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What tool box do you have?

JWYATT-18JWYATT-18 Posts: 114
edited January 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Just wondering what sort of boxes people have?
24Seven Slacker Ltd Edition


Specialized SX Trail


The Real Ridge Racer
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  • dhxcmedhxcme Posts: 1,467
    http://www.teng.co.uk/tc414-14-inches-barn-style-tool-box_1279_pd.asp

    Just enough for what I need.
    Always buy Orange
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1694806/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1993863/
  • BikedevilBikedevil Posts: 1,156
    Wilko's finest 8) about £3
    Brought to you by:
    Trix©orp Industries

    For everything & anything pointless
  • Will SnowWill Snow Posts: 1,154
    a cardboard box under me desk at uni
    i ride a hardtail
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    you had to ask.

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    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Will SnowWill Snow Posts: 1,154
    show off
    i ride a hardtail
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    do you want to see each draw?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dhxcmedhxcme Posts: 1,467
    ah what the heck go on.
    Always buy Orange
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1694806/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1993863/
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    Topbox has been sorted since these pics.

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    Bottom box now has a few more bits in it as well.

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    infact these is quite a bit missing.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Will SnowWill Snow Posts: 1,154
    woah woah woah, you took pictures of your tool box for reasons other than this thread???
    i ride a hardtail
  • dhxcmedhxcme Posts: 1,467
    Wot no big hammers. all mechanically minded persons need big hammers.
    Always buy Orange
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1694806/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1993863/
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    nope for insurance about a year or more ago.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    dhxcme wrote:
    Wot no big hammers. all mechanically minded persons need big hammers.
    like i said some stuff missing, including the big hammers.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Will SnowWill Snow Posts: 1,154
    nicklouse wrote:
    nope for insurance about a year or more ago.

    damn i thought id be able to mock you as im jealous, but thats a good reason.
    i ride a hardtail
  • dhxcmedhxcme Posts: 1,467
    real good i signed up for the 6 quid a month insurance they have at work being that i have like 1000 quid of tools on site at most times.
    Always buy Orange
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1694806/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1993863/
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    dhxcme wrote:
    real good i signed up for the 6 quid a month insurance they have at work being that i have like 1000 quid of tools on site at most times.

    make sure it is all documented as well.
    Pictures and serial numbers where listed....
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    some pimped spanners.

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    do not look like that now!
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • BazzaBazza Posts: 3,336
    Jeez Nicklouse that's a nice toolbox! Snap-on?

    My toolbox came free with it's bigger bro, I bought a tool box for wrk an it came with a smaller one inside so I use that for me bike an r/c petrol model cars.
    RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!

    Carrera Fury 06

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    Bazza
    mix of snapon and Teng tools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dhxcmedhxcme Posts: 1,467
    i use teng. only the best tools touch my bike.
    Always buy Orange
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1694806/
    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1993863/
  • BazzaBazza Posts: 3,336
    Nicklouse: I bet the toolbox cost more than your bike?

    Not saying your bikes cheap mate, just I know what those boxes cost!
    RIDE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!!

    Carrera Fury 06

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/wa_wa_weewa/ - New pics added...
  • skylinerskyliner Posts: 613
    Toolbox! How common.
    I have a fully equipped workshop at my disposal.
    Regularly used tools on one wall, and specialist tools on the next. All set out on shadow boards.
    All other tools that are'nt regularly used are kept in Parktool wall mounted cupboards with roller shutters to keep them safe.
    Another corner for power tools, with a bench vice, wall mounted maxi bins for spares, chest drawers for small parts, and 2 Parktool bikestands with tooltrays, and oil pans to perform fork servicing.

    We're currently having a new floor fitted, so I'll post pics when it's finished.

    At home though, I've got a Minoura stand, and a 3 tier toolbox with all the standard Parktool home mechanics tools, and a few custom made bike specific tools.
    It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    now why does that not surprise me :wink: My roll cab lived in the back of my van for about 6 months last year! I would love a fully kitted out workshop. but i can just use the shop one if needed.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • skylinerskyliner Posts: 613
    I couldn't resist the urge to tell you how good it is to work for a top notch employer. (it was meant to be "tongue in cheek", of course.)
    Steve, (the shop owner) used to work for PRODRIVE as an engineering manager on the Ferrari GT and Ford Focus RS projects, as well as developing the antilag for the current Subaru WRC car.
    He beleives that under tooled is under prepared. (which is great for me, and his buisiness, I guess)

    I had more tools in my home kit, than my ex employer supplied. (apart from frame facing tools) and I often ended up bringing them in to complete the odd job.
    I'm aiming for a full SNAP ON mobile kit similar to yours Nick, but I guess that'll take a whole lot of begging and pleading on my part.
    It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
  • supersonicsupersonic Posts: 82,708 Lives Here
    Couple of hammers, me teeth...and of course our favourite - the 9mm spanner. Thank Shimano for that one.
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  • The Big CheeseThe Big Cheese Posts: 8,651 Forum Tart 2010
    I have just got a rather big Stanley box with a drawer in the top - Halfords - holds all of the essentials
  • dave_hilldave_hill Posts: 3,877
    dhxcme wrote:
    Wot no big hammers. all mechanically minded persons need big hammers.

    You mean the No.1 through No. 7 persuaders?
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  • dave_sdave_s Posts: 4,362
    I've got a Stanley toolbox and one of those red metal boxes with lots of tiny draws for bolts, washers and things.

    My main bike kit is a trackpump, multi allen key tool, chain whip, monkey wrench, cassette and crank removers and most importantly a wooden mallet.
    Dave S
  • captainchuckycaptainchucky Posts: 43
    Ive got a nice Teng top cabinet, and one of the big halfords industrial rollers for it to sit on.
  • martin_brownmartin_brown Posts: 52
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    my old chest combo i used when a car mechanic..... not used now so an expensive ornament in the garage :wink:
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    martin_brown
    Now that is a bit of class kit.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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