Getting the box to the job

[yasha32]

I just picked up another job at the local garage doing flunky work and they want me to bring my tool box (normal). However they do not sent a flatbed or provide for any accommodations, How have you guys gotten big boxes moved about easily? I know I could just go out and rent a trailer I just thought I'd exhaust all other means first.

Also has anyone seen a good deal on hansen socket organizers \ trays? The ones with the posts.

Thanks!

 

[waterboy12]

Picked up the whole set at sears the other day for around $11 for the 1/2 inch. $10 for the 3/8 and something like $8.50 for the 1/4.

 

[yasha32]

Picked up the whole set at sears the other day for around $11 for the 1/2 inch. $10 for the 3/8 and something like $8.50 for the 1/4.

That's awesome, I had no idea Sears had the hansen trays. Thanks much!

 

[bobcatdan]

You buddy with any tool guys? They generally don't have a problem moving a box for a good customer. The only thing is if you have a big box that is heavy, their tommy gates can't lift those so you may have to unload it. Other wise just push it on a trailer and move it. I have never had an employer offer to move my box, that was on me.

 

[Outlawmws]

Lo Boy flatbed trailer with a ramp...

(And lots of straps...)

 

[Imcrazy]

Flatbed wrecker

 

[Davefr]

U Haul 6X9 with drop down ramp. ($20/day)

 

[91bronc300]

Push it. It has wheels.

 

[chadster1]

U Haul 6X9 with drop down ramp. ($20/day)

Glad to see someone using some good straps instead of those 4 for $19.99 straps that they sell at Wal Mart.

 

[Rocket1]

I saw a guy at the BMW dealership have his Snap On box loaded on a flatbed wrecker. I would just rent a trailer like posted above.


I'll have to do this soon when I move. I'm not looking forward to unloading everything

 

[Davefr]

Glad to see someone using some good straps instead of those 4 for $19.99 straps that they sell at Wal Mart.

Chadster,
I need to fess up. Those are actually 2" HF ratchet straps.

However I used 4 sets just in case!!

 

[crewchief888]

I just picked up another job at the local garage doing flunky work and they want me to bring my tool box (normal). However they do not sent a flatbed or provide for any accommodations, How have you guys gotten big boxes moved about easily? I know I could just go out and rent a trailer I just thought I'd exhaust all other means first.

Also has anyone seen a good deal on hansen socket organizers \ trays? The ones with the posts.

Thanks!

how big of a box are you talking about?

pickup truck
small trailer

when i started my current job, i moved my KR550/555/ & sidebox in the back of my '85 bronco, by myself
however, i did have to make 3 trips.

 

[KEH]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy a small utility trailer. If you get one give thought to security, the tweakers are stealing them here. Suggest taking hubs and wheels off, greasing axle to prevent rust.

KEH

 

[Outlawmws]

Sounds like a good excuse to buy a small utility trailer. If you get one give thought to security, the tweakers are stealing them here. Suggest taking hubs and wheels off, greasing axle to prevent rust.

KEH

What is a "tweaker" and why do they want cheap import trailers?

 

[ElectroLight]

What is a "tweaker" and why do they want cheap import trailers?

I'm thinking he is referring to drug addict scrappers?

 

[91bronc300]

My unfenced backyard is stocked up with easy to steal scrap metal. I'm surprised (but grateful) nothing has disappeared.

 

[chadster1]

What is a "tweaker" and why do they want cheap import trailers?

Meth-head. They will steal anything for a fix

 

[Murphy4570]

Small utility trailer is your best bet. I used a 8x10' one with a ramp last time I had to move my toolbox. Use lots of straps and 2x4's.

 

[KEH]

tweakers = slang for drug addicts. Around here they are responsible for a lot of thefts, not just trailers. My theory is that trailers are easily taken out of state and sold.

Not my theory and reported just as a matter of interest: Newspaper accounts say addicts are stealing Tide detergent to pay for drugs. Drug dealer will take Tide in payment for drugs, then resells it. After reading the above mentioned article I seem to remember seeing a table of Tide for sale at the flea market.

KEH

 

[Drew_flux]

Rent a lift gate moving truck, cost me $50 per day last time.