90% tool bag - Has the tools you need for 90% of the tasks at hand

Staylo65 · **on:** October 12, 2018, 12:07:39 AM

Hey everyone,

I saw in the latest MTO email that there are now sections for hand and power tools so I figured I get a thread started.

I am interested to see what everyone else uses for tools for 90% of their projects.

I personally have a 12" Husky tool bag that has a minimal amount of tools that I use as my "Go-To" bag when I have projects to work on around the house. I put it together about 2 months ago and so far it has served me well. I wanted to have a bag of tools that was light, and also relatively cheap to put together. I have found over the years that while it is nice to have a plethora of tools, for most DIY house tasks I only needed a few. If I run into one of those 10% of projects that need something more specialized, then throw together a separate tool bag with the tools I need.

What's everyone else out there in MTO.org land do?

Here are pics of my setup:

Staylo65 · **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2018, 12:09:21 AM

And the tools and supplies inside:

Staylo65 · **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2018, 12:12:17 AM

About the only things I think I may add are small (~6") versions of vice grips or tongue+groove(Channel-lock) pliers.

SteveC · **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2018, 12:22:18 AM

Nice tool kit you have assembled !

Fuzzbucket · **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2018, 12:29:50 AM

I really like the look of those Husky bags, I particularly like the roller ones. I just wish you could get them in the UK!

Old man Chris · **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2018, 01:43:07 AM

I have a Veto Propack , tech backpack , which contains a general hand tool quorum , including a Bosch Flexclic drill ( straight , driver , angle , and offset driver ) . I also have totes , one big one , thats loaded out according to the day at hand , a tote for general electro / mechanical stuff , another tote for VDV , and low voltage stuff . More commonly used tools live in a Pelican , Cube , rooling case . Meters and test gear , and special onstruments live in my breifcase , along with documents . If , I’m going to be in one location for a lengthly time , time , I also have a steel gang box , secured by a heavyduty hardened chain , and an Abus curtain lock . If I had the talent , I’d do a video tour of my loadout .

Best Regards,

Chris

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2018, 02:35:29 PM

I have two bags, similar to the Husky one pictured above, only larger. They are NOT light or easily managed. They weigh a tonne and have tools constantly spilling out over the sides, and they are organized in such a way that I am guaranteed to never find anything I am looking for.

Every now and then I organize them, but they seem to spontaneously disorganize themselves the minute I leave the room. Inside are things like my Stanley Fubar, a random collection of screwdrivers from multiple brands, electrical tape (about ten rolls because I can never find one when I need it so I end up getting another one), several tape measures for the same reason there are numerous rolls of electrical tape, several half used tubes of epoxy, numerous rolls of teflon tape, numerous bags of screws that were left over or not needed, caulking guns, various hand saws, Dremel bits, Milwaukee and Stanley drill/screwdriver bit sets, pipe wrenches, strap wrenches, angle gauges and all manner of other random doodads used when trying to keep a house looking halfways decent and functioning slightly better.

Def

WoodsDuck · **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2018, 02:56:47 PM

I have several toolboxes and a couple bags full of stuff, but currently I'm using a Husky Bucket Jockey for my around-the-house stuff. I put it on a wood dolly and roll it around inside and outside so I don't have to care how heavy it is.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2018, 03:34:26 PM

Mine I currently in chaos, as I've been raiding stuff to set up the hobby desk. When that's done, I'll go back to the bag and get that reorganised... probably

Old man Chris · **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2018, 04:05:12 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on October 12, 2018, 02:35:29 PM

I have two bags, similar to the Husky one pictured above, only larger. They are NOT light or easily managed. They weigh a tonne and have tools constantly spilling out over the sides, and they are organized in such a way that I am guaranteed to never find anything I am looking for.

Every now and then I organize them, but they seem to spontaneously disorganize themselves the minute I leave the room. Inside are things like my Stanley Fubar, a random collection of screwdrivers from multiple brands, electrical tape (about ten rolls because I can never find one when I need it so I end up getting another one), several tape measures for the same reason there are numerous rolls of electrical tape, several half used tubes of epoxy, numerous rolls of teflon tape, numerous bags of screws that were left over or not needed, caulking guns, various hand saws, Dremel bits, Milwaukee and Stanley drill/screwdriver bit sets, pipe wrenches, strap wrenches, angle gauges and all manner of other random doodads used when trying to keep a house looking halfways decent and functioning slightly better.

Def

Carefully labeled nylon zipper bags are your freind , but younhave to be disciplined to make it work !

Best Regards,

Chris

getahl · **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2018, 11:14:12 PM

I have that exact bag above, with an assortment of hand tools within. I detailed it in the big thread, single tools or something like that. Only thing i don't keep in it is a mini socket set, because bbn it's too heavy. Works pretty well, otherwise.

ezdog · **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2018, 11:19:01 PM

What can I say?

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jonon9 · **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2018, 01:00:14 PM

Inside shot of my forever changing toolbag, this is mostly for home and diy use as i use power equipment for my job.

smiller43147 · **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2018, 02:24:24 AM

I have a tool kit in each car, and a roller chest in the garage, but no, I don't have a small 90% bag.
Wonder if that changes soon?

Smashie · **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2018, 03:11:05 AM

I've got a small tool chest that sits in the hallway, the gunsmith tools are currently in the kitchen, tool kit in the car and a big arsed tool chest along with power tools locked away nice and safe.