nice idea, in addition you can add two wheels and a longer handle (maybe telescopic, like some shopping buckets have) and you're ready to "roll" 😉

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I was planning on using my hand truck to move the bucket around when it's super heavy with tools, but because the tools wrap all the way around the bucket they were getting smashed and falling out. The standoff the tools give the bottom of the bucket made it hard to roll around. You either have to smash the tools to make the bottom of the bucket sit nicely on the hand truck, or leave it as is and then the bucket is barely hanging on sometimes. They do make those wheels you can put on the bottom of a 5-gallon bucket. That would make it easier for me to spin the bucket to the side with the tools I need. I will have to spend more time with it.

Great walkthrough and explanations of your experience. Very helpful. Thank you. 👍

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Maybe a piece of pool noodle for the handle? Another good video 👍

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I think pool noodles are an inch and a half as well. I could shave down the pool noodle to the perfect thickness though. I'm going to try a piece of Pex and see if that's better. However, I will keep the pool noodle in mind if the Pex doesn't work.

Just found your channel and subscribed. Good stuff. I have a bucket for general tools, plumbing, job specific, leather work, and use one for trapping. Don't know what I'd do without them.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I can see that I will need to separate things into another bucket. This one keeps getting heavier and heavier. I'm slowly realizing that carrying all my electrical stuff and plumping stuff at the same time isn't necessary. However, having everything I need in one bucket is really nice. knowing that I can grab one thing and more than likely take care of most projects makes life so easy. It's one of those things where I can't have my cake and eat it too.

For Handel idea use an old water hose over the wire

@newageselfreliance

Ай бұрын

I might have to try that. Right now I'm using a piece of white Pex. It works well but the softer water hose might work even better.

Back in the day (waaaay back), when I did field work, I used a tool bucket that I filled based on the job I was doing that day. But at home, I simply have a smaller plastic tool box for my frequently used tools for inside the house and go out in the garage for specialty tools if/when I need them.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had most of my tools in the garage for years. Now that we are fixing the house up, going back and forth just got to be too much. Maybe once we are done painting and redoing everything it can all go back to being in the garage.

Ive gotta bucket tool bag to its so much better than a bag if any kind ive had before i like to be able to see my tools at a glance and the extra space comes in handy

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my dad has a "normal" toolbox and it seems the tool you need is always on the bottom and you have to dig for it. Having the tools laid out like this really makes finding things easy. Also, when finding things is easy being able to focus on your project is easier too.

@georgelaurie3587

Жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance yep I agree with that what I want is always on the bottom of the bag or tool box I hate digging fir stuff thats why I like the bucket

I had the same problem with that Husky backpack. Decided to ditch it for the Milwaukee tote bag.

@newageselfreliance

8 ай бұрын

Is it just a bag or does it have dividers? I'm not a big fan of tool bags because all the tools I need seem to always find their way to the bottom of the bag and I'm left digging for them. I've seen the ones with dividers and thought maybe those would be a good way of keeping tools easy to get to but I haven't actually used one.

Great video, thanks for sharing, stay safe!!!

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

keep your eyes peeked on trash day and maybe you will spot a garden hose that is being thrown out. Just cut off a piece for a handle. While you are at it cut of an extra 2 to 3 feet they are useful if you ever have to patch in a drain tube.

@newageselfreliance

6 ай бұрын

I actually ended up using a piece of PEX tubing, and that has been working really well.

Nice tip.

@newageselfreliance

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it.

you can get cheap buckets from restaurants. Get them from restaurants you eat at a lot as it's easier for them to give them to you if they know you support them. Maybe even for free.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I worked at a restaurant and I would always get buckets for my friends and family. Now that I'm older I now understand why everyone was asking me for buckets all the time. Also, I wish I would have been smart enough to realize that if they all need buckets, I too might need buckets in the future. I gave them all away and didn't keep a single one for myself.

@mcdahnahld

11 ай бұрын

​@@newageselfrelianceThat's a funny story - hope you don't mind I'm laughing at your previous self. As a fellow spectacle user, can you share any details about that 'plier'? Thanks!

@newageselfreliance

11 ай бұрын

@@mcdahnahld Here is an affiliate link to the pliers I bought amzn.to/3syywbR they work well but I don't really get a chance to use them all that often anymore. Now that my son is older and takes better care of his glasses I pretty much only use them when Caroline or my son get new glasses and need some fine adjustments.

I have used a bucket tool system for a very long time. One for work and one for at home. I think I used a Canadian tire brand (store brand) and a bucket buddy brand. From what I've seen, they all last for ever. I still have one of them and it looks almost new. (the other got stolen with all the tools in it.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping this one last me forever. I was also looking at a Huskey brand bucket organizer that looked really good. The only reason I bought this one is that it has a Drill holster.

@mcdahnahld

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the theft. Low down stealing another man's tools.

@randyyeager

11 ай бұрын

yeah, lots of crappy people out their. Makes it hard to trust people....@@mcdahnahld

@randyyeager

11 ай бұрын

I'm a fan of the metal belt clips that come attached to most drills these days. you can slip them on your tool belt or your regular belt. The drill hangs bit-down, making it a lot easier to grab with your other hand busy. Though I wish someone would come out with a kydex style holster. Something compact that only hugged the motor compartment, not the full length of the tool. @@newageselfreliance

@newageselfreliance

11 ай бұрын

I have mixed feelings about the belt clip. When I'm on a ladder I always attach it. However, when I'm working on a vehicle I always take it off because I'm scared of scratching the paint. If I'm going to be setting it down at all I take it off, which is most of the time. If it had a rubber coating on it that would be perfect. @@randyyeager

They also sell potted plant carrier with coasters. So you can drag the bucket around easily instead of carrying it everywhere. If you do do this, slap a bungy cord around the bottom of the bucket and hook a leash to it. it'll keep the bucket from tipping when you drag it around. Goes over bumps better as well.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

That might be the way to go. It would also make spinning it easier. They make bottoms with casters for 5-gallon buckets but they come with those low-quality office chair wheels. I would like to find something I can spin on the carpet without damaging it. I'm going to have to play around with it some more.

Veto bag

need to buy some bit extenders for your bit screwdriver.

cover the handle with a nylon handle cover you reclaim of an old gym bag or duffle bag.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

My dad might have some Pex laying around that I might try. All I know is I'm not spending $10-$15 on a handle.

@randyyeager

Жыл бұрын

@@newageselfreliance you could also just cut a chunk of a pool noodle and put it over the handle.

We used to call that a toolbox.

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

My dad has a toolbox that is an actual box with tools in it. I don't like it because it always seems like the tool you need is always on the bottom of the box. I spend more time digging through the toolbox than actually concentrating on what I'm working on. That is why I went with the backpack and bucket. Having the tools laid out and easy to see makes searching for the right thing way easier.

con ese balde te roban todas las herramientas en obra mejor la mochila

@newageselfreliance

2 ай бұрын

Si trabajas con un equipo, la mochila es mejor. Sin embargo, si trabaja solo, el cucharón hace que el trabajo sea más rápido y eficiente.

and yeah, I know, I talk too much....

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

You have good ideas. I always appreciate your knowledge and help.

you gonna re-add me on facebook? I got my original account removed by facebook. SO the guy with my name you think isn't me, is actually me. LOL

@newageselfreliance

Жыл бұрын

The last time I used Facebook was last March and the last thing I posted was just because I promised Jase Medical I would. I just posted two posts and that was it. I might get back into it but I haven't decided yet.