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Non Tool Forum => The Break Room => Topic started by: Benner on September 24, 2008, 01:10:11 AM
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Now that the kids are getting a little older and more and more interested in Daddy's "toys" I am needing a more secure way of storing my tools.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
Ben
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Roll away top section. Very secure and can even be bolted down if needed.
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Roll away top section. Very secure and can even be bolted down if needed.
Got any links?
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How about a nice safe? Even something like this would work: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=882239&sourceid=1500000000000003260410&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=882239
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BRB
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962020000P?vName=Tools&cName=Garage+%26+Tool+Storage&sName=Chests+%26+Cabinets
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How about a nice safe? Even something like this would work: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=882239&sourceid=1500000000000003260410&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=882239
Dude, you've seen my collection right? :D
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Mine you can also get the bottom.
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i use 6 drawer toolbox from mac tools,it can be locked too,and has ball bearings in drawers so it opens up nicely too.
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Yeah, it's not that big! ;) I would go for a Craftsman toolbox. Like the one hawk posted about!
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I use mine at home also. I line the drawers with a wool blanket cut up and sprayed with silicone lube.
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How about sending half of your tools away?
Eh? Eh? Then there wouldn't be a problem!
I volunteer. :D
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962020000P?vName=Tools&cName=Garage+%26+Tool+Storage&sName=Chests+%26+Cabinets
DaveK had a similar thing and I do like that idea.
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Well nice thing is you can bolt it down, and I do.
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from harbour freight,i think you can get a cheap one.
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Big time!! You get Harbor Freight over there?
We just got a store in Andover. Only about 45 mins from me.
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Yeah, it's not that big! ;) I would go for a Craftsman toolbox. Like the one hawk posted about!
Well it's larger than that tiny petty cash tin. :D My EDC would fill that!
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Yeah, it's not that big! ;) I would go for a Craftsman toolbox. Like the one hawk posted about!
Well it's larger than that tiny petty cash tin. :D My EDC would fill that!
But could the Hair?
Ya know I got to work it in somewhere.
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Yeah, it's not that big! ;) I would go for a Craftsman toolbox. Like the one hawk posted about!
Well it's larger than that tiny petty cash tin. :D My EDC would fill that!
But could the Hair?
Ya know I got to work it in somewhere.
ATM, yes. It is looking pretty bad. :D
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I remember when I was a kid, I would go into all my fathers "hiding places" it wasn't secure!
a bolt down tool box with a lock (theirs or yours) sounds like a good idea.
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how about you guys? did you all get into things and "Play!" :twak:
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Yes I played in my dads shop one day and fooled around with his torches. I did not have eyebrows for a month.
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Big time!! You get Harbor Freight over there?
We just got a store in Andover. Only about 45 mins from me.
no we dont :-[
we dont have anything here :D :-\ :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak: :twak:
but ive received stuff from there with a help of this partially finnish biker i know from Delaware,who i met at jockeyjournal.com.
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LOL! :D
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how about you guys? did you all get into things and "Play!" :twak:
i sure did....especially i remember one time,when i played with my best friends,at age of 8-9 and then came fire department too to play with us.and my dad with belt came too :D
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Jockey Journal... sounds... manly. :D
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962020000P?vName=Tools&cName=Garage+%26+Tool+Storage&sName=Chests+%26+Cabinets
DaveK had a similar thing and I do like that idea.
I find it works really well for me - and it does have a lock, so might do you Ben. They come in lots of different drawer configurations too. All the stuff you can see in this pic fits in there comfortably with enough space for at least another 10 full size MTs.
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/collection2008092103.jpg)
I paid about £40 for that one, and stuck to a name that's well known, so if/when I want to add to it, I'll be able to find what I need.
I got it from these guys (collected from local branch). Have a surf around here http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc103-3-draw-step-up-chest/path/clarke-professional-tool-chest-range .
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how about you guys? did you all get into things and "Play!" :twak:
I sure didn't! Never had a chance to! My dad was the type to leave tools and nails and other hardware lying around... or in a bucket... or in several buckets, lying around... or any mixture! Just general tool neglect.
I remember everytime I needed a tool I was scared to put my hand in that bucket because of the number of screws and nails and rusty sharp objects at the bottom of it...
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Jockey Journal... sounds... manly. :D
(http://www.jockeyjournal.com/wp-content/themes/hotrod/grf/hdr.jpg)
www.jockeyjournal.com
about the best forum ever to see real bikes instead of those trendy useless OCC etc sell-off BS´s. >:D :D
:cheers: :cheers:
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hey thats a middle cabinet though.
I use a top Cabinet, and the top flip part has all my stones, and oils and greese for the lights.
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Works for me! But I saw "Haul Ass" as soon as it loaded and took the advice! :o
Too manly for me, I think. :D
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hey thats a middle cabinet though.
I use a top Cabinet, and the top flip part has all my stones, and oils and greese for the lights.
Yeah - you're right!
When I bought it, I wanted the drawer space, the intention is to add either a bottom roller-cabinet, or a top cabinet next, and eventually both :D
Also, you'll notice that the middle "step-up" cabinet I got is a LOT cheaper than the other bits!
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Cool pic of the WLA on that site. i really want anohter. I had a 43 and toasted it one night about 20 years ago.
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have u seen my wl trike?
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I used to get into my fathers guns all the time! starting at around 7! (before I didn't care).
I remember being careful and checking to see if they were loaded (they always were) and
discharging the ammo.
but still, I got into it! and my father would have killed me if he knew but I didn't care, it was
too cool! >:D
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When I get home I'm switching my multi collection to a locking stainless steel tool box. It has about four drawers which is enough space for now. I might bolt it down as I would hate for it to walk away. I keep my really expensive knives in a large safe. My favorite knife is in there which is a Terry Guinn ring fighter. I was so lucky to get that knife. I would sell my entire collection before I let that go. I talked to Terry and even he doesn't know if he will make anymore ring fighters.
Here it is:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DSC_1049.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DSC_10441.jpg)
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When I get home I'm switching my multi collection to a locking stainless steel tool box. It has about four drawers which is enough space for now. I might bolt it down as I would hate for it to walk away. I keep my really expensive knives in a large safe. My favorite knife is in there which is a Terry Guinn ring fighter. I was so lucky to get that knife. I would sell my entire collection before I let that go. I talked to Terry and even he doesn't know if he will make anymore ring fighters.
Here it is:
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DSC_1049.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p306/Smelp/DSC_10441.jpg)
man that is totally new blade for my eyes :o :o :o :o :drink: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
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Holy crap That thing is the nicest one yet!
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962020000P?vName=Tools&cName=Garage+%26+Tool+Storage&sName=Chests+%26+Cabinets
DaveK had a similar thing and I do like that idea.
I find it works really well for me - and it does have a lock, so might do you Ben. They come in lots of different drawer configurations too. All the stuff you can see in this pic fits in there comfortably with enough space for at least another 10 full size MTs.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/collection2008092103.jpg
I paid about £40 for that one, and stuck to a name that's well known, so if/when I want to add to it, I'll be able to find what I need.
I got it from these guys (collected from local branch). Have a surf around here http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctc103-3-draw-step-up-chest/path/clarke-professional-tool-chest-range .
Thanks for the link Dave. I think that's the way I am going to have to go. I like the way it can be expanded as well. I know my collection isn't the largest, but who knows how large it will get in the future. :D
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It's been a while, but next month I am going to get some decent storage so have been looking into it more deeply. I have found the kinda thing that I want, but really it's too wide http://www.toolbox.co.uk/draper-2-drawer-intermediate-3851-68752 .
Has anyone seen anything similar which is about 460/480mm wide? That is over 600mm and won't fit where I need it to.
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Dude,
Don't forget the locker I am giving you at the meet up :cheers:
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Dude,
Don't forget the locker I am giving you at the meet up :cheers:
I've already got a home for that one. ;)
This one needs to be about a tenth of the size. :D
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Dude,
Don't forget the locker I am giving you at the meet up :cheers:
I've already got a home for that one. ;)
This one needs to be about a tenth of the size. :D
Well then chop it up enough and you could have ten of them :D
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Hadn't thought of that. :think: :D
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Just to round off this thread, I finally chose some storage (with a lot of help from Dave - thanks pal :tu: ) and I am real pleased with it. :)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_1791.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_1792.jpg)
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Good choice I think mate. And you can just chuck it in the car for the meet :tu:
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Good choice I think mate. And you can just chuck it in the car for the meet :tu:
I certainly think so. My collection is at a good size for it as it fills it nicely, but with a shuffle around loads more can fit in there. It's a solid thing too.
It'll be real handy for the meet. :tu: Saves me squeezing everything into a bag like I did last year.
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Got it bolted down in case of smash and grab? I live in an apartment and have my multi collection "hidden" .
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Got it bolted down in case of smash and grab? I live in an apartment and have my multi collection "hidden" .
Nope. It's upstairs though and once full is pretty heavy. I would expect a lot of other things to go walkies before that did if I was burgled.
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As a guide - I got 32 x 4" Leatherman Tools and 4 x 4.5" in one drawer on mine. I had to reshuffle the other day though - the PSTs have a drawer of their own :D
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I use a Snap On mechanics roller cabinet ( bolted to bottom chest , and with handles and wheels removed ) as a man's toy box/safe . It contains less sensitive stuff , but is hard to remove ( weighs over 600lbs ) , no wheels or handles . More sensitive stuff lives in two gun safes . Anyone who comes to steal/tamper with anything , better pack a lunch !
Chris
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How about one of these (http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090329/bed-bunker-is-perfect-for-zombie-invasions/)? They seem pretty safe to me... :D
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Got it bolted down in case of smash and grab? I live in an apartment and have my multi collection "hidden" .
Nope. It's upstairs though and once full is pretty heavy. I would expect a lot of other things to go walkies before that did if I was burgled.
I'll start upstairs then...
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My Tarantula guards it as well. >:D
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My Tarantula guards it as well. >:D
I'll bring bug spray and an airpistol then >:D