What do you carry your tools in?

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Speshulk said:
How do you work going up and down a ladder with a tool bag or tool box?

I've always worn a tool belt. Hard for me to imagine doing it any other way, but maybe that's because it's the way I've been doing it since I was 12.
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I'm with you Speshulk. I wear a tool belt. This frees both hands. One to carry the ladder, the other to open the doors.
 
Speshulk said:
How do you work going up and down a ladder with a tool bag or tool box?

I've always worn a tool belt. Hard for me to imagine doing it any other way, but maybe that's because it's the way I've been doing it since I was 12.
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Tool belts are for carpenters. I do residential service mainly and if I have to go up on a ladder it's mostly a 4 foot ladder in a home (i'm 6'4) so i can step down to grab a tool from my box or bag. And normally i throw my 11in1 driver and dikes, linemans and strippers in my back pockets. Roll of tape and some wire nuts in my front pockets.

If I'm doing a lot of device installs I have an open tool tray. I put the devices in one side and wirenuts etc in the other side. I use it in crawl spaces and attics. Using a toolbelt in a crawlspace and attic sucks balls with it hanging up on things and tools falling out.

Now if I am doing an overhead service change on a ladder I use a tool belt.
 
Square bucket

Square bucket

I use a sqaure bucket that I aquired from manufactoring plant. Jay leno has some, you can see them under the workbench when 'skinned knukles" is doing a bit. I use shoestrings for handles, When wearing workbelts I tend to knock over knick-knacks in little=ol=ladies houses.
 
KVA said:
So with that said now I'm thinking about going back to a toolbox because it all ends up a mess anyway.
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here's what i've used for about 5 years now...
they have come out with a newer type of unit
different stacking locks, and i may upgrade.
the newer ones rock.

http://systainerbytanos.blogspot.com

caution: the above link is tool porn.

sigh. it just gets worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBdy85MDWg

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Hv&Lv said:
That is unbelievably neat. I can't find anything just thrown somewhere...

I won't post a pic of mine after seeing that...
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Also take note of the perfect edging of the grass along the sidewalk. Based on the tool box I don't think that is a coincidence.:)
 
texie said:
Also take note of the perfect edging of the grass along the sidewalk. Based on the tool box I don't think that is a coincidence.:)
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Read some of fulthrotl's previous post. Randy always has his ducks in a row & his I's are

Always dotted & t s are crossed. Randy would be a good hand to work with & learn.
 
John120/240 said:
Read some of fulthrotl's previous post. Randy always has his ducks in a row & his I's are

Always dotted & t s are crossed. Randy would be a good hand to work with & learn.
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well, i appreciate the compliment... but i'm far from all that.

some stuff i'm really, really good on.
some stuff i suck at... like most of us.

that's why i like this forum....
everybody chips in what they are good at.

it makes everybody a little bit better at everything.
 
edward said:
where did you get yours? How much was it?
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anywhere that sells festool woodworking tools.
it's all fair traded, so everywhere is the same price.

you are in south bay, and like woodworking?

http://www.beronio.com/

CAUTION: if you like woodworking, you may
not want to get involved with a festool dealer.
i bought a sander, and a shop vac. $10,000 ago.

you have been warned.
 
Fulthrotl said:
anywhere that sells festool woodworking tools.
it's all fair traded, so everywhere is the same price.

you are in south bay, and like woodworking?

http://www.beronio.com/

CAUTION: if you like woodworking, you may
not want to get involved with a festool dealer.
i bought a sander, and a shop vac. $10,000 ago.

you have been warned.
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How true! If you are a tool guy that can be an expensive visit. But Festool sure makes some nice tools.
 
Fulthrotl said:
here's what i've used for about 5 years now...
they have come out with a newer type of unit
different stacking locks, and i may upgrade.
the newer ones rock.

http://systainerbytanos.blogspot.com

caution: the above link is tool porn.

sigh. it just gets worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBdy85MDWg

IMG_0084.jpg
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Hey Randy, Nice setup! I love my festool equipment. It is well worth the money. Did you make the insert to hold the screwdrivers and pliers upright? I have not seen an insert like that sold and would really like one. Thanks!
 
I know I do a different job to many here but, FWIW, this what I regularly cart around with me:

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From left to right.
The black box has regular hand tools, a Fluke, some components, a head lamp, and a few crocodile clip leads.
The grey box is a fairly comprehensive socket set.
The blue box has PPE (hard hat, steel toe cap shoes, ear defenders), disposable coveralls, an oscilloscope, and a selection of fuses and other components, cable, lugs.....
The green box is a first aid kit.
And the red thing is a fire extinguisher.
 
I've been using a Craftsman 12 pocket tool pouch, but it's discontinued:

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It's got a good layout and a kickstand which is great. It's too big to wear, but the strap and hardware are all good quality.

I also recently got a Veto TP3 pouch that can be worn on a belt for when I'm on a ladder. It's big enough to carry a handy number of tools and it can be worn in the front to avoid whacking stuff as you walk through a house, but it's a little bulky to wear constantly IMHO:

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It's a shame Veto doesn't make something like the Craftsman bag - I've gotten really attached to the layout but the Veto quality is much higher.

In my truck I have Ranger shelving and cabinets. That stuff rocks - especially the sliders that pull out to the side where I keep all my power tools. I never have to crawl in the back looking for a tool.

I have a small collection of stackable Stanley bins that I use, but after seeing the ones Randy uses, I might have to re-evaluate that setup ;) The only downside I see to them is that they have opaque lids which makes it impossible to see what you have without opening the case.

I also recently got one of these (10-gallon Brute can):

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It's great for throwing the tool bag, nail apron, a few power tools, materials, etc. into and loading onto my hand truck for working in town. It's also good for trash :)
 
I've got to tell you, I am an electrician in the field and that looks like a big waste of time to me. I'm old fashioned. I carry my tools on my hip. You don't know how many times I have had to wait on someone who needed to go get his Chennel locks or some other tool that needs to be with you at all times. I know you can't carry all the tools you need at once, but, I have never, EVER seen anyone carry a bucket everywhere he went either. They take to the general vicinity of where they are working and set it down. Then when they need something, oops, off they go to go find their bucket or toolbox or whatever.

Wasted man hours = wasted production.
 
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