MKG001 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 I am currently transporting my tools to class in a bucket and would like something more organized. Any recommendations or favorites for tool bags or boxes? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 A tool bag that mechanics use might be something to look into. There are many different sizes and features, I have tool box trays in my studio, you couldn't carry them but they are very handy and inexpensive. Denice MKG001 and Hulk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 (edited) I used my one-gallon bucket for tools to/from Wheel I&II classes. The throwing buckets available in the Ceramics Lab were all two gallon size (and encrusted); I prefer the smaller size, so, double duty. Full sponge, half sponge, sponge bits, pointer, metal rib, wood rib, wood knife, sandpaper, wire/cutoff, a few brushes, small glaze sieve, tape, scissors, razor knife, and somewhat I'm not remembering, surely. For other stuff - snacks, glasses, drinks, notebooks, more snacks - I'd repurposed my "tool bag" from last ~fifteen years of work life, somewhat like this, err, exactly like this: BUCKET BOSS 12 in. Gatemouth Tool Bag with zippered top and 16 Total Pockets 60012 - The Home Depot ...but well worn and faded. Edited April 14 by Hulk bits in thar MKG001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Several of my students use the Xiem tool bag. It get's pretty filthy and doesn't clean very easily since it's canvas, but they seem to like it. I think that open bags are best, because it allows for easy access when your hands are dirty, and it allows the tools to dry after washing them and putting them away. The worst thing you can do is close up your wet tools and sponge in a plastic tool box because they'll just grow mold and mildew. LeeU and MKG001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 When I was a student I used a metal lunchbox-still have it.easy to clean and when open it was easy to access MKG001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam2015 Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 This isn't the exact box that I use, but pretty darn close. It has served me well for the past 8 yrs. ArtBin Betty MKG001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta12 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 I have friends who RAVE about the Soolla bags. MKG001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKG001 Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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