Milwaukee packout opinions

[GB Electrics]

Jordan who runs Artisan is a very good businessman and knows how to make maximum profit on the job. He targets the upper end domestic market and as a famous actor once coined 'show me the money'

Found him on YouTube, yes he certainly seems to be a sound businessman.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Stanley also do one ...

 

[nicebutdim]

There are quite a few of these systems to choose from, but none that I ever felt would be able to absorb the sort of punishment I'd likely inflict on them. Packout is expensive, and there are a few issues about which I still harbour doubts, but it's streets ahead of all other options.

I guess much depends on what you want one for and what sort of abuse it's likely to encounter.

 

[ChipFanDave]

I have several of the Pack Out organisers mount vertically on the mounting plate fitted in my van nothing migrates apart from the smallest bootlace ferrules. I've solved this by adding and extra seal of 2mm self adhesive black neoprene sheet, very rarely do I open it to find any have visiting the different sized buddies.

 

[Lister1987]

This sparks has a serious Milwakee packout set

That's cute;

 

[Lister1987]

Stanley also do one ...

Stanley Prostack and DeWalt Toughsystem/TStak all the same manufacturer, jist different badges, they all Interchangable. Trying to get hold of some of the deep drawers from either range but they're like hen's teeth I'm finding

 

[GB Electrics]

Stanley also do one ...

Seems like a good budget option, certainly a lot cheaper than packout.
As nicebutdim says Milwaukee is bound to be the toughest and would last , but it’s nearly treble the price .
The t stack/ pro stack is a lot more reasonably priced but the latching/ unlatching of the cases doesn’t look as nice as the Milwaukee. I need to have a play with both and decide .

Stanley also do one ...

 

[GB Electrics]

Stanley Prostack and DeWalt Toughsystem/TStak all the same manufacturer, jist different badges, they all Interchangable. Trying to get hold of some of the deep drawers from either range but they're like hen's teeth I'm finding

Are you finding the system decent ?

 

[GB Electrics]

I have several of the Pack Out organisers mount vertically on the mounting plate fitted in my van nothing migrates apart from the smallest bootlace ferrules. I've solved this by adding and extra seal of 2mm self adhesive black neoprene sheet, very rarely do I open it to find any have visiting the different sized buddies.

Good idea David , it boils my p*ss when they migrate

 

[Lister1987]

Are you finding the system decent ?

So so, I do testing and diagnostics mostly so all that heavy reels etc get sling in the bottom and the 2 top boxes (a smaller box and a cordless drill type box) get my books and test kit, coupled with my extending stool gives me a portable workstation, can attach my stepup to it via bungees too so have everything I need

 

[GB Electrics]

So so, I do testing and diagnostics mostly so all that heavy reels etc get sling in the bottom and the 2 top boxes (a smaller box and a cordless drill type box) get my books and test kit, coupled with my extending stool gives me a portable workstation, can attach my stepup to it via bungees too so have everything I need

Thanks , is the latching / unlatching ok ? I know with drawers this is eliminated to some extent but I’d still need a fair few organisers. Our trade must be one of the worst for the amount of gear you need to cart with you (joiners maybe even worse)

 

[Timbo]

Just as an FYI, I bought the Trend Pro 4 in December. Not a patch on Milwaukee, but got it for under £100 on a Black Friday deal.

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[GB Electrics]

Just as an FYI, I bought the Trend Pro 4 in December. Not a patch on Milwaukee, but got it for under £100 on a Black Friday deal.

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Just as an FYI, I bought the Trend Pro 4 in December. Not a patch on Milwaukee, but got it for under £100 on a Black Friday deal.

Trend MS/P/SET4CFFX Pro Modular Storage Cart Set 4pc

Tools, power tools, hand tools, electrical, plumbing supplies, ffx tools, FFX, The Trend Pro Modular Storage Cart 4pc Set is a selection of storage boxes that can hold a wide range of equipment and tools. Each box is fully waterproof and dustproof, efficiently protecting your tools from any...

www.ffx.co.uk

How do you rate it Timbo ? It’s another system I’d noticed but not seen in the flesh. Seems reasonably priced as well

 

[Timbo]

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How do you rate it Timbo ? It’s another system I’d noticed but not seen in the flesh. Seems reasonably priced as well

First one arrived broken . Was a Black Friday deal.
Not tough enough for rigorous use.
For light use it's OK, but I've put it to one side to keep spare tools in.
Gone back to Packout. Keeping the small toolbox though. It's not too bad.

 

[nicebutdim]

One other deciding factor when I bought the Packout was availability of spare parts. Need a wheel, axle, handle, latch etc. and these can all be sourced - of course they most likely won't be readily available from all suppliers, but at least they do exist.