Lesher’s Mechanics Tool Box

bierbower105
Posts
296
Joined
11/5/2018
Location
Uhrichsville, OH US

Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up. 
 

Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this up himself?  

Ultra trick. 

IMG 2254 3

21
|
1/28/2025 5:31am Edited Date/Time 1/28/2025 5:36am

P1750 Case + Custom Foam | MyCaseBuilder

I think it is similar to what I found on mycasebuilder.com  

It has a neat hard hanging system on the top lid that I haven't found yet. 

edit: It was all likely done from Pelican directly. I found the panel on the lid. It is Pelican "EZ Click Molle" EZ-Click Molle Panel | Pelican

AMetts
Posts
1163
Joined
6/15/2022
Location
Lincolnton, NC US
1/28/2025 5:40am Edited Date/Time 1/28/2025 5:42am

Google some world cup DH mechanic toolboxes they have been doing awesome setups like this forever, they have to travel the world and fly with their stuff so they have gotten really creative with the pelican box style setups. 

max Shop talk 2 22894 1.jpg?VersionId=k09TqjaavEGiant%27s mechanic Brad Blackwell%27s toolbox 0.jpg?VersionId=Dbp5pb14790366 0npzm3n9b1qg61
13
McG194
Posts
4111
Joined
9/7/2017
Location
Palm Coast, FL US
1/28/2025 5:58am
Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up.  Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this...

Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up. 
 

Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this up himself?  

Ultra trick. 

IMG 2254 3

I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding T-handles are the worst. I also generally don't like hex keys (or torx's, I can't tell what they are. I much prefer screwdrivers style or in a socket. 

9
bierbower105
Posts
296
Joined
11/5/2018
Location
Uhrichsville, OH US
1/28/2025 6:07am
McG194 wrote:
I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding...

I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding T-handles are the worst. I also generally don't like hex keys (or torx's, I can't tell what they are. I much prefer screwdrivers style or in a socket. 

Not a big keys guy myself but I LOVE my Kowa T-Handle set. 
 

Hex I prefer in a socket too - I can manage to round anything off if I put my mind to it though. LOL. 

2

The Shop

bierbower105
Posts
296
Joined
11/5/2018
Location
Uhrichsville, OH US
1/28/2025 6:07am
P1750 Case + Custom Foam | MyCaseBuilderI think it is similar to what I found on mycasebuilder.com  It has a neat hard hanging system on...

P1750 Case + Custom Foam | MyCaseBuilder

I think it is similar to what I found on mycasebuilder.com  

It has a neat hard hanging system on the top lid that I haven't found yet. 

edit: It was all likely done from Pelican directly. I found the panel on the lid. It is Pelican "EZ Click Molle" EZ-Click Molle Panel | Pelican

Okay my case builder is badass - I’m not getting much done today at work I guess. 

Thank you!   Love vital for this type of stuff. 

3
McG194
Posts
4111
Joined
9/7/2017
Location
Palm Coast, FL US
1/28/2025 6:19am
McG194 wrote:
I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding...

I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding T-handles are the worst. I also generally don't like hex keys (or torx's, I can't tell what they are. I much prefer screwdrivers style or in a socket. 

Not a big keys guy myself but I LOVE my Kowa T-Handle set.  Hex I prefer in a socket too - I can manage to round anything...

Not a big keys guy myself but I LOVE my Kowa T-Handle set. 
 

Hex I prefer in a socket too - I can manage to round anything off if I put my mind to it though. LOL. 

Kowa T-handles...... Tell me you're old school without telling me. I have a set from the early 90's and I still love those things. Have a bunch of Motion Pro's which are good as well but the Kowa's just feel better.

2
1/28/2025 6:22am

Check out @toolboxwars on IG for some more inspiration; it's a collection of various setups from traveling bike mechanics with lots of well thought-out set ups. 

1
Philo Beddoe
Posts
1215
Joined
11/26/2024
Location
Kennesaw, GA US
1/28/2025 6:26am

That is a bad ass setup Lesher’s mechanic has👍

Love the color coding.

1/28/2025 6:31am
McG194 wrote:
Kowa T-handles...... Tell me you're old school without telling me. I have a set from the early 90's and I still love those things. Have a...

Kowa T-handles...... Tell me you're old school without telling me. I have a set from the early 90's and I still love those things. Have a bunch of Motion Pro's which are good as well but the Kowa's just feel better.

I still have 2-sets of Kowa t-handles as well. But once you use a set of these, it’s hard to use anything else-

IMG 6282 0

https://motocrossactionmag.com/amp/mxa-team-tested-superlite-titanium-t-handle-tool-set/

I believe these were the first of Ti t-handles, but I still prefer the Superlite version from DocWob

https://factorywrenchtools.com/shop-tools/ols/products/titanium-t-handles

But if you’re a diehard Kowa guy, they are still available from pro-circuit-

https://www.procircuit.com/kowa-7-piece-t-handle-set.html

2
truck
Posts
3573
Joined
6/10/2015
Location
Louisville, KY US
Fantasy
1/28/2025 6:38am

Need to exit this thread before money starts disappearing

14
AMetts
Posts
1163
Joined
6/15/2022
Location
Lincolnton, NC US
1/28/2025 6:50am Edited Date/Time 1/28/2025 6:55am

It would probably be a crime to put some of those sweet T handles in one but I built out a box from a Harbor freight tool case, the whole inside is like a rubbery material and its the perfect size. Just built it with spare duplicates I had and a few harbor freight tools and it stays in my truck or the toy hauler. 

Screenshot 2025-01-28 095009

4
bierbower105
Posts
296
Joined
11/5/2018
Location
Uhrichsville, OH US
1/28/2025 6:55am

Portable metal tool boxes are pretty much junk these days unless you want to shell out some coin. 

Think this could be a better option to use at the track and keep in the van full time. 

1
BobPA
Posts
8324
Joined
10/31/2013
Location
PA US
1/28/2025 9:32am
McG194 wrote:
I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding...

I'm OCD big time so I love the organization, a place for everything and everything in it's place. That being said, I hate the tools. Sliding T-handles are the worst. I also generally don't like hex keys (or torx's, I can't tell what they are. I much prefer screwdrivers style or in a socket. 

I agree hex keys are the worst of the worst.

I feel like I am the only moto bro that thinks T handles are useless. Give me a ratchet with a screwdriver grip extension any day of the week

2
526
Posts
1727
Joined
5/4/2009
Location
Colgate, WI US
1/28/2025 10:06am
Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up.  Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this...

Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up. 
 

Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this up himself?  

Ultra trick. 

IMG 2254 3

That is Bad Ass !!!!!!!! 

kage173
Posts
2982
Joined
11/27/2015
Location
TX US
1/28/2025 10:15am

I'm always surprised at how expensive the foam is for these setups.

1
1/28/2025 10:30am
BobPA wrote:
I agree hex keys are the worst of the worst.I feel like I am the only moto bro that thinks T handles are useless. Give me...

I agree hex keys are the worst of the worst.

I feel like I am the only moto bro that thinks T handles are useless. Give me a ratchet with a screwdriver grip extension any day of the week

Same here, I’ve never understood the lust for T handles. I’m much faster with a quality ratchet of my choice, and I can’t stand how much space T Handles take up. 

1
zippytech
Posts
1483
Joined
9/8/2018
Location
Bethesda, OH US
1/28/2025 10:39am
Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up.  Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this...

Scrolling through pit bits and I need to know more about this set up. 
 

Is this a stock box that wera sells? Or did he build this up himself?  

Ultra trick. 

IMG 2254 3

What bikes uses all the allen and torxs sizes? 

2
Tyler D
Posts
2069
Joined
12/5/2022
Location
La, CA US
1/28/2025 10:42am

check out the instagram hashtag #toolboxwars

philG
Posts
10867
Joined
5/12/2012
Location
GB
1/28/2025 10:59am

This thread delivers. 

I went ultra minimal back in the day, had a small plastic toolbox with a small tray,  and had 2 of everything that i needed on the bike , T-Bars, spanners, sockets ETC , plus grips and pliers. 

Went from a 65kg bo to one that weighed about 10KG. 

Then i broke down on the way home, and didnt have anything to fix it. 

Be careful what you wish for. 

That case of Leshers could be half the size, but that makes it easier to get lost. 

Nice though.

 

zippytech
Posts
1483
Joined
9/8/2018
Location
Bethesda, OH US
1/28/2025 3:06pm

I don't carry a complete set, I only carry the tools that fit the bike I have with me why bring a 13 if my bike don't have a 13

 

1
MXRalph
Posts
352
Joined
11/13/2022
Location
Fresno, CA US
1/28/2025 3:14pm
BobPA wrote:
I agree hex keys are the worst of the worst.I feel like I am the only moto bro that thinks T handles are useless. Give me...

I agree hex keys are the worst of the worst.

I feel like I am the only moto bro that thinks T handles are useless. Give me a ratchet with a screwdriver grip extension any day of the week

Rickyisms wrote:
Same here, I’ve never understood the lust for T handles. I’m much faster with a quality ratchet of my choice, and I can’t stand how much...

Same here, I’ve never understood the lust for T handles. I’m much faster with a quality ratchet of my choice, and I can’t stand how much space T Handles take up. 

I like my Motion Pro 3/8' t handle so all you need is that one and an assortment of 3/8" sockets to change out as needed.

1/28/2025 3:18pm

Those are some trick set ups!

1

Post a reply to: Lesher’s Mechanics Tool Box

The Latest