genck and duluth tool bags

[Dave Davis]

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From: John Formsma formsma at gmail.com


On 9/27/07, Dave Davis <dave at davispiano.com> wrote:
>
> I have been using the Jailhouse for about a year. I've been able to load it
> full enough to be heavier than I want if I have to walk a long distance, but
> it's just right for most house calls. I seldom run (or walk) to the car for
> more stuff. The Big House was a tad to large for me.

Oh good...someone who uses the Jailhouse.  Questions... <g>

How much room for paper storage is there?  Ideal for me would be
something 8.5x11 sized with a divider.  I carry a few Dampp Chaser
brochures, several copies of PTG tech bulletins, Joe Garrett's and
Newton Hunt's labor guides, invoices, and a couple other miscellaneous
things that get squeezed in wherever.

That's the downside, there's not much room for 8.5x11 things. I carry a 1/2 sheet size invoice book and the PTG brochures, but I generally run (walk) to the car for DamppChaser or other full size stuff.

Is the interior similar to the Big House, but smaller?

Yes, it is very similar. I ordered a Big House and decided I was too much a wimp to carry it around and sent it back.

Any chance a pocket might hold an iPod? <G>  I like to keep it out of
the hot and cold car.  And sometimes even listen to it when doing
things like hammer reshaping that take a while.

Yes, there are iPod-sized pockets in the front and the back. (at least I think there is, I don't have an iPod...yet)

Right now, I'm carrying the Genck with all my most needed tools.
Plus, a portfolio with all the stuff listed above in the first
question.  I'd really like to combine everything into one bag, and the
price is just right.

You might consider keeping the portfolio and leaving it in the car, or pull out just the things you want to show the customer, like the DC brochure, or the Technical bulletins, etc.

Any chance you could post pictures of how yours looks with tools in
it?  I was about to call Duluth to ask about that.

I'll try to snap some pics later tonight, after Cub Scouts.

Dave Davis


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