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[CTDiesel]

This really looks terrific.  I will definitely consider buying as I really would like to eliminate one if not both of the home built racks I have inside of my van.  It seems like it's going to be a lot better and a bit less awkward than the similar Stanley thing I was playing with at Menards yesterday.  The Stanley system had some deal where it slid backward and the three boxes opened in step-type configuration, kind of tackle box style.  I found it was kind of difficult to get it slide back and the whole system didn't feel super rigid.  I was disappointed as it's the closest thing to what I've been looking for so far.  Perhaps this DeWalt system will be the perfect match.

Are the inside of the larger containers wide open?  I was thinking of using a bunch of the mid size ones to put tools in, but I'd like to have a way to keep them secure and not flopping around inside.  I read on another message board that you could use something like a 2" rigid foam and cut it to fit, then spray a bed-liner type material over it.  Problem is that in my experience anytime I sprayed something onto foam like that it ate the foam.

[geoffpinney]

When is the total system going to be available? I ordered a small, Large, extra large and cart from Amazon, the only supplier who seemed to have the whole system about two weeks a go.  I recd the small and large box and then got an email that said they were unable to deliver the extra large and the cart?

Thanks for any information

[CTDiesel]

Yeah, really, all this talk about the toughsystem but it seems like it's more of a tease than please!

[DEWALTDUDE]

I'm sure it's a matter of getting the supply chain lined up. You never know what hick-ups may have arisen?

[hogbiscuit]

Hey geoff,

What can you tell us about the cases that you did receive?  Do they seem heavy duty?  What are the dimensions?  Did they come with any inserts, bins, dividers, etc?  I'm really interested in the system, but I am concerned about the availability as well.

Thanks,
Marcus

[DEWALTDUDE]

I saw these the other day when the Dewalt Semi rolled into town. They are extremely well built, I did not have my camera on me to take any pictures. It's note worthy to mention the vapor lock cap on top of each box. They are so weather resistant that they have a pressure release valve built into the top to release any build up of vacuum pressure on the inside of the box. Imagine them sitting in the hot sun all day.

The small case comes with 2 drop down container's built inside to store bit's and accessories, as well as a assortment of square containers to go inside the lower half. You can move them around, take a few out and put in a tool, remove them completely.

The Medium container is just a large storage box with a removable insert found in your basic tool boxes. Like the insert seen below.




The large container also included the insert, and storage slot's built into the back half of the box to store hand tools.

The Dewalt UK website has a very interactive micro page that show-cases the Tough-System. Check it out Here.

[kjones]

Hey Guys, Thought I would put up a quick note.  I received the three Tough Case Systems that I ordered today!  I have not, and likely will not get a lot of time to play with them, as I will be getting them out in the field for users to try out, and will not be keeping them myself.  However, i did get some time to mess with them a little bit, and I like them a lot!  The cases are made of a dense fiberglass (similar to high end Pelican cases).  The boxes slide onto the support arms on the hand truck very easily, and the side handles lock them into place.  There is also a full lenght locking bar on the back of the hand truck, which locks to the back of each box installed on the hand truck, and there is a spot on the top to accept a lock (keeping the boxes locked to the hand truck).  There are a lot of storage compartment/boxes inside of the small box, as well as a "hidden" compartment in the lid of the small box, which opens downwards when the lid is open.

I know this is a poor review, but at the end of the day there is only one thing to say about these; they are really well built, weather resistant, heavy duty tool storage solutions.  They do not have a bunch of built in gimicks, they just do what they are intended to do, very well.  They are strong and light weight tool boxes with a very innovative mobility solution.  I definitely recommend getting one!

[Toologics]

The new DeWalt TOUGHSYSTEM storage boxes work great! We have been selling out of them super quick. We also made a video about them, check it out:

http://bit.ly/uk9PUG

[Mr. Yellow]

Today the end user rep told me that DeWALT now also offer spare parts for the ToughSystem cases.
I've looked it up at the service website and it looks like you can get all the parts except for the box and lid. Which seems pretty normal because if either one of them gets damaged it's best to replace the whole ToughSystem.
I'm missing one thing.... the DeWALT sticker that is on top of the lid

(image is from the DS150)


Also, DeWALT is gonna start selling foam inlays for these boxes. I don't know the modelnumber and price yet, but it's that pick&pluck foam, so I have been told. So you can make a custom inlay for all your needs.

[steve1616]

Where do you get the arms that the boxes slide into.  I just ordered a few more XL cases and wanted to build a rack that is portable when I need it to be, yet it will also allow it to be a nice shop tool box setup, also.  These boxes are so universal that it would be so easy to make a rack for the shop and a separate mobile rack for the mobile type job site. 

[Mr. Yellow]

You mean the brackets? There are just a regular accessory and not a spare part.
The modelnr. for these is DWST08212. They are sold in pairs.

I like how universal the cases are.
A couple of weeks ago I bought myself a new 125mm grinder.
Modified a small case to carry grinding discs without them being thrown around inside the case.

[steve1616]

Thank you very much Mr. Yellow.  These are exactly what I was looking for.  I just found them on sale online so I will pick up a few and see what I can build. 

[kjones]

You mean the brackets? There are just a regular accessory and not a spare part.
The modelnr. for these is DWST08212. They are sold in pairs.

I like how universal the cases are.
A couple of weeks ago I bought myself a new 125mm grinder.
Modified a small case to carry grinding discs without them being thrown around inside the case.

KILLER set up! Love how you put the spikes in for your abrasives!

[Mr. Yellow]

Thanks kjones! Having all the abrasives thrown around inside is not what I liked. This is so much better.
Could have done with 2 spikes I think.

As far as the ToughSystem goes. Today I got 2 of the foam inlays.
In EU the modelnr. for these is DWST7-97150. I am not sure if this is designed for all 3 boxes.
It fits perfectly in the DS150 and the modelnumber suggests it's for the DS150 as well.

Should be hitting US soon I think.

Here are some pictures.



This is one of them inside a DS150



This is 2 of them stacked together inside a DS150



Snug fit

[CTDiesel]

Man these things must be the most delayed product ever!  I've been to many hardware stores and the local big box stores and I still have yet to see these things.  Are they not going to carry them and be just an online online thing or what?  I want to see them in person so I can take display tools and set them inside to steal them......just joking.....I just want to get an idea of various layouts and see exactly what they are capable of holding for me....but that's going to be impossible if the only place I can get them from is Amazon.