Service tool bag?

[The Finch]

This topic probably been covered numerous times but hey here goes

I'm a service engineer mainly working on fire alarms etc and am trying to find a decent tool bag/case for everyday use for basic kit, had the ck plus bag but quite heavy even with bare minimum in, most of my gear is in one of the blue bg bt style boxes which is ok but can be a pain carrying around big sites or if on foot in town

Anyone got any recommendations? Need to carry few basic hand tools multimeter etc and various spare fuses and resistors etc

Thanks

 

[Capita]

Ive had one of these for a long time now - Draper 87359 DRAPER EXPERT TOOL BAG 420 x 230 x 290MM from Lawson HIS UKot to say its lasted well with jab saw/claw hammer/floorboard lifter rattling around in it, screwdrivers/side cutters etc in the pockets, 4 cell maglite etc, theres a fair bit of room tbh and at the price is well worth it.

 

[Steve Riley]

I've recently changed from a soft bag to a hard toolcase for service jobs, its a unior, fairly cheap and seems to be holding up well so far. The biggest advantage is that I can find tools instantly, some jobs I can be in and out in the time I would previously have been rummaging for an elusive socket in the bottom of the bag.
Another advantage is that it looks quite smart, so for a service call in Harvey Nics you dont feel like a tramp! Going through airport security is faster as everything is pretty much on show.
It could really do with a shoulder strap for that long march through pedestrian areas though.

regards, Steve.

 

[The Finch]

Yeah seen a couple of cases on the web one guy selling one badged up bt got the puzzle foam in bottom and tool holder and document pocket in lid £20 might try that and buy a small organiser box for fuses etc

Thanks

 

[JamesBrownLive]

I just recently bought one of these..


I had originally thought of getting the CK one that is very similar, but more expensive. Unfortunately, the CK one I looked at did not seem that well made, and I was not that impressed at all.

I know that Forge Steel aren't exactly a top brand, so I just ordered one for pickup at my local Screwfix trade counter, and said to myself if its not up to scratch I'll just return it there and then.

Anyway, I was well pleased with it, and for £14 I really don't think you can go wrong. You will see that the 2 reviews that it has are both from sparks, and both 5 star.

Cheers

 

[The Finch]

Thanks I will have a look at them

 

[Guest123]

Most of the Gent guys get issued one of these now......

The CK Technicians Rucksack.

 

[topquark]

I use one of the CK ones but mines a little more pregnant than it probably should be

 

[The Finch]

Most of the Gent guys get issued one of these now......

The CK Technicians Rucksack.

Not bad! When I worked there going back to 2004 we got the abs brief case issued

 

[eskimo39]

It's got to be a Veto : Beesleys Tool Shop UK. Main dealer for Dremel, Proxxon, Trend, Makita, Lamello, Bosch and more. LC Veto Pro Pac Tool Bag

 

[The Finch]

Them veto look good think it's a definite future purchase but funds a bit tight at the minute like the look of the rucksack like the idea of the hard case too but will end up getting battered about in the back of the van

 

[mogga]

Hang around for long enough and Eskimo will update his latest aquisition to a newer on and off load his old Veto for half price through the Forum lol

 

[The Finch]

Well I think I'm going for the rucksack and save up for the veto think also I might get one of the lift & lock mentioned by another member in a separate topic

Thanks for the input

 

[oxford 12]

I would go for the ck technicians case,it is ideal for service visits.You can also carry paperwork/laptop in it.

 

[angelofmercy186]

Ive got a stanley fatmax rucksack type bag, feels well made n plenty o space for all my 2nd fix gear, leaves my hands free to carry more stuff

 

[sparc]

I've ended up with two CK's - one for tools, one for test kit - MFT and the like.

The first CK burst on one of the zip seams after I over stuffed it. A tip: I fixed it better than new using 12 lb fishing line and big fat 'King Cole' repair needles.

 

[sparc]

In the steel city
Looks pretty fly to
Bigeaite
Bigeaite has been left to go into
Mech mountain entrance (where there are 12 to 14J of the monster)
Mech 1 Mech mountains mountains 2 entrance to the steel city.
You can choose to buy their own ore, but this expensive upgrade kits.

Er, come again leana - didn't quite follow that....

 

[keniff]

I have a brand new veto xxl pro open tote for sale 160 delivered if anyone's interested bought it Monday but to big for me

 

[Guest123]

I have a brand new veto xxl pro open tote for sale 160 delivered if anyone's interested bought it Monday but to big for me

Start a thread in the 'forsale & wanted' froum Keith, more people are likely to see it there.

 

[keniff]

Will do thanks Lenny