Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
I'm telling you guys, the backpack is the way to go.
I'm telling you guys, the backpack is the way to go.
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
Blazebusiness an I have very similar Platt brief case style tool cases.
The only problem, mine is about 30 years older.
My standard antique model case comes complete with air-conditioning vents(holes),cable ties and metal corner bracing, that some how got there over the years.
(In other words, its totally worn out, an should be replaced...)
I'm like the guy with a well worn pair of leather shoes: I'm so darn comfortable with my old tool case. The missus bought an paid for a new outer tool case about four Xmas ago, but Santa keeps forgetting to order it.
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
Re: Dumping the toolcase all over the ground:
I must have dumped my toolcase all over the ground at least one, maybe two,...... hundred times, give or take a couple.
I've now mastered the subconscious zen(force be with you) art-form of "grab the toolcase handle with one finger firmly over the lid" technique. This in ground (save the tool case) finger technique is truly the pinnicle of a technicians enlightment stage of arrival of being a master Tech. You know you've become a master Tech when the finger on the toolcase lid is amazingly automatic....
To the noobies... :
Alway pickup your toolcase with one finger placed firmly on the lid. Incase that good looking office secretary has made you forget to lock down your toolcase lid.
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
I was carrying this for years.
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https://www.amazon.com/ToolPak-90650.../dp/B004G5LUUEComment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
Yeah, this looks like the one I got. Unless you're bag is so heavy that you need a cart, this option is great.Comment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
This is of topic but a fun prank is to hide a brick in you fellow techs bag.WhateverComment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
A few years back I started adding a few lug nuts to my wife's purse each day. At one point it got up to 25# before she caught on. After that I could never get more than 10 or 12 lug nuts before she would give me "the look". =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
and i have just recently purchased both a large and a standard small soft sided case. darn. these look nice. and you can swing it over your shoulder freeing your hands. may have to buy yet another.Comment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
I've been using the Milwaukee jobsite backpack for a while. Works great. Holds all my tools and laptop and paperwork. Has a hard shell bottom that keeps it standing upright.
Milwaukee Jobsite Backpack 48-22-8200 at The Home Depot - Mobile
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
Recent upgrade to the UpCart: Those blow-molded plastic front legs were the weak point, and gave out a couple months ago. I used some scrap SuperStrut from the Depot to fabricate a set of steel front legs. It still retracts properly, and will now carry two Kyocera printers (140#). I've about reached my own capacity as well.
UpCart Modified.jpg =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
I carried around a Platt hardcase for more than 20 years, and I recently purchased the ProTechPak model 99200. I wish I had done this years ago, this is the perfect copier tech everyday toolcase. I do have my old hardcase in the trunk for the occasion that I need a large, or specialty tool. I use the laptop area for hardware, meter and small parts. It's got a place for paperwork, too. After 6 months of my kind of abuse it is holding up well.NEVER ASSUME ANYTHINGComment
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Re: Could I get some tool bag recommendations?
That was the difficult part. There is a 3/8" swivel point molded into the cast aluminum base, and I had some 3/8" chromed steel rod on-hand. But for the legs to retract properly, the steel rod had to be 1/8" further inside and 1/4" above the steel inverted "U".
First I made a wood jig, to hold the rod where it needed to be out of scrap pine 2x4. Then when I could see what had to be bridged, I cut two blocks of 3/8" x 3/8" x 1" square stock to fill the gap, that could be welded in place. The way the 3/8" rod keys into the base, I figured I'd have to grind away some of the spacer to clear the various features. I also figured that once the rod was tacked in, the wood would just ignite and burn up. It was just a jig anyway. No further use once it was welded.
Entirely by accident it fit perfectly with only some minor cutting and filing. The welding turned out to be one of the hangups. Apparently SuperStrut has some sort of plasticized anti-corrosion coating that converts to a white colored gas when welded. The gentleman that did the welding for me ground off the coating where the welding had to happen. In the end the wood wasn't even burned.
4 coats of Rustoleum, and some rubber feet. The arms you see on the sides, I drilled for 6mm oil impregnated bronze bushings and used 6mm shoulder screws threaded into the SuperStrut, and liberal applications of red grease.
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Thanks for asking. =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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