The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVI

JARblue · 06-08-2020, 11:31 AM

So I'm not buying anything anytime soon. Probably next year. But I'm looking at larger tool chests. On wheels.

Please convince me I should spend the $3-5K for Snap-On quality instead of the $500-$1500 for US General (HF brand or similar) or Husky/Craftsman quality.

Something like this US General tool chest or this Husky tool chest

vs

Something like this Snap-On tool chest

Zingston · 06-08-2020, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Your next move?

Nothing planned yet... you know, just sayin'

And yes:

JARblue · 06-08-2020, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Don't you play ring toss after the viagra? With donuts?

madwi · 06-08-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So I'm not buying anything anytime soon. Probably next year. But I'm looking at larger tool chests. On wheels.

Please convince me I should spend the $3-5K for Snap-On quality instead of the $500-$1500 for US General (HF brand or similar) or Husky/Craftsman quality.

Something like this US General tool chest or this Husky tool chest

vs

Something like this Snap-On tool chest

Another option that I just noticed came to market is Tekton. No idea on price point though.

bunk · 06-08-2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So I'm not buying anything anytime soon. Probably next year. But I'm looking at larger tool chests. On wheels.

Please convince me I should spend the $3-5K for Snap-On quality instead of the $500-$1500 for US General (HF brand or similar) or Husky/Craftsman quality.

Something like this US General tool chest or this Husky tool chest

vs

Something like this Snap-On tool chest

Right now, I would say use that 3-5k on getting your Z worked on! THEN after that, spend money the "want" list. I mean, you can always sell that HF tool chest when youre ready for the Strap On...

madwi · 06-08-2020, 11:36 AM

I ended up with a Masterforce which is the Menard's home brand. At the end of the day, it holds tools. I dont wheel mine around the garage and Ill never put 400 pounds in any one drawer so its hard to justify the large price tags.

Hotrodz · 06-08-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Think when it's all said and done. 90% of the population had and never knew it.

Agreed! We won't ever get real numbers but know what little I do about viruses you are spot on.

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Zingston · 06-08-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I ended up with a Masterforce which is the Menard's home brand. At the end of the day, it holds tools. I dont wheel mine around the garage and Ill never put 400 pounds in any one drawer so its hard to justify the large price tags.

I agree. The Snap On is 5x the price, and they both just hold tools... in a garage. I guess if you were a professional mechanic, the Snap On might make more sense?

bunk · 06-08-2020, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Agreed! We won't ever get real numbers but know what little I do about viruses you are spot on.

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My concern is whether or not youre still infectious if you did in fact contract the virus. Reason being is that my brother is in a care home with old people, and I certainly would not want to risk their health.

madwi · 06-08-2020, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

I agree. The Snap On is 5x the price, and they both just hold tools... in a garage. I guess if you were a professional mechanic, the Snap On might make more sense?

Great casters are a god send if moving it from hangar to hangar or around the shop. When you use it all day to make money, nice drawer slides that hold a ton of weight that are configurable and easy slide self closing drawers are all wonderful things to have. In my garage I dont care about any of those things as it just sits there, holding tools. Even has a power strip built into side and 2 USB outlets.

Hotrodz · 06-08-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Interest rates went up last friday from a better than expected employment report. I just pad off a bunch of credit cards and scrambling to lock in a better interest rate before it goes up again.

**** I need to do this ASAP!

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madwi · 06-08-2020, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

So I'm not buying anything anytime soon. Probably next year. But I'm looking at larger tool chests. On wheels.

Please convince me I should spend the $3-5K for Snap-On quality instead of the $500-$1500 for US General (HF brand or similar) or Husky/Craftsman quality.

Something like this US General tool chest or this Husky tool chest

vs

Something like this Snap-On tool chest

If dropping the cash, this is a beastly unit that has some really nice wide drawers across the top.
https://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/to...-open-box.html

Zoren 370 · 06-08-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Another option that I just noticed came to market is Tekton. No idea on price point though.

Tekton is good quality product most of my tools are Teckton and Njoy11 tools!

Very reliable and sturdy!

Spooler · 06-08-2020, 12:16 PM

This guy has got some wheels.

Ghostvette · 06-08-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

If dropping the cash, this is a beastly unit that has some really nice wide drawers across the top.
https://www.strictlytoolboxes.com/to...-open-box.html

That's similar to my Snap-on box, except the far left bank on this one is on the far right on my box. I've got to find a pic of it.

06-08-2020, 11:31 AM	#9736 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	So I'm not buying anything anytime soon. Probably next year. But I'm looking at larger tool chests. On wheels. Please convince me I should spend the $3-5K for Snap-On quality instead of the $500-$1500 for US General (HF brand or similar) or Husky/Craftsman quality. Something like this US General tool chest or this Husky tool chest vs Something like this Snap-On tool chest Hotrodz, madwi, sx moneypit and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-08-2020, 11:36 AM	#9741 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	I ended up with a Masterforce which is the Menard's home brand. At the end of the day, it holds tools. I dont wheel mine around the garage and Ill never put 400 pounds in any one drawer so its hard to justify the large price tags. JARblue, Hotrodz, old guy and 4 others like this.

06-08-2020, 12:16 PM	#9749 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,525 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	This guy has got some wheels. Rusty, Hotrodz, madwi and 3 others like this.

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