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hotrodpc · 05-12-2009, 11:04 PM

Yep, I know about the 3 sets of basic tools, wreches, sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers and pliers. I have a mobile set for the junyard and family roadside or house calls, then the one very basic set in my car, along with the 2 Craftsmans boxes full or just about everything. The extra sets do also come in handy when you do break a tool, in the middle of a project you can go to your mobile or car box and get by until you make the tool exchange. I noticed above I have Craftsman tools forged in China, it is actually Japan, not China.

semocoachworks · 05-13-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodpc

There is that cool blue color again. What brand is this one? Looks like a real nice box without paying a fortune for the name. Some guys take out a mortgage to have the better named boxes, and some people can justify it too like 75, but many can't.

Its a mountain brand. 72" long 48" tall 30" deep, couldnt pass it up! Paid $1600 for it new. Big enough to hold all my stuff, got rid of the other box and cart.

bradrhale · 05-13-2009, 06:47 AM

i love blue, semo. that thing looks awesome. let me know when you are ready to get rid off it. i think my bday is around the corner somewhere.

semocoachworks · 05-13-2009, 01:20 PM

LOL, I have about 15 years until retirement, I'll make myself a post it note!

64shortbed · 05-13-2009, 07:56 PM

well heres mine. its a monezuma. made in montazuma kansas. its 56 w and 26 d and if i remeber 48 h. its a monster. lol well built. and i tryed to get it in black but i didnt want to wait a month just to get it.

hotrodpc · 05-13-2009, 08:59 PM

Nice box 64. Even that US General box that Mud got at Harbor Freight looks pretty dang nice. As long as they are decent built and ball bearing slides I thnk they are good and I would prefer to get off brand myself that was good quality for cheap, and spend the savings on good name brand warranted tools for inside the off brand box. And I really do like the blue boxes. That Yellow one Mud showed me like his was pretty cool and unique too. I would have that one at the right price just to be differant. I think that is why I like the blue so much. Everyone seems to have Red. Black would be nice too. I may watch sales on the Yellow at Harbor Freight. I think I want to upgrade and give my Craftsmans to my son. They do not have roller slides and the drawers that are loaded heavy like the 3/4 inch drive socket set and ratchet, don't open easy.

semocoachworks · 05-13-2009, 09:19 PM

Hotrod, you should check out strictlytoolboxes.com The guy that owns it, Shannon, is very helpful with questions, etc. They have some awesome deals on boxes and i think they are carrying tools now too. Anyone wanting a new box should check them out.

bradrhale · 05-14-2009, 06:49 AM

15 years from now, i hope i wont have a need for a box that large. that will be my sons job.

semocoachworks · 05-14-2009, 07:03 AM

I hear ya! When I'm done wrenching for a living, I'm gonna keep a small hobby set of tools and hopefully one of the boys will need em!

64shortbed · 05-14-2009, 09:41 PM

thanks hotrod... i cant find my spec sheet on my box but i know it hold more wait and has more cubic inchs of storage then my bosses snap on classic 76. and i only payed a little over 2k for mine he payed over 4k for his.

and mine does have the ball slides i love that box. the only thing is that when you shut the drawers is they dont each have there own latch but i never move mine so it doesnt bother me any.

05-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#81
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,145	Yep, I know about the 3 sets of basic tools, wreches, sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers and pliers. I have a mobile set for the junyard and family roadside or house calls, then the one very basic set in my car, along with the 2 Craftsmans boxes full or just about everything. The extra sets do also come in handy when you do break a tool, in the middle of a project you can go to your mobile or car box and get by until you make the tool exchange. I noticed above I have Craftsman tools forged in China, it is actually Japan, not China. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

05-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#86
hotrodpc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,145	Nice box 64. Even that US General box that Mud got at Harbor Freight looks pretty dang nice. As long as they are decent built and ball bearing slides I thnk they are good and I would prefer to get off brand myself that was good quality for cheap, and spend the savings on good name brand warranted tools for inside the off brand box. And I really do like the blue boxes. That Yellow one Mud showed me like his was pretty cool and unique too. I would have that one at the right price just to be differant. I think that is why I like the blue so much. Everyone seems to have Red. Black would be nice too. I may watch sales on the Yellow at Harbor Freight. I think I want to upgrade and give my Craftsmans to my son. They do not have roller slides and the drawers that are loaded heavy like the 3/4 inch drive socket set and ratchet, don't open easy. __________________ *Winners NEVER Quit , Quitters NEVER Win !!!*

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05-13-2009, 06:47 AM	#83
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,021	i love blue, semo. that thing looks awesome. let me know when you are ready to get rid off it. i think my bday is around the corner somewhere.

05-13-2009, 01:20 PM	#84
semocoachworks Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: rapid city, sd Posts: 425	LOL, I have about 15 years until retirement, I'll make myself a post it note!

05-13-2009, 09:19 PM	#87
semocoachworks Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: rapid city, sd Posts: 425	Hotrod, you should check out strictlytoolboxes.com The guy that owns it, Shannon, is very helpful with questions, etc. They have some awesome deals on boxes and i think they are carrying tools now too. Anyone wanting a new box should check them out.

05-14-2009, 06:49 AM	#88
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,021	15 years from now, i hope i wont have a need for a box that large. that will be my sons job.

05-14-2009, 07:03 AM	#89
semocoachworks Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: rapid city, sd Posts: 425	I hear ya! When I'm done wrenching for a living, I'm gonna keep a small hobby set of tools and hopefully one of the boys will need em!

05-14-2009, 09:41 PM	#90
64shortbed Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: scott city ks. Posts: 158	thanks hotrod... i cant find my spec sheet on my box but i know it hold more wait and has more cubic inchs of storage then my bosses snap on classic 76. and i only payed a little over 2k for mine he payed over 4k for his. and mine does have the ball slides i love that box. the only thing is that when you shut the drawers is they dont each have there own latch but i never move mine so it doesnt bother me any.