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My stanley magnum tool box broke on friday, perfect size box with little compartments on the fornt handy for screws plugs/ washers... Have been looking for a replacement for it all weekend but have found they no longer make them and theres none going on ebay, so is it time to invest in a open top bag? thoughts please?
 
Open top I find is best, easy to find tools quickly , also lighter. But it all comes down to personal preference.
 
starting to think that might be the anwser, fatmax tote possibly cant really see any other on the market
 
They dont last long though when I was installing they lasted max 6 months
 
I change my mind regularly. I'm using an open tote bag at the moment, £20 from B&Q. Has a few elastic straps on the inside to keep a few spanners, grips and screwdrivers in and loads of pockets to keep other bits and pieces in, including a big one for my multimeter!
 
liked the old box as its handy to work with as a step or somthing to cut off, decisions descisions...
 
Installation ck tool the electricans style opens out and everything's there , servicing/breakdown then its a case
 
Rrrd that's whose to blame for builders thinking they can do plumbing
 
If you go to work on a train or tube I use to use the plano from b and q. You could also get the hard hat in. The shoulder strap helps.
 
i used both but prefer a box for accessing tools quicker,useful for that extra inch when your just out of reach and for putting away in some kind of order,,i it's a box for me
 
i'v just got one of these Stanley-2-in-1-Top-Edge-Toolbox_medium.jpg to replace an open bag
 
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i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.
 
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i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.
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Now that's smart - never seen one of these before
 
I used to use a Stanley open top tools bag for years, then BG gave me one of these

TOOL BOX (BLUE) 20" C/W STORAGE TRAY

i use it everyday now, for day to say repairs and servicing. I've still got an open top bag but its got my install gear in it.

I wouldn't be without my BG toolbox now. It's amazing, plus I can stand on it :)
 
AWheating said:
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i use this, £160, 5 year warrantee. I use it every day, had it for about 2 years and it looks like new. you get what you pay for!

if you want sumet to stand on buy a hopup.
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looks good but for £160 i would want gold handles :biggrin:
 
I have a Stanley FatMax Xtreme Technician Bag, very handy , but allways turns over if i put it in the boot of my car !!! what a nightmare!!!
 
My open tote stanley has just given up the ghost after nearly 3 years of loyal service, my mate just got a good deal on a forge steel one from screwfix, they have just opened a new store by me, I might have a gander.


where do i buy these extra eyes you talk about?ive always wanted blue eyes!
Try screwfix, they have everything else
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I'll keep an eye out while i'm there.
 
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