[aravind.anand]

Originally Posted by Prowler

I picked up a Taparia tool box from Amazon. It is sturdy and hopefully should accommodate many of my tools.

Did think about getting one of these, as my tools are all scattered and disorganized at the moment. However, I have my reservations for a plastic tool box - no matter how robust it is built. I doubt if the plastic hinges would hold up really well, and hence am thinking of getting a metal one.

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by aravind.anand

Did think about getting one of these, as my tools are all scattered and disorganized at the moment. However, I have my reservations for a plastic tool box - no matter how robust it is built. I doubt if the plastic hinges would hold up really well, and hence am thinking of getting a metal one.

In my case I want to carry only the essentials in this toolbox which won't weigh much. I have used a smaller plastic toolbox which nearly lasted 12 years before it was stolen.

I plan to carry only the following:
1. Set of Socket/open ended Spanners
2. Electricians pliers
3. Nose Pliers
4. Set of Screw Drivers
5. Wooden Mallet
6. 1 lb Claw Hammer
7. Assorted screws, bolts, insulation tape (special provision provided in the lid of the box)
8. Digital Multimeter
9. Infra red Thermometer
10. Electric Drill ( when at home) with a set of Drill bits


Metal boxes are heavy and inherently 'noisy' in my view.

[Thad E Ginathom]

A plastic box is either going to be cheap and nasty, and fail soon, or it is going to be good and strong and last easily long enough! Initial impressions are useful, but, in the end, only time will tell.

I can say this (again!): I have had my steel cantilever tool box for decades. It is heavy and has injured me several times! I'll go for plastic now, and I will separate tools so that I only have to carry what's needed.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Prowler

In my case I want to carry only the essentials in this toolbox which won't weigh much. I have used a smaller plastic toolbox which nearly lasted 12 years before it was stolen.

I plan to carry only the following:
1. Set of Socket/open ended Spanners
2. Electricians pliers
3. Nose Pliers
4. Set of Screw Drivers
5. Wooden Mallet
6. 1 lb Claw Hammer
7. Assorted screws, bolts, insulation tape (special provision provided in the lid of the box)
8. Digital Multimeter
9. Infra red Thermometer
10. Electric Drill ( when at home) with a set of Drill bits


Metal boxes are heavy and inherently 'noisy' in my view.

Your list will weigh quite a lot (I estimate 10kg), and no plastic box available will last, especially if it is carried in your vehicle.

I once saw a wooden tool box constructed with thermocole with a cut/depression for each tool. The thermocole in the lid ensured that the pieces did not work loose. This is a cheaper version of the structured foam boxes used by professional photographers to carry camera gear.

[rdst_1]

Actually, most tool boxes these days used and sold abroad are plastic and these are marketed and sold to professional workers.
Have a look at Dewalt Tstaks or Festool Systainers( very expensive) . These are quality toolboxes, much like the ones power tools come in, in India.
Also, organizers inside such toolboxes are a boon. One can import such organizers or build themselves using Foam and cutting it in appropriate shapes.
So it's definitely possible to find some quality toolboxes made from plastic these days, if you know what you are looking for.

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

this Makita on my Amazon wish list for a while.

Might be a bit small though.

Always wondered what these toys (to the Makita fans here, reference is too these small underpowered tools rather than to Makita) are used for.

Regards
Sutripta

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Always wondered what these toys (to the Makita fans here, reference is too these small underpowered tools rather than to Makita) are used for.

I use my drills and other electrical tools (mainly B&D and Bosch) for home and automobile DIY tasks. These suffice for this kind of usage.

[diyguy]

I am trying to find a case for my Bosch drill but am unable to find one specific to a drill. I had purchased mine about 10-12 years ago and I got it with just a cardboard carton. There are many a general purpose tool boxes but nothing just to hold a drill. I am fine with any brand/no name china etc as long as it can fit my drill and some bits. If anyone is aware where I can source one will be grateful.

[Sutripta]

^^^
Not referring to normal power tools. But a 250W grinder is really small.

@Thad - Wolf used to have bench stands to hold the Cubmaster horizontally and use as a bench grinder. Something similar should be available for the more popular electric drill machines. Limited rpm might be a problem though.

Regards
Sutripta

[Thad E Ginathom]

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Always wondered what these toys (to the Makita fans here, reference is too these small underpowered tools rather than to Makita) are used for.

Originally Posted by Sutripta

Not referring to normal power tools. But a 250W grinder is really small.

My thoughts too. My Dremel might even be more powerful, and I have small kitchen mixies that certainly are!

I think I'll keep that on the wish-list to remind myself to buy one... but not that one!

Might even be time to visit a real tool shop.

[dre@ms]

Originally Posted by Prowler

I picked up a Taparia tool box from Amazon. It is sturdy and hopefully should accommodate many of my tools.

Bought the same from Amazon during the recent sale and it is very very sturdy. Be it the overall plastic or the lock clamps.

PS. The cardboard box in which it came was equally heavy and sturdy. Can be used as a backup tool box

[Sutripta]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

My Dremel might even be more powerful,

Unlikely. The handheld ones, I think top out at ~165 Watts. And those certainly are not continuous duty tools.

Regards
Sutripta

[adrian]

A scary tool in my collection - The PVC pipe cutter



Comes with it's own visual scare (warning)

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by adrian

A scary tool in my collection - The PVC pipe cutter


Comes with it's own visual scare (warning)

Remove finger from pipe before cutting!

[R2D2]

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