toolbags

[apump]

anyone know of a good toolbag that will hold small laptop/surface.

[allan]

Re: toolbags

You get nifty backpack style laptop bags with room for basic tools, screwdriver's tip will stick out between the zippers but its easy to you pull it out.
I am still using the old heavy bag but i'm going to get one soon.

[Brett GS]

Re: toolbags

You get nifty backpack style laptop bags with room for basic tools, screwdriver's tip will stick out between the zippers but its easy to you pull it out.
I am still using the old heavy bag but i'm going to get one soon.

Christensins tools near jeppe has some awsome bags.

[slimslob]

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Platt Tool Cases has some computer cases and also has tools pallets for carrying a small notepad. TOOL CASES

[KapeKopyTek]

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Tecra Tools has a nice assortment of bags and etc..

[stopeon]

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I picked up one of these a while back: www.techni-tool.com/758CA820 There's a flap on the bottom that's secured with velcro, a zipper on each side, and then you could slide a small laptop under the top portion of the bag. My 15" thinkpad wouldn't quite fit, though. Also - and maybe more important, this one doesn't have ANY inside pockets.

[theengel]

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I went ahead and took the plunge. I'm switching to a backpack. I ordered one from tecra today. I will post back if I can fit my tools and a laptop... and paperwork folder. And my rags and bottles. And all that good stuff.

[blackcat4866]

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I should probably convert. My case exceeds 38# without the laptop. Maybe the answer is to create bags for specific purposes, i.e.: Networking, Sharp specific, Toshiba specific, soldering kit, infrequent usage tools, etc.

I'm a collector of-a-sort of tools. I can never seem to remove a tool once I've added to the kit. I'm sure my back will rebel eventually, but for now I can still carry it.

If you're looking for recommendations, my recommendation is " ... not like me". =^..^=

[allan]

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I should probably convert. My case exceeds 38# without the laptop. Maybe the answer is to create bags for specific purposes, i.e.: Networking, Sharp specific, Toshiba specific, soldering kit, infrequent usage tools, etc.

I'm a collector of-a-sort of tools. I can never seem to remove a tool once I've added to the kit. I'm sure my back will rebel eventually, but for now I can still carry it.

If you're looking for recommendations, my recommendation is " ... not like me". =^..^=

I do the same. I even have a bit of first aid in there.

[theengel]

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Here's the thing. When this thread first came up, I thought, "I'm carrying too much. I should lighten my load. I don't need half this sh$t. Like these snap ring pliers. When's the last time I used these? I could leave these home."

Then, yesterday, guess what I needed. They're staying in the kit.

[blackcat4866]

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Here's the thing. When this thread first came up, I thought, "I'm carrying too much. I should lighten my load. I don't need half this sh$t. Like these snap ring pliers. When's the last time I used these? I could leave these home."

Then, yesterday, guess what I needed. They're staying in the kit.

That's the thing: What's the point of having a tool if it's not available when you need it? For those once-in-a great-while tools it's worth the extra trip to the car. =^..^=

[allan]

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My daily trip use to be like 600 Km or 370 Miles, your kit exists out of

1) Tool bag
2) Toolbox (for your car)
3) Vacuum cleaner
4) Electric blower
5) Extension cord (blow out machines outside)
6) Spare cables (fax/LAN/power)
7) PM kits for 4 models of machines.
8) 4 to 20 boxes of toner.

Then u need to average 5 calls a day with the max distance 900 Km or 560 Miles this a stop over at a guest house.
Not being ready is not an option.

[rapidocument]

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PLATT is/will be always my choice,

I've used this one for almost everyday, 10 years so far. I have had to change it's zipper a couple of times but it has been my fault (overloading the case with bulky stuff), maybe from the outside looks like a homeless property but is the gear that brings bread to my home, (in the pic doesn't appear the 3m vacumm and the powerdriver also indispensable).

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[atwageman]

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I'm too lazy to walk out to my car and take a pic of my box. Here is a generic pic of my box from Stanley Supply Services....aka Jensen Tools. The bottom half of my kit is loaded down with all kinds of tools. I work on a wide myriad of equipment.......both metric and SAE and everything in between. It weighs a ton, but I have a heavy duty fold up cart that can deal with the weight. I do have a few other tool boxes out in the car for the tools I may only need a few a few times a year. I'm a road warrior, covering 5 states. I see more hotel rooms, than my own home.

I also don't like making 5 trips out to the car to get tools. Nothing I hate more than having to park out in the back 40 acres of parking lot somewhere, and it's raining. lol.

Maybe tomorrow I'll snap some pics of my set up.

[CompyTech]

Re: toolbags

PLATT is/will be always my choice,

I've used this one for almost everyday, 10 years so far. I have had to change it's zipper a couple of times but it has been my fault (overloading the case with bulky stuff), maybe from the outside looks like a homeless property but is the gear that brings bread to my home, (in the pic doesn't appear the 3m vacumm and the powerdriver also indispensable).

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I use Platt as well, but I have the hard plastic case. I've only replaced the handle twice.. In fact we have two of those soft bags(one with a shoulder strap) sitting here in the shop collecting dust. After carrying around the plastic case for years I've been tempted to covert over to the soft one and carry less stuff. I could keep stuff I don't use much in the car. I do have a folding cart for when I have to go a long ways or carry more in.

I'm too lazy to walk out to my car and take a pic of my box. Here is a generic pic of my box from Stanley Supply Services....aka Jensen Tools. The bottom half of my kit is loaded down with all kinds of tools. I work on a wide myriad of equipment.......both metric and SAE and everything in between. It weighs a ton, but I have a heavy duty fold up cart that can deal with the weight. I do have a few other tool boxes out in the car for the tools I may only need a few a few times a year. I'm a road warrior, covering 5 states. I see more hotel rooms, than my own home.

I also don't like making 5 trips out to the car to get tools. Nothing I hate more than having to park out in the back 40 acres of parking lot somewhere, and it's raining. lol.

Maybe tomorrow I'll snap some pics of my set up.

That case looks like a monster compared to what I'm used to seeing.. Lol! At least you can carry everything in and on a cart.