Has anyone got one of those large wheeled storage boxes and if so which one and whats it like? I'm looking at getting something to keep all my cordless power tools and handtools in.
I think Sid was asking about these a few weeks ago but I couldn't find the topic. I also want one of these for working at the NEC where you have to park miles from where you're working. I had considered making something but it would end up weighing tons and looking ugly.
What about something like this LC? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=070112154&r=2063&g=108 I reckon it's a bit small for the power tools but I like the idea that you can take the tool box off the top.
It looks like it splits into three sections, which could be useful. It would keep more organised than the chest type box on wheels I was looking at, where everything would end up at the bottom.
I was looking at the standard boxes too, but as you say not organised enough. On the other hand they are only £25 so a lot cheaper. It would be good if you could physically see the chest to try your tools out. I'll keep looking and post more links if I see anything
now ive got my cordless bosch chop saw ive decided i am going to make one. as limestone said it could look ugly and weigh a tonne so im looking for a way to make it lighter. still tinking!
bstyle - I think some of the B&Q warehouses have these so you could go and look at some in there. I've thought about a "trolley box" set up and didn't think any of the ones I've seen were either big enough or sturdy enough, perhaps SID can share his plans with us once he finalises a design?
Bob, I had a look at the trolley in my link at the B&Q in Reading today. It looks like a nice bit of kit but the bottom section is too small for all my cordless stuff I'll probably buy a standard box and put all the power tools/chargers and batts in the bottom.
I have used the stanley wheeled box system for my plumbing and electrical tools and have found it very good. Paul
Sid, I come across so many doggy bits of supposedly professional electrical work that my electric kit would probably put some of the sparks on this forum to shame. Pree part P I often did simple jobs eg extra sockets as my sparks is normaly very booked up. Paul
Just for a larf, take a look at the spec on this bad a** box... http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=storage&item_ID=73496&groupID=17807&store=uk&dir=catalog 8" Pneumatic types.. Chrome hub caps... Disc brakes... And a max gross weight of over 2 tons! Take a look, u know u wanna!! Is that ok for all your cordless gear??!! [Edited by: Forum Moderator]
hhheeelllooo b style things to keep in mind i have a folding trolly with strong recycle boxes the bottom box has two battons secured underneath slightly wider than the floor plate of the trolly so you stack the boxes then slip the trolly underneath then secure them i have made an mdf lid that has a lip undeneath to hold in the bottom box with a ledge ontop to hold the next box the ledge has a gap on two edges so i can sit upto a bit of 2"by!" par and the other up to 4" will be held in the gap for sawing the top box has an mdf top with holes desighned to sit the feet of a hand mitre saw and or b and d plastic blocks the combined hight = a workmate the seperateted boxes give you two boxes for cutting doors ect the problems are weight can you phisicly lift it out or into the van will the wheels make muddy prints the good thing about my setup is the boxes and trolly are seperate
This is slightly off subject but in my limited experience one of the best means of organising and carrying tools at point of work is the Bucket Bag system. The American bags that fit into drywall compound buckets are the best but the smaller types that fit a typical builders bucket will do the job also. Pricerunner.co has an example. The main benefit seems to be that you can instantly see where things are and it's so easy to replace tools back into the pockets or bucket interior. Some have arrangements to take tool belts and/or carry cordless tools. Tool buckets are the standard on American production "speed, speed, speed" sites so i guess that says something about them.
Cheers guys, I bought a big Stanley trolley yesterday, seems quite good although its still in the back of my van empty. Looks handy for using as a bench for cutting wood and has a big groove to help cutting 110mm soil pipe. £40 from the dreaded B&Q
Just a quick note on the old wheeled tool boxes. The plastic locks on the side are **** and will break off at the drop of a hat. If your going to use it as a hop up, make sure you push the pull out handle all the way back in, cos you WILL stand on it and it is a nightmare to straighten out.
bstyle, did you get this one? http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=070112703&r=2063&g=108 or the one that splits into 3 parts? I still can't decide.