scannon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 http://www.core77.com/posts/52676/This-is-What-a-150000-Antique-Tool-Storage-Case-Looks-Like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Sweeeeeeet!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I wish I had the skill to use all those tools. :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Skill is the other Brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Skill is the other Brand. Oh, I got you covered there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 A bit off topic but here is a guide to help you select what brand of tools to buy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Sadly, that cabinet would just be a piece of art to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVP66S Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I think this flowchart is about 20 years out of date, and I'm taking it way too seriously. Since about 1965, I have been collecting and using a lot of tools for welding, woodworking, composites fabrication, machining, and vehicle maintenance. I had my own company for awhile that did engineering and fabrication of prototypes. The problem with the flowchart is that Craftsman quality has been declining since they got their good reputation. Their marketing department thinks that 'features' are more important than quality. "Our screwdrivers have square shanks so you can put a wrench on them when you need extra torque" That sounds nice, but the square shank makes it hard to spin the screw by twirling your fingers on the shank until it gets tight enough to use the handle. I do that about 20% of the time I use a screw driver. The number of times I've used the wrench feature? Maybe twice in 50 years. Ditto the 'griplock' features on their tool chests. For an extra $20, you get to unhook each drawer before you can pull it out. I bought one and it drove me nuts. But it wasn't hard to take the Dremel and grind the griplock features off. I think what's been happening is that Craftsman is fighting for customers against the Home Depot and Lowes and Harbor Freight store brands by cutting prices and quality. On the other hand, the only hand tool I have ever broken was a Harbor Freight 1/2" drive extension that I managed to overtorque. I've worn out a lot of Phillips screwdrivers but that's the only tool I've broken in many thousands of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Sadly, that cabinet would just be a piece of art to me... I would guess anyone that drops $150k on it will make display it as a piece of art. Not any different than many super cars that disappear only to be garage bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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