CRATE ORGANIZER – Do they still exist?
CRATE ORGANIZER – Do they still exist?
Folks,
Looking for crate organizers. Saw some crate organizers years back (Duluth?), not lately.
Have enought 5g buckets with organizers – paint, caulk, trim, finish plumbing, rough plumbing, electrical, framing ,etc.
However…
Since our work is done for HOAs, where there is pavement and such vs. new construction with dirt and ditches, I have been using my convertable hand truck/platform wagon in the permanent platform mode. The hand trucks sit in the garage.
It takes two milk crates plus space between for tool cases or parts organizers. Two more can stack atop the base crates (secured to wagon). Another two could go, but I bet it would tip on a curb.
Be nice to swap out the crates complete with contents as needed.
The ToolBear
“Never met a man who couldn’t teach me something.” Anon.
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They are called "Crate Boss". Looks like they're DOA, maybe find them on ebay. I looked, no go for now.
Bucket Boss had one but they discontinued them. I got one of the last from the sale table at Amazon, and found out why they were discontinued. At least for the crates that seem to be standard on the left coast, they were made about 2" too long. I had to kludge an extension on the top of the crate (it was either that or put feet on the thing). Second, even with the crate built up to the correct height, the bags still want to slide down the outside, and the tools want to spill out.
I'm guessing that the main benefit of the bucket organizers is the height of the bucket, which would minimize both problems. I'm guessing the round vs. square design helps to prevent the spill out as well (don't have a round one so don't know for sure).
I love the concept - more efficient use of space, plus easily stackable & truckable. Too bad they don't work (at least in my experience)!
Well, we may be screwed on this. I may sew up some pockets that I can bolt inside.
Another item that worked well - silverware trays from IKEA. Dovetailed birch, divided and with center handle.
The platform wagon system is evolving. Have not even put power on it. Do have a paper towel dispense and hook for dust pan.
Need to modify the tops for the crates for a more efficient work surface. The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
The compelete catalog from the BB parent company shows 2 rolling crates.http://www.pullr.com/catalog.htm40513 and 40516And several places show that they have them.http://www.all-spec.com/1/viewitem/40513/ALLSPEC/prodinfo/w3path=vend
http://www.outlettools.com/cgi-bin/cart/list.cgi?!=s&ID=2889&1=&N=&S=Tool%20Box~Bucket%20Boss&F=category.name~manufacturer.name&M=&L=AND
https://www.travers.com/catalog/catalog2.asp?ix=780811http://tmt.stores.yahoo.net/buboprorotoo.html
Cool, looks like they solved the Crate Boss problems by including their own crate, plus wheels and a handle. Looks mighty nice, and the 40513 is reasonably priced...
I appreciate you taking the time to research this.
Off to read their catalog...The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
Fishers has one, with wheels and handle.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000ARUNZ/103-9744984-1823040?v=glance&n=284507
Listed as being for crafts, so I don't know how rugged it is.
I have their round nose shovel. Very good buy for $26 - Lowes. Closed back, oval steel handle with rubber covering. Beats those "crew shovel" junkers you see on the job.
This crate looks like one a coworker had. Think that was BBoss. Little wheels, new construction. Getting around was an issue. I have a hand truck with 13" tires for that and it is not enought. The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.