Duluth tool bags--Arrived !

[Robert Mihlfeld]

David,

I bought my Big House bag from Duluth about 1 1/2 years ago. Before that I had a Genck Ultimate case for about 2 1/2 years. I didn't like the fact that when I opened the Genck case there was such disarray. I had been thinking about designing my own bag but since I bought the Big House all thoughts of this have fled! 

Sure, the bag is heavy but that is because I can carry so many of the things that I need for 99% of my calls. If I know that a call will need something I don't normally carry I can throw that in too. 

I have been using tool storage for about 20 years in this life and another as an electronic tech and I came to the conclusion long ago that if you have most of what you need it will be heavy. That is why I depend on the shoulder strap to take the brunt of the weight. The shoulder strap of the Duluth case is the best one that I have seen, by far.

As I hinted earlier in this post, I dislike disorder, I chalk that up to OCD but the just plain orderliness of the Big House is refreshing. I carry three tuning hammers and each has a loop to keep it in place. 

I am sold on the quality of this bag as well. I was also pleased with the quality of the Genck case. It lasted for 2 1/2 years and still looks new as it sits up on a shelf in my garage. If any one is interested in the Genck case I will let it go cheap, not because it is cheap, but because I no longer need it.

Robert (Pat) Mihlfeld

David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> wrote:RE: Duluth tool bags--Arrived !                           st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieooui) }                                Tom,
      
                   
             I've got a lot of tool kits relegated to the back of the shop...I think the Jailhouse is working better than all the others...to this point.   I have the tuning/voicing/flashlights on the black side and all the tools in the side with the decal.   Nothings perfect and it has gotten too heavy, so I carry another doctor's bag for the straight-forward appointments, like the University and commericial accounts.   I can carry them both when I need to...
             Now I'm more interested in what should go in the tuning kit...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044


                            
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Received: 11/4/2007 4:55:06 AM
Subject: RE: Duluth tool bags--Arrived !

                                 
                 Dear Newtonville occupants,
                             
                 The Duluth “jailhouse “ tool bag arrived .today.
                             
                             I think I’m in love—caveat here – You could fill a mini van with the tool cases I’ve loved and tossed in these 30+ years in the trade.
                             I spent 30 minutes transferring tools from my old aluminum case and everything seems to have an accessible home in the bag.
                             With some refining to do I’m at 20 lbs.
                             
                             I implemented a suggestion from a fellow tech. Pick up the tool and if you can’t remember the last time you used it, remove it to the backup kit in the car.
                             
                             Among items removed:  Dale Erwin autographed grand hammer head extractor, small folding hacksaw, a few of my less popular regulating tools .A third combination handle. I’m now a lean mean tuning machine
                             
                 Pics to follow after I have my Captain Crunch while watching the TIVO of the Red Sox clinching game-------AGAIN !
                             
                 Tom Driscoll
                             
                  
               
             
     
   
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