YOUTUBE Mechanic Toolbox Tour - Top Box

Toolbox Tour by Garageking, a red seal mechanic who produces KZbin videos. This is the tour of the top box, and there are many tools you need. I try to save money and buy off brand when the tool is not used much, or I have to modify the tool to make it work.
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[@3seriesgarage]

Yes we most deffinatly want to see that German specialty tool drawer 😅😅🙌👋European tech here👋

[@GarageKing]

I will have to get onto that !! Its all classic German tools for old VW's.

[@Nordman555]

Nice to see someone smart unlike alot of us who got sucked into the moneypit of cordless tools

[@GarageKing]

Well, the electric tools are really tempting, I mean really tempting. I just could not pull the trigger, and the air tools really do last pretty much forever. The only electric tool I do have that wasn't shown was the 1/2" drive Seesii impact gun, I use it for tires etc. I saw it on the torque test channel and it did well so I bought one. Thanks for the comments !! Bottom box should be out in a week or two : )

[@drew5992]

Cordless is the way to go

[@GarageKing]

@@drew5992 You may be onto something. I do really like my 1/2" impact (that's really my only electric tool) and its an off brand Seesii

[@andrewr6861]

@@drew5992 I love my cordless ratchets but I'm starting to prefer my air 1/2 impacts again. The 1/2 electric weighs nearly twice as much as my air impact and isn't as strong. I would get electric ratchets, 1/2 air impact, and 3/8 stubby Milwaukee if I was starting out.

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

Good stuff. I like the old school way of just utilizing aluminum and making what works for you

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!

[@Guyontheinternet1]

What a vast array of tools! Really cool that you have your dad’s and grandfather’s tools too and some of your dad’s tools being engraved is really neat! You never see people doing that these days! Great video and collection!

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated : )

[@drew5992]

Your video was calming and didn’t make me feel rushed. 👍🏻

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that !!!

[@markm0000]

I like how you used a sheet of aluminum to rivet those rails in place. That’s way more space efficient than what’s available.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you, plus the other bonus is you can arrange your rails exactly how you want them as we know that each tool box is a little different : ) Appreciate the comment : )

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

You have an awesome set of tools. I wrenched on VW/Porsche since the early 1970’s. I opened a Porsche Shop in Glendale, California in 1980. I closed the shop in 1990 because the shop kept getting burglarized. The last time they used an 18 wheeler to clean out my shop. However I kept my large snap on tool box in the compressor room. I removed the wheels on the bottom box, & I mig welded square tubing & in the door to the room, making the doorway smaller than my tool box. They tried getting my box out of the room, but they were not able to get the box out of the room.

[@GarageKing]

Wow, that is a wild story, pretty crazy and unfortunate. You were creative with the doorway, and good for you with that. It is a bit sad you were only able to operate from 80-90. I hate how thief's can really mess things up for small business owners. hopefully karma gets them. Appreciate you sharing your story, thank you.

[@layzbaguette8340]

HIGHLY highly recommend vim tools magnetic socket rails, a tad pricey for the larger ones but they have an array of colors and theyre very nice and low profile, totally a game changer in terms of socket rails

[@GarageKing]

Just looked them up and I this is the first time I'm seeing them. Did not know something like this existed. Thank you !!

[@TheMoodyArtistChannel]

Our tool boxes definitely need to be put in better order. We have so many that we had to put up a peg board to organize the endless duplicate pieces.

[@GarageKing]

Hey Thanks for the comment and good to see you :) Nothing wrong with a peg board !!

[@1pieman]

Very nice 👍😎👍

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!

[@77-DIY-Garage]

Great video and commentary on the tools, it's nice to see the old stuff passed down from your Dad and Grandfather in there. I have quite a few tools from my father in my boxes as well. I also do the desiccant packets in my boxes, always saving them to toss in there.

[@GarageKing]

Appreciate the comment, glad to hear you do the desiccant packets as well, I'm not the only one LOL :) Have a great week.

[@PUREBLOOD4LIFE]

I have all The snap on 1/4" 3/8" & 1/2" drive impact wobbles sae & metric they are some of the most used tools i own. Expensive as hell but I couldn't do my job without them. Worth every penny.

[@GarageKing]

I have the metric ones and love them (the 1/4" drive is limited as you saw) but I don't have the sae ones. I fight it out everytime I have to deal with sae bolts (pretty rare these days for me) The metric ones I use, priceless !!! Thank you for the comment.

[@almightyracing]

What do you do for work

[@PUREBLOOD4LIFE]

@almightyracing a bit of everything, pickup trucks, heavy equipment, diesel electric locomotives

[@almightyracing]

@@PUREBLOOD4LIFE heck yeah. I’m an auto tech going to school for heavy diesel. Hopefully get on with a fleet company

[@PUREBLOOD4LIFE]

@almightyracing i been in the same place 23 years, its been good for me & my family. Always accept the challenge of learning something new every day

[@Nordman555]

Have same box with locker in cranberry red krl love it

[@GarageKing]

The locker is sweet, I was thinking about getting one, but then I got that cabinet to the side. I do really like the cranberry colour !!!

[@tonycroteau9264]

Great video 👍

[@GarageKing]

Thanks, glad you liked it, and its years of accumulation in there LOL, most of it good : )

[@scottaddison8071]

That is a Real Mechanic’s Toolbox, Not a Tool Collector’s box. How old is your toolbox & what model. Snap-on Classic Red with Chrome trim never gets old to me. Thanks for the tour. Looking forward to Part 2

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, appreciate the comment !! I just checked and you know I still have the bill..... I bought it November 28 1997 so it will have its 27th birthday next month. Drum roll for how much I paid...... The top box (KRL791) was 2395 and the bottom (KRL761) was 3295 (remember that's Canadian) so US would be about 1800 and 2500. I have to say I love the tool box and it has served me well. Still rolls really well. I remember I had a small Snap On set so the tool truck guy gave me exactly what I paid (including tax) to trade up to these. It was well worth it.

[@scottaddison8071]

What a Great deal. I have a 54” Master’s Series and 66” MAC Tools “Macsimizer”.

[@GarageKing]

@@scottaddison8071 The 54" Master's series is pretty close to mine, I think yours is just the newer version of it. The 66" Macsimizer is a sweet ride. Both very high end, and can hold a ton of weight in them. You got some nice boxes there !!!

[@scottaddison8071]

@@GarageKingthe Snap-on is 30” deep vs the Macsimizer is 27” deep and I’m surprised of how much that little difference means in tool storage, especially plastic case storage, which I prefer to leave all my specialty tools in the plastic cases. I bought the Macsimizer 47 x 25 Roll cart & the matching Snap-on Roll Cart and I will probably add another Roll cart in lieu of toolboxes in the future. I do plan to add top boxes to both toolboxes soon. Everything is Orange with Chrome Trim

[@cuocsongthonque9029]

Very useful shares, thank you 👍118 lik.e

[@GarageKing]

Thank you

[@Nordman555]

Sweet man

[@GarageKing]

Thank you

[@bluescoobywagon]

On that Craftsman PD-4 bit, PD = Pozidrive. It's a heavy duty Phillips, basically.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for that, really didn't know what it meant.

[@dinomares5697]

Nice good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA

[@GarageKing]

Thank you Dino and hope you are enjoying your Sunday !!

[@keysautorepair6038]

I just cut off a easy out to fix them broken couplers.

[@GarageKing]

Good call and definitely would work

[@philchristmas4071]

Couldn't help but notice the Shelby. I've been a car guy from birth because of my dad. Of all the cars I've owned, my biggest regret is selling my 13 GT500. I bought my wife the 19 GT350 as soon as they hit show rooms. I wanted to sell my 500 and get ready for the new 20-21 GT500 at the time. My wife kept saying, just keep the 13 and we will make room for it. I was so disappointed in the new 500 not having a standard option that I never even bought one. I made the mistake of buying one sports car in my life that was automatic and traded it immediately. I bought the 04 M3 with paddle shifters and traded right back in for the six speed. No car has ever felt as dangerous right off the showroom floor, stock, as the 13-14 GT500. Best car I've ever owned.

[@GarageKing]

Yup I'm with you, the one car I miss the most is my 14 GT500, I thought about getting a newer one, but like you no manual = no buy for me. I went through a few others and I really wish I never sold that car. I purchased it new and dam I wish I never sold it and you know the feeling with that solid rear axle. Your comment brings back memories for me. You are not alone my friend.

[@joshmiller8663]

Pawn shops are some good places for tool truck brands, Just do some research before you go some shop price what the tool would be on the truck. I've done pretty good at certain shops.

[@GarageKing]

You bet, as you say I got some pretty good deals. Hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend.

[@mrtoronto3512]

I love how you showed the intake manifold for that GM at 24:54min when you were describing the tap tool where did you get that?

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, when I was working at the dealership I received a new crate engine to install under warranty. The old engines were not sent back unless GM asked, and they had a time frame. I waited and they never asked for the engine back so I took the intake and the rest of the engine went to the scrapper. Sadly as you can see I never used it for anything, but it was a good prop for this video !!

[@OneReferralAway]

Ever try Westling organizers?

[@GarageKing]

Never heard of them until you mentioned them. I checked out their website, they do look really good, I like the made in USA. Thank You

[@OneReferralAway]

@@GarageKing Watch some videos on them. They are amazing and you don't need to fight to get them off and on

[@billseay6399]

Hey thanks Loving it big guy. Do you want to sell the CRAFTSMEN flex

[@GarageKing]

Are you talking about the ones at the 4:00min mark ?

[@billseay6399]

@GarageKing the ratcheting flex

[@GarageKing]

@@billseay6399 Thats a Snap On flex I use quite a bit so I'm keeping that one LOL

[@raider762]

Sure, show off the old German tools.

[@GarageKing]

Sure thing, some of them are kinda unique.

[@RossTechVCDS]

Go back to the VW tools!

[@GarageKing]

Will do, I will have to look at a VW tool box inspection !!

[@claytonwodiany]

If only there was a gps tracker for the 10mm

[@GarageKing]

That product would sell !!

[@cleasonleasure4832]

Had over the years snap- on guys who liked cash! 20% off worked no tax!

[@GarageKing]

Yup you know it, cash is king and the dealer doesn't have to worry about collecting.