What do you store your tools in?

darrellw

For years, I used an old tackle box. This spring I bought this bag, since it had more room. I thought I could store wire in the center, but there isn't enough room. Overall I'm happy with it, it is easy to grab from the shed and take out to the trees, and everything is pretty handy. The only complaint is that it is a bit top heavy, and I've dumped it more than once by not being careful in setting it down.

So, let's see what everyone else uses!

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Candy_J_Shirey

Darrell -

My toolbox carries quite a bit of equipment, so it is rather large.

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rowan57

Ive run out of space in mine already, but i made a canvas tool roll this year + it does the job quite nicely, hopefully if i get a wire rack made for me i'll be getting storage below the rack to save carrying more than one thing.

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Will_Heath

darrellw,

I used to use that same type of bag, did you know it has a "hidden" area in the bottom that is perfect for storing a couple rolls of wire?

I had to up size recently and I gave that bag to a friend who is just starting out in bonsai.


Will

pootsie

Much to my GF's consternation, my tools are stored on the coffee table, on the basement stairs, and on the kitchen counter. Well, "stored" may not be the right word.

After all, I'm not "storing" soil in the carpet, either.

pootsie

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CScott

Derrellw;

I have the exact same bag and love it. My tool cleaning eraser and a thin tape measure fits perfectly in one of the little side pockets. I use the hidden base pocket to stash a few sand bags to view trees at different angles. With those puppies in place there is no tipping over! Storing wire is a different problem. The less the copper gets jostled the better.

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darrellw

I don't think mine has that, unless it is hidden really good!

I have seen larger bags that have a bottom compartment, if I get a few more tools I may have to upgrade anyway.

darrellw

Great idea! I had thought about some rocks, but something that is useful (rather than just ballast) is better.

Pill_Man

Not to thread-jack, but I just gotta ask... by what method/process does this work?

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