tool box

[dave l and l]

any of you recommend a decent tool box. keep on breaking bits of the one i have which is the the third in six months.turns out they are not good for standing on

 

[AliGage]

Stanley's trolley box is what i use for my tiling tools. Carry's loads. And i find my trowels fit neatly in the bottom section, tote tray holds some drill bits, files, blades, scrappers etc. Mines getting full so might have to get a second one and split my tools between them depending on what type of tiles i'm fitting.

B and Q were doing the newer version for £25 i think. I paid £50 for mine a few years back.

Stanley Pro Mobile Tool Chest, 1-97-503

 

[dave l and l]

cool i had one of those before but i found it too big when working in flats ( usually top floor) was looking at fat max one in b and q think that might be ok not sure but anyone bot one

 

[AliGage]

It all depends on what you want to carry at any one time i guess. It's a bulky tool box, agreed. But it contains everything i need. So it maybe be healvier, but it's only one box to take up rather than 2 or 3 smaller ones. The wheels help. But for £25 you can't go wrong imo.

 

[dave l and l]

too true 25 quid is a steal think it might be worth investing in that one and a smaller one for other jobs, also gives me an excuse to buy more tools

 

[peteablard]

I use the Stanley one too, picked a couple of them up for £25 each a couple of years back and they're still going strong

 

[judge]

ive got an old woolworths 16" toolbox which keep my scrapers and blades.also use it for standing on ,on a daily basis...they dont make things like they used too hey .....:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Perfect Tiling]

B & Q were doing a stanley box that was very good. They have a treaded top with a fold flush handle for use for standing on and large metal clasps. Inside is very simple with a lift out top tray for smaller items. The boxes come in 36 and 24 inches. I got two of the 36 ones so that I can pull apart and but a board on so that I can work up a full wall without moving them. Got them late last year on a deal...thing I paid £60 the pair...and well worth it. Oh...they also have a waterproof seal in the lid so they can be hosed down at the end of the day.

 

[dave l and l]

had a wee look on there web site couldnt see them. the fat max one looks decent. checked the price online
b&q are wanting 44quid for it and screw fix are wanting 30 for same one, funny considering they are pretty much the same company

 

[Del W]

Brewers are doing a 19 inch tote bag for £15.00.Felt quite solid/sturdey.Can properbly get all your basics in there.Bought one similer/stanley/on offer £20.00.
Using it but still have on wheels box for most tools

 

[ioannis]

An old granfix tub for my lower end customers, Mapai for the middle class!

 

[Billy Hunt]

An old granfix tub for my lower end customers, Mapai for the middle class!

Nice one! Same here I use a couple of old addy tubs never had any issues ,easy to carry and access tools.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

well i my van is my tool -box , and i carrie my tools in yellow buckets back/forth ....... tool-boxes get on my nerves,.......

 

[poynton phil]

I have a wheeeled one, and its about time for a new one, I'v been looking at the faithful mobile tool chest £32 on Amazon

 

[AMtek]

I'm the same as diamond pool finishers, my transit is my toolbox, everything has a place so i know exactly where i can find things rather than digging round in tool boxes, my tools for the day get put in a gorilla tub then put away at the end of the day