Poll please. Tool cases.

[76nemo]

Can we please start a poll? I am looking into buying some new tool cases, boxes, or bags. I am curious as to what you service guys are utilizing for transport on to job site.

I am using the C550 bag for most of my stuff, but I have a secondary meter/IR kit, a seperate bag for my scope, and a seperate bag for my PQA. Then of course I have my gloves, two-ways, log books, etc..

I know quite a few people who use Pelican cases and the sort with custom foam cut-outs, some carry multiple bags, some multiple boxes, to each their own. I could use a case with a custom foam cut-out for my meters and carry a tool bag for accessories and my tool pouch. I am just wondering what you guys/gals perfer???

This is what I carry for a call with little to no detail:


http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z281/76nemo/frontline%20toolsIII/frontlinetoolsIII.jpg



Can't we have a "General Discussion" chapter for this forum for subjects of this such??? There are alot of times where we post subjects in just any chapter because we have nowhere else to put them:confused:

[mdshunk]

Pelican cases are an absolute must for anything expensive. I've thrown out manufacturer's cases several times in favor of a Pelican case. For regular hand tool transport, I still wear bags, but I also have a Veto Pro carrier that's pretty darned nice for working in one spot.

[76nemo]

Pelican cases are an absolute must for anything expensive. I've thrown out manufacturer's cases several times in favor of a Pelican case. For regular hand tool transport, I still wear bags, but I also have a Veto Pro carrier that's pretty darned nice for working in one spot.


Willing to post a pic Marc?

[mdshunk]

Willing to post a pic Marc?I'd be happy to, but I don't have a truck at home tonight.

[Buck Parrish]

Nemo, What ever you are useing it sure does a good job. Because , your tools are so clean.
:smile:
I need to have two sets of hand tools. That way when I am on a job for several days. All my service tools are still in one spot incase of a service call.
I have been useing that little blue case that the 7.2 v makita comes in.
It's cloth, too.

[76nemo]

I don't mind if you don't answer this because it may be quite lengthy, but what do you bring onboard to a site for a machinery call you are unfamiliar with, with little detail? Are you one of the ones who leaves it all in the truck into you determine what you need? What if it is on the fifth floor? Don't you still bring a frontline?

[Buck Parrish]

Their's not much industry in this area.
A bunch of high tech jobs.
But, yeah your right. Sure enough if you don't bring it. It turns out to be the tool you need.

[76nemo]

Nemo, What ever you are useing it sure does a good job. Because , your tools are so clean.
:smile:
I need to have two sets of hand tools. That way when I am on a job for several days. All my service tools are still in one spot incase of a service call.
I have been useing that little blue case that the 7.2 v makita comes in.
It's cloth, too.


That is what was said with my benders, although I don't use them much at all. I think Marc made that point, or K8. I normally work alone, or with one or two semi-knowledgable gophers. I just need feedback from a two-way. You can very easily say I have OCD. I use more Goo-Gone than clean shirts:grin:
I keep all of my equipment spotless and pamper it like I expect they perform for me. I am one of those guys who you see with all of the labels facing the same direction in the food cupboards. I have a thing for neatness and organization. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if you said I need help, so feel free:grin: :grin: :grin:

[djohns6]

You don't have a dedicated glove bag ?

[76nemo]

You don't have a dedicated glove bag ?

I have Class 1 and 2's, and no, they stand alone in their own bag. They are just as protected!

[ItsHot]

I think there is a different tool bag for every different job. One for every type job. I have several styles and types. The bucket types with open tops. Closeable zipper on top style. My problem with any of them is keeping them organized. If you are busy it is hard to stay organized!:confused:

[76nemo]

I think there is a different tool bag for every different job. One for every type job. I have several styles and types. The bucket types with open tops. Closeable zipper on top style. My problem with any of them is keeping them organized. If you are busy it is hard to stay organized!:confused:


If you stay organized, it's easy to stay busy and VERY EFFICIENT!!!!!!

[76nemo]

Okay, still no poll started.


Tool pouch and bags?

Pouch and case?

Boxes and elevators?

Determine possible faults before you grab tools?

Tool dollies?

DMM's and clamp?

Industrial scope?

Must have all details from maintenance before you go in?



What are you guys/gals sporting on a service call?

[George Stolz]

Nemo, I'd love to help you, but I'm not sure what you'd want to see in the poll.

Click here (http://forums.mikeholt.com/poll.php?do=newpoll&t=102524) to start the poll. I just hope you make it a good question, and cover all the bases with your possible answers. I'd recommend allowing multiple answers, and I like to see who voted for what, myself. :)

[ItsHot]

Okay, still no poll started.


Tool pouch and bags?

Pouch and case?

Boxes and elevators?

Determine possible faults before you grab tools?

Tool dollies?

DMM's and clamp?

Industrial scope?

Must have all details from maintenance before you go in?



What are you guys/gals sporting on a service call?
Lunch boxes, coolers,radios, cell phones,laptops,folding chairs etc.etc.:grin:

[76nemo]

Lunch boxes, coolers,radios, cell phones,laptops,folding chairs etc.etc.:grin:

What's in the cooler and on the radio?:grin: :grin: :grin:

[76nemo]

Nemo, I'd love to help you, but I'm not sure what you'd want to see in the poll.

Click here (http://forums.mikeholt.com/poll.php?do=newpoll&t=102524) to start the poll. I just hope you make it a good question, and cover all the bases with your possible answers. I'd recommend allowing multiple answers, and I like to see who voted for what, myself. :)


Thanks George for allowing the poll:smile:

[GUNNING]

I use a pouch and if I know what's to be done I show up at the door with it on. Shows Im ready to do the work and where is it.
If I'm not sure what the job entails I go nekid and negotiate, discuss what is to be acomplished and how long and whats the finished product to look like.
Meters are for evaluation of amps voltage or ohms. I always look for a mechanical cause first then resort to a meter. If it worked before it should work now. If I have to take a trip to the truck Im going to take a few extra minutes to look for that open first.
I know a plumber what would lay out a massive aray of tools and material, cords and generators, ladders and jackhammers. The whole she bang! Then go on break for a few hours do another service call leaving a helper to watch over the stuff ( it was very impressive). Get parts etc. Come back in the afternoon and finish up a 30 minute job. He now has a very large plumbing company. Well branded. Very sucessful. Very reputable. Its all in the presentation.

[quogueelectric]

Marc is correct and Vito probably makes the best bags. The tendancy is to overload them until you dont want to carry them any more. Tool pouch basic tools tester and flashlight on belt and nail apron is a good start. Or get fired .

[quogueelectric]

Hey no fair!! Some guys voted twice and some even 3times!!!!!

[Trovmar]

:cool: Were did you get those gloves?

[brian john]

I have a small fortune tied up in test equipment, I buy hard cases for all test equipment. A DLRO I bought 25 years ago looks better that a friends of mine that is 2 years old. All our men treat them the same, at 2:00 AM after 20 hours on a job, chuck them in the truck. Then throw 300lbs of copper bus on top.

Last year I found a 10,000.00 piece of equipment on a truck that the employee reported stolen under 10 tons of JUNK. This employee was sentenced Aug 1 2008 to 20-40 years in the state pen.

I often say I have more money tied up in cases than most ECs have i test equipment.

[iwire]

Last year I found a 10,000.00 piece of equipment on a truck that the employee reported stolen under 10 tons of JUNK. This employee was sentenced Aug 1 2008 to 20-40 years in the state pen.

Sounds like there is more to it then a simple false report.

[76nemo]

:cool: Were did you get those gloves?


The North's or the Klein's? I can give you several links for gloves and PPE. Unlike test equipment, I don't always stick to one manufacturer when it comes to PPE. Buttttttt, if I had to chose one over thee others, it would be Salisbury:smile:

[George Stolz]

Hey no fair!! Some guys voted twice and some even 3times!!!!!
That's kind of the primary feature of a "public" "multiple choice poll." :D

I do a walkthrough, and carry my bags in with me. I know I'll need them in any instance. So I voted twice. :)

[quogueelectric]

That's kind of the primary feature of a "public" "multiple choice poll." :D

I do a walkthrough, and carry my bags in with me. I know I'll need them in any instance. So I voted twice. :)
K just checkin........... The cow eats cheese has whiskers and a long tail. :D

[jrannis]

I have Class 1 and 2's, and no, they stand alone in their own bag. They are just as protected!

Do you really get into much Class 1 & 2 stuff?
I found the Class 00 and 0 are easier to work in.

[brian john]

Sounds like there is more to it then a simple false report.

Yeah I wanted to kill him for his care of tools. Totally unrelated he was arrested for a brutal assault on his wife's friend.

[e57]

On the OP. I usually walk into a job with a few things - A Flathead screwdriver in a pocket - a small flash light, and note pad with a pencil. Find out what, when and where's then set up the tools and time for the job...

On the topic of buying tool cases - I would suggest some that stack easily on a cart.... This company makes some REALLY EXPENSIVE tools, but most come in these stack-able lock-together containers (http://www.festoolusa.com/category.aspx?ID=10) that make walking into a finished (non-obstacle ridden) job-site really easy.

But on the cheap I have been doing something similar for many years now... Load tools and materials into these (http://www.freundcontainer.com/product.asp?pn=21159L&sid=FROOGLE&EID=FR21159L&bhcd2=1217813746), ($15ea.) and load them onto a cart.

http://www.freundcontainer.com/images/200/21159L_attachedlidcontainers.jpg http://www.globalindustrial.com/images/picgroup/2474.jpg

[mdshunk]

A lot of the time I'll just carry in a 10-in-1 and T5 to get started. I've managed to fix lots of things with just those two tools, only having to go back out to the truck for just a part or maybe a flashlight.

[TOOL_5150]

A lot of the time I'll just carry in a 10-in-1 and T5 to get started. I've managed to fix lots of things with just those two tools, only having to go back out to the truck for just a part or maybe a flashlight.

Thats exactly what I carry in first as well. Sometimes my kleins as well.

~Matt

[jrannis]

Thats exactly what I carry in first as well. Sometimes my kleins as well.

~Matt
And a wiggy

[cadpoint]

I couldn't vote my present work doesn't consist of any of these aspects, and frankly never has.

I will agree that klines, a flat and a star srew driver(s) can get one into trouble 24-7-365. :roll:

Hope everyone has a Safe and Restfull weekend. Oh, and don't forget to enjoy it!!!