tool boxes and chests

[grumpyvette]

I was looking over a different thread on a different site and a guy posted pictures of his tool chest drawers, yes it looks neat, but my first thought was Id need 10-to-12 full size tool chests if I only put that many wrenches or screw drivers in a single drawer, yes the drawers in my tool chest may look a bit stuffed but Id bet I have 100 plus screw drivers or wrenches or sockets or extensions or ratchets in any one tool chest drawer.
and each drawer is labeled as to its contents, most of those drawer's have very little unused space.
it helps to organize and label the drawers
EXAMPLE

screw drivers
Allen keys and torquex bits
drill bits
air tools/air ratchets/impact wrenches
mic stands and bridges, feeler gauges
meters/gauges/mics/precision measurement
stretch gauges & torque wrenches
timing lights,degree wheels timing tape, ignition parts
engine diagnostic tools/inspection/testing ,visual probes
fuses,meters,electrical testing, scan tools , IR temp guns
valve train tools, adjusting and spring measuring
gasket fabrication tools, exacto knives, dremel tools
piston, ring and bearing tools, depth gauges
pliers,dikes,vise grips,cutters, splicers
tubing flare/cutters, benders,and AN tools
BRAKE TOOLS, tubing benders and flare tools
clutch ,bell housing alignment tools
transmission tools/snap ring pliers
gas welding/brazing related and soldering tools
SAE WRENCHES
SAE 1/4" drive sockets
SAE 3/8" drive sockets
SAE 1/2" drive sockets
METRIC WRENCHES
METRIC 1/4" drive sockets
METRIC 3/8" drive sockets
METRIC 1/2" drive sockets
extensions ,swivels ,breaker bars
cam degree tools
gear pullers and presses
suspension tools
TIG & MIG welding related
electrical connectors and testers
clamps,compressor and air tools
hammers , punches and chisels
stamps and dies
taps and dies & easy-outs
sealants/gaskets/scrapers/solvents
brake hones,cylinder hones
files and scrapers



I FIND THIS IS NEAT< IMPRESSIVE BUT A HUGE WASTE OF SPACE, IF IT WAS MY TOOL CHEST THAT INDIVIDUALLY LABELED DRAWER , AND EVERY OTHER INDIVIDUAL DRAWER ,WOULD LIKELY BE STUFFED WITH IT OWN UNIQUE BUT VERY SIMILAR TYPES OF WRENCHES<OR SCREW DRIVERS OR SOCKETS<, GAUGES<METERS< ETC. 3-to-4 LAYERS DEEP

 

[philly]

thats a nice setup and looks similar to what i have going on... i have a place for everything and everything in its place. comparatively tho you are right, it would require alot of boxes to set up all your collection like that. however i find it easier to stash the redundant tools either on the pegboard or create portable tool kits and keep them in the car or in the kitchen where they are handy.

 

[Indycars]

or in the kitchen where they are handy.

I should try that, sure would free up some room.
Wonder how long that would last!

 

[NOT A TA]

or in the kitchen where they are handy.

I should try that, sure would free up some room.
Wonder how long that would last!

I got a good chuckle out of that! So I took this pic. You guys been peeking in my house for ideas?

 

[Indycars]

Wish I could keep my torque wrenches or maybe metal cutting saw
next to my coffee pot!

 

[grumpyvette]

SEARS JUST ANNOUNCED THEY WILL CLOSE DOZENS OF STORES
AND LAY OFF 5000 employees

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-o ... e21255535/

while that SUCKS it may also indicate there will shortly be SALES on tool chests and tools at bargain price levels, as stores close and inventory may be sold off at a discount, and while I may not be able to swing a great deal personally thats hardly a reason several of you can,t get a good deal,
so if you see sales, INFO please post all related info,ON THE DEALS YOU FIND,
as I'm darn sure many members of the site will benefit from the info posted

http://www.sears.com/tools-tool-storage ... /b-1025212

http://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/?gclid ... 7AodV3kALQ

http://www.searsoutlet.com/52-Inch-12-D ... onType=all

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-42inch-2 ... 929774000P

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-56inch-1 ... ckType=G35

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-56-inch- ... ckType=G24

 

[philly]

thats so weird as they were just at the school last week looking to hire people for the automotive service department.

 

[87vette81big]

thats so weird as they were just at the school last week looking to hire people for the automotive service department.

Get hired while you can Phil.
ASE MASTER CERT IN HAND. ALL 8 TESTS.
L1 Comes after.

Master make you worth $18-32 per hour.
Wages paid in Florida simlar here.

Economy still shaky to sum it up.

 

[philly]

first ive got to pass all 8 tests...

 

[87vette81big]

first ive got to pass all 8 tests...

You will.
Your Super Intelligent too.
I passed all 8 scoring 94-100 % Correct when I was 28 years old like You.
I never studied.
Just skim read through my old 1970 Pontiac Factory Service Manual before the tests coming next nights.
My Mentor & Teacher had me ready. Taught all on there.
Quizzed me nightly with verbal questions. Only 1 right answer.
Logic used & fundementals known required.

 

[grumpyvette]

this is a screaming deal
I got calls from two separate guys I know, wanting to thank me!
while I had VERY LITTLE to do with it," other than answering a question or two,a couple weeks ago when my wife had several of their wifes visit, along with them while I worked on their cars
I got the calls this morning from the guys saying they had their wife's had pleasantly surprised them,this xmass and bought them, this tool chest,deal Id found.
after I suggested it, when their wives asked me what I thought they might like?
I'm always pleased to see active members of the hot rodding community, (especially guys I know well who I work with) make significant upgrades in tools, for their garage
(but then I,m a tool collection addict of sorts, & misery love's company in this hobby)
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in- ... /204825971
$598.00

 

[grumpyvette]

that husky tool box seems to be selling very well, I found several references to it on several sites

 

[grumpyvette]

Heres a picture I found on the internet, of one of those 52" 18 drawer HUSKY tool box deals a guy purchased
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in- ... /204825971
that husky tool box seems to be selling very well, I found several references to it on several sites \
I went over to MIKES and looked at his and I think its a very good value for the money

 

[grumpyvette]

after visiting Mike and his new tool box I got motivated to go home and take all the hand tools , like various open and box end,wrenches, extensions,sockets,gear pullers,clamps, crows feet swivels etc out of my tool chest, clean them in a bucket of diesel fuel with a stiff brush, and place them back after cleaning out the drawers and replacing the labels where necessary, then I went around the shop looking for tools I misplaced or left laying around and was amazed that Id been rather careful and there was very few tools out of place, and not in the proper drawers.
but I did find several minor duplicate tools that I was un-aware I had spares of!
all in all, I spent about 5-6 hours cleaning and re-arranging various tools in drawers and while that may not sound overly productive time spent it actually made things easier to find and I also found a few tools in the wrong drawers (probably the result of friends , who just open a drawer and drop tools back in the tool box, rather than reading the drawer labels and placing them back where they belong) yeah! all too easy to pitch 3/8 drive metric sockets in the 3/8" drive SAE socket drawer, but it makes it a P.I.T.A, at times to locate them later.
I also placed busted or cracked sockets I found in a box to bring to sears and snap-on, MAC for replacement when I get the chance and noticed I need a few more of some odd size , or less commonly used sockets.

viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3283&p=25874&hilit=label#p25874

it helps to organize the drawers,
and
label them as closely as you can, too help both yourself, and anyone you might have helping you ,more easily locate tools
EXAMPLE
(BUT OBVIOUSLY NOT LIMITED TOO! ONLY THESE LABELS)

screw drivers
Allen keys and torquex bits
drill bits
air tools/air ratchets/impact wrenches
mic stands and bridges, feeler gauges
meters/gauges/mics/precision measurement
stretch gauges & torque wrenches
timing lights,degree wheels timing tape, ignition parts
engine diagnostic tools/inspection/testing ,visual probes
fuses,meters,electrical testing, scan tools , IR temp guns
valve train tools, adjusting and spring measuring
gasket fabrication tools, exacto knives, dremel tools
piston, ring and bearing tools, depth gauges
pliers,dikes,vise grips,cutters, splicers
tubing flare/cutters, benders,and AN tools
BRAKE TOOLS, tubing benders and flare tools
clutch ,bell housing alignment tools
transmission tools/snap ring pliers
gas welding/brazing related and soldering tools
SAE WRENCHES
SAE 1/4" drive sockets
SAE 3/8" drive sockets
SAE 1/2" drive sockets
METRIC WRENCHES
METRIC 1/4" drive sockets
METRIC 3/8" drive sockets
METRIC 1/2" drive sockets
extensions ,swivels ,breaker bars
cam degree tools
gear pullers and presses
suspension tools
TIG & MIG welding related
electrical connectors and testers
clamps,compressor and air tools
hammers , punches and chisels
stamps and dies
taps and dies & easy-outs
sealants/gaskets/scrapers/solvents
brake hones,cylinder hones
files and scrapers

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/bare-minimum-tools.11026/#post-51843

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/rod-bolt-mics-stretch-gauges.989/#post-51199

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/precision-measuring-tools.1390/#post-44530

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ing-tools-abrasives-sources.10683/#post-46207

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/starter-tool-set.6032/#post-18696

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/what-hand-tools-to-buy.4069/#post-10827

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...te-but-it-will-get-you-started.834/#post-4891

 

[philly]

Heres a picture I found on the internet, of one of those 52" 18 drawer HUSKY tool box deals a guy purchased
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-52-in- ... /204825971
that husky tool box seems to be selling very well, I found several references to it on several sites \
I went over to MIKES and looked at his and I think its a very good value for the money

so the reason i havent been online in a couple weeks is because i have been working double shifts at my new job! i got a great gig in the local fire department maintenance section where all of the ambulances and fire trucks get worked on (heavy equipment) currently i got a position working in the in-house parts center handing out parts and consumables to the technicians... but now that i have my foot in the door in the county, i have preferential treatment when new positions for mechanics open up (soon i hope). theres a serious backlog of downed vehicles for repair and ive ben allowed to work double shifts (6am-11pm) every day... overtime galore! anyway my school picks back up on monday so i will only be working the evening shift (230pm-11pm) from monday forward and maybe saturday if i want some extra $ (and who doesnt?) anyway i've been learning alot from these guys and i think heavy equipment technician might be a career choice for the future here. the techs with master ASE certs are making $100k a year on average... when the benefits of the govt job are included, it starts to look really tempting.


a guy at the shop just bought this exact tool box like two weeks ago and seems to love it... hopefully i will be able to tell ou how it stands up to the abuse of big wrenches and sockets over time. hope you all had a merry christmas and will have a safe and happy new year.

 

[Indycars]

That's so cool that you don't have time to be visiting the forum Phil ...... but don't forget us when things slow down.

Do they work on flat rate or ..... ??? Nothing like a steady paycheck even when it's less.

Hey .... BIG Congratulation !!!!!!!

 

[philly]

That's so cool that you don't have time to be visiting the forum Phil ...... but don't forget us when things slow down.

Do they work on flat rate or ..... ??? Nothing like a steady paycheck even when it's less.

Hey .... BIG Congratulation !!!!!!!

thanks! yea ive been busy these past two weeks but like i said school starts monday so the craziness will subside soon.

to answer your question... they (technicians) work on a salary, base pay for a first year heavy equipment tech is 44K based on 40 hour workweeks... which works out to 21.16/hr.... overtime (which is a free for all among the technicians) is time and a half, so overtime for a first year tech is 31.74/hr.

also, you get 1,000/yr for every four ASE certs you maintain. also 2k/yr for going to and maintaining certification for emergency vehicle technician. most of the techs there are making 85-120k a year before tax. i think one bum makes like 60k and has no real credentials but is somehow working there, and another guy makes like 150k+ but he practically lives there.

add to all that the health insurance and union legal benefits and a pension and it adds up to be a pretty sweet gig.

 

[Strictly Attitude]

Don't know anything bout that phil worked for NYS now 8 years this december. No OT here though the key is that pension

 

[philly]

Don't know anything bout that phil worked for NYS now 8 years this december. No OT here though the key is that pension

yea man theres a real shortage of techs and an overage of downed vehicles... so atleast for the time being until they hire more technicians, the ones that are here can run amok with the overtime... if you have the heart, theres 186 hours every two weeks the shop is open, so that 80 regular time and 106 time and a half hours to clock in, only one or two guys do that regularly tho.. most guys just work 10-12 hour days 5 days a week and skimp on saturday.

 

[Grumpy]

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/07/want-see-inside-nascar-toolbox/