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TOOLBOX...choosing tools

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GEARAHOLIC, Aug 17, 2009.

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What do you wrench with?

  1. Sanp-on

    152 vote(s)
    24.6%

  2. Matco

    25 vote(s)
    4.0%

  3. Mac

    11 vote(s)
    1.8%

  4. Craftsman

    323 vote(s)
    52.3%

  5. Shit, I only use the best...HARBOR FREIGHT

    60 vote(s)
    9.7%

  6. Tools? I use my teeth

    47 vote(s)
    7.6%
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  1. Dec 28, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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    uncleelihu

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    uncleelihu Active Member

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    Here's my tool box:
    [​IMG]
    The classic Stanley Vidmar.

    This one was bought surplus for $420 and worth the drive to OKC to pick it up.

    Hand tools are a mix of Craftsman, Klein, Greenlee, etc.
     
    uncleelihu, Dec 28, 2009
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  2. Dec 29, 2009 at 9:09 PM
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    elliott.estes

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    I just bought my first craftsman toolbox the day after christmas
     
    elliott.estes, Dec 29, 2009
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  3. Dec 29, 2009 at 9:43 PM
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    senor taco

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    senor taco ROLLIN ON RUST

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    I dont have many tools for wrenchin on the Tacoma. mostly husky tools from home depot that I use to fix appliances.
     
    senor taco, Dec 29, 2009
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  4. Jan 17, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    dan98svt

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    How do you get the picture in the reply, not the attachment?

    toolboxes.jpg
     
    dan98svt, Jan 17, 2010
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  5. Jan 17, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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    flatlander

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    Sorry no pics of mine. Toolboxes in my garage are Napa. Craftsman in the truck, circa late 50's early 60's. Tools used are a mix of New Britain, Snap-on and Craftsman.
     
    flatlander, Jan 17, 2010
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  6. Jan 17, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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    lilgerber

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    ill post pic of mine. MY grandfather work for Snap-On his whole life, and when he passed away i got his roll aways loaded with tools. others went to my dad and uncle. I'm truly thankful for the experience and tools he has given me. i wrench on my own truck and quads etc.
     
    lilgerber, Jan 17, 2010
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  7. Jan 18, 2010 at 8:04 AM
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    ryanf

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    I have a mix, of Craftsman, Snap-on and Mac. I prefer the mac and snap-on.

    I use a craftsman roller now, but searching for a snap-on. they are so so so much nicer. My garage is also a Mess so it doesn't matter how organized I need to get in there and clean...
     
    ryanf, Jan 18, 2010
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  8. Nov 4, 2011 at 4:08 AM
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    92LandCruiser

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    WTF TW why did this show as a recent thread?

    Oh well, craftsman here, until I can afford Snap-on
     
    92LandCruiser, Nov 4, 2011
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  9. Nov 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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    TRDKenE

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    TRDKenE DAMN GOOD DEAL!!

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    Matco makes the strongest tool boxes. I have a Matco box but it is mostly filled with Snap-On tools. Snap On has a new Epic Series of Tool Box which is nice but pricey.
     
    TRDKenE, Nov 4, 2011
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  10. Nov 4, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    fireturk41

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    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    snap on tool box with snap on tools in the garage

    and crapsman for on the road repairs

    ill post pics later
     
    fireturk41, Nov 4, 2011
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  11. Nov 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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    SCFirefighter

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    SCFirefighter on idiot patrol ;)

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    Someone dug it up, posted in it, and then deleted their post after they realized it was an old thread :rolleyes:
     
    SCFirefighter, Nov 4, 2011
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  12. Nov 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    YotaMark

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    I own mostly Snap-On but unless you do it for a living, Id get Craftsman. I also work PT at Harbor Freight.
    Heres me when I worked at KIA... Now Im at Lexus.

    Kia Box.jpg
     
    YotaMark, Nov 4, 2011
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  13. Nov 4, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    Bobber Bill

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    My Craftsman do fine with me. That being said, if I could afford Snap-On. I'd have Snap-On

    DSC_1938_d841b032e318561426d5409ae2c4e98792c46b49.jpg

    *I hate gixxers, that was a customer's bike
     
    Bobber Bill, Nov 4, 2011
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  14. Nov 4, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    l1tech

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    Mostly Snap-On, some Mac and Cornwell. This is my work box and have a Kevin Harvick Snap-On box at home.IMAG0082.jpg

    IMAG0080.jpg
     
    l1tech, Nov 4, 2011
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  15. Nov 4, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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    pudge151

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    i have 2 cheap craftsman tool chests prob 15 drawers each and some other compartments., some day i'll get a good one though.

    i have a lot of craftsman wrenches, screwdrivers, nutdrivers.... a craftsman and snap-on ratchet set. i also have a ton of harbor freight stuff that i have had pretty good luck with for light use
     
    pudge151, Nov 4, 2011
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  16. Nov 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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    which tool set (not just the box) would you guys recomend to buy? ive done maintanece on the truck before with my buddies tools and stuff but now that my 60k maintenece is coming up i wanna get my self a set i could use and not depend on someone else..
     
    Frankoo1234, Nov 4, 2011
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  17. Nov 4, 2011 at 11:42 PM
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  18. Nov 4, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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    ill try to remember to get a pic of my girlfriends dads tool box. its a 6ft tall (roughly guessing) snap on toolbox. have to stand on a milk crate to see the top shelf. her dad (who unfortunately passed away at young age 3 years ago before i could meet him) build, restored and worked on cars of all types out of a shop next to their house. has every tool/equipment youd ever possibly need in it, including 2 lifts
     
    superwhite10, Nov 4, 2011
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  19. Nov 5, 2011 at 3:53 AM
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    Tepidy

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    I have all craftsman-great tools and most important made in america. I choose to stay away from anything made in China. Snap on of course is great buy to expensive for me.
     
    Tepidy, Nov 5, 2011
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  20. Nov 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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    NICE bike shop...is that a HANDY lift in BLACK. I bought a used Snap Box 30 years ago, starting to look a bit beat up these days. About 1/2 the tools are snap-on, some SK, OLD Craftman, proto, OTC, Wiha, Armstrong and now some Gray Pneumatic. Very few HF or Northern Tools stuff ever makes it into the main boxl

    These days, when I need a hand tool, I use McMaster-Carr
     
    hetkind, Nov 5, 2011
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