Sunday, May 25, 2008

Man In The Box

It's scary sometimes how great minds think a like. I was taking some photos of my tool box last night, (I do this occasionally for insurance, history, or just for the hell of it...) when Josh called, he just picked up a Pedros Box like mine. He wanted to see how I had mine set up, so this one's for you Josh.



At the Bicycle Outfitter every mechanic brings in his own tool box. It's pretty cool to see how each guy has his tool box dialed for the types of bikes and style of cycling he supports. Some guys carry everything and the kitchen sink, Jim has a 75lbs beast with drills, dermal, and a built in dolly. Jon's converted camera case is dialed for a full pro build, with back up cable cutters, hacksaws and big old hammers. Dave and both of the Rich's are treasure troves of cool and obscure tools, collected over the years of working in shops, and doing race support.

Mine is the lightest, 48lbs last time I checked. It's dialed for working at races, and events where I shouldn't need the hacksaws and drills; it also works great for the Outfitter because they have those so community tools. I take mine home so I can use it on the weekends, and on Tuesdays when I ride in to work it's breaking the back of El Mechanico.
Anyway... On to the really nerdy stuff

Main Palette


Lip Balm
Key Ring Light
Shimano BB Tool
Phil BB Tool
Phil BB Tool (It helps to have 2 to install a Phil BB)
Shimano/ISIS BB Tool
Campy BB/Cassette Lock Ring Tool
Shimano Cassette Tool (Shimano wo/guide)
Campy Square Taper Crank Arm Puller
Shimano Cassette Tool (Pedros w/guide)
Park Chain Tool
Park ISIS/Octalink Crank Arm Puller
Park Disk Rotor Tool
Campy Peanut Butter Wrench
Park 4-6mm Tri Tool
Shimano BB Tool (Pedros)
Pedros Star Nut Tool
Scribe
Small Flat Head Screw Driver (craftsman)
Small Phillips Head Screw Driver (craftsman)
1/4" ratchet (craftsman)
Large Flat Head Screw Driver (craftsman)
Large Phillips Head Screw Driver (craftsman)
Easton Spoke Wrench
BMF Flat Head Screw Driver

Main Box (First Slot)


Pliers (craftsman)
Dykes (craftsman)
Channel Locks (craftsman)
8" Needle nose (craftsman)
Scissors
12oz Ball Pin hammer
Park Quick Link Tool
Fox Shox Pump
Plastic Hammer

Not In Photo
8mm Marzocchi Rebound tool
Spokes
Bicycle Research Nipple Driver
Zip Tie Nippers

Main Box (2nd Slot)


MSR Ti Fork and Spoon (Mechanic's gotta eat too)
Small Adj. Wrench
Silver Sharpie
Black Sharpie
Small Wire Brush
10mm Sockets
26mm Sockets
Cone Wrenches (with a 32mm wrench)
Shimano Chain Checker
Park BO-2

Main Box (3rd Slot)


36mm Wrench
Lock ring tool
Large Adj. Wrench

Main Box (4th Slot)


Pedros Equalizer Pedal Wrench
Shimano Chain Whip (w/Lock ring tool)
1/2" ratchet (craftsman)

Main Box (Under Yellow Dish)


My Business Cards
Random Business Cards
Small "Red" Lock tight
Chai Tea
Lunch Money
Enduro External BB Tool Shimano
Enduro External BB Tool Campy

Left Palette


2 & 2.5mm L Bend Allens
Random T25 L Bend
Shimano Chain Ring Bolt Tool
Shimano STI Lever Tool
6-8mm Combo Wrenches (craftsman)
Schrader Valve Core Remover
Long Shimano Spoke Wrench
"Stubby" 5mm L Bend Allen
Park 8/10mm Canti Brake Wrench
Whipperman Chain Checker
Park 1.5-6mm Folding Allen Set

In Pouch
Pedro's Red and Yellow Spoke Tools
Shimano Spoke Tools
Mavic Spoke and Hub Tools
Tire Irons
Short "Standard" L Bend Allen Set


Right Palette


Pedro's 8mm Allen Pedal Wrench
Pedro's 6mm Allen Pedal Wrench
T7-T35 Torques Folding Set
Park Cable Cutters

In Pouch
Lots of little bits.

Hanging


3-10mm Park L Ben Allen Wrenches
9-18mm Craftsman 6 Point Combination Wrenches
Large T25

It's ever evolving as I replace, need or find new, better, cooler tools. I wouldn't count on it looking like this next year.

Well I'm off to fix a bicycle... maybe I'll get a ride in today too.

4 comments:

Lorri Lee Lown -- velogirl said...

lip balm. I thought only chicks would have that as #1 on their list.

good to see you the other night.

Michelle said...

I wish he kept the house this organized! ;-)

The wife

julie said...

it's the little things that say so much about you... tea, fork n' spoon. makes me smile.

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