What kind of tool bag, or tool box do you guys use? I currently use a tool bag for my hand tools, and Im thinking of putting a craftsman roller tool box in the side door of my van. I can get pretty much everything in it, and I can take it out, if necessary

Flambeau makes an excellent assortment of products for carrying small parts, etc. I have used one for years and wouldn't "part" :) with it for the world. Find them at http://www.flambeaucases.com/toolboxes/tool_boxes.html#drcab

cheapest one i can find at the local store.

I purchased a tool drawer fro my Yuk. It fits in behind the rear seats, is 14 inches tall, and extends to the back door. Drawer slides out 4 ft. I toss everything in it. I also use a 14.5 ft. telesteps ladders, commercial one.great ladder for quick trips up % down.

These are some of my favorites:

This is my favorite tool bag

http://www.texastooltotes.com/elto.html



Klien 10 in 1 tool!

http://www.professionalequipment.com/klein-tools-10-in-1-screwdriver-nut-driver-32477/screwdrivers/



I use this for hometheater. Various keystone connectors, wall plates, blank wall plates, different color compression rca, f, and bnc for 59, 6, and cat5.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAS0VU/ref=nosim/?tag=dealtime-tools-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B000GAS0VU&linkCode=asn


This is for short/long drywall screws, tapcons, various length wall plate screws, and other "hardware".

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100375900&N=10000003+90401&marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125


This is what I use for "electronics". I have bnc crimp on, twist on, compression, butt splice, telephone splice, beanies, power pigtails, and bnc pigtails that I cut off of premade cables, and other electronics stuff.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100375899&N=10000003+90401&marketID=401&locStoreNum=8125

I also use a very large tub on wheels, and with a pull handle.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=ZAG+BOX+ROLLING+CHESTS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=33023&SDesc=Pro+Mobile+Tool+Chest+w%2Fo+Pocket+Organizer+w%2Fo+Cups

So much of my time has me hanging off of ladders, that I use a tool bag so hopefully everything I will need will be within easy reach. The thought of having to make any more trips up and down a ladder than needed makes me feel like I am waisting time.

My Van has 3 different sets of tool bags. One loaded with everything for rough in of wiring, A second mostly for trimming out electrical. Lastly is a set moslty for trimming out low voltage. It has the hand tools more specific for that need and two huge framer type bags to carry a supply of what ever I am putting in at the time.

With my bags weighing up to 20+ lbs at times, I have found that the suspenders to be a must to prevent back and hip problems as the years go by. At 45 I can still run a 40 minute mile :wink:

I use the same type roll out drawers as VST_Man. It is nice to be able to have my van stacked to the roof with boxes of materials, yet I can pull out the drawers to access most commonly needed tools, supplies.

Hey guys, I use mutli-tip good old American Craftsman screw driver with 6 various tips combined that does 95% what I need to get done.. :D

Haha Scorpion, that is exactly what i have, and am trying to get away from. I try to separate my cctv parts boxes, from my other low-voltage stuff. I might have 6 gas stations to do in 3 days. Just trying to save time, by putting the drills/bits, fish tapes, etc, back in the truck with ezy reach. This would only work for camera jobs, but, thats what im doing next week.

How many of you guys have a one or two of these in your toolbox.
Maybe it is because of my "Sparky" electrician roots, but I have come to depend on these


I call them my "Low Torque cordless screwdrivers that never need recharging" until my wrist calls it quits

No body appreciates those kind of tools until they have to trim out a very large house with wall plates!!

I have a couple of those and they work well.

Slick!