Tool box for parts/small tools, etc - Page 2 - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

brian john · 09-09-2007, 05:18 PM

I use to use the parachute bags that fit into a 5 gallon bucket,, I believe 4 bags fit into a bucket. I found a 7.5 gallon bucket from Hooters made a nice big carrier and broke the ice with many male customers.

MDShunk · 09-09-2007, 05:23 PM

What comes in 7-1/2 gallon buckets from Hooters? Carry out wings? Stuff for their kitchen? Or, is that what you take on "bring your own mug night"?

brian john · 09-09-2007, 05:47 PM

Sliced Pickles

MDShunk · 09-09-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brian john

Sliced Pickles

Man, you must really like pickles.

itsunclebill · 09-09-2007, 06:17 PM

I've used these for a long time. They come in several sizes, including a half wide that's perfect for wire nuts, push ins, screws, and such. The large deep one will carry a good assortment of breakers or my service entrance crimps (#4 to 4/0 stuff) and covers. Love the clear covers. Haven't managed to break one yet

I had one of the big ones for 6 or 7 years (it's 10 now), and when I went looking for more (several major companies put their name on these in a different color) I found several sizes at Harbor Freight and for about a fourth the price when bought in a set on sale. Quality is the same (go figure). I don't like the mix of bin sizes they come with in the shallow ones but after buying a couple of sets and some loose ones I have just about a perfect assortment for what I carry in each one.

Tools are now in canvas bags with hard bottoms and a couple of totes. My back said NO to tool belts a long time ago. The pockets on my bibs take care of everything else.

I love metal tool boxes, except for the weight, cost, and the fact they damage things around them when another trade kicks, drops, or knocks it off something - and then trying to get it to close right after.

Greg · 09-09-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frank

Only 60 mph. Brian. Your not going fast enough. Greg. Is St Cloud the same place as in the 'Cider House Rules' film. And if so. Where is it?

I am just back from work- been moonlighting this Sunday. Installed an Air Conditioner in a Wedding Gown Shop. Been trying for weeks to get the job done during a weekday but the ladies didn't believe I would work in the changing room with my eyes shut.

Pictures coming soon.

Frank

No, it's not. My St. Cloud is in Florida. I think there is a St. Cloud, Minnesota, that might be the St. Cloud you are thinking of.

electricguy · 09-10-2007, 02:25 AM

I use these Also

TOOL_5150 · 09-10-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by electricguy

I use these Also

Those look like what I need. Whats the brand name, or where can I find them?

~Matt

electricguy · 09-10-2007, 02:36 AM

Made by Stanley when i got mine but they seemed to be called Zag now.I got mine at the big orange store

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...408&lpage=none
http://www.stanleyworks.com/bu_consumer_storage.asp

TOOL_5150 · 09-10-2007, 02:39 AM

Thanks!

~Matt

JohnJ0906 · 09-10-2007, 10:47 AM

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...6/HPIM1215.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...6/HPIM1214.jpg

Also have one just for screws, and I use coffie cans for B2 wirenuts and romex staples.