Looking for options on a hard case for carrying necessary tools for pin repair. Any pics?
You can fit 6 of these in the bottom, but I only have 4 in mine. Leaves room for solder iron and stand along with some wire and other things.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/STANLEY-014710R-Deep-Organizer-Professional-10-Compartments/21272746?athcpid=21272746&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWBAB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=13731a6b-868-169ddb1391ab0a&athena=true
I know you said hard case but I've historically done a lot of on site jobs (not necessarily pinball) and I can't live without my custom leather craft bag.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EDTSZG
It might as well be hard sided. It's my mobile toolbox for many years now. It goes to pin shows, etc...
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:I know you said hard case but I've historically done a lot of on site jobs (not necessarily pinball) and I can't live without my custom leather craft bag.
amazon.com link »
It might as well be hard sided. It's my mobile toolbox for many years now. It goes to pin shows, etc...
Fifty pockets! Impressive, although I'd lose tools/parts INSIDE a bag like that...
This tool bag has served me well for 3+ years now. It has wheels and collapsing handle too so I don't have to carry it everywhere. Has lots of pockets and large open space inside. It is made well and has been very durable.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-14-in-Rolling-Tool-Tote-Bag-GP-44316AN13/307751255
red-and-black-husky-tool-bags-gp-44316an13-c3_1000 (resized).jpgQuoted from DaMoib:Fifty pockets! Impressive, although I'd lose tools/parts INSIDE a bag like that...
Haha, it can happen. There may have been a few long job days where I just tossed drill bits and screws inside the middle compartment, then regretted that the next morning.
Here is a decent video that shows more about this bag.
The best tool bag in the business is Veto Pro Pac, they're a little pricey but worth it because of the durability.
https://www.vetopropac.com/catalog/tradesmen/
I would guess it depends on the tool assortment. And if it is tools only or repair/shop parts too.
Are you wanting a little case for some screwdrivers, wrenches, specialty tools, flashlight, maybe small meter, etc?
Or are we looking to include EVERYTHING up to rework solder stations etc.
I have a few of these little cases I love. Have meters in one with the padding, one with basic tools, crimpers, etc., one with some common parts (rubbers,balls,etc).
I think harbor freight has something like this too, but I never checked them out.
I like that these have some padding,dividers, and some pockets etc.
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Ive been working as a tech at shows for the last three or so years. One thing I have learned is a tool belt comes in very handy. 90% of the service I do at shows is just with a simple nut driver and a pair of pliers.
Picked this bag up last night for just this purpose, they had several sizes...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/AWP-Polyester-Zippered-Closed-Tool-Bag/50331639
Quoted from Wolfmarsh:Here is a decent video that shows more about this bag
That is a nice tool bag!
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