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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:06 AM
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Awesome setup Cody!! That's a killer box,

Jealous of the snap on ratchets and all those gear wrenches, I need more of those.

So looks like your ready to work on our stuff haha!
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Awesome setup Cody!! That's a killer box,

Jealous of the snap on ratchets and all those gear wrenches, I need more of those.

So looks like your ready to work on our stuff haha!
The gearwrenches are an absolute must. I just bought the stubby versions too, absolutely love them. Just don't use them to back up a bolt you're using an impact on. It'll chew up the gears

Other than that even with a cheated pipe on them I haven't been able to break one. I also recommend the swivel head snapon ratchets they're awesome. Very smooth and once you break the nut loose you can rotate the handle to use it like a screwdriver. Also helps for those off angle reaches so you don't constantly have to use a swivel joint.

When I get home I'm going to start a favorite tools thread so everyone can post up what they like. It'll give me an excuse to buy more tools

I'm pretty proud of what my box has become, it was long ago I was working out of cardboard boxes and using a cheapass harbor freight toolset.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Dang thats sweet!!

Most my stuff is hanging on nails on the shop wall.. much much cheaper than one them fancy tool boxs..
But half of them are scattered across the floor.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Lookin' good! Need to take the time to do mine, shouldn't take too long since I don't have half that many tools
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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too bad it won't stay looking like that.
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Looks great! That toolbox is what i really want lol. Ive been organizing all my tools into 8 small toolboxes, major PITA lol...
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Lookin' good! Need to take the time to do mine, shouldn't take too long since I don't have half that many tools
It took me 8 years to get to this point, if you want tools youll make it a point to get everything you want Im sure.
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too bad it won't stay looking like that.
So far Im doing good. During projects everything gets thrown everywhere and ends up on my project table. After Im done I just make sure once Im done to wipe them all down with brake cleaner and put them back in their spot.
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Looks great! That toolbox is what i really want lol. Ive been organizing all my tools into 8 small toolboxes, major PITA lol...
I used to work out of cardboard boxes, then got a cheapo tool cart from harbor freight, then a hand me down old craftsman box then my dad bought me this one for my birthday.

Little at a time.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Very nice!

@nonnie " most of my tools hanging on nails on the shop wall..."
SMH man. Lol
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
too bad it won't stay looking like that.
I know when i work on big projects, i have all my tools all over the place!!! I am a horrible slob and very forgetful when working on stuff. Just ask anyone who has worked with me... I am always asking "where is that damn 10mm, i just had it...."
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Looks good! i cleaned the garage last time I was home. Next time home I am tackling the tool box. Where is the best place to get the socket organizers that have the sizes on them??
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