Comments on: Finds: The Macsimizer http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:18:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Mac Man Bill http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-252618 Mac Man Bill Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:03:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-252618 Michael, I have to wonder what part of the country you're in. I've got a new car dealership that is negotiating with Craftsman to do this very same thing. They'll furnish the tool boxes with tools in foam cutouts and all the techs will be required to take their own tools home. The techs will inventory their tools each day and responsible for any missing tools - but can purchase replacements on the company discount. As for special tools, the dealership will furnish these from now on. It appears to be a new trend because of insurance liabilities but in the end. The tech wins and doesn't need to spend part of his weekly paycheck on tools anymore. It's like a pay raise for them! Michael,

I have to wonder what part of the country you’re in. I’ve got a new car dealership that is negotiating with Craftsman to do this very same thing. They’ll furnish the tool boxes with tools in foam cutouts and all the techs will be required to take their own tools home. The techs will inventory their tools each day and responsible for any missing tools - but can purchase replacements on the company discount. As for special tools, the dealership will furnish these from now on. It appears to be a new trend because of insurance liabilities but in the end. The tech wins and doesn’t need to spend part of his weekly paycheck on tools anymore. It’s like a pay raise for them!

]]> By: Michael http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-232381 Michael Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:11:39 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-232381 Our shop just ordered 6 of these though their corporate account. Awesome box for sure. Our shop purchases all the tools and tool boxes for us to use, not to take home but the good thing, we can buy mac tool items for our personal use throught the corporate account at 40% off what the truck guy sells them for! I think the truck guys days are numbered...just like the days when there were milkmen. Our shop just ordered 6 of these though their corporate account. Awesome box for sure. Our shop purchases all the tools and tool boxes for us to use, not to take home but the good thing, we can buy mac tool items for our personal use throught the corporate account at 40% off what the truck guy sells them for!

I think the truck guys days are numbered…just like the days when there were milkmen.

]]> By: Jeff Quantum http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-228260 Jeff Quantum Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:16:14 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-228260 I just bought this tool box and it's a showstopper. Instead of getting the 6" deep full-length top drawer, I chose the 4" full-length and the 2" full-length combo and I couldn't be more pleased. In addition, my new tool box is black with chrome drawer pulls and I requested them not to put the "MAXSIMIZER" on my new bohemoth. I will be getting a stainless steel top in a few days. Needless to say, my fellow mechanics are drooling, and I must admit that pictures don't do this beauty justice. No buyer's remorse, here! I just bought this tool box and it’s a showstopper. Instead of getting the 6″ deep full-length top drawer, I chose the 4″ full-length and the 2″ full-length combo and I couldn’t be more pleased. In addition, my new tool box is black with chrome drawer pulls and I requested them not to put the “MAXSIMIZER” on my new bohemoth. I will be getting a stainless steel top in a few days. Needless to say, my fellow mechanics are drooling, and I must admit that pictures don’t do this beauty justice. No buyer’s remorse, here!

]]> By: Brandon http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-133056 Brandon Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:50:34 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-133056 Well guys I am happy to say I have been the proud daddy of this exact toolbox for a year , except I have a big fat sidecabinet attached also... giving me 16 huge drawers. Huge is the word for this box and I love it.. Rearangable drawer positions and you can fit 9 year old in the top drawer literally ..lol we tried it ha ha..no but seriously if you are thinking about buying a big box get this one you wont be sorry.. This box also features load bearing drawers which means the more weight you have in the drawer the smoother the action ..just like silk Well guys I am happy to say I have been the proud daddy of this exact toolbox for a year , except I have a big fat sidecabinet attached also… giving me 16 huge drawers. Huge is the word for this box and I love it.. Rearangable drawer positions and you can fit 9 year old in the top drawer literally ..lol we tried it ha ha..no but seriously if you are thinking about buying a big box get this one you wont be sorry.. This box also features load bearing drawers which means the more weight you have in the drawer the smoother the action ..just like silk

]]> By: local gym http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-18282 local gym Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:13:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-18282 <strong>local gym</strong> Very Interesting Blog! I was wondering if you want to visit the famous WWE Diva Trish Stratus website! local gym

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]]> By: Harry http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3747 Harry Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:12:32 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3747 In an effort to present a more professional appearance and a neater shop, many new car dealerships are coming with built in tool cabinets in their service departments. One shop I have been to was a Jag dealer where everything was British racing green. A lexus dealer here uses blue cabinets. The built in cabinets really make a difference in the shops appearance. The Macsimizer is a good tool wagon. Even though it's huge, you can grow out of it and need a top chest and side lockers. The tool wagon is a house for your many tools and is probably the only tool that doesn't make you money. In an effort to present a more professional appearance and a neater shop, many new car dealerships are coming with built in tool cabinets in their service departments. One shop I have been to was a Jag dealer where everything was British racing green. A lexus dealer here uses blue cabinets. The built in cabinets really make a difference in the shops appearance. The Macsimizer is a good tool wagon. Even though it’s huge, you can grow out of it and need a top chest and side lockers. The tool wagon is a house for your many tools and is probably the only tool that doesn’t make you money.

]]> By: Rob http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3579 Rob Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:52:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3579 For the target demographic (read: mechanics) you actually NEED these. Many shops require you to have your own tools and the guys keep them and move them in these boxes. The sheer number of tools and other miscellaneous items you need to keep on hand (and organized) lends itself to a box this size. These particular boxes have the added benefit of a nice work surface. Next time you're in a shop, check out all of the different types of tool boxes you see. You can sometimes get a good deal on a used box if someone is looking to upgrade too. For the target demographic (read: mechanics) you actually NEED these. Many shops require you to have your own tools and the guys keep them and move them in these boxes. The sheer number of tools and other miscellaneous items you need to keep on hand (and organized) lends itself to a box this size. These particular boxes have the added benefit of a nice work surface. Next time you’re in a shop, check out all of the different types of tool boxes you see. You can sometimes get a good deal on a used box if someone is looking to upgrade too.

]]> By: Rick http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3569 Rick Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:37:47 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3569 Umm.. does it come filled with tools for that price? Lordy. Umm.. does it come filled with tools for that price? Lordy.

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]]> By: Paul http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3510 Paul Fri, 10 Nov 2006 04:26:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/11/09/finds-the-macsimizer/#comment-3510 Two too many logo badges for my taste. Looks like a sturdy piece otherwise. Two too many logo badges for my taste. Looks like a sturdy piece otherwise.

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