Onoff Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Made myself a tote a while back from 18mm Buffalo board. 25mm galv conduit handle, sheet aluminium base. Meant for all my plumbing gear. But by Christ is it cumbersome! Measures 600x460 on plan. On the scales it's only apparently 1.5KG but feels heavier. Loaded with a few big Bachos etc it's very awkward. Think the main problem is it's too wide so a pig to get through doorways plus you hold it further away from your body. Guess I got the ergonomics wrong! Seems a pity to scrap it..... Edited March 3, 2017 by Onoff Pic / pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Put wheels on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Chop it down and move the handle so you only have 2 sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Get an apprentice to carry it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 42 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Chop it down and move the handle so you only have 2 sections. That's looking favourite tbh. Maybe use one for storing SDS bits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Turn it vertically through 90o and bingo..... your new bog roll holder ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, Nickfromwales said: Turn it vertically through 90o and bingo..... your new bog roll holder ?? You must have some ass. Could put extra wide kitchen roll on that holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 This is going to sound daft, but I use a cheap, heavy duty plastic builders bucket, fitted with one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-Tool-Bucket-Tote-Bag-P-72095-Toolbag-Fixings-Bag-Organiser-18-Pockets-/150847742556?hash=item231f39e25c:g:ohIAAOSwLnBX4UKe and it works well. I think the key thing is that it's deep, so the centre of gravity is low when it's full of stuff, plus the pockets make it easy to get at stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Declan52 said: Put wheels on it. And an engine in it and drive it to the pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, JSHarris said: This is going to sound daft, but I use a cheap, heavy duty plastic builders bucket, fitted with one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-Tool-Bucket-Tote-Bag-P-72095-Toolbag-Fixings-Bag-Organiser-18-Pockets-/150847742556?hash=item231f39e25c:g:ohIAAOSwLnBX4UKe and it works well. I think the key thing is that it's deep, so the centre of gravity is low when it's full of stuff, plus the pockets make it easy to get at stuff. Never seen one of those before but I like it ...! My usual weapon of choice is a bucket but I usually lose stuff in it ..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Oh God, @JSHarris, the answer to my problem! But knowing me I'll leave it out in the rain and........ so I'll be drilling drainage hole in the bottom. It's a couple of quid cheaper here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Put some money on the Tote, you may get lucky at Kempton Park and can get someone else to carry the tools. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 I'm liking JH's bucket tool holder. I'm having visions of upended, empty silicon tubes attached around the perimeter of a bucket.....maybe some DPC used to make a bandoleer and fixed together with Pop rivets and penny washers......big stuff goes in the bucket, pointy, long things in the tubes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 14 hours ago, JSHarris said: This is going to sound daft, but I use a cheap, heavy duty plastic builders bucket, fitted with one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Makita-Tool-Bucket-Tote-Bag-P-72095-Toolbag-Fixings-Bag-Organiser-18-Pockets-/150847742556?hash=item231f39e25c:g:ohIAAOSwLnBX4UKe and it works well. I think the key thing is that it's deep, so the centre of gravity is low when it's full of stuff, plus the pockets make it easy to get at stuff. If that had a slightly more forgiving handle it would be great. Maybe you could retrofit an old sports bag shoulder strap ? I use totes with tubular handles and rubber grab grips. Two of them so they're not too congested. Theyre both full to the brim with various crap btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, Onoff said: I'm liking JH's bucket tool holder. I'm having visions of upended, empty silicon tubes attached around the perimeter of a bucket.....maybe some DPC used to make a bandoleer and fixed together with Pop rivets and penny washers......big stuff goes in the bucket, pointy, long things in the tubes..... Dragons Den for you, cockles . ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 55 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: Oh God, @JSHarris, the answer to my problem! But knowing me I'll leave it out in the rain and........ so I'll be drilling drainage hole in the bottom. It's a couple of quid cheaper here Plus postage .... I feel a BuildHub bulk purchase coming on - wonder if we can get them embroidered with the logo..? then @Construction Channel can always have one carefully placed in the videos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Draper's version if you want to sit in the cheap seats: http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/draper-14-pocket-bucket-shaped-bag/02984/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed&gclid=CL3DyZ3CvNICFQQz0wodClwKQQ Not a patch on that Makita one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Nickfromwales said: If that had a slightly more forgiving handle it would be great. Maybe you could retrofit an old sports bag shoulder strap ? I use totes with tubular handles and rubber grab grips.[...] How I wish I had kept the sports bag straps I threw away. Bit of MDPE slipped over the handle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Mine has a bit of 15mm armorflex neoprene insulation over the handle, wrapped with black electrical tape. Works OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I too have slung many of those....but not ONE off a 'sports' bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hmmm.....having a quantity of empty (biodegradable) hydraulic oil containers..... A couple of minutes works on each with the multitool: one for hammers and bolsters, another for saws. One for clamps, one for the resin kit etc. Even one to keep all the Geberit cistern bits together. Dead easy to move 'cos of the handle and stack: Going to make one a bit different maybe for silicon guns & tubes, another for "cleaners". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 @Onoff, takes me back to my Navy day,. we used to cut 5L detergent container the same way to put all our dhobie gear in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 My take on a normal "tote" out of one of these oil containers. First impression is it's a FAIL. A bit too wibbly wobbly to stack for a start. Then can't think of an immediate use. Maybe useful as a cleaners bucket with the old spout hole as a handy receptacle for the squeegee. I've made a couple more of the other style anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMitchells Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 On 03/03/2017 at 17:01, Onoff said: Made myself a tote a while back from 18mm Buffalo board. 25mm galv conduit handle, sheet aluminium base. Meant for all my plumbing gear. But by Christ is it cumbersome! Measures 600x460 on plan. On the scales it's only apparently 1.5KG but feels heavier. Loaded with a few big Bachos etc it's very awkward. Think the main problem is it's too wide so a pig to get through doorways plus you hold it further away from your body. Guess I got the ergonomics wrong! Seems a pity to scrap it..... give it a lick of paint and its a prezzie for the granny - latest magazine rack. No?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 OK, it's actually come in handy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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