New tool chest for van

[Lancs Lad]

Doesn’t everything just jam up in the draws when you turn it onto its wheels? Not going to be how you left it that’s for sure.. unless you foam insert everything.

The military ones are foamed but yes it could be a pita...

 

[Mick-the-fitter]

All their boxes say not suitable for vehicles

They do now, because they were making good money with them once, now they’ve skimp on material, still charge the same, but they don’t stand up as a van box

 

[6feetdown]

Seems a bargain!

 

[DaveDCB]

I started with this set, got it about 15 yrs ago after I’d borrowed and lost most of my dads tools.. added a mid box for my extra bits which are now overflowing everywhere.. will empty it out and put the original teng sets into my van when I kit it out

Teng Tools 140 Piece Service Tool Kit TC8140NF

140 PieceIdeal For Servicing Mechanics

www.toolstoday.co.uk

 

[V8Druid]

Seems a bargain!

Here's a local bargain for you ..... https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...feed_ranking_signature":"859582804095884008"}
video with it showing all drawers .. absolute bargain .. tempted myself TBH

 

[6feetdown]

Here's a local bargain for you ..... https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...feed_ranking_signature":"859582804095884008"}
video with it showing all drawers .. absolute bargain .. tempted myself TBH
View attachment 66646

Looks a good unit but too big for my van I think. 640 deep 200mm too much. Bargain for a fitter or mechanic

 

[Weaknee]

What happened to the sling it on the floor and find it later method. .

I couldn't justify a van dedicated to tools, I've thought about it but where do you draw the line at what tools you take/how you get them to the job.
I carry machine essentials and decent spanners/socket set but that's it.

As always I suppose it depends on your own needs but for me no dedicated tool chest would be the solution to my work.

See im the opposit have a transit dc tipper which can carry the essentials for a days work and an amarok which could cary majority of my kit but tbf nothing beats an organised van can carry everything and more that you need i think i coukd fit pretty much all my kit in a mwb van would be a mess but would never be without a tool even the little things like a pipe chamfer im currently considering getting rid of the pick up for a dedicated tool van

 

[Stroppymonkey]

See im the opposit have a transit dc tipper which can carry the essentials for a days work and an amarok which could cary majority of my kit but tbf nothing beats an organised van can carry everything and more that you need i think i coukd fit pretty much all my kit in a mwb van would be a mess but would never be without a tool even the little things like a pipe chamfer im currently considering getting rid of the pick up for a dedicated tool van

Working out of a double cab pickup or double cab tipper sucks .. tried both and you can’t beat a can where you can climb in the back .

 

[Smiffy]

Working out of a double cab pickup or double cab tipper sucks .. tried both and you can’t beat a can where you can climb in the back .

Double cab tipper is fine if you have the right canopy and racking. Chucking it all in a "lifestyle canopy" is not fun.
I think the aus setups that I have posted before look the ultimate.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Double cab tipper is fine if you have the right canopy and racking. Chucking it all in a "lifestyle canopy" is not fun.
I think the aus setups that I have posted before look the ultimate.

They must not get tea leaves in aus as it’s a hard setup to keep secure compared to a van.

 

[6feetdown]

Yeah definitely think van is way more practical, easy to change into waterproofs or shelter if you've onside repairs

 

[Smiffy]

They must not get tea leaves in aus as it’s a hard setup to keep secure compared to a van.

Looking at what happens to vans I don't think anything is secure

 

[V8Druid]

Looks a good unit but too big for my van I think. 640 deep 200mm too much. Bargain for a fitter or mechanic

been chatting with the guy advertising this this morning ..
he 'knows of me' ..
works for Ex Stock in zooport and knows a lot of ppl who know me ..
looks a nice cab. and'd do for all me leccy had tools ...
if it wasn't forecast more of the same for tomorrow, I'd go get it, but not in this poxy weather - get drowned loading it - it'll wait ..

 

[V8Druid]

Someone's got a bigger peli fetish than me!

seen these - Vevor knock offs .... Perkins boys seem to like Vevor stuff ... don't think these are dear really

Weatherproof Hard Case Handle Clips Padlock Holes Foam for sale | eBay

Find great deals on eBay for Weatherproof Hard Case Handle Clips Padlock Holes Foam. Shop with confidence.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Smiffy]

Halfords have 30 percent off there tool chests today

 

[6feetdown]

Halfords have 30 percent off there tool chests today

Yes been on for a few weeks

 

[DaveDCB]

I’m just going to quietly leave this here and forget that doobin mentioned underage boys
And yes it’s secondhand

 

[V8Druid]

I’m just going to quietly leave this here and forget that doobin mentioned underage boys
And yes it’s secondhand
View attachment 67578

bet that wasn't cheap ..... would be bolting that to the planet - one clean example of an overpriced hyped up product (no disrespect six feet) with one of the best marketing strategies on the planet

 

[DaveDCB]

bet that wasn't cheap ..... would be bolting that to the planet - one clean example of an overpriced hyped up product (no disrespect six feet) with one of the best marketing strategies on the planet

One of the cheapest ones they do,.. its just a xl version with extra full width draws.. its going in my fort

 

[V8Druid]

One of the cheapest ones they do,.. its just a xl version with extra full width draws.. its going in my fort

sorry Dave - glanced at the avatar and thought it was six feet .. IIRC he's been looking at chests -- will certainly do a job, 'specially with those decent depth drawers