Tool Boxes recommendations for portable workshop
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https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2...Box/1000392003
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
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If you have to carry it, then you are better off with a tool bag than any metal tool box or rolling tool bag. I have Craftsman, Bucket Boss, and Husky brands. When I travel with bike tools, the added benefit is no rattling sounds.
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I use a 5 gallon bucket with the pockety thing you add to the bucket to hold things. use plastic boxs (tupper ware and specific small parts box) to things like freewheel removes, etc
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if you're going to go plastic, invest in one of the t-stak/stacking systems of the big brands. they're well made, and the bases have wheels on them (very important when it gets rainy/humid). My most frequently used tools are in a metal toolbox much like a Kennedy box, except it's from 70 or 80 years ago. The bulky/rarely used tools go into two milk crates, and all liquid consumables go into another milk crate.
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I've tried various "solutions", including fancy-pants trolleys with wheels and drawers, but keep coming back to the $20 steel box I bought decades ago. It contains everything I need to build a bike from the frame up, except for my VAR headset cup press and the work stand. It always comes with me on cycling vacations (in the car, that is) where the bike rack doubles as my work stand if needed.
It also enables me to move my work space around the house or garden, depending on weather, mood or heating requirements.
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I have the same Kennedy on my bench, which was trash picked from my former Cub Scout Pack leader's house when his widow was housecleaning. Even has his name on the box.
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I didn't think about the bucket type tool box bags. That would be a good idea. I like the tupperware too. I have this weird habit of keeping small metal consumer cans (Altoids, hair gel, etc...) I could use those for cable ends, and ferrules.
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https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2...Box/1000392003
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
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Kennedy tool boxes will last several lifetimes. Used them in a mechanics job a long time ago. Used the drawers as a ladder to get up in high to reach spots (These were the big, big boy tool chests). Really top level quality.
My wife was throwing out a hard case small luggage piece. I grabbed it with the idea of making a portable, rolling tool kit from it. Still thinking about it, but realizing that I don't travel much with a large volume of tools, however for the OP it could work out really well if care were taken in the design.
My wife was throwing out a hard case small luggage piece. I grabbed it with the idea of making a portable, rolling tool kit from it. Still thinking about it, but realizing that I don't travel much with a large volume of tools, however for the OP it could work out really well if care were taken in the design.
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I saw those tool boxes online at Home depot. I like the Husky one the best, but I need to stop and look at it after work one of these days.
BTW. Those cans are wood refinisher and refinisher afterwash. it was for another project I'm working on.
BTW. Those cans are wood refinisher and refinisher afterwash. it was for another project I'm working on.
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https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-2...Box/1000392003
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
I bought one of these for my dad for Christmas. If I were looking for what you're after, it'd be this. The big bin on the bottom holds oddly shaped and sized things. The cubbies in the middle are awesome for dropping parts into until you're ready to use them. The top is a pretty normal tool box. Obviously, either lower section can be used to hold tools as well.
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I had it in the back of my company car for years, then put it in my son's truck, with a few small tools. He wrecked it on a mountain road (hit a bear) and needed a tow. The tow truck operator took the box in exchange for the tow bill.
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Most of my tool are now on here
I use a tool chest, that sits atop an old baby changing table that I converted and painted. Now though most of my tools are on a tool board.
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I use a similar one in addition to my regular tool boxes for my portable charity shop. A friend was given it as a promotional item and I saw it in his garage. The Harbor Freight one is almost identical.
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I have a very unique tool box for my bike tools. It is a old TV service man's box from the 1950's. Given to me a very long time ago I have used it for bike tools for 15 years. Every thing needed to tear down a bike is in this box.Most of the larger tools are in the center and can not be seen.I have taken it with me on long cross country trips when taking a bike. When I was a bike flipper I took it with me when looking at bikes.
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Outfit a suitcase with dividers and pockets, one with wheels and a pull up handle perhaps ?
Or,...Tool rolls , canvas, sew pockets for the tools..
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Or,...Tool rolls , canvas, sew pockets for the tools..
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I have a very unique tool box for my bike tools. It is a old TV service man's box from the 1950's. Given to me a very long time ago I have used it for bike tools for 15 years. Every thing needed to tear down a bike is in this box.Most of the larger tools are in the center and can not be seen.I have taken it with me on long cross country trips when taking a bike. When I was a bike flipper I took it with me when looking at bikes.
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Stackable drawer type tool boxes on a Fridge dolly , with Pneumatic tires to get it over the patio door threshold..?
anticipating it getting heavy ..
anticipating it getting heavy ..
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Craftsman is great for new DIYers and it's big enough to grow with you as you add more tools. Is solidly built and has a great look.