Tool Storage

[JPolen01]

I come to you looking for recommendations for a toolbox. Currently I have a 260 something piece ratchet set, a set of standard and a set of metric wrenches, more screwdrivers than I could ever use, and metric and standard sets of allen keys. I will be adding to my collection as time goes on and my current box is running out of space. Right now, I'm using the plastic box my ratchet set came in. 3 drawers (all ratchets fit in assigned labeled spots, which I love for cleanliness/organization) with a top bin for misc items. I would like something that is semi-portable since I move it from home to school or to whoever's house currently has a broken vehicle taking up space in the driveway. I am down for getting multiple boxes, keeping the one I have while getting additional ones, or just getting one big one that I can still move once in a while if needed. What do you guys use?

[.RJ]

A little on the bigger side, but I bought this - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html">http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html</a><!-- m --> - it was a fantastic deal with a 20% coupon. Its nicer than most of the craftsman stuff I've seen, really sturdy toolbox.

[JPolen01]

A little on the bigger side, but I bought this - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html">http://www.harborfreight.com/five-drawer-service-cart-95272.html</a><!-- m --> - it was a fantastic deal with a 20% coupon. Its nicer than most of the craftsman stuff I've seen, really sturdy toolbox.

I definitely want to get something like that in the future. Right now I need something I can throw in the car when I need to. The lack of garage space at my parent's house doesn't help either. God damn new house builders and their lack of focus on a decent sized garage.

[Ryan T]

CLC 75 pocket tool backpack. I used it all through college and just recently sold it to Justin. Hell I used it all the way up until we bought our house and I have a dedicated workspace. Carry it on your back, cram it into tight spaces, etc. Here's some pics of the one I had. They can be picked up for $60-75 and you will be blown away by how much stuff you can fit into it. I filled up 8 or 9 drawers of my craftsman standing box with just the backpack.

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[Kaan]

get a craftsman or equal ball bearing upper half. it will lock up and stuff and you can toss it in the trunk if oyu need to and roll

[JustinG]

get a craftsman or equal ball bearing upper half. it will lock up and stuff and you can toss it in the trunk if oyu need to and roll

What he said.....be sure to get ball bearing, but may as well get the top box to start your set, should have plenty of room, til you graduate.

I have this top box, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987738000P?prdNo=9&blockNo=9&blockType=G9">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987738000P?prdNo=9&blockNo=9&blockType=G9</a><!-- m --> , and their 5 drawer bottom, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987740000P?prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=G25">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987740000P?prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=G25</a><!-- m -->.

To complete my set I want to get the Intermediate chest, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962022000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3">http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962022000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3</a><!-- m -->, and the side cabinet, or the side drawers, havent decided yet.

[NTIman]

Whatever holds your tools and doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart. Ball bearings are definitely a plus, but I'd look other places than Craftsman too. Sometimes you a pay premium just for the name.

[Kaan]

Whatever holds your tools and doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart. Ball bearings are definitely a plus, but I'd look other places than Craftsman too. Sometimes you a pay premium just for the name.

the kobalt boxes look pretty good. and i only buy craftsman stuff when its on sale.

black friday is going to be SO MUCH FUN

[JPolen01]

black friday is going to be SO MUCH FUN

Have you seen any good black friday sales on tools? I looked briefly but didn't see much.

[Kaan]

between Sears, HD, and Lowes... i'll get everything i want

it really depends on what you are looking for. you want a good wheel TQ wrench? sears has their TQ wrenches half off.

[Kaan]

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[TorinoCobra070]

I heard JMU stores a lot of its tools in Pheasant Run.

ZING!

But really I have no useful input.

[G.Irish]

Whatever holds your tools and doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart. Ball bearings are definitely a plus, but I'd look other places than Craftsman too. Sometimes you a pay premium just for the name.

the kobalt boxes look pretty good. and i only buy craftsman stuff when its on sale.

black friday is going to be SO MUCH FUN

There are black friday tool sales??? This changes everything...