Toughsystem – Page 2 | Tools In Action

albert.amantea · 2017-01-05T04:39:15+00:00

Ok, I'm getting really close to pulling the trigger on a Tough system setup. I'm thinking of starting with a ds450, the extra large one with wheels attached, a ds400, a ds150, the storage organizer, and the tough system radio. I plan on putting my tools from my 5 piece kit(drill, impact, recip, circ, flashlight) along with my 20v omt, and 20v jigsaw in the 450 (if they all fit). In the 400 I'm planning on storing other tools (hammer, bags, squares, etc.) In the 150 I wanna put all my batteries (2 4ah, 2 3ah, 2 1.5ah, and a 1.3ah) and a dcb101 charger. The top section of the 150 will house bits and accessories for the drills and drivers, the omt, jigsaw, pencils, pens, etc. The organizer will hold misc screws, nails, etc. My query is this: is there any thing that y'all see I'm missing out on here that you find useful or can't live without in a tough system setup? I do plan on eventually getting a DS cart to make things more accessible, and repurposing the 450 for other tools. What am I missing, if anything?

JronmanMember since May 2016Jan 10, 2017 10:08 AM CT

Bremon wrote:

17 hours ago, Bremon said:

The XR planer barely fits in a 300 if you want to keep the tray in, you have to position its handle underneath the handle of the tray very deliberately.

The 130 is a low-cost USA assembled version of the 150 that has no top handle, purge vent (which are silly anyway; these don’t seal nearly as reliably as a Pelican case), and has different lid storage. I prefer the 130 from initial look but I won’t buy any until I see them at non-HD places for non-HD prices. As it stands I can easily find the 150 for 20 CAD less than the 130. HD charges nearly double what the price of the 130 ought to be here.

the 130 on home depots usa site is cheaper than the 150.

BremonMember since Dec 2014Jan 10, 2017 5:39 PM CT

@Jronman I’ve yet to figure out how to get HD.com to ship to Canada. If you use the Canadian site or go to a Canadian store you get ripped off big time.

Framer joeMember since Nov 2016Jan 10, 2017 6:33 PM CT

That does suck @bremon ….I tried to buy that Dewalt 1400 jump starter( the one I talked to you about) from Canadian Tire but they wouldn’t .so.I know how you feel man,,but,I’m happy Ricky got a new one and it works…

PouetMember since Dec 2016Jan 10, 2017 9:29 PM CT

By the way, does anyone know if Dewalt plan to make a bigger tough case? I got a couple of ds400 that I use for camping and outdoor stuff (I love being able to leave my stuff outside of the tent even in pouring rain) but I find the boxes a bit too small ;D

jkeating3Member since Dec 2014Jan 10, 2017 9:38 PM CT

Pouet wrote:

8 minutes ago, Pouet said:

By the way, does anyone know if Dewalt plan to make a bigger tough case? I got a couple of ds400 that I use for camping and outdoor stuff (I love being able to leave my stuff outside of the tent even in pouring rain) but I find the boxes a bit too small ;D

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-38-in-Mobile-Tough-Chest-Tool-Box-DWST38000/205502769

This might do the job.

JronmanMember since May 2016Jan 10, 2017 11:37 PM CT

Bremon wrote:

5 hours ago, Bremon said:

@Jronman I’ve yet to figure out how to get HD.com to ship to Canada. If you use the Canadian site or go to a Canadian store you get ripped off big time.

can you do something like www.homedepot.com/us ?

JronmanMember since May 2016Jan 10, 2017 11:42 PM CT

jkeating3 wrote:

1 hour ago, jkeating3 said:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-38-in-Mobile-Tough-Chest-Tool-Box-DWST38000/205502769

This might do the job.

pfft 38 in you’ll want this instead haha http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/dewalt-dwmt6028?cm_mmc=Google-_-PRODUCTFEED-_-DEWALT-_-DWMT6028&CAWELAID=600009240005331327&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=43205430171&CATCI=pla-84195238339&catargetid=600009240005328154&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQiAqdLDBRDD-b2sv6-i6MsBEiQAkT3wAqnwjI1YhEgGvGaWbJqhLWC1Tt24AwPxLBU2Na0FeXIaAvS98P8HAQ

jkeating3Member since Dec 2014Jan 11, 2017 11:32 AM CT

Jronman wrote:

11 hours ago, Jronman said:

pfft 38 in you’ll want this instead haha http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/dewalt-dwmt6028?cm_mmc=Google-_-PRODUCTFEED-_-DEWALT-_-DWMT6028&CAWELAID=600009240005331327&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=43205430171&CATCI=pla-84195238339&catargetid=600009240005328154&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQiAqdLDBRDD-b2sv6-i6MsBEiQAkT3wAqnwjI1YhEgGvGaWbJqhLWC1Tt24AwPxLBU2Na0FeXIaAvS98P8HAQ

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing!

snohikerMember since Mar 2015Jan 30, 2017 10:14 PM CT

Spyderx92 wrote:

On 1/9/2017 at 7:17 PM, Spyderx92 said:

Thanks for the head up … can’t believe dewalt would do that

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Yea I’m kinda disappointed as well I need them to fold so when I load wide units in the trailer they can swing out of the way

jkeating3Member since Dec 2014Jan 31, 2017 2:42 PM CT

Bremon wrote:

On 1/10/2017 at 5:39 PM, Bremon said:

@Jronman I’ve yet to figure out how to get HD.com to ship to Canada. If you use the Canadian site or go to a Canadian store you get ripped off big time.

Shiptoit might work? I think you have to pay a fee, shipping, and customs. I have never tried it with Home Depot, but it has worked for me with other stores.

Grumpy MSGMember since Jun 2013Jan 31, 2017 5:37 PM CT

Pouet wrote:

On 1/10/2017 at 9:29 PM, Pouet said:

By the way, does anyone know if Dewalt plan to make a bigger tough case? I got a couple of ds400 that I use for camping and outdoor stuff (I love being able to leave my stuff outside of the tent even in pouring rain) but I find the boxes a bit too small ;D

It is not really part of the ToughSystem but this big rolling box or one of the smaller variants might do what you want. Home Depot also has some Husky boxes that cost less but might work for you too: http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-38-in-Mobile-Tough-Chest-Tool-Box-DWST38000/205502769?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-205502768-_-205502769-_-N

Rich22Member since Jul 2019Jul 30, 2019 6:22 AM CT

When will the ds290 drawer system be available in the UK. I’ve been waiting since last November ! ?