Tool box

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thelawnet1

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1,539 posts

154 months

Tuesday 17th January 2017
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So I'm not very DIY. I own a random (not all that extensive) collection of tools (sockets, screwdrivers, and what not) scattered around the place.

Should I get a toolbox to keep things in better order? Any recommendations as such?

bucks

292 posts

206 months

Tuesday 17th January 2017
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B17NNS

18,506 posts

246 months

Tuesday 17th January 2017
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I've tried them all over the years and finally found some that take daily abuse in their stride. I'd imagine a small indirect nuclear strike wouldn't be an issue.

DeWalt Tough System (not to be confused with the T-Stak which isn't bad but nothing like as robust).


Andehh

7,107 posts

205 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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I have one of these & rate it highly for pick up & use jobs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-Fatmax-Open-Tote-...

Bill

52,473 posts

254 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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I have an older version of the Stanley soft bag and a Stanley organiser for screws etc that goes in an old drawer unit in the house. It means every thing is to hand but I don't need to lug it all every time I need a few things.


Plus a Halfords metal drawer unit in the garage for sockets etc.

Ruttager

2,079 posts

191 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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bucks said:
I bet that thread turns into a gallery of snap-on tool cabinets full of pristine tools that look like they are never used. smile

--I'm just jealous really. My tools look like they've been dragged through an oily scrapyard.

EggsBenedict

1,770 posts

173 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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I am about to 'pull the trigger' on a small bag of tools to keep in the house. My tools all live in the garage/shed. I think my answer will be this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-tool-tote...

And a few screwdrivers, pliers, hammer etc. in it

olimain

949 posts

134 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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I've been pleased with the modular Keter system: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=k...

EggsBenedict

1,770 posts

173 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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olimain said:
I've been pleased with the modular Keter system: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=k...
nice. Wishlisted.

Slagathore

5,808 posts

191 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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EggsBenedict said:
I am about to 'pull the trigger' on a small bag of tools to keep in the house. My tools all live in the garage/shed. I think my answer will be this:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-tool-tote...

And a few screwdrivers, pliers, hammer etc. in it
I think that's the same as the one posted earlier, just a lot more expensive.

I have 2 like that. Pretty sure they were £20 each from B&Q.

alock

4,224 posts

210 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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thelawnet1 said:
So I'm not very DIY. I own a random (not all that extensive) collection of tools (sockets, screwdrivers, and what not) scattered around the place.

Should I get a toolbox to keep things in better order? Any recommendations as such?
Separate mechanics stuff from home DIY stuff. If that means buying a few more screwdrivers or another pair of pliers then it's worth it.

For the car stuff you want spanners & sockets to be sequenced otherwise it's a pain finding the right size. Invest in clips, rails or dividers to achieve this. Whether you want a cantilever box or a tool chest will depend on the amount of tools you have and whether it needs to be portable.

For DIY stuff, I prefer an open tote style case with lots of pockets around the edges. I've had toolboxes in the past but they're a pain because the screwdriver you want is always at the bottom. Get a small parts organiser that fits in the tote for a variety of common sized rawl plugs, screws etc. Get a compact combi drill that fits in the tote as well. Everything in one bag that you can easily carry around the house.

Simpo Two

85,147 posts

264 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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It's a personal thing; get down to B&Q and have a look at them all.