RickyMcGrath Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thats going to look bad ass once you get it all installed!! Thanks Jimbo. I'm really hoping to get those dang brackets sooner than later. Turns out the site I ordered them from had Home Depot ship them. HD only had 5 in stock as their site said "out of stock" as soon as the 5 shipped. Now HD says they have them but the site I bought them from isn't responding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 These things are pretty rugged, I'm sure they could stand up to some pretty hefty impact testing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJr. Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I'm jealous. I only have 2 boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimboS1ice Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Those things are so rugged, Dewalt really did a good job with them Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Ricky I'm sure you might have shared previously somewhere on the forum and I might have missed it, but what the hell do you do, exactly? I mean to justify the quantity of boxes alone, empty, I'd have a crew of 10 men. I'm also not sold on the purpose of the boxes, honestly. If I broke down my tools into boxes instead of shelving like I have it now, I think it would actually take up 5 times as much volume as it does currently, so any insight into what I'm missing would be great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Ricky I'm sure you might have shared previously somewhere on the forum and I might have missed it, but what the hell do you do, exactly? I mean to justify the quantity of boxes alone, empty, I'd have a crew of 10 men. I'm also not sold on the purpose of the boxes, honestly. If I broke down my tools into boxes instead of shelving like I have it now, I think it would actually take up 5 times as much volume as it does currently, so any insight into what I'm missing would be great. I had my own construction business for almost 5 years. I recently took on a project manager spot for a remodeling company so my tools don't get used no where near as much. Each box is dedicated to a tool/trade. If I need my plumbing box, I grab that box. Electrical, paint, etc. then I have a box with small grinders, one with router bits, one with track saw, band saw, recip saws, two with various screws and fasteners, one with trim routers and accessories. When I'm done, one will be drill bits and tips, one will be my laser level. I'm taking everything out of the factory boxes and putting them in Tough Boxes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I see. I mean it makes sense to do it categorically more than actual tool wise I guess, but not being able to have a window of sight into the contents of each box would be a deal breaker for me I think. I'd probably forget half of what I had and not remember half of what I'd forgotten to resupply. Do you carry on site or use the cart? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 And yes, overall, it does take up more room, but the space is compensated for by keeping everything organized and grouped tightly together. Nothing is sitting on top of another tool. It also frees up floor space and is easily adjustable if my needs change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Just now, PROTOOLNUT said: You can easily solve that by labeling the boxes, so you will always know which box has what. Yea I know, but it's a specific contents issue for me, if it's out of sight, it's out of mind. I'd be going through containers constantly to keep up inventory, but I like the integration of the system for sure. I'd thought about using dewalts multi-bin containers with the clear lid but when you lock them together you have to handle each separately to get to the container you want, which is a PITA. I'd just like for them to do a happy balance of both and so a clear lid top on a container that can be stacked and removed individually like the tough boxes do. I'm mobile just like he is so throwing a rack in my trailer would be great for my nuts and bolts as well as trade boxes. Maybe I'll build shelving to accept the bin boxes with a separate shelf for each box so I can just slide it out and see everything quickly and efficiently...just wish they had deeper options. Choices choices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Oh damn, turns out they have a clear T-Stack but it's still more shallow than I'd like. Apparently around 3-1/2", wish it were more like 6"-8". Still I might have to start going through my contents to see what exactly I have that would not fit. Things are expensive but I'd imagine worth it. I'd probably need 6 of them for screws, nuts and bolts, random fasteners, plumbing, electrical, and an extra for whatever, and probably brackets so I'd be around $350-$400 not counting whatever framework I'd need to wall mount. That's a serious pill to swallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 T-Stack? T-Stacks are nice. But the only method to store them I have come up with is stacking or build individual shelves for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted April 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I see. I mean it makes sense to do it categorically more than actual tool wise I guess, but not being able to have a window of sight into the contents of each box would be a deal breaker for me I think. I'd probably forget half of what I had and not remember half of what I'd forgotten to resupply. Do you carry on site or use the cart? Since you're mentioning "consumables," maybe you could consider some sort of modification to the box or to your day to day, to suite your needs.... Some quick ideas that come to mind: Dedicated box with consumable products Cutting in a fiberglass window to a few boxes. Some sort of marking system, chalk paint on the box? Dry erase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 21 hours ago, RickyMcGrath said: T-Stack? T-Stacks are nice. But the only method to store them I have come up with is stacking or build individual shelves for them. I meant tough system, sorry. I wouldn't bother with T-Stak as I think the Tough System is superior mostly because of the modular supports. This is the specific one I'd consider: http://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-DWST08202-System-Bucket-Organizer/dp/B016N9CBIU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461374509&sr=8-1&keywords=tough+system+organizer This is how I'd configure them as shown below. I'm guessing all I need is to mount 2 vertical rails to the side of my trailer. Wonder if I could use 1" square aluminum instead of steel for lighter weight and easier drilling and no need for welding? Too weak? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_RJEKjFfB8XZjI0V1g0c0RodFk/view?usp=sharing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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