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dontknowitall
I'm wondering why 5 tape measures? ...
Perhaps no space in the tools boxes?
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Perhaps no space in the tools boxes?
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organising vans
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i personally dont like the idea to fully load the van and have every tool in the van ! I do load the van if i start a job but then after i only take with me what i need ! Just the way i am keep only what i think will need !
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vinniethecat
That's a snapshot of a particular day.... I only take out the big bottle for bigger jobs, plus it's got about 30ft of hose on it, so I can get away with leaving it in the hall and being able to reach most of the house.
Most of the cases aren't that full or heavy, but I can access everything easily, because I know where everything is, even little things like assorted nipples for bleed points.... nothing worse than losing one.
The organisers have a small selection of everything to do a small job without wasting half a day at the merchants, plus the inevitable, "while you're here, how much to fit an outside tap?"
Plus for a tenner, it's always worth keeping a diaphragm kit for a Poxi 105.
What I like to do is root through the boxes to get out only the tools for that job to take into the house, I found a sleeve with outside pockets in B&M which drops over a standard builders bucket.... really handy.
Most of the cases aren't that full or heavy, but I can access everything easily, because I know where everything is, even little things like assorted nipples for bleed points.... nothing worse than losing one.
The organisers have a small selection of everything to do a small job without wasting half a day at the merchants, plus the inevitable, "while you're here, how much to fit an outside tap?"
Plus for a tenner, it's always worth keeping a diaphragm kit for a Poxi 105.
What I like to do is root through the boxes to get out only the tools for that job to take into the house, I found a sleeve with outside pockets in B&M which drops over a standard builders bucket.... really handy.
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dontknowitall
This is a bad one ... apologies ...
I sometimes take the kitchen sink ...
I sometimes take the kitchen sink ...
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Bobleponge
Nope, thats a proper shocker.
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vinniethecat
Those photos were of the old Kangoo, took a few more today..... that set- up has gone in the last 3 vans with minor adjustments, the basic system seems to work for me.
All you really need is the idea of what you want on the van then work it out from there.
Thick ply bulkhead bolted to the safety cage, then lightweight steel racking, bolted to that, had to shorten one set of steel trays with a hammer and 2 by two, then redrill the bolt- holes
The ply sides were roughly jig- sawed to shape, then offered up and made a fairly close fit, the horizontals cut to size, then a combinatiom of fairly small battens, screws and 2 part fibreglass and polyester filler from the auto spares (Bodge) to make the outer frame, then fill in the uprights, shelf lips etc, after you're happy with the fit.
L- brackets and self tappers into the double skin parts hold it all in place.
It isn't designed for heavy gear, but most of our stuff isn't, heavy gear stays on the floor.
Organisers behind the seat for street maps and CP12s etc.
Cargo nets from the cheapy shops to hold dust sheets.
Tool bucket.
Odds and ends on hooks and small rack on passenger side (must be lightweight gear in case of crash)
All you really need is the idea of what you want on the van then work it out from there.
Thick ply bulkhead bolted to the safety cage, then lightweight steel racking, bolted to that, had to shorten one set of steel trays with a hammer and 2 by two, then redrill the bolt- holes
The ply sides were roughly jig- sawed to shape, then offered up and made a fairly close fit, the horizontals cut to size, then a combinatiom of fairly small battens, screws and 2 part fibreglass and polyester filler from the auto spares (Bodge) to make the outer frame, then fill in the uprights, shelf lips etc, after you're happy with the fit.
L- brackets and self tappers into the double skin parts hold it all in place.
It isn't designed for heavy gear, but most of our stuff isn't, heavy gear stays on the floor.
Organisers behind the seat for street maps and CP12s etc.
Cargo nets from the cheapy shops to hold dust sheets.
Tool bucket.
Odds and ends on hooks and small rack on passenger side (must be lightweight gear in case of crash)
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vinniethecat
I'm wondering why 5 tape measures? ...
Perhaps no space in the tools boxes?
One upstairs, one downstairs, one hidden under the dustsheets, one under a rolled back carpet and one to measure things. :banghead: :banghead:
Never been on a big job before?
Perhaps no space in the tools boxes?
One upstairs, one downstairs, one hidden under the dustsheets, one under a rolled back carpet and one to measure things. :banghead: :banghead:
Never been on a big job before?
I'd be interested to see a weight on the kangoo, it is very easy to get overloaded, highways authority do ocasionally do spot checks around here.
Edit to add I do like that tool bucket, seems a good idea.
Edit to add I do like that tool bucket, seems a good idea.
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vinniethecat
Irwin IRW10503821 - Pro Tool Organiser - Bucket L46 x D30 x H10cm
Seems to be a few out there, got mine for £4, if the Milliband hits the fan,you can quickly shuck the organiser and you've got an emergency bucket
Seems to be a few out there, got mine for £4, if the Milliband hits the fan,you can quickly shuck the organiser and you've got an emergency bucket
tool bucket is ACE!!!
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tamz
Because you need at least 4. No matter how big or brightly coloured they may be, they are the most elusive thing in the tool box. It is like you open the box and they all go walkabout. Somehow they always find their way back to the box again when it is time to go.
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Billy Bob Bob
mine dont,numptys on site
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tamz
110v will not pull out and is safer to use.
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Mike Jackson
It's also a lot heavier. Can't see the need of it if you use an rcd extension.
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ManchesterGas
get van vaut and bolt it to the floor
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ManchesterGas
I used to install vehicle security systems for a living, you could say that it's secure :wink_smile:
i can see all your power tool boxes on the second photo bottom rhs
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