Toolbox ****. Lets see 'em - Page 2

markem · 08-21-2012, 01:48 PM

I pay a guy to not only have really big toolboxes, but to know how to use the tools within and to guarantee his results.

But that's just me.

Devanmc · 08-21-2012, 01:53 PM

By my current jobs stand point my time is worth $11/hr as an intern. We could get frisky and assume I am worth 20/hr at a real job. A shop charges $75/hr minimum. I can do most everything, thus I am cheaper then a shop, even if I charge myself for the work.

08-21-2012, 02:03 PM

If I need to take time off work and it costs me $1000 but I can save $2500 off hiring someone the choice is obvious (buy more tools

). I don't think I will ever have enough money to afford paying someone to work on my vehicles. The problem is that I'm pretty good at it myself.

CigarNut · 08-21-2012, 03:18 PM

It's not just the raw cost; you have to factor in "Opportunity Cost" -- that is what else would you be doing if you were not fixing/reparing etc. For some the fixing/repairing is a hobby and I get that. For me, with few exceptions it is not.

I used to work on my car when I had my MINI. However, I let Toyota or a local mechanic work on my Highlander as I have better things to do...

Fordman4ever · 08-21-2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala

This is the new one and one of the old ones. That's back when it was still cold and I was building the shop. It's got happy stickers on the drawers and everything, now.

Totally jealous. I aspire to have a toolbox like that one day.

St. Lou Stu · 08-24-2012, 09:53 PM

****.... I like this!!!
I'll have to snap a couple pics of mine next time I head to the shop.

SvilleKid · 08-24-2012, 10:48 PM

El Cheapo one I've had for decades. Top box is a smaller slide-drawer I had first, just opened top of cabinet, and set the smaller one inside top. My shop isn't near as clean and clear as the others I see here! When weather cools some, I'll spend a couple of days on clean-up as I usually do that time of year!

08-24-2012, 11:15 PM

I dare not show the rest of my shop/garage. I think this thread is going to get me to add to my tool storage, a la Scott.

shilala · 08-25-2012, 08:10 AM

I've wanted a toolbox like that for 20-some-odd years, guys. Man, does it make it nice to get jobs done. I could not possibly be more pleased.
I wanted a Kobalt stainless steel deal, but our Lowe's around here really has a lousy assortment. I didn't want to have them drag something in and not buy it, so I went with the Craftsman that was all set up and I could see.

Fordman4ever · 06-17-2013, 10:44 PM

Bump

08-21-2012, 01:48 PM	#21
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em I pay a guy to not only have really big toolboxes, but to know how to use the tools within and to guarantee his results. But that's just me. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-21-2012, 01:53 PM	#22
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em By my current jobs stand point my time is worth $11/hr as an intern. We could get frisky and assume I am worth 20/hr at a real job. A shop charges $75/hr minimum. I can do most everything, thus I am cheaper then a shop, even if I charge myself for the work. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

08-21-2012, 02:03 PM	#23
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em If I need to take time off work and it costs me $1000 but I can save $2500 off hiring someone the choice is obvious (buy more tools ). I don't think I will ever have enough money to afford paying someone to work on my vehicles. The problem is that I'm pretty good at it myself.

08-21-2012, 03:18 PM	#24
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em It's not just the raw cost; you have to factor in "Opportunity Cost" -- that is what else would you be doing if you were not fixing/reparing etc. For some the fixing/repairing is a hobby and I get that. For me, with few exceptions it is not. I used to work on my car when I had my MINI. However, I let Toyota or a local mechanic work on my Highlander as I have better things to do... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

08-24-2012, 09:53 PM	#26
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em ****.... I like this!!! I'll have to snap a couple pics of mine next time I head to the shop. __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

08-24-2012, 10:48 PM	#27
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em El Cheapo one I've had for decades. Top box is a smaller slide-drawer I had first, just opened top of cabinet, and set the smaller one inside top. My shop isn't near as clean and clear as the others I see here! When weather cools some, I'll spend a couple of days on clean-up as I usually do that time of year! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-24-2012, 11:15 PM	#28
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em I dare not show the rest of my shop/garage. I think this thread is going to get me to add to my tool storage, a la Scott.

08-25-2012, 08:10 AM	#29
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em I've wanted a toolbox like that for 20-some-odd years, guys. Man, does it make it nice to get jobs done. I could not possibly be more pleased. I wanted a Kobalt stainless steel deal, but our Lowe's around here really has a lousy assortment. I didn't want to have them drag something in and not buy it, so I went with the Craftsman that was all set up and I could see. __________________

06-17-2013, 10:44 PM	#30
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Toolbox . Lets see 'em Bump __________________