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farmweld

03-04-2005 12:19:23




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ive been struggling with what to get to move my tools to and from our family farm (2.5 hours one way), so i dedcided to ask the experts. i dont know if you guys are this way, but i like to have MY tools to do work. unfourtunantly, im not what you could call rich, so snap-on, mac, etc. are out of the question. this is, for now going to have to fit in the back of a honda CRV, so space is also kind of limited. if i have to, i can get more than one box, but dont want to. right now, im looking at craftsman, both new, and on ebay.
sorry for the long post.
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superwrench

03-05-2005 16:54:22




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
This worked for me when I was in school and they wouldn't allow us to leave our tools. I used a deep Craftsman 6 drawer top box. This held everything I needed to do 95% of my tasks. For mobility I used a movers dolly (a rectangle of 4 2x4s with casters). You could also add a plastic tote or milk crate for bulky stuff. This set up worked great and was quickly loaded and unloaded provided you ate your wheaties and should fit your CRV nicely.

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farmweld

03-05-2005 15:10:53




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
tools that i will be taking would be used to work on tractors, and implements. not really any carpentry, plumbing, etc.
thanx everyone
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Weirsdale George

03-05-2005 14:34:29




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
In your situation, I would have several tool boxes, each of which you can hand carry. 80% of repair tasks require 20% of your tools -- figure out what are your most commonly used tools (screwdrivers, pliers, smaller adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches, measuring tapes, small hammer, center punches, etc.) go into one box. Other lesser used tools (socket wrenches, prybars, hacksaw, large hammers, etc.) go into another box. Maybe even a separate box for plumbing type tools and one for carpentry.

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JOHNK

03-05-2005 09:40:26




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
I use mine everyday to repair restraunt machine's,it weigh's 55 lbs loaded and I use a hand truck to move it around.It is a Craftsman canalever that has 2 conpartment's on each side and the bottom hold's a lot also.The next one I buy will be a Kennady from Graniger,I hear they are better made.The Craftsman was $50.00 the other is $100.00.I have tried many over the 20 year's doing this line of work and found this type the best for me,hope this help's you.

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tech4

03-05-2005 09:04:08




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
I think it depends on what type of tools and what you will be working on tractors, implements or buildings (house barns) or some of each. I was in a similar situation several years ago and I built me an old fashion carpenters wood tool box out of 3/8 plywood with an old broom stick handle. I could put a handsaw long wise in the box and of course hammers. I put my end wrenches in coffee cans and my socket set was already in it's own metal box (SK) Another coffee can held my files and punches and a third had misc electrical parts plus I had a cheap 9.95 digital volt ohm meter for electrical troubleshooting. I would move the box to my garage if I needed the trunk space during the week when I was working.

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Swede

03-05-2005 08:22:46




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
A five gallon bucket works very well and inexpensive.



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Johnski

03-05-2005 07:45:29




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
Check out these boxes they look very well made and well thought out. Don"t shop by price alone as a good box is a lifetime investment. I have had my Snap-On boxes for 20 years and I have one that was my Dad"s that is over 50 years old.
HTH :>) Link



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TomWNC

03-05-2005 00:05:27




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
John mentioned the folding hand trucks. Get a fold up luggage carrier. The kind you can fold up and put in the overhead bin on a plane. I have one that I have carried quite a bit of weight on and it works great. Also has a bungee to help stabilize the load. Keep it behind the seat of my truck.



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big jt

03-04-2005 23:51:34




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
farmweld

How much are you thinking of spending?? Don't negate Snap On, or Mac because you think you can't afford it.

Talk to the dealers in your area and neighboring areas. I have posted on this subject recently. Just bought a used 40" top and bottom from the Snap on guy south of me. $1500 for a set that lists new for $3500. If you are willing to go with friction slides they get cheap from these guys real quick.

The bottom end Craftsman I would steer clear of. Middle level would do just fine for shop use but don't think it would stand up to road use.

I have used a Snap On KRA 53 for a road box and it did well. Dad got it and I will use the KRA 59 I just moved out of for my road box. I really like those old KRA series boxes for road use because of the cover over the drawers.

JM2CW

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dr.sportster

03-04-2005 15:58:50




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 Re: best tool chest(s) to move my tools to and fro in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
Farmweld,For going mobile I get the $8.00 to $10.00 plastic toolbox from k mart.Then I remove the top tray to fit a bigger amount inside.Those army surplus pouches with the handle I use for a set also.They dont seem to damage stuff they might bump into being canvass and plastic.



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John Garner

03-04-2005 15:45:43




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 Your question, my answer . . . in reply to farmweld, 03-04-2005 12:19:23  
farmweld --

If I was working in the circumstances you describe, I would not even consider a toolbox that I couldn't lift with one hand. Instead, I'd be looking for a "GI" hip-roof tool box supplemented (if necessary) with a toolbag to contain canvas rolls of wrenches, screwdrivers, and so forth.

I'd also suggest a small plastic toolbox to contain your can of penetrating oil, your tube of gasket cement, your tub of grease, your bottle of lube oil, and so forth.

A folding hand truck or a Rubbermaid plastic "tea cart" might also be a worthwhile addition.

John

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