Recommend a New Tool Bag

[davesparks]

I've got a Facom backpack which has lasted very well for the last 18months with no signs of damage yet (except where I stood on one of the plastic clips)

I went for a backpack as I started working for a customer in London which means a fair bit of train and underground travel

 

[ruston]

I've got a Facom backpack which has lasted very well for the last 18months with no signs of damage yet (except where I stood on one of the plastic clips)

I went for a backpack as I started working for a customer in London which means a fair bit of train and underground travel

I often wondered they way you lads work on the bigger jobs, how much it would cost to get a courier to deliver your gear to the site ,then deliver back to your base when you are finished.
I realise that security may be a problem.

 

[davesparks]

I often wondered they way you lads work on the bigger jobs, how much it would cost to get a courier to deliver your gear to the site ,then deliver back to your base when you are finished.
I realise that security may be a problem.

It costs me £80 +vat each way to get tools and materials delivered by a dedicated courier service to that particular customer. I only carry the small handtools and laptop in the backpack.

The customer is happy to pay the added cost of the courier as they seem to be under the impression I know what I'm doing or something??

 

[ruston]

By the time you park and pay the pollution charges , and the peace of mind for your gear , I think I would be happy with that.
I have heard that your jobs can end in a flash or a bang though.

 

[btvc-electrical]

I went from a Stanley to facom tote,excellent piece of kit, can find homes for all the tools easy. Cover is good to keep dirt and stuff out and prying eyes off my tools.

 

[a-z electrics]

I'm a Veto convert.. Once you've bought one of those you won't want to buy anything else! And you probably won't need to..

 

[hightower]

I'm a Veto convert.. Once you've bought one of those you won't want to buy anything else! And you probably won't need to.. 

And you probably won't be able to afford to...

:saddam:

 

[a-z electrics]

And you probably won't be able to afford to...

:saddam:

Well the way I look at it is you use a toolbag every day and it takes care of your (hopefully) equally expensive tools which you also use every day and are your means of earning a livelihood. and as I say, they will last a lot longer too, maybe even a lifetime. Time will tell as I've only had mine a year.
I take it youve never used/seen one in the flesh then?

I look on toolbags like women do with handbags.. only the best will do!

 

[hightower]

Well the way I look at it is you use a toolbag every day and it takes care of your (hopefully) equally expensive tools which you also use every day and are your means of earning a livelihood. and as I say, they will last a lot longer too, maybe even a lifetime. Time will tell as I've only had mine a year.
I take it youve never used/seen one in the flesh then?

I look on toolbags like women do with handbags.. only the best will do!

I'm only yanking your chain, I've had a look at them online and they look solid - maybe one for the future, but considering I only get a little work here and there at the minute (unless anyone wants to offer me more work) I can't justify that expense just yet.

 

[Pete999]

Well the way I look at it is you use a toolbag every day and it takes care of your (hopefully) equally expensive tools which you also use every day and are your means of earning a livelihood. and as I say, they will last a lot longer too, maybe even a lifetime. Time will tell as I've only had mine a year.
I take it youve never used/seen one in the flesh then?

I look on toolbags like women do with handbags.. only the best will do!

Oh no my ex Daughter Law reincarnated

 

[a-z electrics]

I'm only yanking your chain, I've had a look at them online and they look solid - maybe one for the future, but considering I only get a little work here and there at the minute (unless anyone wants to offer me more work) I can't justify that expense just yet.

Understood.. Previously I used ck magma which are good but won't last anywhere near as long. Mine about 3 yrs.. Funny, back then I thought THEY were bloody expensive!!

 

[a-z electrics]

Oh no my ex Daughter Law reincarnated

And I shall completely ignore that totally unbiased and sexist remark!!

 

[KoFi]

I have used magma in the past zips don't last 5 minutes and there totes the sides collapse inwards had this on two sizes of magma bagsKlein bags not cheap but I am impressed professional kit for serious professionals :wink5:

 

[a-z electrics]

I have used magma in the past zips don't last 5 minutes and there totes the sides collapse inwards had this on two sizes of magma bagsKlein bags not cheap but I am impressed professional kit for serious professionals :wink5:

Well those look nice but you'll have a job persuading me away from Veto but I'm in a rush at the moment so no time for photos

 

[KoFi]

Well those look nice but you'll have a job persuading me away from Veto but I'm in a rush at the moment so no time for photos

Veto looks quite good !

 

[Pete999]

And I shall completely ignore that totally unbiased and sexist remark!! 

OK then

 

[a-z electrics]

Veto looks quite good !

They're the DBs..
I'm sure there are previous threads on veto with photos etc. They do quite a big range so I'm sure there will be something for everyone.. I ve never seen them in outlets or tool fairs, I bought mine from a stockist in Yorkshire if I remember right.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I brought my veto from beesleys.

 

[tomspark93]

I brought my veto from beesleys.

Me too and I'm glad I parted with the cash, worth every penny.

 

[a-z electrics]

I brought my veto from beesleys.

Yes thats the one.. Beesleys.