OK RTTL Super DIYers, help me with a Toolbox/carry case solution.

[weeksy]

When i say ‘help’…. i possibly do mean REALLY help and actually do it for me

So i’ve got as we all do, loads and loads of tools… they’re sort of organised, sort of not… but i’d really like something that’s kind of tray based and formed to each tool. Right tool, right place. Multiple layers etc.

But i don’t honestly really know where to begin with it other than potentially a camera/flight case type thing… but i am not sure that’s the best way of doing it.

We’re not talking 50kg of tools here, but there’s a decent chunk of them that’s for sure, from allen keys to pliers, torque wrenches to spanners, circlip pliers to G clamps..

Help/Inspire, heck, even just say “give me all the tools and £300 and i’ll do it all”

[MrLongbeard]

https://www.shadowfoam.com/ref/ColinFurze/

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Buy a drawer tool chest and some foam, cut the shapes in the foam for the tools yourself.

Or do what I do throw the tools in the drawers and then spend ages looking for tools.

[weeksy]

Buy a drawer tool chest and some foam, cut the shapes in the foam for the tools yourself.

Or do what I do throw the tools in the drawers and then spend ages looking for tools.

I've got to carry it to races.... a tool chest may be a bit bloody heavy

[cheb]

Have browse through this lot, it make give some inspiration:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/engineers-tool ... +tool+case

[MingtheMerciless]

Well I can come and point, tut and maybe even issue heavy sigh as you're building/installing it.

[weeksy]

Well I can come and point, tut and maybe even issue heavy sigh as you're building/installing it.

I'm building ? me ? lol... ummmmm.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Buy a drawer tool chest and some foam, cut the shapes in the foam for the tools yourself.

Or do what I do throw the tools in the drawers and then spend ages looking for tools.

I've got to carry it to races.... a tool chest may be a bit bloody heavy

You didn't make that clear or I didn't see that bit, get an old fashioned cantilever tool box, they're the best thing for the job, I've had the one I've got since 1988ish, used it for racing, track days, motorcross and enduros, you can get enough tools in one to carry out anything short of a major engine rebuild, they're easy to find tools in so long as you don't go mad with loads of tools, and they're easy to carry.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

This sort of thing, but check around for price

[weeksy]

Buy a drawer tool chest and some foam, cut the shapes in the foam for the tools yourself.

Or do what I do throw the tools in the drawers and then spend ages looking for tools.

I've got to carry it to races.... a tool chest may be a bit bloody heavy

You didn't make that clear or I didn't see that bit, get an old fashioned cantilever tool box, they're the best thing for the job, I've had the one I've got since 1988ish, used it for racing, track days, motorcross and enduros, you can get enough tools in one to carry out anything short of a major engine rebuild, they're easy to find tools in so long as you don't go mad with loads of tools, and they're easy to carry.

Couldn't be further from what i want mate...

[Rockburner]

Buy a drawer tool chest and some foam, cut the shapes in the foam for the tools yourself.

Or do what I do throw the tools in the drawers and then spend ages looking for tools.

I've got to carry it to races.... a tool chest may be a bit bloody heavy

You didn't make that clear or I didn't see that bit, get an old fashioned cantilever tool box, they're the best thing for the job, I've had the one I've got since 1988ish, used it for racing, track days, motorcross and enduros, you can get enough tools in one to carry out anything short of a major engine rebuild, they're easy to find tools in so long as you don't go mad with loads of tools, and they're easy to carry.

Yeah - something like that.

You 'can' get plastic ones relatively cheaply, but they're not actually that strong, and they will only last if you're really careful with them. I've made one last something like 20 years, but the hinges are knackered, the support struts are worn out and if I were to drop it, the explosion of stuff (I mostly keep small parts in it now), would probably leave a crater, and entail a week of tidying up and discovering little bits everywhere.

A cantilever with that shadowfoam to keep it all 'quiet' (they will rattle like buggery otherwise) would be very nice.

You can make your own 'tool-management outline' out of any foam really (I have some polystyrene strips in my tool-chest to keep the spanner drawer neat)

The other thing for a travelling tool box is make sure that you are ONLY carrying what you need, and then make the decisions between 'easy to grab in a hurry' tools, and 'pack down tightly, but are a faff to assemble' tools (ie complicated multi-part socket sets). The multi-part tools will often give you 'more' tool options (albeit slightly weaker) - but if you're in a hurry to do the fix, they can be a pain.



As a slight derail, I've got to put together a very minimalist tool-roll for the JAPton*, so I'm keeping my eyes open for clever adaptable tools (eg the Wera Joker adjustable spanners) that will reduce the kit to a minimum, and a nice leather tool-roll that I can strap to the subframe (or something).

* There's no way I'm taking it out without a few things to do running repairs.

[weeksy]

You 'can' get plastic ones relatively cheaply, but they're not actually that strong, and they will only last if you're really careful with them. I've made one last something like 20 years, but the hinges are knackered, the support struts are worn out and if I were to drop it, the explosion of stuff (I mostly keep small parts in it now), would probably leave a crater, and entail a week of tidying up and discovering little bits everywhere.

You see this is where you're not reading the brief

It needs to be 100% organised, 100% precise, i need to put my hands on the right objects at the right time, not fannying about moving stuff, searching for stuff, looking.

It's right item, right place, every minute of the process.



Think more along this.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

This is for Rockburner, when I had my Kawasaki on the road I found what I needed was enough tools to tighten any fastener on the bike up, some cable ties, some tape and a pair of pliers suitable for minor electrical fixes, also carry a spare sprocket nut and washer.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

You 'can' get plastic ones relatively cheaply, but they're not actually that strong, and they will only last if you're really careful with them. I've made one last something like 20 years, but the hinges are knackered, the support struts are worn out and if I were to drop it, the explosion of stuff (I mostly keep small parts in it now), would probably leave a crater, and entail a week of tidying up and discovering little bits everywhere.

You see this is where you're not reading the brief

It needs to be 100% organised, 100% precise, i need to put my hands on the right objects at the right time, not fannying about moving stuff, searching for stuff, looking.

It's right item, right place, every minute of the process.



Think more along this.

If that's what you want, why don't you do that?

[weeksy]

You 'can' get plastic ones relatively cheaply, but they're not actually that strong, and they will only last if you're really careful with them. I've made one last something like 20 years, but the hinges are knackered, the support struts are worn out and if I were to drop it, the explosion of stuff (I mostly keep small parts in it now), would probably leave a crater, and entail a week of tidying up and discovering little bits everywhere.

You see this is where you're not reading the brief

It needs to be 100% organised, 100% precise, i need to put my hands on the right objects at the right time, not fannying about moving stuff, searching for stuff, looking.

It's right item, right place, every minute of the process.



Think more along this.

If that's what you want, why don't you do that?

Did you miss the part where this was a question ? Where it was a discussion ? I'm not saying i won't do that...but i was asking for your ideas on what/how.... You gave yours, i didn't like it

Cheb gave me a cracking link to foam which once i decide on a plan/case i will potentially use...

But there may well be other better suited options out there.

[weeksy]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394380390797 ... R_yJ_6ClYQ

Something like this for example with multi-layers of foam, backed with ply for stability and lifting out.. But that's getting complex

[weeksy]

So maybe this would be better...

[ChrisW]

Swan Flight do a case with three drawers - might be slightly overkill for the amount of tools it sounds like you want to carry but they might make you one with fewer drawers if you ask them.



https://www.swanflight.com/3-drawer-too ... tcase.html

I've had loads of stuff from them - the cases are excellent & they're very helpful with custom requests.

[Count Steer]

I have a stacking set of 3 with the bottom one having wheels and a handle so you trot around with it like a suitcase (from Screwfix). While probably not what you need - although you could improve them with foam inserts - the wheelie thing IS really useful. You'll probably need bigger wheels for variable terrain but something like that Pelican 1560 on a decent wheelie job would probably do the trick.

[Rockburner]

You 'can' get plastic ones relatively cheaply, but they're not actually that strong, and they will only last if you're really careful with them. I've made one last something like 20 years, but the hinges are knackered, the support struts are worn out and if I were to drop it, the explosion of stuff (I mostly keep small parts in it now), would probably leave a crater, and entail a week of tidying up and discovering little bits everywhere.

You see this is where you're not reading the brief

It needs to be 100% organised, 100% precise, i need to put my hands on the right objects at the right time, not fannying about moving stuff, searching for stuff, looking.

It's right item, right place, every minute of the process.



Think more along this.

Sounds like you know what you want, we await the photos!


For advice - you kinda need to give a bit more information on how MANY tools (and of what size) you need to carry. Your requrements may be very different to ours.