tool bag or tool box?

[alastair]

My stanley magnum tool box broke on friday, perfect size box with little compartments on the fornt handy for screws plugs/ washers... Have been looking for a replacement for it all weekend but have found they no longer make them and theres none going on ebay, so is it time to invest in a open top bag? thoughts please?

 

[Howsie]

Bag for me. Tougher than boxes in my experience.

 

[kozak1968]

Open top I find is best, easy to find tools quickly , also lighter. But it all comes down to personal preference.

 

[alastair]

starting to think that might be the anwser, fatmax tote possibly cant really see any other on the market

 

[Millsy 82]

They dont last long though when I was installing they lasted max 6 months

 

[R1CKY]

I change my mind regularly. I'm using an open tote bag at the moment, £20 from B&Q. Has a few elastic straps on the inside to keep a few spanners, grips and screwdrivers in and loads of pockets to keep other bits and pieces in, including a big one for my multimeter!

 

[anz]

Box......can't stand on a bag

 

[leepoll]

I use both but box is definately easier to keep organised.

 

[alastair]

liked the old box as its handy to work with as a step or somthing to cut off, decisions descisions...

 

[Barry98]

Installation ck tool the electricans style opens out and everything's there , servicing/breakdown then its a case

 

[Howsie]

Installation ck tool the electricans style opens out and everything's there , servicing/breakdown then its a case

Love the CK Tools website. Building & Plumbing /sigh

 

[Barry98]

Rrrd that's whose to blame for builders thinking they can do plumbing

 

[kozak1968]

If you go to work on a train or tube I use to use the plano from b and q. You could also get the hard hat in. The shoulder strap helps.

 

[desrob]

i used both but prefer a box for accessing tools quicker,useful for that extra inch when your just out of reach and for putting away in some kind of order,,i it's a box for me

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i'v just got one of these to replace an open bag

 

[tweakyboy]

I use one of these for my hand tools/drill/impact driver. Leaves you hands free to carry other thing, its bloody massive on the inside and holds loads of kit.

Stanley UK - FatMax® Tool Backpack

 

[AWheating]

i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.

 

[Whl4852]

i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.

Now that's smart - never seen one of these before

 

[AWheating]

Beesleys Tool Shop UK. Main dealer for Dremel, Proxxon, Trend, Makita, Lamello, Bosch and more. Tool Bags

full range here.

 

[Whl4852]

Beesleys Tool Shop UK. Main dealer for Dremel, Proxxon, Trend, Makita, Lamello, Bosch and more. Tool Bags

full range here.

They all look pretty good, you certainly get what you pay for - have to start being nice to mrs whl4852

 

[Mike Jackson]

I use the Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag XXL-F now after a recommendation on here.

Beesleys Tool Shop UK. Main dealer for Dremel, Proxxon, Trend, Makita, Lamello, Bosch and more. Closed Top Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag XXL-F

 

[villa_tom]

I used to use a Stanley open top tools bag for years, then BG gave me one of these

TOOL BOX (BLUE) 20" C/W STORAGE TRAY

i use it everyday now, for day to say repairs and servicing. I've still got an open top bag but its got my install gear in it.

I wouldn't be without my BG toolbox now. It's amazing, plus I can stand on it

 

[buckley plumb]

i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.

looks good but for £160 i would want gold handles :biggrin:

 

[Whl4852]

looks good but for £160 i would want gold handles :biggrin:

I like good tools, but would have to keep an extra eye on this on site

 

[CXR100]

I have a Stanley FatMax Xtreme Technician Bag, very handy , but allways turns over if i put it in the boot of my car !!! what a nightmare!!!

 

[AWheating]

looks good but for £160 i would want gold handles :biggrin:

gold would be to soft and not last very long

 

[AWheating]

I like good tools, but would have to keep an extra eye on this on site

where do i buy these extra eyes you talk about? ive always wanted blue eyes!

 

[ne1ls0n]

fatmax tool box, great for all the gear and for cutting on too

 

[Whl4852]

where do i buy these extra eyes you talk about? ive always wanted blue eyes!

Try screwfix, they have everything else :39:

 

[Subby]

My open tote stanley has just given up the ghost after nearly 3 years of loyal service, my mate just got a good deal on a forge steel one from screwfix, they have just opened a new store by me, I might have a gander.

where do i buy these extra eyes you talk about?ive always wanted blue eyes!

Try screwfix, they have everything else

I'll keep an eye out while i'm there.

 

[ne1ls0n]

BQ were doing the stanley fatmax open tote ones for 20 squid yesterday when i was in

 

[Guest123]

I've went back to a toolbox after using a Stanley tote bag for 6 months. The tote kept filling up with dust, dirt and sawdust when working and everything was just too exposed. Decent tools cost a fortune and are my livelihood, so decent protection for them is a must.

 

[dancinplumba]

dewalt one here
http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/sale-wanted/45797-dewalt-tote-bag.html

 

[PlumbBobBob]

I've went back to a toolbox after using a Stanley tote bag for 6 months. The tote kept filling up with dust, dirt and sawdust when working and everything was just too exposed. Decent tools cost a fortune and are my livelihood, so decent protection for them is a must.

exactly why i went back to a tool box

 

[buckley plumb]

want one of these but cant afford

 

[Whl4852]

want one of these but cant afford

That'd make the mrs jealous, how much are they then?

 

[buckley plumb]

That'd make the mrs jealous, how much are they then?

made by ck think nearly £200

 

[Guest123]

I carry my SF2 and 2 spare bottles, flux and all the bits and bobs I need for soldering in a aluminium case that has moveable dividers. Keeps everything clean and in the one place and is fire resistant. On some jobs I remove a bottle and carry a small fire extinguisher.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

tool bag + tool tray

forget about boxes

 

[Whl4852]

What sort of warranties do you get ith ck? Years ago I had a ck sds drill, is it the same ck?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

want one of these but cant afford

i have one of them in my garage .... collecting dust I could give it a clean and can post some pictures

 

[SimonG]

I've had tool boxes and bags and I find these are best of all.........

 

[buckley plumb]

i have one of them in my garage .... collecting dust I could give it a clean and can post some pictures

pm pics to me and a price could be intrested

 

[dancinplumba]

i have one of them in my garage .... collecting dust I could give it a clean and can post some pictures

put pics up here then we can have n auction

 

[TBServices]

i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.

Couldn't bring myself to spend that. Especially as its too small for me. Looks excellent though.

 

[mfgs]

I have had both, and I prefer a tool box. Easier to keep organised and a quick glance in and you know you have put everything back in. It keeps the tools you are not using at the time protected and free from dust and general crap. Also it is very handy to jump up on for things just out of reach which can be very useful when working in flats to save a trip down 5 flights of stairs to get the hop up out of the van.