Lounge For casual talk about things unrelated to General Motors. In other words, off-topic stuff. And anything else that does not fit Section Description.

Finally!!....Got a Toolbox...

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-04-2006, 09:46 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
lash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
lash is on a distinguished road
Default Finally!!....Got a Toolbox...

My wife called me while she was on her way to work Saturday morning. She knows I've been wanting a decent toolbox, but am too cheap to buy a good one like the one I want, especially since it would run $300-600 for what I'd like. She said that she had just passed a garage sale that had a "nice" toolbox out in the driveway for sale.

So I grabbed what little cash I had on hand and headed out to check it out. Long story short, it'* a keeper. I talked the guy down to $100 cash (all I had on me). He was selling it because he is a mechanic by profession and had just purchased a $1000 Husky toolbox set up.

It'* complete with ball-bearing drawer guides, no-slip inserts in the drawers, and a plastic socket organizer that I'm not sure I'll use. The only thing wrong is that the power tool storage at the bottom has a broken lock. Not a big concern for me, as I'm a home user and won't have a need to keep light-fingered co-workers from taking my tools.

Anyway....here it is....

60" tall
Lucy120106001.jpg

Drawer liner example
Lucy120106002.jpg

Socket organizer
Lucy120106003.jpg

Lucy checking it out and giving the sniff of approval
Lucy120106004.jpg
Old 12-04-2006, 09:51 AM
  #2  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Wow... Looks great Mike.

I assume Santa knows you need things to fill it with?
Old 12-04-2006, 09:52 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
Gumball's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Quincy, Ma
Posts: 15,342
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Gumball is on a distinguished road
Default

Nice find
Old 12-04-2006, 10:00 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
lash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
lash is on a distinguished road
Default

Oh yeah, but Santa is tool challenged, so I'll have to treat myself.

It'll take me a while to pull all the tools I've got scattered in drawers and on shelves and get them in it. Then I can make a list...check it twice...be naughty, and nice...
Old 12-04-2006, 10:03 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
1993 SLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,756
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1993 SLE is on a distinguished road
Default

nice Mikey.,,,,i see Lucy likes the new box...

Fill that thing up will ya.....
Old 12-04-2006, 10:07 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
lash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
lash is on a distinguished road
Default

First order of business was to make room for it and still get the car in the garage. Now that'* done. Tonight I spend slowy organizing tools etc.
Old 12-04-2006, 10:14 AM
  #7  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

do yourself a favor.

Put the tools on the floor in groups..then look at height, space needed etc. That will help you choose which drawer. Plus.. the stuff you use the most should be at the best height.
Old 12-04-2006, 10:16 AM
  #8  
Senior Member
Certified Car Nut
 
1993 SLE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,756
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1993 SLE is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by lash
First order of business was to make room for it and still get the car in the garage. Now that'* done. Tonight I spend slowy organizing tools etc.
well we expect pics
Old 12-04-2006, 10:19 AM
  #9  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
lash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 7,030
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
lash is on a distinguished road
Default

I don't know, Pat...That'* a lot of pressure from the crew. Don't know if I've got what it takes...lol.
Old 12-04-2006, 11:11 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
corvettecrazy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Rochester, NY (college)
Posts: 6,182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
corvettecrazy is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by lash
I don't know, Pat...That'* a lot of pressure from the crew. Don't know if I've got what it takes...lol.
well I can solve that, I'll take the box. you can continue w/o pressure and with your disorganized mess


Quick Reply: Finally!!....Got a Toolbox...



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:37 AM.