Show us your portable toolbox!

[wiens80]

I really liked this thread, and figured maybe my little contribution might get it going again. Although, most will probably agree that post #5 takes the cake.

 

[quinton]

I have several different sets. Most recent setup is The rigid stacking boxes.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Gear-Cart-Black-222573/205441921 For bottom box and two of the http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Organizer-Black-222571/205440492 stacked on top. So far I really like this setup. Grab and go with top box for most jobs with common tools. No heavy lifting to move complete set. Comes out of vehicle in three pieces and once stacked back together on ground rolls with wheels. Stays stacked together in service van while driving without locking together

 

[flying eyeball]

This is one of the $10 Stanley's from walmart.

 

[bigjeff94]

I like these craftsman 3 drawer setups. This one stays in the shop on the bench unless I know I'm headed to a big job. Otherwise I keep a craftsman set in a blow mold case with some extras in my truck toolbox.

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[FigureItOut]

This thread reminded how badly I needed to empty my bag and vacuum it out. Good time to contribute.

The cart ready to roll:
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[ihateminimumwage]

I really liked this thread, and figured maybe my little contribution might get it going again. Although, most will probably agree that post #5 takes the cake.

What is the make of that backpack, and how do you like it?

I'm currently working out of a CLC open top carry bag along with a zip up. They're great until I have to service a generator on the side of a house with a steep hill to get to, and have to make multiple trips back to the rig between tool bags, CO2 cylinder, parts, rags, oil drain can, funnels, etc. Especially with the winter coming I'm starting to think a backpack would be a far better choice...

 

[wiens80]

What is the make of that backpack, and how do you like it?

I'm currently working out of a CLC open top carry bag along with a zip up. They're great until I have to service a generator on the side of a house with a steep hill to get to, and have to make multiple trips back to the rig between tool bags, CO2 cylinder, parts, rags, oil drain can, funnels, etc. Especially with the winter coming I'm starting to think a backpack would be a far better choice...

It's the Veto backpack, it's fantastic. I'm up and down ladders all day doing commercial hvac. It frees up your hands to carry parts, filters, ladders etc... That bag is 2 years old already, I use it every day and it looks and functions like new.

Yes it is expensive, but when this one wears out I'll replace it with another one.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

It's the Veto backpack, it's fantastic. I'm up and down ladders all day doing commercial hvac. It frees up your hands to carry parts, filters, ladders etc... That bag is 2 years old already, I use it every day and it looks and functions like new.

Yes it is expensive, but when this one wears out I'll replace it with another one.

Added to the Amazon Wishlist. Thanks for the info, and glad to hear how well it's holding up.

I was looking at a CLC backpack, but for the fact my open top bag is tearing at the seams after 1 year of solid use, I'm not a huge fan of their current offerings. Nowadays I'm much happier spending the extra money to make work easier, since I forget how much I spent it a month later anyway.

 

[geartow]

I find these portable boxes to be more unique than the home chest, and earn more cool points.

 

[ciciban]

Hi, My first post here. This is my Unior cantilever toolbox. Tools are mainly used for motorcycle maintenance, general domestic repairs and rc stuff.

 

[IUEC Medic]

Added to the Amazon Wishlist. Thanks for the info, and glad to hear how well it's holding up.

I was looking at a CLC backpack, but for the fact my open top bag is tearing at the seams after 1 year of solid use, I'm not a huge fan of their current offerings. Nowadays I'm much happier spending the extra money to make work easier, since I forget how much I spent it a month later anyway.

I have the clc backpack... It was ripping at a few seams and corners in about 45 days... My next bag will be veto pro pack.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I have the clc backpack... It was ripping at a few seams and corners in about 45 days... My next bag will be veto pro pack.

Thanks for confirming my concerns.

 

[Brownsfan]

This thread reminded how badly I needed to empty my bag and vacuum it out. Good time to contribute.

The cart ready to roll:
Satellite bag:
Contents:

Trust me on this. You need better crimpers/cutters. Get the Klein 1005s from Home Depot. I used those GBs once when I was helping someone out. I realized how much better the Kleins were. If you are going to use them as much as I think you will it's a very worthwhile investment. Also invest in better electrical tape. I use the 3m 700 stuff at HD for 9.99 for a 5 pack. I use super 33 too but found this stuff to be just as "sticky" but it's not as stretchable. I was using 33 when HD had the 3 pack for 7.72. But at almost $4 a roll it's quite expensive. Here is a link to what I am now using http://m.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-3-4-in-x-66-ft-700-Vinyl-Electrical-Tape-24413-BA-6/202195404

 

[FigureItOut]

Trust me on this. You need better crimpers/cutters. Get the Klein 1005s from Home Depot. I used those GBs once when I was helping someone out. I realized how much better the Kleins were. If you are going to use them as much as I think you will it's a very worthwhile investment. Also invest in better electrical tape. I use the 3m 700 stuff at HD for 9.99 for a 5 pack. I use super 33 too but found this stuff to be just as "sticky" but it's not as stretchable. I was using 33 when HD had the 3 pack for 7.72. But at almost $4 a roll it's quite expensive. Here is a link to what I am now using http://m.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-3-4-in-x-66-ft-700-Vinyl-Electrical-Tape-24413-BA-6/202195404

Thanks Brownsfan, you've steered me right so far. I'm getting my tools up to par (see pic). The crimpers took forever to ship, ordered them at the same time as my strippers. It is a world of difference.
The tape in the pic you quoted there is actually self-fusing silicone tape. I'm using the super 33 more now in the vehicle, but in very vulnerable spots I trust the silicone tape above anything. My judgment may be off on that, of course.

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[drink]

Here's my 20" Craftsman tool box with standard tray.

 

[Brownsfan]

Thanks Brownsfan, you've steered me right so far. I'm getting my tools up to par (see pic). The crimpers took forever to ship, ordered them at the same time as my strippers. It is a world of difference.
The tape in the pic you quoted there is actually self-fusing silicone tape. I'm using the super 33 more now in the vehicle, but in very vulnerable spots I trust the silicone tape above anything. My judgment may be off on that, of course.

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Couldn't tell from the pic it was the silicone tape. Just looked like cheap electrical tape, its a good choice for what you are using. Give the tape I linked a try. You will be surprised. But I will say anytime Im in a home depot and I see the 3pk of super33 for 7.72 I buy ALL OF IT. Its still the gold standard. I tried the super 88 and found it way too thick. Great choice of crimpers and strippers. I would bet you will find a set of those crimpers and strippers in EVERY 12v techs bag/box. The only crimpers I have ever had that I liked better than the Kleins was Thomas&Betts 112s .I have had a pair for at least 12years and still going

 

[drink]

Here are a few of my portable tool boxes! I like these! It is a challenge to figure out what to put in them and be able to lift it after it is full. It seems like you always need a tool after you fill it.

 

[Bruce57]

Here is my portable box, it's another Hazet 190L. I've been very happy with this box.

 

[kctyphoon]

Added to the Amazon Wishlist. Thanks for the info, and glad to hear how well it's holding up.

I was looking at a CLC backpack, but for the fact my open top bag is tearing at the seams after 1 year of solid use, I'm not a huge fan of their current offerings. Nowadays I'm much happier spending the extra money to make work easier, since I forget how much I spent it a month later anyway.

dont know whats threads you follow, but the Milwaukee backpack is marked down to $59 in Home Depot now.. i dont have one only cause its just not something practical for me, but its really nice, and has some real weight to it. if you havent checked it out, you might want to.. has a really nice pouch/pocket/holder design in the front designed for large items like an AC hose/gauge set..

 

[ZRX61]

My kid has a red one like this, we bent the edges of the flanges over to make them flush with the sides of the trays. Used a door skinner tool.

This is one of the $10 Stanley's from walmart.

 

[kctyphoon]

heres my small contribution:
my house doesnt have a garage, and i got tired of going back and forth from the driveway to basement to get tools.. so i decided to put together a box filled with cheaper stuff i can keep together and use outside. most of my repairs are small things, but every once in a while itll be a little more involved. im not a mechanic so thats not too often. heres what i did to make my life easier.

i bought a $49 Stanley wheeled box, and one of those Husky bucket organizers for $9. i cut the bucket buddy thing up into sections, along with a piece of flat aluminum stock. i cut the aluminum to fit along both long sides and one short side inside the Stanley box. i folded the top edges of the dissected bucket buddy over the aluminum stock, and drilled holes through the aluminum, the box, and melted holes into the bucket organizer. this way i could screw the aluminum rails inside the stanely box, and "hang" the organizers pockets from them. this allowed me to keep all the hand tools organized and vertical, making alot of storage along the inside perimeter of the box, and leaving a wide open center to bigger items.. the screws on the outside of the box that you can see, are whats holding the aluminum "rail" that has the top of the organizer folded over it.

in the center i have a few wrench rolls, hammers, pry bars, small work light and extension cord. still have room to throw more stuff in there if i think i might need it.

i loaded it all up with whatever i thought i could need except for a mechanics tool set. now i can just wheel the hole box out to the driveway with a socket set in a carry case, and have everything close by and organized for the most part.. i still have my other much larger box to fall back on inside. i have another stanley box filled with impact sockets and air tools also - but with the Milwaukee cordless stuff it might be time to re-organize that one..

Patent Pending -

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I like that idea, keeps you from digging for the commonly used stuff.

 

[kctyphoon]

I like that idea, keeps you from digging for the commonly used stuff.

Thanks, I got tired of digging though bags and laying everything out on the ground just to be able to find stuff.. I'm actually surprised this isn't something you can walk into HD and buy off the shelf (in a better form of course).

The good part for me is it being on wheels. So I can wheel it though the house and outside, without having to pick it up. This way it can be loaded up with tools and I never have to pick it up to move it, esp with a bad back. It's filled with cheap tools for now, but they work. I keep better stuff in the basement for now..

 

[Bruce57]

My Hazet 190L. I really like this box.

 

[ryanm]

awesome, thanks for sharing!

 

[martin666]

KRA24, 1980, Handy little box

 

[drink]

I have a few portable tool boxes. My gray Craftsman 6500 is in really good shape for its age. The smaller 16 inch Craftsman tool box of mine has been getting a workout lately. It is light, it works on a lot of stuff, and it doesn't take up much room while on the go..

 

[ssdave]

My truck box is now very close to 100% Snap-on, which recently replaced the part snap-on/part proto set that was in it. I got a rollaway with a nice full set of tools and added it to some I had to fill out this box. It's in a KRA21. Weight is just about all I want to carry.

Items covered are: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 sockets, SAE and Metric. Full range of ratchets, breaker bars and various length extensions. SAE combination wrench set, Metric short and long combination wrench sets, assortment of hex and torx sockets, hex keys, ignition wrenches, 3/8" swivel sockets, a few select crows feet, a few punches, a couple chisels, a file, wire stripper & crimper, snap ring pliers, needle nose, slip joint, lineman and vise-grip pliers. Hand impact driver, hammer, screwdriver set, electrical tape, tube of grease.

Here's most of what's in it; the double box didn't go in, the chisels/punch set didn't go in, the torque wrench isn't and the weatherheads and speed wrench didn't go in. A couple more socket sets were added, and some chisels, files, pliers etc.

 

[geartow]

I love hand boxes it really shows what you think are important tools

 

[Pansy]

I love hand boxes it really shows what you think are important tools

Agreed! That's a great way to look at it.

 

[decaf]

little update of my toolcase and content:

 

[DSLTRK]

Thosr European tools make ours look so plain. Nice setup.

 

[msnow]

Little Kennedy action for my previous trip

 

[mjoekingz28]

Picked this one up for my goods. I also have a 1/4"&3/8ths socket set with some allen keys and a few bits, and other tools throughout the car.

 

[mjoekingz28]

The rest

 

[mjoekingz28]

All together

 

[wiens80]

Thosr European tools make ours look so plain. Nice setup.

Come on now, I see an American classic in there. Looks like a stacked leather handle Estwing to me [emoji481]

Agreed though, that is a nice setup.

 

[Rickster]

Here's mine: old two ball bowling bag I picked up at a garage sale. I figured who'd give a bowling ball bag a second look?? ...Plus it rolls around easily.

 

[Dookie2122]

Here's mine: old two ball bowling bag I picked up at a garage sale. I figured who'd give a bowling ball bag a second look?? ...Plus it rolls around easily.

Any info on those red trays?

 

[Rickster]

No clue. I had picked them up at some estate sale a while back.