3.504 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Upgraded at work a few months back:Snap-on epiq 60 w/ power-top, work station, and side locker. Custom built for me It feels good to go into work and see that thing sitting there. Like I did more than pay for it, I earned it.Just thought I'd share, thanks for reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_some_dude Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Congrats... Can I borrow some tools . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 NICE!!!I'm guessing that thing costs as much as a new car. Jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Sure you can borrow some, just leave me your first born for a deposit!I made my work re-arrange the wall. They had to relocate the bolted in bench, to accommodate for me, lol! It's a little over 90" wide total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFlash Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Very nice, Aaron. One of those drawers is apizza dispenser, isn't it? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Nice rig, congrats on the gift-to-self! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 That's bad ass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Pimp setup for sure! Are you a Garage Journal member as well? Open it up and show us what's inside! Edited October 17, 2014 by fox_racing_guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Very nice, Aaron. One of those drawers is apizza dispenser, isn't it?.Lol! If it dispense Mountain Dew and clif bars at about 7:45 am everyday, I'd be set!Pimp setup for sure! Are you a Garage Journal member as well? Open it up and show us what's inside!No, I'm not on there. Haven't heard of it. There's some tools inside. A couple. This is one of my smallest drawers, in the kart. It's also one of my favorite:It's about 14" x 18" and worth about $3000.00It's amazing how little amount tools you get from snap-on with $3000.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) I was a Snap Om tool whore for many years but this past spring I went on a big cleaning spree of my garage and decided I wanted new hand tools as well. I went Wright Tool, made locally here in Barberton Ohio, they cater mostly to industrial types but many places here in the NE part of the state stock their stuff. I had a bunch od Snap On SAE stuff I know I would never use again so selling it was a easy decision, the good thing about Snap On tools is they hold their value better then any other tool maker. For what I sold my used Snap On stuff for I was able to replace it with brand new Wright and still keep money in my pocket. My Socket/Ratchet drawer. Edited October 17, 2014 by fox_racing_guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) The garage journal is just another forum about garages, tools, and projects. Good place for ideas or discussing your projects and tool questions. Some of them guys are real serious though, have their own airplane hangers and stuff. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ Edited October 17, 2014 by fox_racing_guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) I was a Snap Om tool whore for many years but this past spring I went on a big cleaning spree of my garage and decided I wanted new hand tools as well. I went Wright Tool, made locally here in Barberton Ohio, they cater mostly to industrial types but many places here in the NE part of the state stock their stuff. I had a bunch od Snap On SAE stuff I know I would never use again so selling it was a easy decision, the good thing about Snap On tools is they hold their value better then any other tool maker. For what I sold my used Snap On stuff for I was able to replace it with brand new Wright and still keep money in my pocket. My Socket/Ratchet drawer. We sell Wright at my work. Excellent tools. They have one up on snap on too...100% domestically produced using only American steel. Only stuff we ever get back is due to abuse or 30 years old...we warranty everything. Also they are family owned. Edited October 17, 2014 by RCBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 3.504, now that's a tool box, you should be proud. A friend of mine had a pretty good size collection of Mac and Snap-On but traded into Matco. fox_racing_guy, being from Midvale was your Snap-On collection from Doug P. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) No, all of my Snap On purchases were from Kurt Cargill out of Wadsworth from when I lived in Canton. Kurt has one of the largest outfits in Ohio and he would stop directly at my house. I did talk to a Snap On guy from Tusc Co and he wasn't to interested in stopping at my house and when I did contact him he never had anything in stock that I wanted/needed. I don't remember the guys name though.My office is in Barberton so it's pretty easy to meet up with Kurt still if I need anything and he has a large truck so most things are always on hand. Wright tool is right around the corner from my office so if I need service from them it's a quick phone call then drive over for a direct replacement. So far since May I have only had to exchange 1 10mm hex bit that was missing the engraving.For anyone that is a fan of Flank Drive + you might try Wright Grip wrenches that feature the same serrations on the open end, they are a little shorter then the Snap On's but you get more wrenches in a set for about 1/3rd of the cost. Edited October 18, 2014 by fox_racing_guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 omg the aligned tools ease my ocd like none other. thats awesome. I've been needing a good sized box for years, but it's hard when i CAN still squeeze everything into the one little 2 drawer one, it's just inconvenient as hell... Then again, i'm only a home garage tinkerer...so no need. Congrats on the awesome kit, love that you've got a bike vid running on the laptop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_2005 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 sweet box. and +1 for wright tools.i have a mix of most of the major brands in my work box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congrats, I know what that box cost and you must've worked hard for it. We use the same box with another locker on the left, both lined with ball bearing drawers for our race setup. Thing weighs a metric sh*t ton but it also doesn't help we have 2-4 of every tool, along with all our power tools loaded in it too. That's so awesome and such a great reward for hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks everyone!Got a new addition to the collection today:1/4 drive chrome metric flex socket set:'Ol snappy suckered me into this set. Retails for $475, he knocked them down to $275 and gave me a pen light.I'm still a sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Here's mine when I bought it about a year and a half ago. The top is more cluttered now, but it's in a MUCH cleaner shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Very nice set-up!I have a mix of Snap on, Mac and Matco. Also a few craftsman tools, just because. Now I am off to internet stalk the Wright tool catalog, thanks for the tip on those tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm incredibly jealous. A few years ago I had the idea to get on Craigslist and score a high end toolbox for pennies on the dollar. I was quickly acquainted with reality-- those things hold their value! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limenine9r Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've been a tool maker for the past 30 years, here's my solid oak toolmakers chest, full of precision toolmaking tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've been a tool maker for the past 30 years, here's my solid oak toolmakers chest, full of precision toolmaking tools. Nice! But I like that Canon sitting there almost as well! Is that a Sigma lens on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racing_guy Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've been a tool maker for the past 30 years, here's my solid oak toolmakers chest, full of precision toolmaking tools. Put a vert grip on that camera to help balance it. Me last week on a bald eagle shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've been a tool maker for the past 30 years, here's my solid oak toolmakers chest, full of precision toolmaking tools.Just curious... Who makes a tool maker's tools? That's like a chicken/egg riddle. It's hurting my head.But seriously: that's a cool box. I like old tools. I worked next to a guy that was retirement age 10 years ago. He had some wooden snap on tools that were pretty cool. He had a sweet tool collection as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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