sloper Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Goodaye all Need a new toolbox to keep my electronics tools and stuff in. Had a cheap plastic cantalever tackle box which lasted years and would prefer to stick to a plastic cantalever type but cant find a suitable one. What do other people use? l have a old Sidchrome metal one here but electronics gear in metal just doesnt feel right. regards Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I have two large workbenches that I leave my tools all strewn across, scattered between various test equipment. Occasionally I put a tool on the pegboard behind one of the benches 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pond44 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Have a look on Drop (previously Massdrop) they have a few toolkits for various products. Plus much more interesting things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 2 hours ago, sloper said: What do other people use? OK, more seriously than my previous response. One setup that works is to get a large aluminium suitcase, the sort with the grey foam in them that you tear sections out of (often used for cameras etc). Set up the larger pieces, like soldering station, multimeter, etc, first and then have general sections where collections of screwdrivers etc all live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POV Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, aussievintage said: I have two large workbenches that I leave my tools all strewn across, scattered between various test equipment. Occasionally I put a tool on the pegboard behind one of the benches Haha...me too. Sometimes I look at my empty 'shadow' board behind my work bench and think about how long it took me to set-up for me to just leave tools wherever I last used them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 How about something like this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F201800437243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Or this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273197085243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keinesorge Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I'm using something similar from bunnings... And heaps of stackable hinged plastic containers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloper Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Goodaye all l have a large garage with benches and 3 large tool boxes already. l dont do electronics in my garage but my study which l have set up a corner. Still dont like the idea of a metal toolbox and still havent found a larger plastic cantelever type. Still keep looking. regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain starlight Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Look at bcf for a fishing tackle box. They are generally plastic and also offer cantilever too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, captain starlight said: Look at bcf for a fishing tackle box. They are generally plastic and also offer cantilever too. Was going to suggest this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloper Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thanks will have a look. regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Why a metal toolbox is not good? I have one for long time and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky500 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) This one is plastic https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Keter-Connect-Cantilever-Tool-Box-/232781173791 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRLWJxu3Qc Edited August 6, 2019 by rocky500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloper Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 Goodaye all Cant give a reasonable answer on why we tend to use plastic over metal apart from being conductive. regards Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olegau Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Interesting, never thought about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Conductive is good. Stops static buildup. An aluminium suitcase with foam lining is the best of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_m_54 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Conductive foam of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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