Let's see your toolbox

[whforrest]

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[AngryScientist]

the boxes in my garage are reserved for mostly automotive tools, and general purpose mechanic stuff, but the basement workshop has the bike specific stuff.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j6mh-muysss/UJ7DW24hHRI/AAAAAAAAA78/W3AxU0uC234/s1600/IMG_1107.JPG

[whforrest]

Nice you have room for the larger stickers


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[MattTuck]

I wish I had something cool to add to this thread. A toolbox is on my list of things to get in the near future.

[oliver1850]

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[Admiral Ackbar]

wow very cool!

[whforrest]

Wow you have some old pro stickers


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[bicimechanic]

Does this count?

[jtakeda]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/11615613533_5e590d9c68_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57329557@N05/11615613533/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/11615742434_81eb6b3ae4_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57329557@N05/11615742434/)

[wallymann]

oldest cycling sticker dates to 1986 -- S. L. Lewis bike company (LBS)
oldest sticker dates to 1984 -- the original apple mac rainbow sticker!

http://brown-snout.com/cycling/misc/toolbox.jpg

[AgilisMerlin]

Let's see your toolbox

http://www.rappnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/r_middle-11web.jpg

[martl]

Used to look like this:

http://fstatic1.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/medium/werkstatt_016_800.jpg?0 (http://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/171390)

http://fstatic1.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/medium/werkstatt_015_800.jpg?0 (http://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/171389)

http://fstatic1.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/medium/werkstatt_008_800.jpg?0 (http://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/171383)

But i stepped up:

http://fstatic1.rennrad-news.de/img/photos/2/0/9/0/_/large/keller3.jpg?0 (http://fotos.rennrad-news.de/p/146929)

[whforrest]

oldest cycling sticker dates to 1986 -- S. L. Lewis bike company (LBS)
oldest sticker dates to 1984 -- the original apple mac rainbow sticker!

http://brown-snout.com/cycling/misc/toolbox.jpg


Great 7-11 team sticker. We both have the same Stephen Roche world champ sticker.


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[whforrest]

Does this count?


Pro


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[MattTuck]

I went out this weekend to both Home Depot and Sears and was generally disappointed with the quality of toolboxes and chests. I ended up buying a plastic craftsman box for $15 because I needed something to put my vast tool collection in.

Still, what happened to the toolboxes from yesteryear? I remember growing up that my dad had durable metal toolboxes, and I'm sure my grandfather still does. I may need to go over to see what they've got... or will start hitting up yard and estate sales in the spring.

Many of the boxes in this thread appear to be quality pieces from the past.

[Bkat]

I went out this weekend to both Home Depot and Sears and was generally disappointed with the quality of toolboxes and chests. I ended up buying a plastic craftsman box for $15 because I needed something to put my vast tool collection in.

Still, what happened to the toolboxes from yesteryear? I remember growing up that my dad had durable metal toolboxes, and I'm sure my grandfather still does. I may need to go over to see what they've got... or will start hitting up yard and estate sales in the spring.

Many of the boxes in this thread appear to be quality pieces from the past.

While mine is plain, boring, and black, I bought a steel Stack-On (http://www.stack-on.com/categories/steel) that was made in the USA. It was tough finding a quality one but I've been happy with it so far. I just need more stickers on it apparently!

[MattTuck]

While mine is plain, boring, and black, I bought a steel Stack-On (http://www.stack-on.com/categories/steel) that was made in the USA. It was tough finding a quality one but I've been happy with it so far. I just need more stickers on it apparently!

Interesting, will look into that if I can't mooch a vintage box from my grandfather.

I agree about the stickers. Where do you guys get all of those? Bike shows?

[oliver1850]

There are lots of companies still making tool boxes pretty much as they always have. I always thought Waterloo was a good value even though there are fancier boxes out there. Pretty sure both WW Grainger and MSC sell Waterloo and Kennedy. MSC also sells Proto and Blackhawk. All those companies have been around forever. Or go to a decent sized Sears and check Craftsman. From there it's tool truck time: SnapOn, MAC, MATCO, et all. You should be able to find something used that fits your needs on craigslist.

We always had sponsor stickers which ended up on tool boxes as well as cars. I remember lots of little kids coming up to us at Trois Rivieres and asking for stickers. Not sure why so much there compared to other places.

Some component companies put stickers in with the product as a matter of course. Almost everything FSA or RaceFace comes with a sticker. I've seen some pretty big lots of various stickers on ebay.

[jtakeda]

Go to a thrift store. I found my Kennedy tool box for $10 at a local thrift.

[cromo900]

Just reorganized my little bench in the garage. Got rid of pegboard hangers, replaced with finish nails in OSB. Also broke down and drilled holes through the benchtop to mount a little vice. The toolbox was my grandfather's. Previously covered with tons of stickers from my bike-shop days, a little more conservative on the stickers now. Looking at it reminds me I need to get rid of that huge FSA logo (and the small one). Dunno why those have stayed in there so long? I like the small drawers of the machinist's tool chest, but I'm tempted to pull the top off so it can sit flush against the wall.

[ctcyclistbob]

Resurrecting this thread as Woot has this tool chest today:
http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/936b5f36-b76e-44a2-89a1-52cdf05f8b5f/craftsman-26-in-6-drawer-heavy-duty-ball-bearing-top-chest#

Sears link:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00937984000P?cj=true&sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y&PID=3668349&AID=11034749#

$86.99 w/free shipping ... nice deal.

[purpurite]

Let's see some more of your shop & toolbox setups, guys! :beer:

[hummus_aquinas]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7334/12527712523_35c1ed35c4_c.jpg

This workspace ranges anywhere from the above state to an absolute cluster...mess. I've since installed an overhauled craftsman vise mounted on a modular platform so I can switch between that and a grinder.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/12664939393_ce6f6c6c09_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7366/12664915593_5cc6364224_c.jpg

[RudAwkning]

This happened back in December after I broke my thumb and couldn't ride. Was going to save this project for "now", as I'm taking some time off between gigs, but...broken appendages are the devil's play thing.

This is the kitchen. Now "The Bike Kitchen".

[Dead Man]

mines just a heaping pile of tools, cables, parts, and pieces of bar tape evenly distributed across the whole of my garage floor


I'm pretty sure an actual "box" for tools might be buried in there somewhere too

[ultraman6970]

I have $$hit all over the place :P cant take pictures of that :p

[chiasticon]

here's the tool/bench part of it, at least. the drawer there is full of the bigger/less-frequently-used stuff: BB/headset press, crown race setters, saw/guides, adjustable torque wrench (use the preset ones more), etc. shelf up top has future parts (chains, BB's, bar tape, etc.) and cleaning/lube products. bunch of old parts stored in boxes below, with old clothing and towels ready for chainrag usage; which is obviously way too unsightly to post ;)

love this bench, btw. nothing super crazy but my wife surprised me with it two xmases back, when she noticed the tiny (crappy plastic craftsmen) toolbox I had was overflowing everywhere. such a great gift :beer:

also, I need more stickers :banana:


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[Lewis Moon]

I have $$hit all over the place :P cant take pictures of that :p

Same here. Like the Campy van exploded.

[livingminimal]

Goddamnit two pages and no one has chimed in with...

...that's what she said ?

[pdmtong]

Sad that the OPs area burned to the ground ... Wonder how he is doing?

[Highpowernut]

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Really a mess right now , but has most everything to fix a bike, as well as most cars, trucks and trailers.

[Louis]

This picture's a bit on the oldish side, and Abby's moved on to the happy mouse hunting grounds in the sky, but I still like it.

This rolling cabinet is for bike stuff. The one to the left of it, which you can't see, is for "regular" tools. The work table and drawers on the right (where you can just barely see the vise) is covered and filled with a mix of useful stuff and junk.

I also have a few taller cabinets with bike stuff like spare saddles, cranksets, forks, Look Delta-cleat pedals, etc, etc.

Edit: Also, you can't see all the various wheels and handlebars that are hanging from the upper floor joists.

It really is a mess.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=35523&stc=1&d=1199239424

[oldpotatoe]

Pro


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too clean.;)

[oldpotatoe]

My BIG tool box

[crashnburn]

I have been occupying one corner of the garage from spring to fall.
During winter, I move a few stuff to the den so that I have space to build a few wheels and fiddle with other stuff.

I will have to consider an "exclusive" space on our next move...

Love your toolbox spaces folks!

[Cameron]

Not quite as tidy as I usually try to keep it, but still presentable ;) I am personally not a pegboard fan so I keep all my tools (bike/car/hand) in a toolbox. The base cabinet on the left stores car parts/spares/fluids and the base cabinet on the right stores the bike equivalents. Wall shelf above the truing stand stores parts that are "in queue" for current and upcoming bikes.

https://scontent-ord1-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12677481_1534504133545056_1726479596_n.jpg