All scrappers should have a tool bucket!

My tool bucket is by far the most handy piece of equipment I've got! (I should have taken a pic for this thread)

It's WAY better than a tool belt for a scrapper for a couple reasons.

I use a pouch similar to this one on Amazon

Amazon.com: Custom Leathercraft 1119 Bucket Caddy Organizer, 48 Pocket: Home Improvement





Besides your power tools like your drills and saws etc, go right in the tool bucket. I'm assuming you always have a dolly with you to do removals with? Well, since the tool bucket can be much heavier than a tool belt or a toolbox, use the dolly to lug it around with you on the job.

Almost everything I could possibly need is in this tool bucket... So no matter if I'm taking apart something simple or something complex I can almost guarantee the tool is there...

Here's a list of everything I can think of right now that's in the bucket, and easily accessible because it's organized via pouches/compartments:

• Channel locks
• Open wrenches
• Adjustable wrenches
• Screwdrivers (large and small - flat-head and phillips)
• Hammers (one regular size and one 5 lb)
• PB Blaster for stubborn nuts and bolts
• Pliers
• Markers just in case
• Tape measure
• Utility knives and blades
• Breaker bar
• Voltage meter
• Vice grips
• Safety glasses
• Tin snips
• Allen wrenches

I'm sure there's more.... But you get the idea. All the hand tools you'll ever need neatly organized and compact!

What's in YOUR tool bucket? (or tool box if you don't have a bucket yet...)

I use pails for many things and hauling tools and such around in them is one of the uses.

I have many different "tool assortments" for doing different types of jobs. Electrical, plumbing, phone and cable and many other hobby tool selections.

I also like the padded swivel tops that you can get that fit a pail. I like using those on the 3 gallon size pails as it makes a nice portable seat that is at a comfortable height.

I also made a few tool bucket setups much like the tool pail in the pictures above. What I used was the heavy black nylon pocket things that were made for putting in a pick up truck behind the seat or across the bottom of the front of the seat for putting small things in. They sort of look like a BIG money belt that people would tie around their waist under their shirts and such.

I ended up with a bunch of them new from a discount clearance place that was called "Worlds Greatest Deals". They have many pockets of different sizes and have pieces with Velcro material that can be used to keep things in place. I didn't pay much for them and I have used and still use the ones I have left that I made into tool pails and other things where nice pockets in a row are perfect.

I did encounter a BIG problem with using a 6 gallon pail for my tools and parts while doing some electrical and simple plumbing installing watering units for sheep.

When I would go through the areas where there were sheep they would come running wanting what was in the pail as they thought FOOD whenever they would see a pail or bucket.

That's what I'm doing wrong.

I need to use tools!

Doh!



Sirscrapalot - Has a tool box, and a really big tool box.

Silver acid guys too

I use a canvas backpack cause it holds everything can carry it easy and also can wash it easy. it sits on the floor on the passenger side of the truck and I have a file cabinet drawer as a middle console I use and that has all my quick grab tools for curbo like screw drivers allan wrenches wire cutters and such

Thanks for the good list guys. Now I just need to use the tools as intended- I tend to be a bit of a "Primitive Pete" sometimes.
Does anyone remember those films from shop class in the 70s with Primitive Pete showing the wrong way to use tools ? Those were so funny....

That Kobalt set is sweet. Looks like I need to go shopping !

I agree those buckets are great for keeping all of the tools organized.

My curbco bike toolkit is a multitool. At home, I use a backpack to leave my hands free for carrying scrap. Pliers, needlenose pliers, wirecutter, 3 screwdrivers, socket/bit set, ratchet, adjustable wrench, and hammer are enough for most outdoor jobs before I bring the bits in.

As an appliance tech just getting into scrapping i've found my self using my tool bag in not so pleasant conditions.
dragging my nice tool bag through the dirt is not my ideal way to use it. I haven't thought of using the bucket bag. Thankyou