Toolbox I can ship

[NotSoSimple]

I am looking for a small handheld toolbox that can withstand the trials of UPS. Ramping up a deployment at work and some places I will not be driving. Those locations require me to either check the toolbox or UPS it to the location.

I know Pelican, and I own one myself, but I am looking for other options. Hoping to find a cheaper option that will work just fine. Any tips?

 

[Krash Kadillak]

Maybe something like a suitcase?

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/s...gZbawmTNyPQsAjvTnoGCkaAnl58P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/s...DohJU03yFf_BP2twX5xQgaAmPv8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[zkling]

What type of tools do you need to carry?

 

[sselander]

Calzone has some roadie style work boxes:

http://www.calzonecase.com/styles/work-boxes/

Located right in Bridgeport, CT

 

[jkwilson]

I don't think anything cheaper will live up to a Pelican. I used haul 6 cases all over the place. UPS, checked baggage and the back of a truck for tens of thousands of miles. If I had to do it again tomorrow, Pelican cases would be among the first things I'd buy.

 

[rsanter]

I have seen the military surplus snap on version of the pelican case toolboxes with drawers on eBay and they don't seem to go for very much as they don't fit what most people do.
They are also on the websites that do military surplus auctions

Bob

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I have seen the military surplus snap on version of the pelican case toolboxes with drawers on eBay and they don't seem to go for very much as they don't fit what most people do.
They are also on the websites that do military surplus auctions

Bob

I've seen Armstrong military cases (and sets) there as well.

 

[J.A.Varela]

Horrifical Fright Aluminum and bubble wrap

 

[Walterchang]

Cheap alternative to pelican is seahorse cases, very similar. But I have to say pelican is the best choice. Calzone are great till they get dropped or stabbed with a forklift.

 

[APEowner]

I discovered Pelican when I was looking to solve that very problem. Other than cost I dont know what you'd want different. When I showed the bean counters what the cost of my tools not getting to the client when I do would be there was no issue with getting it approved.

 

[kbs2244]

What kind of tools?
How heavy?
I flew next to a guy that used one of those swing lid plastic lunch boxes.
He did heavy equipment pre buy inspections.
A set of 1/2 sockets, some open ends, some meters.
He had the weight down cold since he checked it as baggage.

 

[rice rocket]

Maybe something like a suitcase?

Suitcases encourage postal/parcel workers to throw your stuff because it has a handle. If you do get a suitcase, I'd still box it before shipping.

 

[A**holes Garage]

Barska makes a line of Pelican type cases, not sure how they stack up price wise

http://www.barska.com/Loaded_Gear-HD_Cases.html

 

[alxdgr8]

Look up FOD or tool control bags. That's what the aircraft mechanics at work use for travelling. They're usually soft shell with foam shadowbox inserts so they're pretty lightweight.

http://www.chellis.com/store.asp?pid=19336
http://www.casesbysource.com/category/fod-cases
http://www.victoryfoam.com/fod-foreign-object-damage-prevention.htm

 

[NotSoSimple]

Awesome suggestions guys. Well I thought I was purchasing but boss went out and bought two of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HNJQAU/?tag=atomicindus08-20 before I could come back with some alternatives.

I asked what we were carting them with, he said my hands. Not excited to lug it around airports but not much else I can do. Once one breaks though, I will be putting in a req for a Pelican.

For tools, it will be basic hand tools, single battery powered drill, and materials. Scope of the project is replacing network hardware so nothing too fancy required.

 

[kbs2244]

That replacment stuff had to get delivered some how.
I would talk to the vendor about shipping the install tools as part of the equipment shipment.
Then all you have to worry about is the return trip.