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04-24-2018, 09:26 AM
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American Coach Owners Club
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Probably overkill for what you're looking for, but this is my comfort zone...my Snap-on road box.
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04-24-2018, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twojayhawks
I'm a fan of the mid or center boxes over the top boxes with a large well on top.
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Not overkill at all, I like it. This is similar to my thoughts. Where do you store battery powered tools and drills?
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Rick
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04-24-2018, 10:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RKins
X2
My old coach doesn't have real tall bays, so this one is small enough to sit in the tray and still barely slide in the bay opening with top handle down. Plus it's not too long - just short enough to not hit the frame rail when you slide the tray in.
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I totally understand, I may need two. The portability is nice.
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Rick
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04-24-2018, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10 fan
Sears has a plastic with 4 drawers. Very light and Very strong. I have one in my work tractor for 10 years. 1/4 “, 3/8” , 1/2” drawers and bottom drawer for wrenches up to 1.5”.
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I did look at those at sears yesterday, not bad but the drawers seemed flimsy.
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Rick
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04-24-2018, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by vsheetz
Husky Brand soft bag here from Home Depot. They have a variety of sizes and configurations. This holds my most often used tools. Can be readily carried where I need it.
I also have a large craftsman socket and wrench set in one of those molded cases. Plus another generic tool box with seldom used tools.
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I have a bunch of bags I will utilize to take tools from the box to the project.
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Rick
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04-24-2018, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mackwrench
Probably overkill for what you're looking for, but this is my comfort zone...my Snap-on road box. Attachment 200277
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This is really what I’m thinking on a slide out tray.
Is yours bolted down?
Rick
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04-24-2018, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member
American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: North Florida
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Thanks, that pic was taken when I put it in, it's a little closer to the opening now. I keep a bunch of filters stored behind it.
Box isn't bolted down, but I riveted a short piece of flat steel it front of it, just in case it slid....it hasn't moved since I put it in.
I carry most any hand tools, wrench's and sockets up to 1"1/4. Few pipe wrench,
Some cordless stuff, an air 1/2" impact...
I'm a mechanics tool junkie.
Total box/tool probably weigh in around 300/400 lbs. Maybe more?
Fortunately, I don't use it often, but I like riding it around!
FWIW, I don't deal with or no longer own any plastic tool storage. I've never had any hold up. They look good when new, but in a short time drawers, trays and latch all seem to get out of shape.
One can spend a little more and get a good metal box...
In not a fan of their stuff but I like the harbor freight cart with no legs deal posted above... with a coupon one could be had for not a lot of loot.
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04-24-2018, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twojayhawks
I'm a fan of the mid or center boxes over the top boxes with a large well on top.
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Me to , but I already had a 3 drawer top box .
So I just took the lid off , basically making it a mid box
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04-24-2018, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: FL
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Wish I had the perfect answer. Have been doing this a long long time now.
My current setup is a nice mid size red tool box turned slightly so I can get inside easier. Then clear plastic heavy duty bins with the half fold over tops. I am experimenting with taking pictures of what is inside each bin. Sometimes I bury something I know I have but can't seem to find it.
One box holds drills, dremel, and other power tools. One box holds sprays, glue, tape etc. Then one box holds electrical type stuff.
I have a fishing tackle box for my daily tool use.
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04-24-2018, 04:24 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 83
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RKins
X2
My old coach doesn't have real tall bays, so this one is small enough to sit in the tray and still barely slide in the bay opening with top handle down. Plus it's not too long - just short enough to not hit the frame rail when you slide the tray in.
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X3. I Use this same one, works great
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04-24-2018, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mackwrench
Thanks, that pic was taken when I put it in, it's a little closer to the opening now. I keep a bunch of filters stored behind it.
Box isn't bolted down, but I riveted a short piece of flat steel it front of it, just in case it slid....it hasn't moved since I put it in.
I carry most any hand tools, wrench's and sockets up to 1"1/4. Few pipe wrench,
Some cordless stuff, an air 1/2" impact...
I'm a mechanics tool junkie.
Total box/tool probably weigh in around 300/400 lbs. Maybe more?
Fortunately, I don't use it often, but I like riding it around!
FWIW, I don't deal with or no longer own any plastic tool storage. I've never had any hold up. They look good when new, but in a short time drawers, trays and latch all seem to get out of shape.
One can spend a little more and get a good metal box...
In not a fan of their stuff but I like the harbor freight cart with no legs deal posted above... with a coupon one could be had for not a lot of loot.
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I agree, I personally take better care of quality tools and they in return take better care of me.
Thanks
Rick
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04-24-2018, 08:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YC1
Wish I had the perfect answer. Have been doing this a long long time now.
My current setup is a nice mid size red tool box turned slightly so I can get inside easier. Then clear plastic heavy duty bins with the half fold over tops. I am experimenting with taking pictures of what is inside each bin. Sometimes I bury something I know I have but can't seem to find it.
One box holds drills, dremel, and other power tools. One box holds sprays, glue, tape etc. Then one box holds electrical type stuff.
I have a fishing tackle box for my daily tool use.
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I love tackle boxes, except when I lift the lower lid and forgot to latch the top lid.
Thanks
Rick
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04-24-2018, 10:16 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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I use a Craftsman upper box. The lift up lid has room for large items and the three drawers hold smaller items.
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04-24-2018, 10:37 PM
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#28
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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https://www.ctechmanufacturing.com/
Will build you any size box you want with drawers of any size and combination. I just got a quote (they aren't cheap) but the are very high quality.
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08 Winnebago Destination 39W Gas UFO Workhorse Chassis......It's really weird being the same age as old people. I thought getting old would take much longer.
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