headrec

Had it didn't like it. Tipped over a lot and spilled my tools out a lot. Would been a lot better if it had a wider base.

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electricalperson

i dropped mine down the stairs and tools went everywhere

heavysparky

This is my little 3 bag set up.

I use a pouch for service calls, a open "sparky" bag from sears for the tools I don't need when I first get to the call.
I also have a bag for breaker change out and service changes






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scott_8222

Does anyone use metal toolboxes anymore?

electricalperson

i got one in the van

mikeh32

i have a few metal boxes... but they are mechanics boxes

76nemo

All of them after the B&D piece of plastic sh*t busted in the middle of a filled ballroom. I had the B&D as a frontline box for tools, not test equipment. I went to service a bingo board in a private club, I had to go get a new rectifier, and on my way out in front of 100 beautiful women, there goes the tool box, handle crapped out. Thing is,...is that this box had seperate compartments on top where I had all sorts of wirenuts, box screws, CAT tabs, etc., etc..


"OKAY LADIES, NOBODY MOVE!!!" High heels and small objects on any floor doesn't mix

Talk about feeling low and like a dunce? I think I topped it off on that night

electricalperson

i would of laughed pretty hard if i seen that. im sure a lot of people had that happen to them. i had my tools spill everywhere more than once

76nemo

Not funny Chris, not at all. I was so embarrased. I felt so low. This is a pic of what let loose all across the ballroom floor. It only took me ten minutes to sweep it up, but I felt some low and dumb


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randomkiller

And all the guys I work with make fun of my Klein drawer type boxes with the security snap clip. I haven't had this occur yet.

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76nemo

Go ahead, rub it in RK, I deserve it

Toronto Sparky

Ballroom? Sorry I didn't know I was crowding you..

CFine

I Have the Klein Tote and the Klein 10 pouch tool belt. I just gear up my puch for the tools i use that day and keep the rest in the tote. but i'm just a 1st year too. but i can say my journeymen has said i'm the fastest apprentice hes' had and i don't go back too my tool bag every few min for a tool.

Frasbee

That's a good system, I do it too.

I work with a lot of minimalists, though, they always ask me why I carry a pouch and a tote.

Personally, I hate borrowing tools.

CFine

Yea, i'll keep my 10 in one, needle noose pliers, side cutting pliers, tape measure, and the rest i'll add and subtract from on that depending on the job

Frasbee

I know I don't have a multimeter, yet. That may be my next big purchase.

76nemo

Nice tools Frasbee. What do you use the tin shears for? Do you have a hard time getting the batteries out of the 18V Bosch equipment?

76nemo

My buddy has the same radio, it frustrates me because he always has good music, but that sure doesn't crank. If you're running tools on site you might as well leave it in the truck.

Frasbee

I use tin snips all the time. Very common in commercial work (metal studs), though I've found uses for it in residential as well. Most guys I know use a pair.

And yeah, the radio is more for personal use. I've taken it on the job a few times, but it's bulky and heavy. I have the iPod attachment for it too which makes a world of a difference.

I was thinking about picking up Knipex lineman's since I've heard good things about them. Must say, I enjoy taking back the Craftsman whenever I blow them up or just would like a new pair.

Toronto Sparky

Allen keys? I'm more into tee wrenches and a set of fold ups. Imp + Metric

Tin snips and Pipe cutters tend to cause trouble when you're union..

Nut drivers and drywall saws you tend to get away with even though they are not on "The List"