I have from garage sales two Snap-on tool chests (1956 and 1984) for $125 each. After I dissembled, degreased them, and used cleaner wax they look cool.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

They are great boxes! Built for a lifetime

My back still hurts from moving that top box! 🤣 Those older boxes are built super well!

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Oh she thicc

I use ice and water barrier (roofing material) in my toolbox drawers, it has adhesive on the back so it won't slide around and is very thin so it won't take any depth away from your drawers, it works well for me

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I personally dont want it to be permanent but thats just me.

I like drawer liner from harbor freight. Stays put doesn't slide. Good buy and good luck.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

My old man has the same one and it survived a 100 gallon compressor explosion with only a couple dents! Things are made like tanks.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

It is definitely a tank

Congrats on the new toolbox! Sounds like you got a great deal on it, and those older boxes are usually built like tanks-that will serve you well and should last a long time.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

That is a pretty cool Snap-on box set and you got a great deal! The newer ones are not made a strong as these earlier ones. That long flat tool with the 3/8 drive is a serpentine belt tensioner release tool. It allows you to get in tight spaces. Thanks for sharing.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yea its absolutely a tank!

That Snap On box combo has always been my favourite. Nearly got my hands on one about 10 years ago, but at the last second some cheeky chancer beat me to it.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

That happened to me last year the guy canceled on me when i was supposed to pick it up then all of a sudden it was sold

Is excellent deal ! I bought my drawer liner from harbor freight , Works fine for me , Have fun take care

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

First thing the bar is for serpentine belts. Second thing is the wire. It’s called mechanics wire. Used for holding pieces or parts together.

@thenkgarage

15 күн бұрын

Thanks

23 year diesel tech I have a 84 kra I like to use yoga mat for my draw liners & my work cart it works good 👍

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Nice 👍

I have the Matco Toolbox set which is the same size. I'm 6'3", an I can barely get to the top tool well. I made a small step to help me get to the tools.

@thenkgarage

2 ай бұрын

Yea I appreciate them trying to make it fit the most tools for a small space but you really need a step stool to get in the top

@Cope1024

2 ай бұрын

@@thenkgarage My 1/2"sockets and tools are up there. i can get to some from the ground, but the step makes it much better. I don't do as much large work as I used to.

Snap on did have black handles for screwdrivers

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Yes the more i look at it i think this one might have been alltrade

Along time ago that model was my first new box keep it for the first 20 years as a mechanic it was a good box

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Nice its a good box

Harbor Freight has black roils of liner material. They are nice and work very well. Looks like you going to need several rolls. I use a piece of plywood, T squire and Razor Blade when cutting the liner. I find that seems to work the best. Great Score.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ll check it out

my brother in law bought the other snap on box the guy had. i actually bought a bunch of snap on tools from him as well and picked out a bunch of 6 point craftsman wrenches from this box. The $500 he was asking was a good deal but im glad you got to score it even cheaper!

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Yea ive been looking for something this size, I didnt see the other ads or I would have been there sooner

I have that same box! I bought it in separate pieces and believe it or not parts are still available for it. I ordered all new slides and locks for mine. I would recommend some ribbed rubber matting for liners. I’m excited to see what y’all do with it and the clean up process.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! There will be updates at some point

Anyway you figure it, a great deal, even with the wear and dents. Clean it, use some rubbing compound on the finish, and a coat of wax, and it will look great.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

love the box gents, another good find.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice haul! Good luck on the hunt!

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Great score

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

No I got the same set and yes the snap on emblem is the same place as mine just I still have the bottom emblem same side as top

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Is it the same emblem?

For my toolbox draw liners I use smooth bottom carpet runner

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Great tip!

Buy some floor padding for laminate flooring you get a big roll for pretty cheap

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I’ll check it out

Black and white trunk paint, spray in drawers for liner .

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I think im gonna use a removable liner but thanks for the input

No the logo is right we're i t should be I've got one kr550 and 556i think I'd have to go look at the back to be positive

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Yes

I use the drawer liner from HF. It's decent.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I just bought some

Empty it out power wash it, sand it, paint it and you will have a very nice box

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I definitely want to do that

I would find the old logo and stick it on. May have been the cursive logo back then

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

I found they are on ebay for $100

That's the 81-95 logo. That emblem alone is a hundred bucks on fleabay... Dunno if I'm the only one this nerdy but I won't own any snap on not in that year range other than electronics obviously.

@thenkgarage

3 ай бұрын

Yea I dont know if i’ll replace the logo at this time, im going to start with cleaning

@PaulyC_1987

3 ай бұрын

@@thenkgarage I personally love the old logo and it is correct font for the box 🤷.

Nice toolbox. How many inch wide its?

@thenkgarage

Ай бұрын

32” i believe