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Craftsman 4-Drawer Portable Chest
Item# 00965427000, Model# 65427, Dimensions: 20-1/2" W x 8-1/2" D x 14-1/4" H, Weight: 24.5 lbs. (empty), Capacity: 1,840 cu. in.

I picked this one up because the 3-Drawer was just a hair too small and I prefer to be more organized than the tub-style toolboxes allow. Basically, I want it to be made of metal, have drawers and be lockable. Bonus points for being light and having a convenient way to stand at a comfortable height. I've tried to include just about every (non-speciality) tool I've ever needed when performing maintenance on any of the bikes.

4 Drawer
↑ Tool Box
Top Bin
↑ Top Bin
Drawer 1
↑ Drawer 1
Drawer 2
↑ Drawer 2
Drawer 3
↑ Drawer 3
Drawer 4
↑ Drawer 4
Wrench Wrap
↑ Wrench Wrap

Top Bin Contents

  • Air Pump
  • Magnetic Bowl
  • Spark Plug Gap Tool
  • Zip Ties
  • RTV
  • Gaffers Tape
  • Rule Books
  • Pens / Markers
  • Odds and Ends

Drawer 1 Contents

  • 3/8" Ratchet
  • 3/8" Sockets: 8 - 20mm, 12 - 13mm Deep
  • Spark Plug Sockets: ", " & "
  • 3/8" Extenders: 4" & 6"
  • 3/8" Breaker Bar
  • 1/2" Ratchet
  • 1/2" Sockets: 24, 27 & 30mm
  • 1/2" to 3/8" Adapter
  • Spoke Tool
  • Master Link Press Tool
  • 24 & 22mm Open Ended Wrench
  • 9 x 10mm Offset Ratchet Wrench
  • - mm Precision Box Wrenches
  • Valve Tappet Tool

Drawer 2 Contents

  • Screw Drivers
  • Alan Wrenches
  • Inspection Mirror
  • Flashlight
  • Feeler Gauges
  • Tape Measure
  • Pressuer Gauge
  • Pick

Drawer 3 Contents

  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Wire Cutter
  • Punches
  • Dead Blow
  • Safety Wire Pliers
  • Hacksaw
  • File

Drawer 4 Contents

  • Wrench Wrap: 8 - 19mm wrenches
  • Caliper
  • Spare Bolts, Fuses, Etc.
  • Safety Wire

Accessories

I'm still looking for a small table or stand to put this on at the track. I haven't found what I'm looking for yet but, here's some products taht are close:
  • Coleman High Stand - Model No. 2191A700, ~$20
    28" Tall, Up to 18-3/4" Wide, Supports 100 Lbs,

Top Bin Comments
Magnetic bowl - essential for not losing parts, Rule books are attached to lid with a bungee cord and 1" Sticky Mounting Bases. I like to stick my cordless impact in here for Road Races too. Otherwise, this is where I keep my mess.

Drawer Comments
The dorky foam inserts serve three main purposes: (1) I don't have to listen to tools bangin' around in the toolbox while on the road and (2) people borrow tools at the track - This way I can tell in an instant if everything is there. Lastly, (3) I like knowing exactly where everything is.

Drawer 1
The precision wrenches are mostly for valve height adjustments. The 24mm open-ended wrench is for the valve cover caps on the dirt bike. The breaker bar is for aligning the crank when doing valve height adjustments (ratchets have too much play). The 9x10mm Offset Ratchet Wrench gets alot of use too.

Drawer 2
Lots of scewdrivers - The knubby philips is for getting under control pods w/o having to take the bodywork off.

Drawer 3
Hacksaw and file for smoothing out crash damage or making more ground clearance. The Dead blow is pretty cool - it has screw-on faces. I keep it with one metal face to use as a hammer and one rubber face for more gnetle hammering. The punches are for adjusting shock preload and aligning the wheels so I can slide the axle in easier.

I would like to get some snap ring pliers in here but, I typically manage with the small needle-nose pliers. I'd also like to get some master link pliers or the ZipTye blocks in here as well.

Drawer 4
The caliper is mostly for setting fork height. The small safety wire spool is just for emergencies - they bike is already wired when I get there. The spare bin is only the basics: common nuts/bolts and fuses.

The wrench wrap is kind of annoying - it's the best way to keep 'em ogranized compactly that I know of but, the loop and cinch closure is annoying.


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August 12, 2009