toolbags

[slimslob]

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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.

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.

That case is a little smaller than the Platt case that I use. Mine has wheels and a pull up handle. I have had to replace the wheels once already and current have a second new set of wheels that I haven't had time to put on. It holds a lot and with the handle up I can tie vacuum and parts boxes on top.

[theengel]

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Finally got my new toolpack:

Backpack Tool Case - Tecra Tools

I'm loving it. Wish I'd gone to a backpack a long time ago. Except for paperwork. I really like to have an outside pocket for paperwork. I want to be able to pack up everything, then go talk to the customer and get a signature. I put my WO in the bag as I'm leaving. But this bag doesn't have a way to easily do that. I'll figure out a way though.

I'll report back in 2 years as to the durability. I feel like if one of these straps breaks within 2 years, then forget it. My last soft case lasted 7 years before the zipper broke.

[RRodgers]

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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.

I carried a backpack type for tool bag for a couple of years, had to switch because customers thought I didn't bring any tools in with me to work on the machine and complained.

[ptrflrs]

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i had been wanting to try the backpack toolkit. don't need my laptop since i'm not doing network calls that much anymore. nice to have your hands free for all the parts i have to carry in especially in the rain like today but ever since i started loading pdf manuals on an sd card and looking up parts on my phone i have been keeping it very light with my clipboard toolkit. i'm probably gonna get sh!t from some techs here but i rarely need anything else than these small tools although i did leave my thumbdrive stuck on the side of a konica this week and my 6 inch steel ruler somewhere a few months ago. got some good expensive barrierta ricoh grease in the small tube, gel and thin super glue, fuser oil, my special windex/alcohol mix in the spray bottle, snap ring pliers for the ricoh fusers, cutters, flashlight, spring hook, tweaker, small and #2 phillips, door cheat master key, swiss army with small scissors for trimming those damned mylars, screws, mylars, etc... so let me have it
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[blackcat4866]

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More power to ya! =^..^=

[subaro]

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Nearly all of our techs have given up the hard case platt tool box for soft synthetic bags with wheels. Heavy loaded tool cases are health hazards especially if your work area is in the snow belt or in areas where snow and the winter weather causes poor movement. I think the key is in my opinion, every three months or so take the time to spend that hour or so to cleanup and organize the bag and car. There is no point in carrying around stuff if you cannot find it when needed or have to empty the whole case. A tech with a fair work load will eventually find his bag getting heavier as he uses tools from the car and just leave it in the bag.
Moving with a heavy bag and parts can be daunting and i hate that, especially when there is snow on the ground and you cannot wheel your bag.

[Iowatech]

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Moving with a heavy bag and parts can be daunting and i hate that, especially when there is snow on the ground and you cannot wheel your bag.

Meh, it's not that hard if you are wearing the proper type of shoes. That's actually kind of an important consideration out here on the periphery where snow is expected every year at the same time.

[atwageman]

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i had been wanting to try the backpack toolkit. don't need my laptop since i'm not doing network calls that much anymore. nice to have your hands free for all the parts i have to carry in especially in the rain like today but ever since i started loading pdf manuals on an sd card and looking up parts on my phone i have been keeping it very light with my clipboard toolkit. i'm probably gonna get sh!t from some techs here but i rarely need anything else than these small tools although i did leave my thumbdrive stuck on the side of a konica this week and my 6 inch steel ruler somewhere a few months ago. got some good expensive barrierta ricoh grease in the small tube, gel and thin super glue, fuser oil, my special windex/alcohol mix in the spray bottle, snap ring pliers for the ricoh fusers, cutters, flashlight, spring hook, tweaker, small and #2 phillips, door cheat master key, swiss army with small scissors for trimming those damned mylars, screws, mylars, etc... so let me have it
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Must be nice. If that's all I had, I wouldn't be able to get so much as the panels off on some of the stuff I work on.

[subaro]

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Must be nice. If that's all I had, I wouldn't be able to get so much as the panels off on some of the stuff I work on.

Actually i like his tool case too, but if you are working in the downtown areas or where parking rate is ridiculous, you kinda have to anticipate what you would may need according to the call and take it with you or run to the car up umpteen stories and back. time is money plus leaving your tools in a state that may be a hazard while you run to the car ect, plus the parking meter is running.
But the main thing for him, is if he is getting the job done, then the boss should be happy. But that also encourages a bit of laziness as shortcuts will start to develop as the right tool was not available or used and just thinking of going to the car for that one tool, nah, bend it instead till the next call for the machine.

[fixthecopier]

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One of our techs bought this made by Milwaukee and she loves it. She paid $65




I found one of these at flee market , new, for $30 and it works great for me. Mine is tan, It soon will change to black..

[subaro]

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One of our techs bought this made by Milwaukee and she loves it. She paid $65

That girl sure knows how to get the right tools. How did she manage that. The bag alone probably worth that amount.

Those tools will last a lifetime. solid and not cheap and well built.

I envy her. make me want to go buy some, but i have enough already. What! a tool hobbyist never has enough tools.

[LNorris]

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i only have one warning about toolbags...be careful with the ones with straps over the shoulders....it tore my shoulder up...contracted tendonitis from it.

[allan]

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The problem with to compact is where do you put your PH2X400mm? I cant work without it. Its 1/2 a meter long.

[subaro]

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Meh, it's not that hard if you are wearing the proper type of shoes. That's actually kind of an important consideration out here on the periphery where snow is expected every year at the same time.

Don't know about Iowa winters, but here in Toronto it can be very slippery when wet. Black ice ,freezing rain are unknown to the feet whenever it occurs. They are not frequent, but loosing your footing even with the best pair of boots can be scary. Happened to me a few times, had a few falls, but thank the good lord, no broken bones and injuries. I know some who were not so lucky. Canadian winters are harsh. But we have to do the job and take all the precautions.
But to be fair to your point, most of the time the streets are cleared of the snow and sidewalks too. It's when no salt is applied then very slippery conditions prevail.

[fixthecopier]

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One of our techs bought this made by Milwaukee and she loves it. She paid $65

That girl sure knows how to get the right tools. How did she manage that. The bag alone probably worth that amount.

Those tools will last a lifetime. solid and not cheap and well built.

I envy her. make me want to go buy some, but i have enough already. What! a tool hobbyist never has enough tools.

Sorry, but that is just for the bag, no tools.