Harbor Freight is usually my main target when I want semi-disposable tools in the box that I won't fret much over leaving behind for others to find.... Decided to RnR the box this weekend, general cleanup and replace some worn out stuff... and take the inventory picture that I can reference when I'm cleaning up to make sure I've got it all... Still waiting on the replacement deep 1/2 drive sockets and the extensions for 1/4 inch drive.

I used to use 3/8" drive all the time, but since I'm getting decrepit from pushing a desk for so many years, I've recently upgraded to carrying 1/4 drive and 1/2 ratchets.... skipping the 3/8. The 3/8 ratchet was a bit big with the reduction bit for little stuff, and wasn't a whole lot of leverage when I needed it. Made the box a bit heavier, but as part of weight reduction, I've stopped carrying the SAE wrenches... probably should remove the 1/4 SAEs that are part of the set, now that I think about it. I'm not finding any 60s and early 70s muscle cars in jyards no more! Also rocking an early 1980s craftsman 18" toolbox that is getting a bit rusty, but it works.

So....whats in YOUR junk yardin' toolbox ??

 

I carry about 175lbs of tools in my wheeled box lol unless they allow me to take my quad then I have about 200lbs

 

Ah, you are THAT guy

But, PICs or it didn't happen !!!!

 

Never been to a junk yard . . . are they magical?

 

I have to have everything lol I'll get pics of my setup next time I go lol. I keep grinders, sawzall, and a rebel to

 

Definitely, they can turn a ugly non-running heap into a beautiful and running cruiser

 

yeah pretty much the basics or the specific tools i would need to pull certain parts. I like to have a backpack type for carrying tools for the endless walking/searching in a yard. If it came down to it i would definitely use a metal toolbox and a dolly, to move around, to get what i need.