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TennesseeZ · 03-02-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rambler

left the cheap tool box

Now that's cold.

68C15 · 03-02-2010, 10:06 PM

pics as promised. I keep about 90% of the tools I need daily at arms reach. it measures 36" wide, 24" deep, and 45" tall. this height works great if I am doing an intake on a Chevy truck as I can sit on the radiator support and turn around and grab whatever I need. the pans are made from 16g steel and the uprights are 1" angle iron. the wheels I robbed from one of my unused Craftsman boxes. before I built this I had a Snap-On 72" long by 30" deep box (well over $8000) and after I go this I managed to go down to the one pictured which dropped me back by $4000 IIRC.
the problem I have now is I am running out of room for stuff that comes in plastic cases. I am thinking of making a form of stilts to raise the top box up about 10" and then store the cases in between.

68C15 · 03-02-2010, 10:07 PM

couple more

d10s69c10 · 03-02-2010, 10:27 PM

^^^ lol my favorite tools M&Ms and camels

Sillyoldman · 03-02-2010, 10:27 PM

I have nothing very elaborate. Most of my wrenches & sockets are in five drawers. My sockets have their own drawers for 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2". I made a rack for some of my air tools. It's located above my compressor.

big blue 72 · 03-03-2010, 10:00 AM

68C15, That is a really nice cart set-up you have. Seems to have the most used tools right at hand, may have to modify mine this year.

1tonblaze · 03-03-2010, 04:38 PM

I got alot of tools . i have a big matco box witch everything is kind all together . i have all my sockets and socket related items and long tools in the top drawer . all my metric wrenches are the frist top drawer since that is what i use most and everything else is in there by what it is . my tool cart has most of my alignment tools in the top and frist drawer and then all my brake tools then my pry bars and screw drivers in a lock box on the side . my body shop stuff is kinda here kinda there kinda every where havent gotten the handel on that yet .

03-02-2010, 10:06 PM	#27
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? pics as promised. I keep about 90% of the tools I need daily at arms reach. it measures 36" wide, 24" deep, and 45" tall. this height works great if I am doing an intake on a Chevy truck as I can sit on the radiator support and turn around and grab whatever I need. the pans are made from 16g steel and the uprights are 1" angle iron. the wheels I robbed from one of my unused Craftsman boxes. before I built this I had a Snap-On 72" long by 30" deep box (well over $8000) and after I go this I managed to go down to the one pictured which dropped me back by $4000 IIRC. the problem I have now is I am running out of room for stuff that comes in plastic cases. I am thinking of making a form of stilts to raise the top box up about 10" and then store the cases in between. Attached Images

03-02-2010, 10:07 PM	#28
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? couple more Attached Images

03-02-2010, 10:27 PM	#29
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? ^^^ lol my favorite tools M&Ms and camels __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

03-02-2010, 10:27 PM	#30
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? I have nothing very elaborate. Most of my wrenches & sockets are in five drawers. My sockets have their own drawers for 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2". I made a rack for some of my air tools. It's located above my compressor. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-03-2010, 10:00 AM	#31
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? 68C15, That is a really nice cart set-up you have. Seems to have the most used tools right at hand, may have to modify mine this year. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

03-03-2010, 04:38 PM	#32
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: How Did you organize your tool chest/tool cart? I got alot of tools . i have a big matco box witch everything is kind all together . i have all my sockets and socket related items and long tools in the top drawer . all my metric wrenches are the frist top drawer since that is what i use most and everything else is in there by what it is . my tool cart has most of my alignment tools in the top and frist drawer and then all my brake tools then my pry bars and screw drivers in a lock box on the side . my body shop stuff is kinda here kinda there kinda every where havent gotten the handel on that yet . __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .



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