steviesterno Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hey all, I'm moving across the country to Texas in december, and I'm not taking anything that won't fit in my car. Buying all new furniture and stuff, but it seems worth it to take my tools. I'm wondering if there's a good system to store and transport tools, since the boxes and organizers they came in are space wasters. Like I'm sure all of you, I have house tools, power tools, very weird specific gun tools, and a crate of spare parts I just can't "part" with. was wondering if you guys could recommend something decent to use to carry hopefully everything. \ For reference, I would say I have: 2 drills, 2 circular saws, a saws-all, mini-chain saw, and then the usual assortment of hand tools, wrenches, and a box full of gun stuff. Ideas? Pictures would be cool, too. Thanks! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpygravy Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hmmm.... Doesn't sound like a lot of stuff, but maybe more than can actually fit in the car? What kind of car? If your car has a hitch, how about a one way "U-Haul" type trailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 It's actually a little Altima. Very roomy, but once you put 2 suitcases and piles of gun cases it fills up quick! I'm thinking about one of those tool totes from Home Depot, I think made by Husky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's actually a little Altima. Very roomy, but once you put 2 suitcases and piles of gun cases it fills up quick! I'm thinking about one of those tool totes from Home Depot, I think made by Husky I'd buy a truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 What about renting a U-haul van or small truck and a car hauler. More room would definitely be available and perhaps make the move totally less stressful. Good luck on your journey and relocation - I am envious of moving to Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 In reality, you don't have a lot to move in the way of tools. Wrap the saws, drills and other power tools in their own bath towel. Use them as fillers for the odd holes in the trunk, back seat, etc. between the suitcases and boxes. Clean the wrenches and other hand tools and just put them in the little nooks and crannies. Buy the tool box when you get settled in Texas. Easy peasy, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I transport mine in a Yukon. Before that I used a extended cab long box pickup. But that is how I make my living so none are hobby quality, and my trucks are toolboxes on wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I would love to buy a truck, but that probably would add way too much to the moving expense. I thought about a U-haul type thing, but I don't have any furniture or anything else really to bring. Finally upgrading from that college second hand crap, so it's not worth spending the price of a new limited gun on a truck to take my $15 coffee table across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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