An old shopping bag?

[pe2dave]

When we used to do such things, I picked up the old shopping bag my wife used to use, and used
it to carry tools to a job around the house. Very useful.
Just finished a small job upstairs, yet carting the tools to and from made me think of that old bag (shopping variety)
since I think it was 5 trips to return everything once finished.
I am going to look around for a similar bag for tools to 'take to the job'.
Fine if working in the shed/garage/workshop, but do you use something for jobs around the house?
How big is 'just right' for most jobs?

 

[TRITON]

EVERYTHING.
I need a full range plus specialist tools, jigs and machinery for every job. I wouldn't like to think the job isnt going to go swiftly and swimmingly for want of just the right tool for the job.

 

[pe2dave]

EVERYTHING.
I need a full range plus specialist tools, jigs and machinery for every job. I wouldn't like to think the job isnt going to go swiftly and swimmingly for want of just the right tool for the job.

I did qualify it as jobs around the house. I realise professionals just might want a few more tools ;-)

 

[Bod]

Worked with a chap once, who carried his spanners, in a bucket, screwdrivers and hammers in another.
He was soon known as "2 buckets"

Bod

 

[TRITON]

I did qualify it as jobs around the house. I realise professionals just might want a few more tools ;-)

Thats what im talking about
It's even worse when my sister wants a shelf put up in her house.
Right need a drill, plus assorted bits, driver attachments, oh and ill need a plane, possibly two. And should i take the belt sander, yes, oh and a router, Before I know it ive 5 cases waiting in the hall.
I draw the line at bringing a slide mitre saw, but only because there's not likely to be room in the car.

Can we make two trips Sis ?

 

[Jameshow]

I use a Stanley tool tote just the right size. I should make a wooden one really. I have carpenter tool box in my van with the essentials in it just in case.

When doing a job for the Mrs I always include a payment in tools to myself!

 

[Sandyn]

I have a plastic tub I use. I fill it with the tools I think I'll need, but always end up with three times as many as I start with. It makes me more disciplined about putting things back to where they belong when I'm done.

 

[robgul]

I too use a tool tote similar to the Stanley - mine is a somewhat obscure brand and was given to me by a customer when I serviced his bicycle (not in part payment I hasten to add!)

It's just right for stuff around the house - load it up with tools/fixings/whatever needed in the workshop and take it into the house (but still have to go back for something else you need )

 

[bourbon]

Last time I did a job outside the workshop. (Fitting a child gate at my partners daughters house). I just threw some tools in the back of the van, I mostly got it right.

 

[Jacko264]

When I worked at a caravan company we made trays with about 3ins sides then at the ends put uprights and a Handel across to Cary tools screws etc
we also wrapped the tray in off cuts of carpet so not to damage anything
Graham

 

[Trainee neophyte]

I use veg crates for all sorts of jobs.

 

[Fitzroy]

I use one of those woven shopping bags. Well I used one once, and was told I could then use it forever as I’d made it smell of machine oil. It was a favourite M&S one, oops!

 

[AdrianUK]

Something like this.

 

[mikej460]

I've got one of the above and a tote. I also made up a toolbox of useful tools that I just keep in the house. For powertools I bought a set of Dewalt T-Staks and a trolley; as well as being able to wheel multiple power tools about with ease it stores drill bits etc. and keeps all my powertools neatly stored away. Not cheap though but you can get good deals on a complete set.

 

[Droogs]

you need one of these in the spare room

 

[HamsterJam]

I have a small canvas tool bag (from Homebase I think) plus one of the Sainsburys plastic shopping boxes.

 

[Pineapple]

you need one of these in the spare room
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Quite a good idea, but would he do his own cooking, & would he be willing to share it with me ?

 

[Pineapple]

Something like this.

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I, too have one of these...Bought on ebay & described as a "Plumber's Bass"
I also have a Heavy Duty Green Canvas one, also from ebay & described as a "Military Tool-Bag" - which I prefer.....I usually end up carrying both of them !
A very good alternative, I've found, is a "Gorilla Tub"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391977348742?epid=2254453792&hash=item5b43abae86:g:M1cAAOSwtudafG9o