Popular Post kmealy Posted July 30, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted July 30, 2022 Recently, Woodsmith posted some videos on making a classic tool box. Or maybe I just saw it. Coincidentally, Woodcraft Magazine has an article on the same one. Not that I need another tool box, but looks neat. steven newman, Gerald, aaronc and 5 others 6 2 Quote
Popular Post 4DThinker Posted July 30, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted July 30, 2022 My only gripe with their design is the drawer pull handle. Load the toolbox with tools and that handle will hurt when you pick up the toolbox. I made a toolbox to show my workshop one students the semester the pandemic hit the states. Shortly after the students started making their own version the classes were closed and switched to online only classes. Sadly no student had a chance to finish their version. Pseudo Dovetailed sides. Carpe Diem! 4D John Morris, Grandpadave52, HARO50 and 3 others 4 2 Quote
kmealy Posted July 30, 2022 Author Report Posted July 30, 2022 Yes. Many of the small wooden boxes don't see to be able to hold my tuned work set with easy access to everything. I've pretty much settled on my nylon bag with lots of pockets. I also find the extra weight and sizes pushes them over the comfortable totable limit steven newman, HARO50 and Grandpadave52 3 Quote
4DThinker Posted July 31, 2022 Report Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, kmealy said: I also find the extra weight and sizes pushes them over the comfortable totable limit. That explains the whole market of bags and totes. My dad had a toolbox that held his entire set of tools. It's handle was a steel rung off of some outdoor play equipment. Nailed together sides and ends. The tools were a couple screwdrivers, some pliers, a little keyhole saw, and a hammer. All he ever needed I suspect. 4D HARO50, steven newman, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post kmealy Posted July 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) I was trying to find the photo of my tool box's contents. Briefly, from memory: 10 oz claw hammer dead blow hammer metric and SAE ratcheting box and open end socket set, about 5 of each, plus an adjustable wrench for when I need two wrenches Nail puller channellock type plier two flat pry bars microdriver set that has a variety of bits and a few 1/4" sockets that go with a ratchet multi tip screw driver that fits the microdriver ratchet one long shank slotted screwdriver small set of SAE allen L-wrenches utility knife screw lube and paraffin block 3-in-1 oil non-contact voltage detector outlet tester HF multimeter electrician's wire stripper tape measure small set of nail sets flashlight forehead flash light mechanic's gloves small block plane vise grips needlenose pliers couple of hemostats (tweezer like things to hold small parts) magnetic pick up small pick up 4-in-1 file/rasp magnetic parts dish a couple of chisels and one gouge 4" combo square 6" folding square pencil and sharpie staple puller awl misc pocket of toothpicks for shims, band aids, cable ties pull saw A second, much smaller, bag has 12 v cordless drill extra battery Kreg small jig with bit and driver 1, 1.25, and 1.5" Kreg screws Small selection of flat-head screws 1"-2" twist drill bits small box of various drivers - square, Phillips, Torx, Vix bit, countersink bits stud finder torpedo level screw extractors spade bit set Edited July 31, 2022 by kmealy steven newman, Woodman, Grandpadave52 and 3 others 5 1 Quote
4DThinker Posted July 31, 2022 Report Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) I've got most of the tools you listed, and a few you didn't. Scattered about. Some on a pegboard panel, many in drawers of tool chests. A few left out on a bench or tool bed. There has been a rare moment when I've gathered them all up and found a place for each, but that never lasted. Tool migration happens no matter the size of the shop. 4D Edited July 31, 2022 by 4DThinker Grandpadave52, HARO50, steven newman and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post Woodman Posted July 31, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/29/2022 at 8:09 PM, kmealy said: Not that I need another tool box, but looks neat. Oh, say it isn't true! 10 oz claw hammer sounds like something I'd want! I've tapered down my jobbing service work but in my time was compartmentalized to the hilt. These days it is Channelocks, 6-in-1 screwdriver, flashlight. If that cannot fix it, Red Wing boots for a good kick. Still busted, then the pay rate goes up. Gerald, Gene Howe, HARO50 and 3 others 6 Quote
Popular Post Gene Howe Posted July 31, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted July 31, 2022 Unless it's in our house, on site repair work is no longer in my repertoire. Those days are long gone. And, good riddance. Now, it's only 60' from the house to the shop. Besides, foresight is just one of many attributes I lack. Even if I had a loaded tool tote, something necessary would be missing. Grandpadave52, Gunny, Cal and 3 others 3 2 1 Quote
Popular Post kmealy Posted July 31, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Posted July 31, 2022 16 hours ago, 4DThinker said: I've got most of the tools you listed, and a few you didn't. Scattered about. Some on a pegboard panel, many in drawers of tool chests. A few left out on a bench or tool bed. There has been a rare moment when I've gathered them all up and found a place for each, but that never lasted. Tool migration happens no matter the size of the shop. 4D Oh, that's just my onsite travel kit. I got the small claw hammers when my girls were little, one for each. I gave two of them to my twin grandsons who just graduated high school as part of their tool chest. I made some simple totes with a HS science club a number of years ago. It was for an evening project. My first tool box was a "Pear Box" from the farm that I used to pack stuff when I moved off the grad school. It first became a nightstand, then later, I added a handle and a cleat to hold screwdrivers and such. Still have it, but don't use it much. Cal, 4DThinker, Grandpadave52 and 3 others 6 Quote
kmealy Posted July 31, 2022 Author Report Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Steve Newman posted a few photos of this box a while back. Edited July 31, 2022 by kmealy steven newman, Cal, HARO50 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
kmealy Posted July 31, 2022 Author Report Posted July 31, 2022 The thing(s) now seem to be Systainers for the green kool-aid drinkers and Milwaukee Packout for the red kool-aid drinkers. Both have some spinoffs of other brands -- Bosch L-Boxxes, and Dewalt ToughSystem cases and Tstak. And of course, HF Bauer modular tool system boxes. Cal, steven newman, HARO50 and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote
Popular Post steven newman Posted July 31, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted July 31, 2022 Gene Howe will remember the Tool Box I made a few years ago...filled with tools, and was given as a Door Prize...down at William's Get together down by Vicksburg, MS. Tool Box was then hauled up into Canada, by Sandra. Based on the old Stanley No. 888 Tool chests... kmealy, HARO50, Cal and 2 others 4 1 Quote
HARO50 Posted July 31, 2022 Report Posted July 31, 2022 20 hours ago, kmealy said: I was trying to find the photo of my tool box's contents. Briefly, from memory: 10 oz claw hammer dead blow hammer metric and SAE ratcheting box and open end socket set, about 5 of each, plus an adjustable wrench for when I need two wrenches Nail puller channellock type plier two flat pry bars microdriver set that has a variety of bits and a few 1/4" sockets that go with a ratchet multi tip screw driver that fits the microdriver ratchet one long shank slotted screwdriver small set of SAE allen L-wrenches utility knife screw lube and paraffin block 3-in-1 oil non-contact voltage detector outlet tester HF multimeter electrician's wire stripper tape measure small set of nail sets flashlight forehead flash light mechanic's gloves small block plane vise grips needlenose pliers couple of hemostats (tweezer like things to hold small parts) magnetic pick up small pick up 4-in-1 file/rasp magnetic parts dish a couple of chisels and one gouge 4" combo square 6" folding square pencil and sharpie staple puller awl misc pocket of toothpicks for shims, band aids, cable ties pull saw A second, much smaller, bag has 12 v cordless drill extra battery Kreg small jig with bit and driver 1, 1.25, and 1.5" Kreg screws Small selection of flat-head screws 1"-2" twist drill bits small box of various drivers - square, Phillips, Torx, Vix bit, countersink bits stud finder torpedo level screw extractors spade bit set You forgot the duct tape. steven newman, Cal, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 1 3 Quote
HARO50 Posted July 31, 2022 Report Posted July 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Even if I had a loaded tool tote, something necessary would be missing. Ain't THAT the truth! I help one brother-in-law out quite a bit. He lives about 40 minutes from here. There have been times when I bought a tool near his place because it was cheaper/more convenient than driving home to get the one I already owned. Larry Buskirk, Cal, steven newman and 1 other 4 Quote
HARO50 Posted July 31, 2022 Report Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, kmealy said: The thing(s) now seem to be Systainers for the green kool-aid drinkers and Milwaukee Packout for the red kool-aid drinkers. Both have some spinoffs of other brands -- Bosch L-Boxxes, and Dewalt ToughSystem cases and Tstak. And of course, HF Bauer modular tool system boxes. I'd have to sell my tools to PAY for those "systems"! Cal, kmealy, Larry Buskirk and 3 others 2 2 2 Quote
Popular Post Gene Howe Posted August 1, 2022 Popular Post Report Posted August 1, 2022 16 hours ago, steven newman said: Gene Howe will remember the Tool Box I made a few years ago...filled with tools, and was given as a Door Prize...down at William's Get together down by Vicksburg, MS. Tool Box was then hauled up into Canada, by Sandra. Based on the old Stanley No. 888 Tool chests... Yep. I do remember. She was proud of it, too. steven newman, Larry Buskirk, Cal and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Popular Post kmealy Posted October 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) On 7/31/2022 at 3:11 PM, kmealy said: The thing(s) now seem to be Systainers for the green kool-aid drinkers and Milwaukee Packout for the red kool-aid drinkers. Both have some spinoffs of other brands -- Bosch L-Boxxes, and Dewalt ToughSystem cases and Tstak. And of course, HF Bauer modular tool system boxes. Saw this ad for a new "packout" tool tote. It looked very interesting, until I saw the price. And that I could only get 30 per order. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-PACKOUT-15-in-Structured-Tool-Bag-48-22-8316/326854848?cm_mmc=PSOC-FB-6378645101950-6378645098750-6378645104750&fbclid=IwAR2Cyl6Ll1KxalH3c9yz55KFF7-EhEXMFIqbDld-mmfnvi26oXT5GB-Ez50 I think I'll stick with my First Order Retrievability tool tote. Edited October 20, 2023 by kmealy Grandpadave52, HARO50, Cal and 2 others 3 2 Quote
Grandpadave52 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 Home Depot sells their 5g buckets for under $5...just saying. Gerald, steven newman, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote
steven newman Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 BTDT...still have a couple.....masonry one, and a Carpenter's one. usually the Mason Bucket has drain holes in the bottom of the bucket. Cal, Grandpadave52, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote
HARO50 Posted October 20, 2023 Report Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, kmealy said: Saw this ad for a new "packout" tool tote. It looked very interesting, until I saw the price. And that I could only get 30 per order. Consider yourself LUCKY!!! We can't even get them up here! steven newman, Cal and Grandpadave52 1 2 Quote
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