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The other day, I was had the misfortune of setting down my tool bag near a leak I was getting ready to fix. Needless to say, everything inside was slightly damp from a mist caused by the dripping water. Luckily, I had my electrics out so they were spared. I had to take everything out to dry it out, so I figured it was the perfect time to take a “here’s what’s in my tool bag” picture. I know there’s another thread for electrician work bag, but this is a general, everyday, fix crap around the house sort of tool bag.
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I know there’s far too much stuff in it for a pro to walk around with every day, but I’m definitely not a pro and the farthest I’ve got to carry it is up 4 flights of stairs.
So what does everyone else have in their go-to, general work tool bag?
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You know kdv. I’m in the same boat as you. The bag I was I could get is the veto pro pack tech pac backpack. On my wish list because of the price $250.00. So in the mean time I was looking at the Home Depot. But will watch these thread to see if there is an good alternative. Thanks for posting.
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Awesome set there, how’s the fuel screw driver? I’ve often thought about upgrading but I’m not sure if it’s really worth the upgrade, if I need the extra Torque I just grab the impact
Jimbo
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Glasseyi wrote:
You know kdv. I’m in the same boat as you. The bag I was I could get is the veto pro pack tech pac backpack. On my wish list because of the price $250.00. So in the mean time I was looking at the Home Depot. But will watch these thread to see if there is an good alternative. Thanks for posting.
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Haha. You and me both. I regularly stare at the OT-XL, wondering how to justify it when my Husky bag fits all of my stuff and just refuses to rip, break or otherwise give me some excuse to replace it.
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Awesome set there, how’s the fuel screw driver? I’ve often thought about upgrading but I’m not sure if it’s really worth the upgrade, if I need the extra Torque I just grab the impact
Jimbo
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It was my very first M12 and its tied for my favorite tool. It’s got the cojones to sink pocket screws in oak but still clutch out so I don’t overdrive the fastener. I use it all the time for anything that has a pre-drilled hole. Don’t get me wrong, the impact is awesome, but sometimes it’s a bit too easy to overdrive a fastener, especially in soft wood or on pre-made stuff I have to put together.
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I have the XL bag, but I got it for $180 at one of our wholesale vendors, 2 years ago, they were moving shelves around or cleaning the carpet I don’t remember exactly, so I walked in at the right time and they have me $50 off. Best one I’ve ever ownedkdv wrote:
Haha. You and me both. I regularly stare at the OT-XL, wondering how to justify it when my Husky bag fits all of my stuff and just refuses to rip, break or otherwise give me some excuse to replace it.
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Yes I know what you’re saying. For home use, I recently picked up from Chrisk, a really sweet hilti 12v 3 piece kit. That is perfect driving screws in most home situations. And it is small and light. Now I love my m12’s but they are for the shop. And hilti being red doesn’t make me feel that bad when I see them lol. My normal grab bag is a little Ryobi multi drill/driver kit I’ve had for a while. And now with the hiltis is way too small. So I picked up a husky 3-pack of bags but I need to go back and look for that bigger one. I think it’s the one you have.kdv wrote:
It was my very first M12 and its tied for my favorite tool. It’s got the cojones to sink pocket screws in oak but still clutch out so I don’t overdrive the fastener. I use it all the time for anything that has a pre-drilled hole. Don’t get me wrong, the impact is awesome, but sometimes it’s a bit too easy to overdrive a fastener, especially in soft wood or on pre-made stuff I have to put together.
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I generally just grab the tools I need out of my tool box and toss them in one of the tool bags I have. I’ve been thinking about getting one of the Milwaukee electricians pouches lately. This thread may be the inspiration I need to finally do it!
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I’ve been meaning to nab a extra tool bag to keep to just throw tools I need for the job.
Jimbo
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Great set up KDV, I too have been eying up Veto’s OT-XL,,, one of these days when I have the cash to burn I will pick it up.
Are those Grip-On locking pliers in the middle?
I love those C.H. Hanson magnetic stud finders. They work magnificently!
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Nice selection brother, When I originally got my Ridgid stack it was for this purpose Stuff id use around the house often,so I just pull out of there whatever I need at the time.
Ive wanted a veto pack for ages just never got around to paying that dough. Honestly for me a belt and some decent pouches are probably better,with the way my old back injury is it gets hard to lug around heavy bags in the hands. Plus I do alot of work on my wifes grandparents house so anythying I can do to make that easier is a win. I generally take way more than whats needed because you never know what else might be asked or missed what have you.
I haven’t tried that on a tool bag but if you wanted to water proof your current bag you could apply Rust-oleum NeverWet. I does turn any fabrics it touches white, so if you dont care about appearance that would be a way to go with your current bag.
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Are those Grip-On locking pliers in the middle?
Yes indeed. I have to say they are the smoothest locking pliers I’ve ever used. When I first go them, I was a bit suspicious because they were so small, but they work very well.
I had the same dilemma, my Husky bag was just awesome. At some point I just said screw it, I want it, so I got the Veto Tech XL. I don’t wanna say life changing, but……kdv wrote:
Haha. You and me both. I regularly stare at the OT-XL, wondering how to justify it when my Husky bag fits all of my stuff and just refuses to rip, break or otherwise give me some excuse to replace it.
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Those irwin snips are the best I got them bad boys to
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Can you post a pic of the Tech XL fully loaded? Curious to see how it looksfigureitout wrote:
I had the same dilemma, my Husky bag was just awesome. At some point I just said screw it, I want it, so I got the Veto Tech XL. I don’t wanna say life changing, but……
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The other day, I was had the misfortune of setting down my tool bag near a leak I was getting ready to fix. Needless to say, everything inside was slightly damp from a mist caused by the dripping water. Luckily, I had my electrics out so they were spared. I had to take everything out to dry it out, so I figured it was the perfect time to take a “here’s what’s in my tool bag” picture. I know there’s another thread for electrician work bag, but this is a general, everyday, fix crap around the house sort of tool bag. [External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied][External image (uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied]
I know there’s far too much stuff in it for a pro to walk around with every day, but I’m definitely not a pro and the farthest I’ve got to carry it is up 4 flights of stairs.
So what does everyone else have in their go-to, general work tool bag?
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Only thing your missing is duck tape!! Very nice bag setup. I love that husky table too.
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Only thing your missing is duck tape!! Very nice bag setup. I love that husky table too.
Be easy to have it hang off the bag
Jimbo
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Every post on here reminds me that I need to up my plier game.
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Can you post a pic of the Tech XL fully loaded? Curious to see how it looks
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I didn’t know that I needed one, but I think I’m in love with that bag.
If you have a Locke Supply near you, some of them will have them in stock so you can put hands and eyes on it. It’s a big bite to take for a bag sight unseen.Stercorarius wrote:
I didn’t know that I needed one, but I think I’m in love with that bag.
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