Let's see your toolbox's
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indy_500
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what brand was it again? all i can remember is that sweet snap-on camera thing.
michaeladams
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i can't show anybody the pics of my toolbox
wanna sell that?
indy_500
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if you know how to email pics you could email it to me at teamditchmonsters@yahoo.com and i could post it. or the best way to explain how is like this
1. Take the picture
2. Plug your camera/device into the computer with a USB Cable
3. Once its plugged it a thing on your screen will pop up, click "import pics" then save the album as whatever you'd like
4. go to johndee.com, then click reply, you might have to click "go advanced"
5. Click manage attachments once you scroll down
6. in the box that pops up, click browse
7. on the lefthand side of the next box that pops up, click pictures
8. then click on the album that you saved the pic as
9. double-click the pic
10. click upload and you might have to wait anywhere from 5-40 seconds.
i broke these steps down a ton, of course you don't have to do this but just in case you are ever wondering how to upload pics and whatnot, here it is.
My 1st toolbox cost $500 from the snap-on man. It came with some tools, 3/8 socket set, ratchet, wrench set, screw driver set, and maybe 3 pliers. I paid him $25 a week. If you are working in a garage that snap-on or mac comes to it is a nice way to accumulate tools. You pay them alittle or a lot each week depending on how many tools you buy. Not working as a machanic anymore so now its craftsman if i need anything.
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And home toolbox--both full to the top, can't buy any more tools at work cause I'm out of room to keep it! Seen some comments on tools and advise on what to get. At work mostly Snapon, Mac, Matco, but some things you don't use that much or at home --Craftsman or Northern is just fine. I've been finding some spectacular deals online. thetoolwarehouse.net is among the best. Its amazing how many Mac, Matco, SnapOn tools are identical to other cheaper brands for way less $$$. I've found a striking amount of similarity in many Matco vs Craftsman ratchets. Matco guy doesn't like when I ask about this. (I believe they're made in the same factory.) SK is decent quality but miserable when it breaks--have to send via postal mail to Chicago for waranty. Mac tools seems to be on the decline for hand tools/wrenches/ratchets but still feally like their air tools. I bought a Titan ratchet for home a while back and have since found that the guy next to me at work has a Mac ratchet--they are identical! Except mine has a black-yellow handle his is red/black and mac/titan stamped into it. I paid $50, he paid over $100. Both lifetime warranty.
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indy_500
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scavenged thru all 4 cheap-o socket sets i found in the garage, took every socket and put the doubles back.and i was starting to organize them and i asked if we could run and get those organizers and my mom went into the closet and brought the organizers out lol.
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700classic
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x2 on the garage sales. I don't now what's in your area, but I've been finding alot of top of the line tools in the pawn shops around here.
indy_500
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finally got a permanent spot for my toolbox! got a shelf already for the seafoam, fogging oil, misc. stuff like that and my paint! going to get an overhead light at fleet farm this afternoon and i have a gift card for fleet for my bday, i'll prolly buy some tool with it. i also took the red shelf that extends off the side off of my dads toolbox since he hasn't touched the extended shelf in 15 years.
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dfattack
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Did frnash miss this one? "witch"
700classic
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Indy, if your Dad hasn't touched that shelf in 15 years maybe he has some tools his hasn't touched either! If you know what I mean.
indy_500
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Indy, if your Dad hasn't touched that shelf in 15 years maybe he has some tools his hasn't touched either! If you know what I mean.
lol i think i got more than him anyways
So a few years ago wife and I quit the corporate world, bought a motel and moved to Door County. In the back was this totally decrepit 1 1/2 car garage, no insulation, bad wiring, dead mice in the corner. My buddy who owns the motel next door was replacing all of his PTAC units (the heater/air conditioners in the wall of a motel room) so I took 15 of them (free!). Well, 1 winter project later and this is my shop! Proud of myself, cut in the PTACs myself, cut in a window, new electric, lights, insulation, etc. So thanks to many friends help I now have a heated/air-conditioned workshop with high speed wireless, TV, stereo, and lots of light! Will hold 3 sleds with room to work on them, 4 for storage. Also has a beer fridge! In case you are wondering why the 2x4 brace it's because I was worried about the chain hoist and the age of the structure so I added 2 of those. Hasn't fallen down yet!
snobuilder
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indy_500
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then ya gotta fill it with mountain dew and fruit! sounds like my kinda fridge lol did i mention i'm eating oranges right now? wow this is such a waste post!