Looks like HF is trying to compete with the red Kool-Aid "pack out" system.

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=bauer storage organizer

 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-PACKOUT-22-in-Rolling-Tool-Box-22-in-Large-Tool-Box-18-6-in-Tool-Storage-Crate-Bin-48-22-8426-48-22-8425-48-22-8440/314846561?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=Shopping-BF-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-BF-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700067144412338&gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zUat4Hc2iGbYzPKAqhKbHIAJ20GZyaMuzy9Tr95SupIiREsA8zcRHhoCb7QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Edited February 22, 20224 yr by kmealy

Thanks for the link!

I've a buddy who has a couple of the Milwaukee boxes, he really likes them.  These could be popular at HF.

Looks like this guy is going to have to start over.  What's that yellow thing doing in there?

 

I looked at these at HD the other day trying to standardize my tool storage.

 

Way to far out of my price range for what I'd need. I going to stick with boxes I find in the dump or yard sales

Will have to tour HF. This may be another product that I can approve. Oh wait. I'm on an anti-Chinese kick at the moment since they daily antagonize our Navy.

My work kit for on site furniture repair was a Husky tote, similar to the one on the top right.  But it has more pocket compartments on the sides.  Over the years, it became a well-tuned kit.  I also found if you think you need a screwdriver, you take in the whole kit.  Otherwise in 5 minutes, you'd be running back to the van for another tool, then another 5 minutes later, you need another one so you just bring in the whole tote.  The other bag that I used held a cordless drill with a selection of drill bits, a few driver bits, a Kreg tool, and a small assortment of screws.  A couple years ago, I made a wooden tool carrier, but found it too heavy and awkward to tote in somewhere, especially up and down steps.  And not as easy to find something held in a pocket or vertically. So went back to the tote.

 

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Edited February 23, 20224 yr by kmealy

4 hours ago, frenchwwr said:

I looked at these at HD the other day trying to standardize my tool storage.

 

Way to far out of my price range for what I'd need. I going to stick with boxes I find in the dump or yard sales

I bought a couple "apple crates" at an Amish auction many years ago have made 6 or 8.   I use reclaimed lumber or trimmings for the sides and 1x12 for the ends.  I use them for toting and storing stuff.  It would not be too tough to add a cleat so they interlock and/or alter the height for shallower boxes.  I occasionally see some offered on Craig's list for $5 or so each.

 

The sides and bottom on these made from cheap bed slats that I got for a couple of dollars.  Though I've used stuff as thin as 1/8" ash.

 

I've also made a couple of "Japanese tool boxes" that have a neat way to fasten the lid by just sliding.  I keep my shaker box tools and supplies in them.

One has a till and on does not.  Dimensions are up to you.

 

 

This is Apple country, I screwed up and passed on a couple hundred boxes for cheap money.

 

I used a large Craftsman bag when I was working. It was big enough for 3 guns and lot of marking and setup tools that would have got lost if I left them at the shop.

 

I've been collecting old tool boxes for years that work really well and if you pick them up used it doesn't matter where they are made.

I always thought the backpack tool totes were cool.  I liked the Veto Pro Pack but they were way too expensive.  A lot of companies have come out with them now and I bought a cheap one.  It's not as convenient as I thought so I'm glad I didn't spend $300 on one.

4 hours ago, frenchwwr said:

I've been collecting old tool boxes for years that work really well and if you pick them up used it doesn't matter where they are made.

I've been doing the same thing. Mis-matched don't stack as well or transport as easily, but I don't need to travel with tool sets anymore either.

BTW, you're far better organized with yours than I am.

6 hours ago, kmealy said:

I always thought the backpack tool totes were cool.  I liked the Veto Pro Pack but they were way too expensive.  A lot of companies have come out with them now and I bought a cheap one.  It's not as convenient as I thought so I'm glad I didn't spend $300 on one.

I still use a back pack for all my computer calls. Cables, small tools and laptop all fit nicely. 

For most woodturning tools the majority of totes and bags are too short. Got the Huskey connect rolling tool box and the larger version of the parts box.

 

Except for the gouges I keep this loaded so I don't forget anything when we do a demo . Have steadily moved toward removable handles to store in smaller space. Looked at the Rigid system and liked it better but for the length just could not fit turning tools.

On 2/23/2022 at 10:57 PM, lew said:

I still use a back pack for all my computer calls. Cables, small tools and laptop all fit nicely. 

I think that would work for specialized jobs.  Problem is that I did electrical, mechanical, wood structural, upholstery repair, cabinet doors & drawers, and anything else thrown my way.  I took it on a mission trip that involved mostly carpentry.

17 minutes ago, kmealy said:

I think that would work for specialized jobs. 

I agree, that's mostly what I do anymore.

 

I do have a plumbing tool box, an electronics/electrical tool box and a mechanics tool box. For carpentry type jobs, I load up a large plastic storage container and invariably forget to put in something I will need halfway thru the work.