Tools...what's in your rollaway?

[sc_rufctr]

Like these? They look great but I haven't used one.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Like these? They look great but I haven't used one.

Yes, those are fantastic, the jaws stay parallel when squeezing together- I use them for putting in small roll pins.

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Like these? They look great but I haven't used one.

Those are the ones. Best pliers ever made.

[Nostril Cheese]

The current Milwaukie branded hand tools are pretty nice too. Probably made in China. IDGAF.

[masraum]

Most of my tools are older Craftsman, but I have a variety. KD, SK, Proto, I even have a 1/2" SnapOn ratchet. I found it in a parking lot with a broken tooth. The Snap-On van showed up at the gas/service station across the street from work, so I took it over and he fixed it. I don't need it and never use it. I've got the 1/2 Craftsman that my parents gave me when I was 16 and the 1/2 Craftsman that was my dads. I think I've got a few Lisle for some specialty stuff, a little Husky (which seems to be as good as Craftsman or anything else that I own) and probably a couple/few other items.

I saw a video the other day with these combo head screwdrivers (commonly called ECX, I think). For places where the screw is cut for phillips or regular, this seems like it would be great.
I may have to add one or two. (I think technically, the screwdriver is a regular with a square drive, not actually a phillips, but it was being used on the screws on an electrical receptacle, and seemed to work well.)

[aschen]

As absurd as snap on retail prices are, this is by far my fav ratchet. I'll dig through a mountain of 3/8 drive tools to locate my precious.

Ive never bought a new snap on product but I may splurge if I ever lose this guy.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

When I was at the snap on truck, I waited for him to finish with some lady. As she was leaving she went into full "Karen" mode and told him if he ever sells her husband another tool on credit he is out of luck, as she is never paying off his tools again. She was ranting and raving and I know the Snap On guy got the message. I started out with "this will be a cash purchase".

That's funny, but obviously tragically true.

My roll-away? Well for one, even though it has casters, it's never moved, as neither are 3 more that I have. What's in it? Heinz 57. But the main box has little to no HF tools in it.

I have bought many HF tools for use away from home or one time use. Some of them worked one time. Some of them didn't work at all, or broke before the job was done. I have to say there might have been a time when the HF power tool line was simple, one or 2 choices, and not badly made. I have one angle grinder that has survived 2 others, all the same vintage. All of them were used extensively in 2004 during the '71S build.

The only SO tools I have I've gotten used at a bargain. Almost an accident.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by masraum

Most of my tools are older Craftsman, but I have a variety. KD, SK, Proto, I even have a 1/2" SnapOn ratchet. I found it in a parking lot with a broken tooth. The Snap-On van showed up at the gas/service station across the street from work, so I took it over and he fixed it. I don't need it and never use it. I've got the 1/2 Craftsman that my parents gave me when I was 16 and the 1/2 Craftsman that was my dads. I think I've got a few Lisle for some specialty stuff, a little Husky (which seems to be as good as Craftsman or anything else that I own) and probably a couple/few other items.

I saw a video the other day with these combo head screwdrivers (commonly called ECX, I think). For places where the screw is cut for phillips or regular, this seems like it would be great.
I may have to add one or two. (I think technically, the screwdriver is a regular with a square drive, not actually a phillips, but it was being used on the screws on an electrical receptacle, and seemed to work well.)

Those are almost exclusive to electrical devices. I've never encountered an ECX screw outside of current carrying screws. They come in only 2 size heads. Yes, you can use a flat screwdriver, Philipps or a square drive ( SD found on a lot of circuit breakers), but this tool combines the other for a superior grip. I've found using a Phillips to be not the best, I'd rather use a flat for the slotted cut. But if the Phillips is nice and fresh, it will do the job. Otherwise you are going to tend to round out the head.

[herr_oberst]

One thing I've been known to do - if things are tetrised into a drawer, I 'll throw a copy of a picture into the bottom of the drawer so I don't have to tear my hair out recreating the sort after a big project. Sure. Could just use the phone, but I'm never good at retrieving digital files.

[herr_oberst]

One thing I've learned: Batteries leak. For infrequently used electronic tools, I take the batteries out and store them close by.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Combination of everything mentioned above. 90% midgrade with a few Snap On, Matco, Mac.

Buying this box a couple of years ago has been great to work with, as I can spread my tools out and not pile them on top of each other.

Wow! Hope you got a good deal. 'Scuse me while I go throw rocks at my little "Craftsperson" 3 chest set. Sigh..at least I have ball bearing slides & what sears called "griplatch". Drawers stay closed when rolling. But like "Zeke"...it usually stays put.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Wow! Hope you got a good deal. 'Scuse me while I go throw rocks at my little "Craftsperson" 3 chest set. Sigh..at least I have ball bearing slides & what sears called "griplatch". Drawers stay closed when rolling. But like "Zeke"...it usually stays put.

I paid $2500 for used. It’s always been a dream of mine, to have a really nice toolbox and this fit the bill. After I bought it, I replaced several tall drawers for shorter drawers. This way I got more storage capacity. It’s a lot of money, but sometimes, you got to say, what the ****.


Toolbox with original drawer layout.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

One thing I've been known to do - if things are tetrised into a drawer, I 'll throw a copy of a picture into the bottom of the drawer so I don't have to tear my hair out recreating the sort after a big project. Sure. Could just use the phone, but I'm never good at retrieving digital files.

Being OCD, I like to keep everything in its place.








And then I have a few drawers I can’t control.🤪

[RobFrost]

An alternative to a photo is thin foam rubber. Cut around your tools and slot them in.

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