For 1.5 i've made an JTxE conform Ini-Mod for the smaller Tools and chrono.
http://files.filefront.com/Mini+Chro.../fileinfo.html
Please download it, put the ini-file in the Ini_Mods Folder and install it via JTxE.
No manually changing the the menu_1024_768.ini.
By away, she tell me about you. Now i understand why your crew is snickering.