Metal Tool Box or Alternatives

[Dustydazzler]

...nothing worse than an over crowded tool box that weighs a tonne

i try my best to only carry what I need for the job in hand with a couple screwdrivers and cutters in my new tool vest

 

[Mike Johnson]

The DeWalt TStak drawers are quite shallow so prevent overloading, the problem is the large case type have access only from the top, so if staked as the name suggest, everything above has to be removed to allow the case to open, still find the Fluke MFT case the best seat for lunch.

 

[DPG]

The other guy on ebay is selling this one. Worth considering maybe, as you are probably near enough to pick it up:

KLEIN TOOLS 55452RTB Rolling Tool Bag | eBay

The Klein Tools 55452RTB Rolling Tool Bag has been designed with your needs in mind, and its high-quality construction ensures that your tools will remain safe and secure.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[RDB85]

You must have tried every tool box on the market by now. This won’t stop until you have a 10 grand snap on roller box.

I don’t get paid enough.

 

[Mike Johnson]

You need to respond to this thread: What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023) - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/what-is-your-hourly-rate-as-a-self-employed-electrician-2023.209901/page-3#post-1843577

 

[RDB85]

The DeWalt TStak drawers are quite shallow so prevent overloading, the problem is the large case type have access only from the top, so if staked as the name suggest, everything above has to be removed to allow the case to open, still find the Fluke MFT case the best seat for lunch.

The Dewalt Toughsysystem 2.0 looks okay but it’s expensive. Same as the Packout. As we do a lot of domestic work it’s nice to have some organisation when working. Try wheeling one of those into some ones house

The Klein Rolling Tool bag was great but everything just went into the middle so again you’d have to empty it to find something that made its way to the bottom.

Veto and Velocity maybe the answer but they are a awful lot for a bag.

A friend said I could try this:

Keter Master Pro Masterloader 17191709 Tool Trolley Plastic Black / Red https://amzn.eu/d/9AOWqjM

 

[Mike Johnson]

Never gave it much thought before, but the Fluke MFT case with the removable tote tray is big enough and has the capacity for everything needed for EICR or any other testing, take the tester out and you have a tool box and tray for most small domestic work, surprising how much you can get in them.

 

[nicebutdim]

The other guy on ebay is selling this one. Worth considering maybe, as you are probably near enough to pick it up:

KLEIN TOOLS 55452RTB Rolling Tool Bag | eBay

The Klein Tools 55452RTB Rolling Tool Bag has been designed with your needs in mind, and its high-quality construction ensures that your tools will remain safe and secure.

www.ebay.co.uk

Erbauer power tool set as well. Someone had a thread here recently asking about which brand of tools to change to and
Erbauer got several recommendations (although not from me). This could get whoever that was a good start.

 

[DPG]

Erbauer power tool set as well. Someone had a thread here recently asking about which brand of tools to change to and
Erbauer got several recommendations (although not from me). This could get whoever that was a good start.

Yeah not sure who that was though.

 

[Dave OCD]

I would hate to be the local shop keeper supplying this kind of stuff.......

 

[Mikegh]

I'm still waiting for the floating toolbox that delivers what you need

Don't think it's possible

 

[RDB85]

I'm still waiting for the floating toolbox that delivers what you need

Don't think it's possible

I don’t it is possible. It’s keeps a load of strangers on a forum happy.

 

[ferg]

I'm still waiting for the floating toolbox that delivers what you need

Don't think it's possible

Like a Roomba that levitates ?
That would be handy right enough.
If it could bring me what I need then it's one step up from me anyway.

 

[Mike Johnson]

This thread has turned very strange, what have Rumbaba's go to do with tool box's.

 

[MJPD29]

All joking aside I’ve had 3x dewalt tstak boxes for several years now and they’ve been great and they didn’t break the bank either. One even has drawers