Toolfreaks Anonymous

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

5 gal buckets are great. They also provide for a stool to sit on while working low. They make compartment bags that fit around the inside/outside of them to keep tools sorted.

LOL I had a bucket with the bags, I thing the landscaping department stole it, I did not care for it, too organized LOL

I had one of those bucket bags, one of my plumber grandsons ended up with it.

[jimbo]

When I head out to install I almost have a cabinet shop on wheels but a lot of times if I know I'm not going to need but just a few things I'll load up one of my Milwaukee bags with just what I need. No sense to unload every thing in the van. These items here are almost always in my bag.

[bantam5s]

So earlier today I looked into ordering one of the new wood tool boards that Chapman mfg offers for their bit driver sets.
I watched a couple of their quick YouTube videos they posted about them to get a good idea of the features and decided to bite the bullet.

They started one video by saying " if you're a fan of Chapman tools " , of course I'm a huge fan so I had to comment about why I love their products and mention that their video had convinced me to make the tool board purchase.
A few minutes later I got a response to my comment thanking me for the support and love of their products,  they also had made the connection between my comment and my order and told me they had just received my order which they would ship tomorrow.
That is the kind of customer service/ product dedication you wanna see and just another reason why I love supporting not only American production but multigenerational family own American tool manufacturers who offer high quality products and know what their customers want.

[WobblyHand]

So earlier today I looked into ordering one of the new wood tool boards that Chapman mfg offers for their bit driver sets.
I watched a couple of their quick YouTube videos they posted about them to get a good idea of the features and decided to bite the bullet.

They started one video by saying " if you're a fan of Chapman tools " , of course I'm a huge fan so I had to comment about why I love their products and mention that their video had convinced me to make the tool board purchase.
A few minutes later I got a response to my comment thanking me for the support and love of their products,  they also had made the connection between my comment and my order and told me they had just received my order which they would ship tomorrow.
That is the kind of customer service/ product dedication you wanna see and just another reason why I love supporting not only American production but multigenerational family own American tool manufacturers who offer high quality products and know what their customers want.

I don't have the tool board, but I do have some Chapman tools.  And I'm a big fan of them.  They are well made and last.  If you wear a bit out, you can order some high quality replacements for under $3 per bit.  I've used them since the early 80's.  Very nice people to deal with and their product just works.  My first set was the gun smithing set (8900) which I bought 4 decades ago.  I got a lot of work done with that basic set.  (Still use it!)  Recently (last year) I treated myself to the Mity Master set.  Still made in the USA, since 1936. 

[bantam5s]

So earlier today I looked into ordering one of the new wood tool boards that Chapman mfg offers for their bit driver sets.
I watched a couple of their quick YouTube videos they posted about them to get a good idea of the features and decided to bite the bullet.

They started one video by saying " if you're a fan of Chapman tools " , of course I'm a huge fan so I had to comment about why I love their products and mention that their video had convinced me to make the tool board purchase.
A few minutes later I got a response to my comment thanking me for the support and love of their products,  they also had made the connection between my comment and my order and told me they had just received my order which they would ship tomorrow.
That is the kind of customer service/ product dedication you wanna see and just another reason why I love supporting not only American production but multigenerational family own American tool manufacturers who offer high quality products and know what their customers want.

I don't have the tool board, but I do have some Chapman tools.  And I'm a big fan of them.  They are well made and last.  If you wear a bit out, you can order some high quality replacements for under $3 per bit.  I've used them since the early 80's.  Very nice people to deal with and their product just works.  My first set was the gun smithing set (8900) which I bought 4 decades ago.  I got a lot of work done with that basic set.  (Still use it!)  Recently (last year) I treated myself to the Mity Master set.  Still made in the USA, since 1936.

Yep still family owned and operated.
I started with the little 16 piece pocket set just to try out and love it so much that things spiraled from there.
I'm on my 4th case because I keep outgrowing them from all the driver handles I use so I don't have to constantly swap bits.
I believe I have every size of flat blade that they make and the 3 racks worth of bits are all I really need.
If this was for more general purpose use I'd consider buying the ball hex bits and some other things like star / torx but I just don't need 'em.
I wanted to get a complete set of the long hex bits, but the full set went out of stock so I've been waiting and just found out that they don't actually plan on making anymore.
I can just buy whatever sizes are left bit the sizes I really need are gone.

I was surprised at how affordable the individual bits were when I started buying them, and when I went to replace the couple I had broke ( those 2 bits were far less expensive than breaking the unobtainable old screws ) .

[Sqrl Klr]

Bantam good thinking. I had several tool boxes I could've brought but I knew they didn't have the tools I needed.

BR now that I can do next time.

Bill who sells the bucket sorters?

[avator]

Bantam good thinking. I had several tool boxes I could've brought but I knew they didn't have the tools I needed.

BR now that I can do next time.

Bill who sells the bucket sorters?

I suppose any auto parts store, Amazon or Harbor Freight. Mine is actually from a show and shine car show.
Search 5 gallon bucket tool organizer.

[bantam5s]

Bantam good thinking. I had several tool boxes I could've brought but I knew they didn't have the tools I needed.

BR now that I can do next time.

Bill who sells the bucket sorters?

The most popular is the Bucket boss which I think may have been the original product ?
They even make a little one for a coffee mug to organize pens ...etc on your desk.

[Sqrl Klr]

Thanks guys I'll look into it.

Got a 3ft long pry bar from harbor freight for $15 yesterday which quickly did the trick pushing tension against the pulley and belt to tighten the pulley down in place since the piece of squeeze isn't spring tensioned like it should be.

[Sqrl Klr]

Oh yah they have a ton of options ↓ and bags too thanks David.

https://bucketboss.com/collections/bucket-organizers/products/bucket-seat

[avator]

I actually paid attention to the bucket bag I have. It's a Harley Davidson Ride and Shine bucket seat kit. I now use it as the cooling water bucket for the Hong Heng compressor since I no longer own a Harley.

[bantam5s]

That bucket boss set with the different colored plastic trays is pretty cool.

[Sqrl Klr]

I got this bucket boss parachute bag for $18 on ebay.

[Back_Roads]

 I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

[avator]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

[buellm2]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

LOL, country living.   I always say "I don't want to live anywhere I can't peee, shoot or ride dirt bikes in the back yard".

[Madd Hatter]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

LOL, country living.   I always say "I don't want to live anywhere I can't peee, shoot or ride dirt bikes in the back yard".

Ya got that right!! 👍😜

[avator]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

LOL, country living.   I always say "I don't want to live anywhere I can't peee, shoot or ride dirt bikes in the back yard".

Ya got that right!! 👍😜

zactly

[Sqrl Klr]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

I hope you use tp afterward so you don't smell like someone I know on tv always pooping himself.

[avator]

I used to have the bucket boss with the toilet seat, wonder where that went

LOL... I told Betty Lou I would make her one. From the shop she always have to go in the house to potty.. I just step around the corner and let 'er rip.

I hope you use tp afterward so you don't smell like someone I know on tv always pooping himself.

LOL... there are certain bodily functions I do go in the house for.. I ain't a complete animal.