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Indeed. It's commonly used in the touring world, and by me in fact.
One of the guys I used to work with had one for his hand tools & meters, etc, just the right size for hand luggage on aircraft (in the days when they let you on with tools other than knives) but also for going place to place within our works sites. Lasted him for ages until he retired and took it with him.
 
Has anyone any experience with CK Magma Bags. I think this would be perfect as a Main Bag:


I then have the Magnusson Tool System in my own van which holds bigger items and I can then transfer from one box to this anything I need that’s not essential. I’ve been given a Veto TP5B by one of the lads so I’m going to give that a try as a Service Bag.
 
Thing is , its just another bag to fill up with junk

I have boxes , bags , totes , cases , pouches and they all just end up filled with junk
 
Thing is , its just another bag to fill up with junk

I have boxes , bags , totes , cases , pouches and they all just end up filled with junk

That’s true. My Stanley Backpack although great has seen better days and it’s really starting to show. It didn’t help that we had one of our vans broken into on a job and my power tools were stolen and bags containing hand tools. Found it up the road but the majority of tools went so just building back up.
 
Has anyone any experience with CK Magma Bags. I think this would be perfect as a Main Bag:


I have a non wheeled version of that bag, not something I’d recommend as a main bag as the design of them didn’t work well for me

Opening the bag means the side ends up led flat on the floor either getting wet, dirty or stood all over by other trades then there’s the elastic straps on the side part make getting stuff in and out of that part a pain.
The main pocket is too deep and narrow so you end up emptying it out to find stuff or not keeping much in there
 
I have a non wheeled version of that bag, not something I’d recommend as a main bag as the design of them didn’t work well for me

Opening the bag means the side ends up led flat on the floor either getting wet, dirty or stood all over by other trades then there’s the elastic straps on the side part make getting stuff in and out of that part a pain.
The main pocket is too deep and narrow so you end up emptying it out to find stuff or not keeping much in there

Thank you. That’s very informative and helps me out massively. I think for now I’m going to try my Magnusson Tool Trolley setup and see how I get on using that as a Main Box. With the larger housing my Power Tools, Site Light and Rods.
 
Thank you. That’s very informative and helps me out massively. I think for now I’m going to try my Magnusson Tool Trolley setup and see how I get on using that as a Main Box. With the larger housing my Power Tools, Site Light and Rods.
I currently use the same magnusson box, The tool trolley system works well for power tools in the wheeled section but the medium box doesn’t allow stuff to stay organised-although I did briefly contemplate making dividers for it, instead I swapped it out for an additional 2 smaller boxes as this allows smaller stuff to be separated by the dividers and hacksaw, long drivers etc to be in a separate box with the third one having the tubs left in for fixings with the centre used for drill bits, cutters, jigsaw blades etc.
I like how this works as stuff can be left in the van when not needed, is easier to move and store especially when on roofs etc.
The wheeled box climbs stairs fairly well as designed but the option to split it into 4 is still great for this.
The boxes can also be opened when clipped together if they are stacked, when done this way,just make sure the handle is fully down and you keep hold of the part of the box you are opening

If your doing commercial or industrial it works well, not sure it’s something I’d be using in the same way ito do domestic installs day in day out though

Whilst I use this as my main box for power tools, bits and fixings the other two parts are really full of the stuff that isn’t used everyday but are nicely organised by being split up this way so it’s easy to find stuff rather than rooting in the medium size box that just has a tote tray.

Everyday use hand tools are currently in a veto tec mc although I have previously used a small toughbuilt tote for grab and go stuff as this gives easy access to tools for over 95% of jobs that we do without having to lump around an overly large heavy bag or box.

I notice on the veto thread you have been given a tp5b as a service pouch, in my opinion this would be a great thing as say a job bag if you were just going round for the day making off armoured cables and connecting up etc, but it looks a little small for service work and you’d always be going back to your box for something else. If it wouldn’t offend the person who gave it you I’d suggest selling it (they fetch good money on eBay) and putting the money towards the tec Mct power tool world have at the moment (pretty sure they have a shop in Liverpool) For £145 they have the mct with an mb3 for free, then sell the mb3.
By selling the tp5b and the mb3 you should end up with a “cheap” mct bag to compliment the tool box you have
 
I currently use the same magnusson box, The tool trolley system works well for power tools in the wheeled section but the medium box doesn’t allow stuff to stay organised-although I did briefly contemplate making dividers for it, instead I swapped it out for an additional 2 smaller boxes as this allows smaller stuff to be separated by the dividers and hacksaw, long drivers etc to be in a separate box with the third one having the tubs left in for fixings with the centre used for drill bits, cutters, jigsaw blades etc.
I like how this works as stuff can be left in the van when not needed, is easier to move and store especially when on roofs etc.
The wheeled box climbs stairs fairly well as designed but the option to split it into 4 is still great for this.
The boxes can also be opened when clipped together if they are stacked, when done this way,just make sure the handle is fully down and you keep hold of the part of the box you are opening

If your doing commercial or industrial it works well, not sure it’s something I’d be using in the same way ito do domestic installs day in day out though

Whilst I use this as my main box for power tools, bits and fixings the other two parts are really full of the stuff that isn’t used everyday but are nicely organised by being split up this way so it’s easy to find stuff rather than rooting in the medium size box that just has a tote tray.

Everyday use hand tools are currently in a veto tec mc although I have previously used a small toughbuilt tote for grab and go stuff as this gives easy access to tools for over 95% of jobs that we do without having to lump around an overly large heavy bag or box.

I notice on the veto thread you have been given a tp5b as a service pouch, in my opinion this would be a great thing as say a job bag if you were just going round for the day making off armoured cables and connecting up etc, but it looks a little small for service work and you’d always be going back to your box for something else. If it wouldn’t offend the person who gave it you I’d suggest selling it (they fetch good money on eBay) and putting the money towards the tec Mct power tool world have at the moment (pretty sure they have a shop in Liverpool) For £145 they have the mct with an mb3 for free, then sell the mb3.
By selling the tp5b and the mb3 you should end up with a “cheap” mct bag to compliment the tool box you have

Superb advice that thank you. I’ve ordered a Facom 14” Tote for Servicing as I think the TP5B would be tool small. I currently work in the Fire and Security industry as an Apprentice. I couldn’t find anywhere to take me on as a Mate with my 2365 L2/L3. I’m looking to do my 18th in the New Year.

I may look at a Veto when I’m more financially able to. They do look superb. Just not at the moment on Min Wage.
 
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Are these any good:

i have anolder version. much sturdier than the plastic ones. the metal parts are sheet steel. good gear for the price.
 
i have anolder version. much sturdier than the plastic ones. the metal parts are sheet steel. good gear for the price.
I have the one you linked and would not recommend it, it's awful compared to the older version, really flimsy, terrible draw opening and low weight capacity whole thing feels cheap and nasty. Shame cos Stanley used to be good quality!
The facom gear is excellent and can't fault their stuff!
 

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