JeremyJ

I've used Sharkbites for a couple years doing apartment maintenance. I've used them under sinks and on water heater connections during replacements. I trust them more than my copper soldering.

I could have sworn there was a hint to more interlocking tool cases. The small parts organizer is great, but it should be just the start. I've been holding out for a couple years waiting on their interlocking tool boxes. I'm starting to sound cynical about it. They have some good ideas for holsters from the Mechanic tool chest/26" tool box. So many of their tools have belt clips/rafter hooks that can be used inside of the boxes etc. Ridgid boxes for the M18 stuff, Dewalt Tstak for the M12 it is.

Real demo needs the m18(fuel preferred) for those times when cutting double/tripled up studs etc. M12 fuel is great for cutting piping, cutouts for bath mirrors,vanities, under sinks and smaller areas. Putting a long demo bade on the m12 and using it is an adventure.

I have reframed a gable wall with the Fuel 6.5, it was cutting 45 degrees in 2x6 and 2x8 with no problem. I would have preferred corded but it wasn't an option. I've cut PT 4x4 with smooth passes, PT 2x8 no problem. Next up is the 7.25 for the nothing but heavy duty cuts....

Since you are a Dewalt fan, check into the Tough Box or Tstak modular tool boxes with some kaison foam (pluck to fit). Both styles are available with certain tools like the drill set you saw. They also have a Tough Box with the compact recip.

I did start again, and went with Milwaukee again. I bought the old 18v NiCad 4 tool pack(sawzall, circ, hammer drill and flashlight) many years ago, I used it part-time for many years in property maintenance/rehab. I recently started to gather some tools for doing some sub work, after reading many reviews I went with M12/M18. M12/Fuel line for drill/ driver/ multitool/ right angle/ ratchet/ jigsaw etc. Fuel m18 line for circ/ sawzall/ impact wrench. Thanks to Tools in Action for the reviews.

Recently I was looking at getting into the Ryobi line for the nailers, fan and LED light. Between the new lanterns/lights and this fan, I'm glad I waited. Keep them coming.

I'm so glad I just saw this today. I finally saw the Ridgid setup in action yesterday and was sold. I was going to go buy it today....whew. I do like the 26" jobsite box and have bought one, using it everyday. Knowing that they have a modular box system and nailers coming, it's gonna be an expensive year.

I recently got the M18 Fuel compact impact wrench and have only run some big lag screws. No problems so far. I also got the Milwaukee 9 piece thin wall impact sockets at a pretty penny....nice quality nonetheless.

My hope for a future barrel grip m18 jigsaw is the reason why I bought the m12 jig. The m12 is a nice little jigsaw, great for flooring/laminate tops..

The Ryobi saw stand is a winner for the money. 99 in the store and lower online (59-79). My old boss had one for his Kapex. He also built a flat top and wing extensions board. Pretty nice setup.

Yes, the Fuel versions of the M18 6.5 circ and the sawzall do fit without the top tray. They fit better with the circ on some kind of pedestal to square up the saw. This box can pack so many tools you won't want to lift it. Ebowejr has the right idea. i would like a tool chest- 36" long by 24"tall by 24" wide rolling version with an extending handle. They could make little pockets for their most common tools like the drill setups. Imagine a corner pocket that could hold your Sawzall vertical, a few vertical slots for catching the sds hammers/hole hawgs. Or attachment points for the rafter hooks or the belt clips. Or take the idea of the surge protector outlets from the metal rolling toolbox and incorporate that into that for the battery chargers. Or some access holes for a cable to lock it to your truck/jobsite. I would love a 20-22 inch version with the modular latches for stacking ability. Center it around the M12 line like how the 26" is around the M18. Or just make it just long enough to run a Sawzall from the inside of one drill pocket to the inside of the other drill pocket. The weight differences between a full 20" toolbox and a 26" is pretty large. Appropriate height sizes with their own features would be nice also. Of course make both of the aforementioned boxes compatible. The 36" tool chest should hold many of the 20" boxes. I personally am still holding out hope for a modular set....Ridgid has the the modular toolboxes....and Ryobi has the battery nailers.....TTI you sneaking devil, I see what you did there.

I checked one out recently and it does have a heavier frame/extension handle than the Stanley version. I researched the Stanley version last year and the main complaints were the frame/handle and the main opening handle breaking. I haven't researched if they improved the main opening handle.

Ingenious design. Combining the router table/separate tool box together is a real space saver. How about a rubber plug for an extension cord bypass/shutoff?

Thanks Shade, I've been waiting for this promo to come back. Just got the long awaited (for me) Fuel Hackzall and the free ratchet. I probably would not have bought the ratchet by itself. One day it will come in handy for my truck..

I was going to get these because they are 20 bucks at Lowes. Three boxes and a cart for 100 is pretty cheap. I think Ridgid has the answer for me though. My boss is a Festool Systainer guy, and I see the advantage of modular boxes. I should take pictures for a "before and after" the Ridgid boxes. I'm working out of Ford Ranger, so I like the waterseals.

Now that Bostitch is the heavy duty battery powered tools at Walmart, they carry this 23" toolbox.

Welcome to the forums. I used to live in Palm Desert, I bet it's changed a lot. Take care.

Thanks Javier, just what i was looking for. Great review. Have you put any weight in them and used it over curbs / thresholds? How strong is the "luggage" handle? Are they comparable to Tstak in thickness/quality? Thanks for answering my questions.

I like how the side handles are the stacking lock, nice design. I wonder how efficient the "tube" is? Maybe some locking lids on each half?

Great set up. The open top Systainers are so convenient. I might have to steal the bit box foam concept.

There are now many types of modular tool boxes available and they all have their advantages / disadvantages. I'm talking about Festool's Systainer, Bosch's LBoxx and Dewalt's Tough Box / TStak . They all now have a nice range of boxes; small parts organizing, large tool, carts, etc. I have some experience with the Systainer through my job but none with the others. Systainers are mostly out of my price range right now, but I love the efficiency of the modular tool boxes. I have no loyalty to a brand as I'm a Milwaukee guy. I was wondering who has them, what version you purchased and have they made you more efficient? How about the things you noticed after you made the purchase and put your tools in them?

So to recap this years tool box and storage from the NPS. The aforementioned 26" Work Box, a 13" wide/16"tall square bucket, a tool backpack, a mechanics rolling tool chest and a small parts organizer with clear lid. The mechanics rolling tool chest was a big surprise considering they don't sell mechanics tools. Maybe next year. It doesn't look like the the small parts organizer can clip to others of the same design. I can't see them making this design by accident. I guess they have no real plans for a modular tool box system. For me, it seemed Milwaukee would be the brand that could warrant the effort of a modular tool box system from TTI.

If they keep up this pace, my garage/worksites will be all Milwaukee red. I wasn't expecting the new lights and mechanic rolling tool boxes. The backpack looks a lot like the Klein one though. Love the full size circ and M12 version. The 5.0 batteries and the m12/m18 charger will be greatly appreciated. I was hoping for a modular tool box system for the many power tools they sell that I have, but they gave me a mechanics tool chest for all the Milwaukee mechanics tools I roll onto the jobsite. /sarcasm/

I'm pretty sure the 18v Ryobi 18v Circ saw just barely cuts a 2x4(1.5 inches). I might have to get the 18v Fuel 7.25 first, plus it has a dust port.