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26-11-2006, 07:36 PM
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Lets see ya tool box ;)
Bit of a geeky thread I know but I was downloading pics off my camera and I thought id share it with you 
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26-11-2006, 09:44 PM
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Heres mine 
That realy is it atm i have a top box but bugger all in that as its in this box every time i went offroading ect there went every where and it was f78king noisy so got some of these boxes
That realy is it atm i have a top box but bugger all in that as its in this box every time i went offroading ect there went every where and it was f78king noisy so got some of these boxes
27-11-2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan s1
Originally Posted by RST
i dont think i will put mine up rst
but sum one crashed into mine lol my little tool box it ok but the massive one
27-11-2006, 07:14 PM
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my mates 2 year old snap-on box is starting to go rusty. 
i'm happy with my toolbox and certianly won't be trading in for a snap-on box. i love those suzuki boxes above, just don't like the colour nor motor bikes much, if they don one in green/blue with ford or aston on the front then i may part-ex mine. Although, i don't reckon i need much more storage space yet.
i'm happy with my toolbox and certianly won't be trading in for a snap-on box. i love those suzuki boxes above, just don't like the colour nor motor bikes much, if they don one in green/blue with ford or aston on the front then i may part-ex mine. Although, i don't reckon i need much more storage space yet.
27-11-2006, 07:28 PM
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my mates 2 year old snap-on box is starting to go rusty.
and generally abused, and gets wet virtually everyday (ie, rained on from having back doors of van open in the rain whilst tool box is in it) and apart from a tin bit of corrosion from around the bits of paint that are beginning to come off around scratches and dents, it's still in tip tio condition Give it another year, then bung it to the Snap On man and let it have a refurb
27-11-2006, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by James
New mac tool boxes are just as good as snap-on, i'll agree old ones weren't that good but mac quality has deffo gone up.
Edited to add, some of the drawer fronts cracking the welds.
27-11-2006, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterLucas
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I know what ya mean mate, but the Tech series are pretty good
Do agree though cant beat Strap on
I know what ya mean mate, but the Tech series are pretty good
Do agree though cant beat Strap on
27-11-2006, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by James
my mates 2 year old snap-on box is starting to go rusty.
27-11-2006, 08:01 PM
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The snap on bloke said cos they no longer do that particular model of tool box anymore his only option is to upgrade at cost of several hundred quid.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
27-11-2006, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by James
The snap on bloke said cos they no longer do that particular model of tool box anymore his only option is to upgrade at cost of several hundred quid.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
Shame about your mates box. I'd ring another dealer and see if he is telling the truth. I would suspect the dealer is trying it on as Snap On rarely discontinue the tool boxes.
27-11-2006, 09:09 PM
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The snap on bloke said cos they no longer do that particular model of tool box anymore his only option is to upgrade at cost of several hundred quid.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
p.s., my stickers do look rubbish in that photo cos the protective coverings were still on then, but they deffo all line up spot on and paint finish is excellent as are the draw slides & welds, had it about six months so far.
27-11-2006, 09:25 PM
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He's had it a while now. I'd recon on 12 to 18 months but the paint and sticker quality was bad from new. The issue with draw welds seperating was on a different model to be fair so your box may not suffer from that issue. His hasn't but one of the other lads has and subsequently had a replacement under warranty.
My MAC dealer has assured me that the higher end boxes (Tech 2000 or what ever thay call it) are a lot better built but he never has one on his van for me to look at.
I have a Snap On KRL and KRA series box and the KRL (high end) quality is fairly noticable from the KRA (low end).
Another thing I have issues with is MAC's lock and roll system with those clip in things at the back of the runners. My KRL uses the normal Snap On type lock and roll in the handle but my KRA had both the MAC and Snap On type. I took all the drawers out and binned the little rubber locks on the back of every runner.
My MAC dealer has assured me that the higher end boxes (Tech 2000 or what ever thay call it) are a lot better built but he never has one on his van for me to look at.
I have a Snap On KRL and KRA series box and the KRL (high end) quality is fairly noticable from the KRA (low end).
Another thing I have issues with is MAC's lock and roll system with those clip in things at the back of the runners. My KRL uses the normal Snap On type lock and roll in the handle but my KRA had both the MAC and Snap On type. I took all the drawers out and binned the little rubber locks on the back of every runner.
27-11-2006, 10:06 PM
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mine is holographic it has the same picture top and bottom,but change from car to car depending on the angle you look at it.
would love the rizla or old castrol honda box.
28-11-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DazC
Only the top end MAC boxes are Snap On quality I am afraid. Some of the lads in our workshop have MAC boxes and the things have patchy paint work and you can see through it in places. The stickers don't line up and the drawer slides stick occasionally.
Edited to add, some of the drawer fronts cracking the welds.
Utter Utter shite, and probably wont hold their value anywhere near as much as the equivilent Snap. Theres a reason the Mac franchise is cheaper to buy
28-11-2006, 07:07 PM
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I gotta defend Mac boxes here, the Tech Series ones are built like tanks (my mate wanted to swap his new snap on box for my Mac Tech1000).
Maybe Mac of old but not anymore. I had an old snap on box that I had issues with and didnt want another.
Mac
Vs Strap on 
Fight Fight Fight
Although all me tools are snap on
Maybe Mac of old but not anymore. I had an old snap on box that I had issues with and didnt want another.
Mac
Vs Strap on Fight Fight Fight
Although all me tools are snap on