tonydanzah
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After work the other day I figured I would clean and organize my shoulder bag. After I had it cleaned out I decided to take some pics for the GJ members. Not sure the weight, but I think its around 60-70lbs.
another show off your tool bag thread
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NCCheesehead
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Nice setup what's your profession?
jeffmoss26
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Wow, how much does that weigh!
TheGrooveking
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I like how you keep one of your raise-earners on either end of the bag to protect whatever it may run into.
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Carl B
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Great idea for a discussion thread...
I just got back from a 700 mile road trip in my 72 240Z. The Z now being close to 40 years old - I always pack an "emergency" tool bag. Although I've only had to use anything out of it about twice myself. Once to disassemble an electric fuel pump & repair it on the side of the road. Once to re-route {loop} a heater hose that blew out. Nonetheless an ounce of prevention so to speak.
One of the beauties of the 240Z's is that with the tools below - I can pretty much disassemble/reassemble an entire 240Z if necessary.
Heading out to the garage to get some pictures....... OK...
In the picture below:
Spare Fuel Pump, Dist.Cap,Fuel Filter,Points/rotor/condenser -Craftsman Tool Bag
Spare Fuel Lines, Clamps, Pliers, Rubber Gloves, Mechanix Gloves, Leathermantool/Maglight,Cutter
Craftsman Socket Set, with Screwdrivers, Screwdrivers,Ratchet, Extension, 8mm to 19mm Wrenches
Line Wrenches 8mm to 12mm
Everything fits in the Craftsman Tool Bag - except the spare Fuel Pump. I also carry a bit of 18,16,14 gauge electrical wire, electrical tape and a few electrical connectors in the spare tool compartment in the car. Along with the spare fan belt, rubber brake lines and radiator hoses.
Some of the spares, I carry because several Z's may go together on longer road trips. I also carry a cooler for cold water - but sometimes it is also spare coolant for the radiators if needed.
FWIW,
Carl B.
I just got back from a 700 mile road trip in my 72 240Z. The Z now being close to 40 years old - I always pack an "emergency" tool bag. Although I've only had to use anything out of it about twice myself. Once to disassemble an electric fuel pump & repair it on the side of the road. Once to re-route {loop} a heater hose that blew out. Nonetheless an ounce of prevention so to speak.
One of the beauties of the 240Z's is that with the tools below - I can pretty much disassemble/reassemble an entire 240Z if necessary.
Heading out to the garage to get some pictures....... OK...
In the picture below:
Spare Fuel Pump, Dist.Cap,Fuel Filter,Points/rotor/condenser -Craftsman Tool Bag
Spare Fuel Lines, Clamps, Pliers, Rubber Gloves, Mechanix Gloves, Leathermantool/Maglight,Cutter
Craftsman Socket Set, with Screwdrivers, Screwdrivers,Ratchet, Extension, 8mm to 19mm Wrenches
Line Wrenches 8mm to 12mm
Everything fits in the Craftsman Tool Bag - except the spare Fuel Pump. I also carry a bit of 18,16,14 gauge electrical wire, electrical tape and a few electrical connectors in the spare tool compartment in the car. Along with the spare fan belt, rubber brake lines and radiator hoses.
Some of the spares, I carry because several Z's may go together on longer road trips. I also carry a cooler for cold water - but sometimes it is also spare coolant for the radiators if needed.
FWIW,
Carl B.
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tonydanzah
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looks good carl, awesome you can fix the car with so little
Neuswede
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great idea for a thread...here's one of my bags. This one I keep in the daily driver (a Z71 Tahoe), but I supplement the gear depending on what I may potentially need to fix.
The bag is a Craftsman, then the plastic boxes are Flambeau, found at any tackle shop. For the socket boxes, I take my Dremel and cut out the molded dividers and sockets fit nicely with the rails. For travel, I carry the full range of sizes, but limit the number of sockets for drive size, so I have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" on the same rail. Each socket box is labeled either Metric or SAE, and includes an assortment of regular and deep-wells, all 6 point.
Most of my cars use Torx, so I keep plenty of those. I like the flexibilty of using GearWrench ratcheting box wrenches, and also have sets of the flex head type also. For screwdrivers, I carry a full set of bits, and have several ratcheting handles, extensions and gizmos.
For my ratchets, I keep a full complement, with flex and regular extensions, and adapters.
Depending on my needs, I also can carry a test light, test meter, extra leads, and an extra battery for the meter.
I also include some small items like needle nose pliers, vise-grips, wire cutters or crimping tool, depending on the anticipated need.
For night work, I keep several flashlights at hand, in all my vehicles and also in the tool bags.
Along with the flashlight, I also keep a magnetic pickup tool (the kind with a small LED on the end) and has proven highly valuable many times.
Each car has a spares kit (bulbs, relays, fuses, etc.). I also have a separate plastic box dedicated for trailer towing, which holds the draw bar, extra clips, pins, quick links, chain and plug repair parts and plug tester.
I also keep gloves (work and Nitrile) and a first aid kit in each car, so they don't take up any room in the tool kit.
The labeling helps with marital bliss..."honey, hand me the box labeled metric wrenches". It works much better than "honey, hand me the ratcheting flex-head 10mm wrench"
The bag is a Craftsman, then the plastic boxes are Flambeau, found at any tackle shop. For the socket boxes, I take my Dremel and cut out the molded dividers and sockets fit nicely with the rails. For travel, I carry the full range of sizes, but limit the number of sockets for drive size, so I have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" on the same rail. Each socket box is labeled either Metric or SAE, and includes an assortment of regular and deep-wells, all 6 point.
Most of my cars use Torx, so I keep plenty of those. I like the flexibilty of using GearWrench ratcheting box wrenches, and also have sets of the flex head type also. For screwdrivers, I carry a full set of bits, and have several ratcheting handles, extensions and gizmos.
For my ratchets, I keep a full complement, with flex and regular extensions, and adapters.
Depending on my needs, I also can carry a test light, test meter, extra leads, and an extra battery for the meter.
I also include some small items like needle nose pliers, vise-grips, wire cutters or crimping tool, depending on the anticipated need.
For night work, I keep several flashlights at hand, in all my vehicles and also in the tool bags.
Along with the flashlight, I also keep a magnetic pickup tool (the kind with a small LED on the end) and has proven highly valuable many times.
Each car has a spares kit (bulbs, relays, fuses, etc.). I also have a separate plastic box dedicated for trailer towing, which holds the draw bar, extra clips, pins, quick links, chain and plug repair parts and plug tester.
I also keep gloves (work and Nitrile) and a first aid kit in each car, so they don't take up any room in the tool kit.
The labeling helps with marital bliss..."honey, hand me the box labeled metric wrenches". It works much better than "honey, hand me the ratcheting flex-head 10mm wrench"
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jeffmoss26
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Switched my tools back to the open tool bag tonight.
Neuswede
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Thanks...I have always been a tool "Box" kind of guy, so the bag thing took some getting used to. I use plastic storage boxes in various shapes and sizes to keep things from wandering off.
I've been thinking about taking some pics of my tool bag in the truck. It's a little late to do it now. Besides, the wife has the camera and I hope I see it again.
BigAl62
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great idea for a thread...here's one of my bags. This one I keep in the daily driver (a Z71 Tahoe), but I supplement the gear depending on what I may potentially need to fix.
The bag is a Craftsman, then the plastic boxes are Flambeau, found at any tackle shop. For the socket boxes, I take my Dremel and cut out the molded dividers and sockets fit nicely with the rails. For travel, I carry the full range of sizes, but limit the number of sockets for drive size, so I have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" on the same rail. Each socket box is labeled either Metric or SAE, and includes an assortment of regular and deep-wells, all 6 point.
Most of my cars use Torx, so I keep plenty of those. I like the flexibilty of using GearWrench ratcheting box wrenches, and also have sets of the flex head type also. For screwdrivers, I carry a full set of bits, and have several ratcheting handles, extensions and gizmos.
For my ratchets, I keep a full complement, with flex and regular extensions, and adapters.
Depending on my needs, I also can carry a test light, test meter, extra leads, and an extra battery for the meter.
I also include some small items like needle nose pliers, vise-grips, wire cutters or crimping tool, depending on the anticipated need.
For night work, I keep several flashlights at hand, in all my vehicles and also in the tool bags.
Along with the flashlight, I also keep a magnetic pickup tool (the kind with a small LED on the end) and has proven highly valuable many times.
Each car has a spares kit (bulbs, relays, fuses, etc.). I also have a separate plastic box dedicated for trailer towing, which holds the draw bar, extra clips, pins, quick links, chain and plug repair parts and plug tester.
I also keep gloves (work and Nitrile) and a first aid kit in each car, so they don't take up any room in the tool kit.
The labeling helps with marital bliss..."honey, hand me the box labeled metric wrenches". It works much better than "honey, hand me the ratcheting flex-head 10mm wrench"
That is a great idea, I'm going to have to "borrow" it!
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BigAl62
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After work the other day I figured I would clean and organize my shoulder bag. After I had it cleaned out I decided to take some pics for the GJ members. Not sure the weight, but I think its around 60-70lbs.
What do you do that you need to carry so much?
Neuswede
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Mine are Flambeau boxes; I got them at Cabela's, but Bass Pro or any tackle shop should have them.
BigAl62
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Thanks, I forgot to ask! Just suffering from CRS I guess.
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tonydanzah
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field service for gas/electric lift lift trucks, scissor lifts and floor scrubbers. Often I have to park out side and work on a downed truck that can be 1/2 mile away in some warehouses so I try to carry as much as i can so I have less trips back and forth. I have alot more in the van, and I usually carry another bag with a meter and testlight.
Here's mine. I'm a maintenance mechanic at a bottling plant.
Metric on the left, SAE on the right. Xcelite & Vaco screwdrivers (only amber handles in the shop, easy to spot) Klein dykes, slip joints and Linemans.
All this weighs 25 lbs so it usually rides around on a cart. I carry this on my belt:
My common quick fix tools: Klein tweeker, HF 6-in 1 screwdriver, Facom 7/16, 1/2 9/16 10mm and 13mm angle wrenches, 6" Channel locks, 10mm 13mm and 17mm stubby ratchets, an old MAC 7/16 combo, unknown 1/2-9/16 open end and a 6" adj.
Metric on the left, SAE on the right. Xcelite & Vaco screwdrivers (only amber handles in the shop, easy to spot) Klein dykes, slip joints and Linemans.
All this weighs 25 lbs so it usually rides around on a cart. I carry this on my belt:
My common quick fix tools: Klein tweeker, HF 6-in 1 screwdriver, Facom 7/16, 1/2 9/16 10mm and 13mm angle wrenches, 6" Channel locks, 10mm 13mm and 17mm stubby ratchets, an old MAC 7/16 combo, unknown 1/2-9/16 open end and a 6" adj.
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Slip_Kid
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Here is my Veto LC bag, best bag I have ever used.
jeffmoss26
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Arne73, what are those rings you have the wrenches on?
Slip_kid, nice setup. What kind of work do you do?
Slip_kid, nice setup. What kind of work do you do?
Slip_Kid
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I am an HVAC Automation Tech...............
Those are the HF wrench rings. Keeps em all together and in order.
Neuswede
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Here is my Veto LC bag, best bag I have ever used.
that's a nice looking tool bag, and neatly organized.
metaldad
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here's mine.
Mr.Nutcase
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After work the other day I figured I would clean and organize my shoulder bag. After I had it cleaned out I decided to take some pics for the GJ members. Not sure the weight, but I think its around 60-70lbs.
What brand is the ratchet?
I think it looks like Matco?
electronics4life
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Never mind. Saw my question has already been answered.
Garagefanatic97
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Hey Neuswede, that is a good idea too keep the tools in plastic bins
cruiser808
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Extremely impressive, gentlemen! If I ever break down on the side of the road, I hope it's one of you guys that helps me out. You all will be on vacation, of course.
volpster31
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i think its great that G.J guys have cool bags with quality tools ...i hate how the guys i work with have junk tools and dont give it a second thought.and they wonder how i can fix anything with the tools right in my bag
astrodoggie3000
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The Veto bag weighs like 8-10 pounds empty!
I had one stolen and replaced it (with insurance claim), so I actually am on my second one, not by choice. They are really stout and functional.
Slip_Kid
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I have tried many types of bags to carry my tools. I have used electrician pouches, and many types of bags. The Veto bag is by far my favorite, a bit heavy I will agree. It has a nice shoulder strap that helps to carry it around.
decaf
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i use this bag, suits me perfect. I like too be organized.
lbgradwell
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Awesome setup, decaf. You're as OCD as me!
(Är det ditt hem verkstad i botten bilder?)
(Är det ditt hem verkstad i botten bilder?)
PhantomEB
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Just got into the Millwright trade as an apprentice and with Canadian tax laws, I get to write off most of my tools thru out my apprenticeship.
Need a tool bag damn soon, only got a 180 pc socket set and a set of flex head gear wrenches.
Tryin as much as possible not to touch my garage tool box for tools just yet as I intend that the Tool bag will stay with my Daily driver truck as well go with the offroad truck whenever. In other words, goes where I go!
Need a tool bag damn soon, only got a 180 pc socket set and a set of flex head gear wrenches.
Tryin as much as possible not to touch my garage tool box for tools just yet as I intend that the Tool bag will stay with my Daily driver truck as well go with the offroad truck whenever. In other words, goes where I go!
MoToys
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here's mine.
Looks like you need the lc-ot. I'll buy your closed top bag so you can get the one you need.
Neuswede
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They work nicely for most hand tools. What doesn't can be persuaded with a Dremel. I am looking at some other types of boxes from US Plastics that may hold a wrench assortment a little nicer. If I can find some boxes that vary just slightly in size from what I have, there is probably some extra room to take advantage of, too. I also have some Plano boxes to keep my smaller ratchet straps, and another much larger heavy duty box for my car hauler ratchet straps and tie-downs. I try to keep everything in a grab-n-go format.
Outlander
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This^^
My bag is in my ATV and always ends up a mess. Next time I see them on sale I know what I need them for