Finally bought a new tool box yesterday.

[MeowMix]

Yeah, purple is hard to come by....and funny, I did check with Snap-On...BUT, these "pink box" people make theirs in a nice bright pink. I've already got a few things from this company, like the canvas bag and a few of the pliers, oh, and don't forget the tape measure that Dub was afraid of...

And I got a way cool set of pink Snap-On screwdrivers (both large and some really fine micro ones) and they're rubberized so my hands love them!

Actually the reviews I've read are very positive regarding quality and specifically, that the draws are very smooth.

I just gotta getz me one of deez hot pink tool boxes!

Good to know. Perhaps a more cost effective alternative to Snap-on boxes...cause I sure can't afford one of those anytime soon, lol. I would like something that is more secure than my Craftsman though. When I lived in my house/now my rental, some a-hole got into my garage and stole about $1400 worth of tools out of that stupid box; it's ridiculously easy to break in to. Ever since, I refuse to buy any expensive tools until I get a better toolbox. Speaking of expensive tools, how much did that screwdriver set put you back? I had a few misc snap-on screwdrivers before the theft too, but they weren't part of a set...super comfortable though, I especially loved the ratcheting ones.

...all that said, I'm digging the pink color of those boxes too.

[mdwyer]

When I lived in my house/now my rental, some a-hole got into my garage and stole about $1400 worth of tools out of that stupid box; it's ridiculously easy to break in to. Ever since, I refuse to buy any expensive tools until I get a better toolbox.

Yeah, but are you the type who would actually lock the box after every use? I keep the garage locked. If I had a tool box with a decent lock on it, I'd never remember to lock it.

Right now, my toolbox is a plastic bus tub... One of these days I'll have a real one and will be able to FIND my tools again.

[nfpgasmask]

That's the same box I have! Home Depot, right? I like it alot.

Bart

[Ebenezr]

That's the same box I have! Home Depot, right? I like it alot.

Bart

Yes! I shopped for a few days. Lowes, tractor store, Advance auto, Sears but Home Depot beat them all pretty good. 399.00$. I had to put blinders on when I checked out some of the wider ones for over a grand. One had a pull out work surface, radio, with built in power strip. AND now I have to put sunglasses on when I look at these purple ones.....puppy purple. EEyuuuuu!

[nfpgasmask]

Husky actually makes decent stuff. I will probably end up buying a second one of these to fill with just air tools and welding tools. Tomorrow I am buying my compressor!! Getting that big ticket item behind me is the REAL beginning of my garage shop. The only other really expensive piece I will need then is a good MIG. Everything else should come pretty quickly and I will be fabbing in no time!!

Bart

[MeowMix]

It's all about women and their pink boxes.

........Ha. I've come across plenty of websites about women and their pink boxes, but not this one quite yet.

Yeah, but are you the type who would actually lock the box after every use?

I sure am (OCD has it's benefits), and I did...but the weak bars on my craftsman box were easily pried off. Hell, I could pry them off with my bare hands...and I'm a weak, frail little thing

[Chopper]

Good to know. Perhaps a more cost effective alternative to Snap-on boxes...cause I sure can't afford one of those anytime soon, lol. I would like something that is more secure than my Craftsman though. When I lived in my house/now my rental, some a-hole got into my garage and stole about $1400 worth of tools out of that stupid box; it's ridiculously easy to break in to. Ever since, I refuse to buy any expensive tools until I get a better toolbox. Speaking of expensive tools, how much did that screwdriver set put you back? I had a few misc snap-on screwdrivers before the theft too, but they weren't part of a set...super comfortable though, I especially loved the ratcheting ones.

...all that said, I'm digging the pink color of those boxes too.

I've likely 100k in tools sitting in 20k worth of Snap-on Boxes and rolling carts...I can break into the best of 'em with a screwdriver
Tool box locks like doorlocks, only stop honest people
**at one time I painted and assembled boxes for our Snap-On guy....many years ago. He'd sell you any color you wanted

[Triathlete]

I've likely 100k in tools sitting in 20k worth of Snap-on Boxes and rolling carts...I can break into the best of 'em with a screwdriver
Tool box locks like doorlocks, only stop honest people
**at one time I painted and assembled boxes for our Snap-On guy....many years ago. He'd sell you any color you wanted

Shotguns and dogs are pretty affective on criminals

[WormGod]

I havent had a solid toolbox set since I worked in the paint/bodywork industry, so, thats like, 15 years now. I donated them and almost all of the tools in them to the shop that I last left (their new tech that was taking over was a good guy and right out of vocational school and REALLY needed them). I was out a couple weeks ago shopping for a set so I could actually put my tools in it and not in the organized cardboard boxes in my garage, heh. The interesting thing is, price on these things has REALLY come down. The sad part is, it's still damned pricey, heh. May have to splurge on myself this Xmas....

[Chopper]

I havent had a solid toolbox set since I worked in the paint/bodywork industry, so, thats like, 15 years now. I donated them and almost all of the tools in them to the shop that I last left (their new tech that was taking over was a good guy and right out of vocational school and REALLY needed them). I was out a couple weeks ago shopping for a set so I could actually put my tools in it and not in the organized cardboard boxes in my garage, heh. The interesting thing is, price on these things has REALLY come down. The sad part is, it's still damned pricey, heh. May have to splurge on myself this Xmas....

"MAC" toolboxes and the majority of Snap-On boxes are made by Stanley. "Matco" was the toolbox manufacturer for "MAC" originaly. MATCO still makes a damn fine box. I have a big MATCO bottom box....the large drawers hold 400lbs each. I can roll them out and stand in them (6'4'' 200lbs) with the tools in 'em...no problem. Might save a few thousand with a Kobalt or Sears box...but there's a reason. My four Snap-On floor boxes will hold a Peterbilt....It's their add photo

[Ebenezr]

"MAC" toolboxes and the majority of Snap-On boxes are made by Stanley. "Matco" was the toolbox manufacturer for "MAC" originaly. MATCO still makes a damn fine box. I have a big MATCO bottom box....the large drawers hold 400lbs each. I can roll them out and stand in them (6'4'' 200lbs) with the tools in 'em...no problem. Might save a few thousand with a Kobalt or Sears box...but there's a reason. My four Snap-On floor boxes will hold a Peterbilt....It's their add photo

So when you push it across the floor does the cement crack from the weight?

[Chopper]

So when you push it across the floor does the cement crack from the weight?

You aren't pushing these floor boxes very far.....they're 4ft tall and like 8ft long. They seriously dent linoleum flooring. I got a rolloff tow truck to move them to the new shop in St. Augustine. The one for the frame machine has to have a couple tons in it. The MATCO box is paint room stuff. Not a bunch of weight, and it still is likely over 1000lbs total. The rest are mechanic and body tools They hold some stuff