I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

On 17/03/2011 15:44, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

Generally sold as hard shell cases, or transport cases. However, at the
prices I have for them, it might be cheaper to buy a new tool that comes
with a plastic case.

Colin Bignell

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0000, Jonathon wrote:

I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.

Do you want blow moulded boxes that contain an imprint of the tool
and have accesory storeage as well? Or would a generic box do, in
which case have a look at the Really Useful Box range. There is quite
a lot of sizes and shapes standardise on one and they'll stack nicely
together.

http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.u.../fullrange_rub
..php

Note that the stacking between sizes may or may not work. Staples
normally have a good range so you could play lego there. B-)

--
Cheers
Dave.

On Mar 17, 3:44*pm, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Others are housed in a variety of things, including "posh Tupperware"
of varying forms, charity shop hardshell briefcases, old power tool
cases from dead tools, and ammo boxes (which aren't usually much good,
so be fussy when selecting).

I've little use for blow-moulded cases. They're handy for shipping, as
they improve impact resistance, but they're usually flimsy and awkward
to fasten.

Andy Dingley wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44Â*pm, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

--
Chris Green

On Mar 17, 7:16*pm, wrote:

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. *What do others think?

Most of my recent Bosch is blue (injection moulded, not blow moulded)
and I've not seen a PMF 180 case, but some recent green Bosch has been
very nasty indeed.

On 17/03/2011 19:16, wrote:
Andy wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

It's a job to know how to fit things in it. The tool itself is not too
bad but getting the power cord to stay put is a nightmare. The
compartment for blades is awkward and tends to try to put one half of
the blade in one slot and the other in a different slot - hence the lid
won't close. But, the case hasn't dropped to pieces yet!

Lawrence

On 17/03/2011 19:16, wrote:
Andy wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

I think its one of the better ones :-)

The worst is the case for my B&D planer!

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On 17/03/2011 15:44, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

I find tool 'bags' much better than 'boxes'. Bags have the advantage of
pockets for chuck keys, allen keys etc and are easier to 'squish' into a
cramped van.

I like to keep everything required for a particular power tool in the
same bag/box.

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On 17/03/2011 15:44, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

One thing I would strongly reccomend are the Velcro ties you can get in
B&Q. Ideal for power tool cables.

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On 17 Mar,
Lawrence wrote:

On 17/03/2011 19:16, wrote:
Andy wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

It's a job to know how to fit things in it.

Definitely

The tool itself is not too bad but getting the power cord to stay put is a
nightmare.

I now loop the coiled flex, and push it into a loop of single core flex.
Stops it jumping out of place.

The compartment for blades is awkward and tends to try to put one half of
the blade in one slot and the other in a different slot - hence the lid
won't close.

I find the sanding bit compartment just a little too small as well.

But, the case hasn't dropped to pieces yet!

That is a plus.

On the whole it's no worse than other tools in that price range.

--
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On Mar 17, 3:44*pm, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

Just ask on freecycle, if you want a generic box. You might need to
cut the interior moulding out.


NT

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Andy Dingley wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

--
Chris Green

By contrast the case for the Fein MultiMaster is excellent, with decent
metal latches.

Lawrence wrote:
On 17/03/2011 19:16, wrote:
Andy wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

It's a job to know how to fit things in it. The tool itself is not too
bad but getting the power cord to stay put is a nightmare. The
compartment for blades is awkward and tends to try to put one half of
the blade in one slot and the other in a different slot - hence the lid
won't close. But, the case hasn't dropped to pieces yet!

:-) In my case I almost wish it would fall to pieces.

--
Chris Green

The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 17/03/2011 19:16, wrote:
Andy wrote:
On Mar 17, 3:44 pm, wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.

I buy power tools (mostly Bosch) that come with good cases. A good
case won't make me buy a bad tool, but it's one of the things that
does improve with the better tools.

Speaking of which the case for the Bosch PMF180 multi tool is the most
horrible blow moulded plastic box for a power tool that I've ever come
across. What do others think?

I think its one of the better ones :-)

The worst is the case for my B&D planer!

Maybe I'm used to posher tools, though I must admit I don't keep any
of them in the original boxes now except my old[ish] Stayer SDS drill
which came in a simple rectangular metal box with some (not moulded)
foam to keep it in place. Very practical and easy to add a few SDS
drill bits and other bits and pieces as well.

I keep my two Metabo cordless drills in one of those (very cheap)
suitcase type boxes from CPC along with a small box of stainless wood
screws and various bits.

--
Chris Green

On Mar 18, 12:07*am, The Medway Handyman
wrote:
On 17/03/2011 15:44, Jonathon wrote:

I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

One thing I would strongly reccomend are the Velcro ties you can get in
B&Q. *Ideal for power tool cables.


Yes, but the 'true' Velcro ones are extortionately priced in my view.
You can get them a lot cheaper from eg. eBay. Not quite as good
quality but perfectly adequate IMO.

J^n

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:41:59 -0700 (PDT), Tabby
wrote:

On Mar 17, 3:44*pm, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

Just ask on freecycle, if you want a generic box. You might need to
cut the interior moulding out.

If you were in this area, you would filter out all Wanted messages
from Freecycle/Freegle/Greencycle/whatever.

Some of the requests beggar belief.

In message , The Medway Handyman
writes
On 17/03/2011 15:44, Jonathon wrote:
I have most of my cordless tools stored in cardboard boxes.
I've been unsuccessful - despite contacting manufacturers-
to obtain this item in plastic though I'm sure I've seen them
somewhere. I'd appreciate someone advising a source.
Regards
Jon.

I find tool 'bags' much better than 'boxes'. Bags have the advantage
of pockets for chuck keys, allen keys etc and are easier to 'squish'
into a cramped van.

I like to keep everything required for a particular power tool in the
same bag/box.


Though if you are DIYer then plastic boxes are probably easier to store
on shelves or stack etc.
--
Chris French