of work, but I really like both how it looks and how easy it is to retrieve & replace the sockets.
I think I've still got one that I didn't use all of the pieces from out in the garage somewhere. I'll see if I can find it and get a part number next time I'm in the back garage.
ahhh cool, thanks!
Here's my amazing tool box
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x466/Brandon_Hantke/GS500F/2012-07-26172709.jpg)
apparently i'm missing some pictures, but you get the jist of it :-X
Quote from: mister on November 16, 2011, 03:33:47 AM
Toolbox Labeling
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/dgdillman/toolbox.jpg)
FUCKIINNNG EPIIIC!!!!!!!!!!!
yhks we have some dirt cheap tap handles,...monday I'll scrounge up what I have and pm you,... O0
I just want to add that I was recently in the market for a bigger box or cabinet and tired of smaller boxes and tool bags.
After doing a lot of pricing, visiting stores and doing hands-on inspections and reading online reviews, I settled on and bought that same 13 drawer 44" cabinet from Harbor Freight. Its NICE. Its HEAVY. Its well made and expandable.
Price was $389 and I managed to get an additional 20% off along with the other assortment of basic tools I was picking up. Admittedly, some of their stuff is crap but some of it can be good and this box is good. I actually have their TIG and MIG welders as well as their higher priced plastic welder and used the chit out of them all the time and never have had any issues.
But anyone looking for a nice cabinet, go check out that one from HF.
the china general cabinet is pretty nice. well its called us general. but we took one in @ shop someone taped over us and put china in its place lol. it was LOADED and it moved easily
Since my new beemer is all torx head I bought myself a set of torx keys to work on what I need to instead of risking it with my allen heads.
Quote from: slipperymongoose on July 29, 2012, 09:46:55 PM
Since my new beemer is all torx head I bought myself a set of torx keys to work on what I need to instead of risking it with my allen heads.
have a whole arseload of torx bits that came with my snapon set. i still have those. they work wonders
True that. Ive got the ball allens and torx as well although I rarely use my torx. But good to have all the same
ive used my allens in the torx screws if i dont have to torque the bejeezus out of them.
I just got a China general tool kart, it works amazingly compared to the schitty one i had
My co-worker picked up a craftsman top and bottom box like the US general for SUUUUPER cheap during Christmas. I'll be keeping an eye out there if I need a new box .
Quote from: socialDK on January 23, 2013, 09:44:50 PM
My co-worker picked up a craftsman top and bottom box like the US general for SUUUUPER cheap during Christmas. I'll be keeping an eye out there if I need a new box .
good to do. sales do come up. specially if theyre trying to move last years merchandise, to make way for new stuff
Where's Mister with his zombie thread pictures? Or is this not old enough to be zombied?
Oh no, no way near long enough
i could always go into the depths of gstwin, and dig up a thread, so mister has an excuse to fire the zombie gun
Need to go deeper
i could do that, mister would bring out the zombie pics, then id have to unleash this (http://www.impactguns.com/data/default/images/catalog/535/ruger%20zombie%20slayer.jpg) to counter that :2guns:
Well mister has his patented zombie kit