Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly handle.
A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes with removable
dividers and several separate cube-like cup containers for small parts
and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on the
bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3 or 4
stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool chest
which rolls around like a dolly.

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the large
and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is coming up,
look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After checking
them out, I went back and immediately bought another set of 3. I think
I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple "basket" versions, which
also stack and lock. The baskets are great for throwing in the
job-specific extras that you might not use regularly. I use one for the
circ-saw with extension cord, blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a
basket for bulk boxes of job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the
big 5lb boxes of deck screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778
The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are see-through
and open on top so you can see what's in them without having to open
them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium box
has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff. Another
medium box has other themed tools that are usually used together or for
specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that I
fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment of
fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall anchors. And
I'm starting to convert some others to cases for other power tools, like
my Fein oscillating tool with attachments, the jigsaw with blades, etc.
I'm thinking of making a whole stack dedicated to pneumatic nail guns
and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape. They
fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat of my
minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up truck. When
latched together, you only one strap to tie them down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used tools in
the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying eyes), and
then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw in the van/truck
knowing they will all lock together and not be sliding all over the
vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll 3-4
boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down stairs and
back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that run
around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and tying them
in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I haven't checked
whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

On 6/9/17 4:26 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that I
fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits.

As soon as I posted this I got a Ridgid email highlighting their new
Drill/Driver Combo pack that comes in a specially outfitted latching,
stacking case.

Hmmm... guess I'm not the only one who though of it. :-)


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that match
it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck, with bunji cords
anchoring them to the side anchors. They're great for small stuff and
shopping trips. The tool box *STINKS*. I mean _literally_ *STINKS*.
I've had it in my garage, open and empty, for six months and it still
smells like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear powered Xelite
socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in a month or two,
but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't think of taking it
into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly handle.
A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes with removable
dividers and several separate cube-like cup containers for small parts
and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on the
bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3 or 4
stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool chest
which rolls around like a dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the large
and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is coming up,
look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After checking
them out, I went back and immediately bought another set of 3. I think
I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple "basket" versions, which
also stack and lock. The baskets are great for throwing in the
job-specific extras that you might not use regularly. I use one for the
circ-saw with extension cord, blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a
basket for bulk boxes of job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the
big 5lb boxes of deck screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778
The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are see-through
and open on top so you can see what's in them without having to open
them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium box
has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff. Another
medium box has other themed tools that are usually used together or for
specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that I
fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment of
fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall anchors. And
I'm starting to convert some others to cases for other power tools, like
my Fein oscillating tool with attachments, the jigsaw with blades, etc.
I'm thinking of making a whole stack dedicated to pneumatic nail guns
and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape. They
fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat of my
minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up truck. When
latched together, you only one strap to tie them down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used tools in
the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying eyes), and
then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw in the van/truck
knowing they will all lock together and not be sliding all over the
vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll 3-4
boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down stairs and
back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that run
around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and tying them
in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I haven't checked
whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.

On 6/9/17 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some
time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that
match it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck, with bunji
cords anchoring them to the side anchors. They're great for small
stuff and shopping trips. The tool box *STINKS*. I mean _literally_
*STINKS*. I've had it in my garage, open and empty, for six months
and it still smells like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear
powered Xelite socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in
a month or two, but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't think
of taking it into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly
handle. A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes
with removable dividers and several separate cube-like cup
containers for small parts and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on
the bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3
or 4 stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool
chest which rolls around like a dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the
large and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is
coming up, look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After
checking them out, I went back and immediately bought another set
of 3. I think I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple
"basket" versions, which also stack and lock. The baskets are
great for throwing in the job-specific extras that you might not
use regularly. I use one for the circ-saw with extension cord,
blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a basket for bulk boxes of
job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the big 5lb boxes of deck
screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778


The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are
see-through and open on top so you can see what's in them without
having to open them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium
box has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff.
Another medium box has other themed tools that are usually used
together or for specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that
I fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment
of fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall
anchors. And I'm starting to convert some others to cases for
other power tools, like my Fein oscillating tool with attachments,
the jigsaw with blades, etc. I'm thinking of making a whole stack
dedicated to pneumatic nail guns and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape.
They fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat
of my minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up
truck. When latched together, you only one strap to tie them
down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used
tools in the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying
eyes), and then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw
in the van/truck knowing they will all lock together and not be
sliding all over the vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll
3-4 boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down
stairs and back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that
run around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and
tying them in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I
haven't checked whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.


If it's any consolation to you, I've had mine for at least a year and
they don't smell anymore. Not even up close.

This is pure speculation but something I noticed. Try leaving them open
and outside in direct sunlight. I think UV may help get rid of the
smell. Again... total speculation on my part. But I noticed two of my
newer ones, which stunk the way you described, lost a considerable
amount of that smell after I had worked a couple days on an outside job
where they "baked" in the sun all day.


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:28:00 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some
time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that
match it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck, with bunji
cords anchoring them to the side anchors. They're great for small
stuff and shopping trips. The tool box *STINKS*. I mean _literally_
*STINKS*. I've had it in my garage, open and empty, for six months
and it still smells like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear
powered Xelite socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in
a month or two, but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't think
of taking it into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly
handle. A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes
with removable dividers and several separate cube-like cup
containers for small parts and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on
the bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3
or 4 stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool
chest which rolls around like a dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the
large and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is
coming up, look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After
checking them out, I went back and immediately bought another set
of 3. I think I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple
"basket" versions, which also stack and lock. The baskets are
great for throwing in the job-specific extras that you might not
use regularly. I use one for the circ-saw with extension cord,
blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a basket for bulk boxes of
job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the big 5lb boxes of deck
screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778


The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are
see-through and open on top so you can see what's in them without
having to open them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium
box has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff.
Another medium box has other themed tools that are usually used
together or for specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that
I fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment
of fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall
anchors. And I'm starting to convert some others to cases for
other power tools, like my Fein oscillating tool with attachments,
the jigsaw with blades, etc. I'm thinking of making a whole stack
dedicated to pneumatic nail guns and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape.
They fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat
of my minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up
truck. When latched together, you only one strap to tie them
down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used
tools in the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying
eyes), and then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw
in the van/truck knowing they will all lock together and not be
sliding all over the vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll
3-4 boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down
stairs and back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that
run around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and
tying them in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I
haven't checked whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.


If it's any consolation to you, I've had mine for at least a year and
they don't smell anymore. Not even up close.

This is pure speculation but something I noticed. Try leaving them open
and outside in direct sunlight. I think UV may help get rid of the
smell. Again... total speculation on my part. But I noticed two of my
newer ones, which stunk the way you described, lost a considerable
amount of that smell after I had worked a couple days on an outside job
where they "baked" in the sun all day.

Thanks. It's worth a try. It's supposed to be nice this weekend.
Maybe I'll put it out in the yard and try to de-stinkify it. It's
definitely less smelly than when new but not enough so that I can use
it.

It's strange. The "crates" don't seem to smell at all but the tool
boxes all have the smell of death.

On 6/9/17 9:22 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:28:00 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some
time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that
match it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck, with bunji
cords anchoring them to the side anchors. They're great for small
stuff and shopping trips. The tool box *STINKS*. I mean _literally_
*STINKS*. I've had it in my garage, open and empty, for six months
and it still smells like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear
powered Xelite socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in
a month or two, but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't think
of taking it into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly
handle. A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes
with removable dividers and several separate cube-like cup
containers for small parts and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on
the bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3
or 4 stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool
chest which rolls around like a dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the
large and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is
coming up, look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After
checking them out, I went back and immediately bought another set
of 3. I think I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple
"basket" versions, which also stack and lock. The baskets are
great for throwing in the job-specific extras that you might not
use regularly. I use one for the circ-saw with extension cord,
blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a basket for bulk boxes of
job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the big 5lb boxes of deck
screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778


The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are
see-through and open on top so you can see what's in them without
having to open them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium
box has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff.
Another medium box has other themed tools that are usually used
together or for specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that
I fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment
of fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall
anchors. And I'm starting to convert some others to cases for
other power tools, like my Fein oscillating tool with attachments,
the jigsaw with blades, etc. I'm thinking of making a whole stack
dedicated to pneumatic nail guns and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape.
They fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat
of my minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up
truck. When latched together, you only one strap to tie them
down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used
tools in the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying
eyes), and then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw
in the van/truck knowing they will all lock together and not be
sliding all over the vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll
3-4 boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down
stairs and back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that
run around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and
tying them in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I
haven't checked whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.


If it's any consolation to you, I've had mine for at least a year and
they don't smell anymore. Not even up close.

This is pure speculation but something I noticed. Try leaving them open
and outside in direct sunlight. I think UV may help get rid of the
smell. Again... total speculation on my part. But I noticed two of my
newer ones, which stunk the way you described, lost a considerable
amount of that smell after I had worked a couple days on an outside job
where they "baked" in the sun all day.

Thanks. It's worth a try. It's supposed to be nice this weekend.
Maybe I'll put it out in the yard and try to de-stinkify it. It's
definitely less smelly than when new but not enough so that I can use
it.

It's strange. The "crates" don't seem to smell at all but the tool
boxes all have the smell of death.


My guess would be because they are totally open and not sealed up like
the boxes.


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 22:33:28 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 9:22 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:28:00 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some
time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system

I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that
match it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck, with bunji
cords anchoring them to the side anchors. They're great for small
stuff and shopping trips. The tool box *STINKS*. I mean _literally_
*STINKS*. I've had it in my garage, open and empty, for six months
and it still smells like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear
powered Xelite socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in
a month or two, but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't think
of taking it into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping dolly
handle. A medium box with a tray insert, and small box that comes
with removable dividers and several separate cube-like cup
containers for small parts and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into receivers on
the bottom which latch them together, tightly. So you can have 3
or 4 stacked together, forming one solid (dare I say, rigid!?) tool
chest which rolls around like a dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy the
large and medium, get the small for free). Since Fathers' Day is
coming up, look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale. After
checking them out, I went back and immediately bought another set
of 3. I think I'm up to three sets of 3 along with a couple
"basket" versions, which also stack and lock. The baskets are
great for throwing in the job-specific extras that you might not
use regularly. I use one for the circ-saw with extension cord,
blades, rip guide, etc. Then I have a basket for bulk boxes of
job-specific fasteners/nails-- you know, the big 5lb boxes of deck
screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778


The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are
see-through and open on top so you can see what's in them without
having to open them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another has my
hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for framing. A medium
box has hand saws and files, chisels, grinder, cutting stuff.
Another medium box has other themed tools that are usually used
together or for specific types of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have one that
I fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo with charger and
assorted drill bits and driver bits. Another for a huge assortment
of fasteners. Another dedicated to a huge assortment of wall
anchors. And I'm starting to convert some others to cases for
other power tools, like my Fein oscillating tool with attachments,
the jigsaw with blades, etc. I'm thinking of making a whole stack
dedicated to pneumatic nail guns and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's tape.
They fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind the back seat
of my minivan. They also can go behind the seat of my pick-up
truck. When latched together, you only one strap to tie them
down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly used
tools in the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away from prying
eyes), and then be able to grab any job specific tool box to throw
in the van/truck knowing they will all lock together and not be
sliding all over the vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able to roll
3-4 boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a building, up/down
stairs and back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a gasket that
run around the perimeter of each lid, so no problem stacking and
tying them in the bed of the truck and driving in the rain. I
haven't checked whether or not they float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.


If it's any consolation to you, I've had mine for at least a year and
they don't smell anymore. Not even up close.

This is pure speculation but something I noticed. Try leaving them open
and outside in direct sunlight. I think UV may help get rid of the
smell. Again... total speculation on my part. But I noticed two of my
newer ones, which stunk the way you described, lost a considerable
amount of that smell after I had worked a couple days on an outside job
where they "baked" in the sun all day.

Thanks. It's worth a try. It's supposed to be nice this weekend.
Maybe I'll put it out in the yard and try to de-stinkify it. It's
definitely less smelly than when new but not enough so that I can use
it.

It's strange. The "crates" don't seem to smell at all but the tool
boxes all have the smell of death.


My guess would be because they are totally open and not sealed up like
the boxes.

It may be a different plastic, too. The crates are harder. The boxes
are like they're blow-molded(?).

On 6/10/17 9:24 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 22:33:28 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 9:22 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 19:28:00 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

On 6/9/17 6:02 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 9 Jun 2017 16:26:33 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of
their portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using
for quite some time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system



I have the top box shown there, and four of the open crates that
match it. I leave the crates across the back of my truck,
with bunji cords anchoring them to the side anchors. They're
great for small stuff and shopping trips. The tool box
*STINKS*. I mean _literally_ *STINKS*. I've had it in my
garage, open and empty, for six months and it still smells
like, well.... Well, it smells like nuclear powered Xelite
socket wrenches. Yech! I thought it would air out in a
month or two, but as I said, it's been six now and I wouldn't
think of taking it into the house.

They have a "base" box which has wheels and a telescoping
dolly handle. A medium box with a tray insert, and small
box that comes with removable dividers and several separate
cube-like cup containers for small parts and fasteners.

They all have these clips on the top which snap into
receivers on the bottom which latch them together, tightly.
So you can have 3 or 4 stacked together, forming one solid
(dare I say, rigid!?) tool chest which rolls around like a
dolly.

It's a slick system, except...

They will often put them on sale for $99 for all three (buy
the large and medium, get the small for free). Since
Fathers' Day is coming up, look for this sale soon.

I originally bought one set of 3 when they had the sale.
After checking them out, I went back and immediately bought
another set of 3. I think I'm up to three sets of 3 along
with a couple "basket" versions, which also stack and lock.
The baskets are great for throwing in the job-specific
extras that you might not use regularly. I use one for the
circ-saw with extension cord, blades, rip guide, etc. Then
I have a basket for bulk boxes of job-specific
fasteners/nails-- you know, the big 5lb boxes of deck
screws and nails and such.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...6036/206291778




The baskets are great for this kind of temporary mobile storage because
they also latch together on the other tool boxes, but are
see-through and open on top so you can see what's in them
without having to open them up.

I have one of the base boxes for plumbing tools. Another
has my hammers, pry-bars, tool belt, squares, stuff for
framing. A medium box has hand saws and files, chisels,
grinder, cutting stuff. Another medium box has other themed
tools that are usually used together or for specific types
of jobs. You get the gist.

The small boxes are probably my favorite, though. I have
one that I fitted out to hold my Ridgid drill/driver combo
with charger and assorted drill bits and driver bits.
Another for a huge assortment of fasteners. Another
dedicated to a huge assortment of wall anchors. And I'm
starting to convert some others to cases for other power
tools, like my Fein oscillating tool with attachments, the
jigsaw with blades, etc. I'm thinking of making a whole
stack dedicated to pneumatic nail guns and trim tools.

They are all labeled with black sharpie on white gaffer's
tape. They fit two wide, and 3-4 high in the space behind
the back seat of my minivan. They also can go behind the
seat of my pick-up truck. When latched together, you only
one strap to tie them down.

It's so nice to be able to keep all the regular, commonly
used tools in the van, behind a seat and smoked glass (away
from prying eyes), and then be able to grab any job
specific tool box to throw in the van/truck knowing they
will all lock together and not be sliding all over the
vehicle or tipping over and spilling.

I haven't even mentioned the obvious benefit of being able
to roll 3-4 boxes at one time, like a dolly, into a
building, up/down stairs and back out again.

Oh, and by the way... they're water-proof! They have a
gasket that run around the perimeter of each lid, so no
problem stacking and tying them in the bed of the truck and
driving in the rain. I haven't checked whether or not they
float, yet, but maybe I will.

All they need now is a version that is an insulated
cooler!

I certainly wouldn't even think of putting food in one.


If it's any consolation to you, I've had mine for at least a
year and they don't smell anymore. Not even up close.

This is pure speculation but something I noticed. Try leaving
them open and outside in direct sunlight. I think UV may help
get rid of the smell. Again... total speculation on my part.
But I noticed two of my newer ones, which stunk the way you
described, lost a considerable amount of that smell after I had
worked a couple days on an outside job where they "baked" in
the sun all day.

Thanks. It's worth a try. It's supposed to be nice this
weekend. Maybe I'll put it out in the yard and try to de-stinkify
it. It's definitely less smelly than when new but not enough so
that I can use it.

It's strange. The "crates" don't seem to smell at all but the
tool boxes all have the smell of death.


My guess would be because they are totally open and not sealed up
like the boxes.

It may be a different plastic, too. The crates are harder. The
boxes are like they're blow-molded(?).


I think you're right about them being harder.
Some of the sections on the boxes feel harder than other sections.
Perhaps because they are thicker? Maybe the hollow sections just feel
soft because they are thinner. Who knows?

I used to work in an injection molding place that made car parts and
there was a similar smell to the pellets that were melted down in the
injection machines. Of course, that was about 30 years ago.

I have drum cases that are "roto-molded" that have a similar smell for
the first year or so. Same black color and same feel to the plastic, so
it's likely the same stuff.


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-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

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On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Robert

On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:13:57 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Dewalt has a similar set. Dewalt didn't have the crate (which is what
I was really looking for) but other than that, I thought it was a
better system.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Tool-Storage-Portable-Tool-Boxes/DEWALT/N-5yc1vZc22aZ4j2/Ntk-SemanticSearch/Ntt-tool%2Bboxes?Ntx=mode+matchall&NCNI-5

On 6/10/17 10:13 AM, wrote:
On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some
time now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a
lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I
go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to
put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits,
hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole
saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of
different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to
go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and
organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks
MIKE!

Robert


You're welcome and that's exactly what I've been doing-- making project
specific sets of tools. Heck, I've even gone to buying duplicates of
many hand tools to have in different sets. The convenience and lack of
"Did I forget something?" stress is worth it.

BTW, it looks like the the "buy two, get one free" deal is in effect
on-line thru the 22nd.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22...2571/205440492

One last thing, if you want to spend more money, check out the Dewalt
stacking tool boxes. They are much more expensive but also much more
versatile. Some of their chests have drawers that pull out, so you can
get to the stuff without taking the box off the stack. They also have a
dolly system that uses rails to attach the boxes so you don't have to
un-stack them, you just pull off the one you want.


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

On 6/10/17 10:33 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:13:57 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Dewalt has a similar set. Dewalt didn't have the crate (which is what
I was really looking for) but other than that, I thought it was a
better system.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Tool-Storage-Portable-Tool-Boxes/DEWALT/N-5yc1vZc22aZ4j2/Ntk-SemanticSearch/Ntt-tool%2Bboxes?Ntx=mode+matchall&NCNI-5


Funny, we were probably both typing the same recommendation at the same
time.
Those are the ones that rival the Ridgids.

These are Dewalt's Cadillac version. They are very cool but more than
3x the price.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-40-Gal-Tough-System-Mobile-Storage-with-Carrier-4-Component-DWSTSYS06/301961114


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com

---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

In article , says...

On 6/10/17 10:33 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:13:57 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Dewalt has a similar set. Dewalt didn't have the crate (which is what
I was really looking for) but other than that, I thought it was a
better system.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Tool-Storage-Portable-Tool-Boxes/DEWALT/N-5yc1vZc22aZ4j2/Ntk-SemanticSearch/Ntt-tool%2Bboxes?Ntx=mode+matchall&NCNI-5


Funny, we were probably both typing the same recommendation at the same
time.
Those are the ones that rival the Ridgids.

These are Dewalt's Cadillac version. They are very cool but more than
3x the price.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-40-Gal-Tough-System-Mobile-Storage-with-Carrier-4-Component-DWSTSYS06/301961114

Most of that price is the cart. DeWalt has a rolling box in both that
system and T-Stak that is similar to the one in the Ridgid system and much
less expensive. However, read the reviews on Amazon--the deWalt stuff has
some nice convenience features but there's some complaining about lower
quality when compared to Ridgid.

Also, note that there is a Stanley-branded version that is compatible with
the deWalt T-Stak.

In article ,
says...

In article , says...

On 6/10/17 10:33 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:13:57 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Dewalt has a similar set. Dewalt didn't have the crate (which is what
I was really looking for) but other than that, I thought it was a
better system.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Tool-Storage-Portable-Tool-Boxes/DEWALT/N-5yc1vZc22aZ4j2/Ntk-SemanticSearch/Ntt-tool%2Bboxes?Ntx=mode+matchall&NCNI-5


Funny, we were probably both typing the same recommendation at the same
time.
Those are the ones that rival the Ridgids.

These are Dewalt's Cadillac version. They are very cool but more than
3x the price.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-40-Gal-Tough-System-Mobile-Storage-with-Carrier-4-Component-DWSTSYS06/301961114

Most of that price is the cart. DeWalt has a rolling box in both that
system and T-Stak that is similar to the one in the Ridgid system and much
less expensive. However, read the reviews on Amazon--the deWalt stuff has
some nice convenience features but there's some complaining about lower
quality when compared to Ridgid.

Also, note that there is a Stanley-branded version that is compatible with
the deWalt T-Stak.

And a further note, if you have deep pockets, there are always Systainers,
from Tanos and Festool. And yes, there is a cart for them, at about the
same price as the one from deWalt.

On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:40:06 -0400, "J. Clarke"
wrote:

In article ,
says...

In article , says...

On 6/10/17 10:33 AM, wrote:
On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 08:13:57 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 4:26:37 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
Robert's recent Ridgid cordless drill review reminded me of their
portable stacking tool boxes, which I've been using for quite some time
now.
https://www.ridgid.eu/rs/en/professi...storage-system


OK, how in the world have I missed these? I am in and out of HD a lot during the week. It is no treat for me, in fact, I hate going. I go in, buy what I need, and leave.

Those boxes look wayyyy to handy to me. I will be buying a set to put my "door kit" in. The bottom one can hold my router, its bits, hinge template guide, and the uppers my long driving bits, my hole saws, sharp chisels, extra screws and trim pieces, a few clips of different sized brads, metal cutting recip saw blades, etc.

It would be excellent to not only have all that in one place ready to go when I need it, but the idea of having it ready to go and organized is too much to resist.

I will definitely look for that, and buy it when I find it. Thanks MIKE!

Dewalt has a similar set. Dewalt didn't have the crate (which is what
I was really looking for) but other than that, I thought it was a
better system.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Tool-Storage-Portable-Tool-Boxes/DEWALT/N-5yc1vZc22aZ4j2/Ntk-SemanticSearch/Ntt-tool%2Bboxes?Ntx=mode+matchall&NCNI-5


Funny, we were probably both typing the same recommendation at the same
time.
Those are the ones that rival the Ridgids.

These are Dewalt's Cadillac version. They are very cool but more than
3x the price.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-40-Gal-Tough-System-Mobile-Storage-with-Carrier-4-Component-DWSTSYS06/301961114

Most of that price is the cart. DeWalt has a rolling box in both that
system and T-Stak that is similar to the one in the Ridgid system and much
less expensive. However, read the reviews on Amazon--the deWalt stuff has
some nice convenience features but there's some complaining about lower
quality when compared to Ridgid.

Also, note that there is a Stanley-branded version that is compatible with
the deWalt T-Stak.

And a further note, if you have deep pockets, there are always Systainers,
from Tanos and Festool. And yes, there is a cart for them, at about the
same price as the one from deWalt.

As much as I like the Festool tools, I've never been impressed with
their Systainers. The plastic seems cheep for the big money they get
for them.