I have a Ridgid tool bag that needs to be retired. I really like it and unfortunately I can't find another one. Home Depot discontinued them. What tool bag/box do you own? I may have to find a new favorite.

I have a bunch of these - stackable - rugged... Also has a V-notch that makes it easy to cut conduit on.

This is what I use. Its a Home Depot Special (Husky). I like it because my hack saw and large drill bits fit along the side. It has a small storage container inside it for odds and ends. They even throw in a cheap water bottle. lots of room, pockets, and a carrying strap. Not expensive.



[This message has been edited by RobbieD (edited 01-20-2007).]

Here are three Ridgid Tool Outlets in your area, not Home Depot:

MSC Industrial Supply
4231 Grove Ave -
Gurnee IL 60031

Ferguson Enterprises - 1121
1424 Armor Blvd -
Mundelein IL 60060

Fastenal #LBIL
320 Washington Blvd, Suite 101 -
Mundelein IL 60060

I too like these kind.



I just don't like the fact that you can't get a hacksaw in there without having to break it down.

I tend to use 16" standard toolbags. Really doesn't matter what the brand to me as they all lose their rigidity in about a year's time. Then I go buy a new one.

I am using an Irwin tool Bag. http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer...&navAction=pop&id=IrwinCat100533

I prefer used up spackle buckets. It's easy to lug around and my pouch fits in there nice. Tape, bx cutters, and various other "things" that I use often sit at the bottom of the bucket. The bucket also sometimes doubles as a step stool but shh, don't tell OSHA.

Then I have these.

1 for hand tools, testers, hacksaw, and specialty tools.



1 for cable television and telephone/ data tools.



And 1 for for all my drill bits, battery chargers, batteries, flashlights, portable cordless power tools, etc.



It's a PITA lugging all this stuff to and from my personal work truck to the companies work truck. I also have a backup set of hand tools, and pouch, in case something is ever lost or stolen so I am alsways prepared for work.



[This message has been edited by ShockMe77 (edited 01-21-2007).]

Shock' I too do the same... One for NM work, MC work, EMT work, Phone Data Work, etc. Tools and various mats for each. But mine stack up easy on a two wheeler.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/...bags2/97251.aspx?feature=Complex_Link_12

This puppy holds everything. My holehawg, band saw, hand tools,lasers,25' 100' 300' tape measures, dewalt set, numerous fish tapes, even hand tools. So much room, even enough for a shovel

Oh, a hacksaw too. Somewhere in there.

In a rarity I'm actually using a freebie bag I got w/ a doz bubble covers. Shoulder strap, pockets in and out all OK, BUT, if you find a good one that's white inside tell me. They're all like looking down a black hole. (where's my flashlight, I need a crimp.)

Buy Ford, it is best drive it a mile push it the rest...

Veto Pro Pac XL, best tool bag ever. Pricey and a little heavy but otherwise great.
http://www.amazon.com/VETO-PRO-PAC-...r_3/102-7147027-8156167?ie=UTF8&s=hi

A little pricey? $100+ is a little pricey? LOL.

It had better hold up for close to a lifetime for that price.

I would be interested in hearing more about it though.

Norcal:

That bag looks pretty nice. Can you fit a hacksaw in it?
Shocked-" Enough for a shovel" Electricians aren't supposed to dig.

[This message has been edited by bot540 (edited 01-23-2007).]

Naw, At $1983.00, this one is pricey.



(If you want to work in Beverly Hills, a Gucci handbag is the way to go}.
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I carry most of my tools in 2 [non Gucci] nylon bags that I got as promotions on a free fishing trip from Rexel.
They've got about 7 yrs on them, and are holding up like iron



[This message has been edited by electure (edited 01-23-2007).]

Here's another:

Fastenal
96 Le Baron Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
P: (847)623-9920
F: (847)623-9921

Although according to the staff last month they were building a new location in the Amherst Lake Industrial Park between IL 43, US 41 and IL 120.

A big yes vote for the VETO tool bag. Yes the XL model will hold a hacksaw. However I clip mine to the side. In 32 years in the trade this is the best way I found to carry my tools. I bought the smaller model also for my insulated tools. Well worth the money and a 5 year guarentee.

Here's mine, don't know what model/whatever it is, only that it's made by Klien and it was replaced when Comcast bought the Adelphia office where my father works.

Ian A.



[This message has been edited by electure (edited 01-25-2007).]

I'll second RobbieD's post. I've owned a half-dozen different bags and buckets and pouches, and that Husky tote has been the best so far.

The only down-side is that it holds so much stuff I'm consantly having the guys I work with grab that one odd-ball tool or connector that they wouldn't have otherwise.

-John

BTW, Robbie: If you take out that cheap water bottle you suddenly have a perfect place to store a string-line.

[This message has been edited by BigJohn (edited 01-27-2007).]