Tool box question

quickfeet · #1 10-09-2017, 07:34 AM

Anyone know off the top of their head what the model pelican case Pedro's uses for their master tool kit?

chiasticon · #2 10-09-2017, 08:13 AM

having seen both in person, albeit several years apart, I'm pretty sure it's a 1600.

quickfeet · #3 10-09-2017, 01:55 PM

Based on measurements that is close but may be bigger

Bruce K · #4 10-09-2017, 03:52 PM

PM Skyrider

He us a team mechanic with a couple of tool boxes - main set for traveling and another for spares/shop

He might be able to give you some options

BK

FriarQuade · #5 10-10-2017, 10:39 AM

Pedros box isn't an actual Pelican so the numbers don't line up exactly. The 1400 and 1600 Pelican boxes are pretty good choices for building a custom box though. Personally I use a 1400 with Platt pallets and a welded aluminum divider in the bottom.

If you are going to build a bigger box and weight isn't going to be a focus just get something with wheel built into it. Makes life so much easier.

Bruce K · #6 10-10-2017, 10:42 AM

I did talk with Skyrider and he is NOT a Pelican fan.

Again, I would PM him as he has 2 of these types of boxes.

BK

quickfeet · #7 10-10-2017, 10:54 AM

I actually ended up just ordering a 1400, and I think the closest pelican to the Pedro's is a 1520. The Pedro's box may be a non series of some sort.

My goal is to build a lighter travel box with just the key items. My Pedro's box has been awesome but I find myself not taking it simply because it is so heavy.

I wonder what the dislike for pelican is about though.

Friar, I love all your tools, and need to send you an email about something soon.

shovelhd · #8 10-10-2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by quickfeet

I wonder what the dislike for pelican is about though.

It's probably unrelated, but as an employer, they have a very poor reputation around here.

-dustin · #9 10-10-2017, 11:41 AM

i think i've got somewhere around 12 - 15 Pelican cases for all sorts of stuff-n-things. the 1400 is perfect for a slimmed down event box. or if you're working for a team and can skip a bunch of unnecessary tools. i have a 1400 with some CH Ellis pallets that I trimmed to size. that's got more travel in it than anything else.

chiasticon · #10 10-10-2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by quickfeet

I wonder what the dislike for pelican is about though.

same. my employer uses them to ship equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars, all over the world. I can't say there are no issues, because I'm simply not in the know where that's concerned; but we've been using them for many years for a reason. and these are serviced into harsh environments; construction, off-shore drilling... things like that. they're not babied in any way, and they live. I'd put my tools in 'em

FriarQuade · #11 10-10-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by quickfeet

I actually ended up just ordering a 1400, and I think the closest pelican to the Pedro's is a 1520. The Pedro's box may be a non series of some sort.

My goal is to build a lighter travel box with just the key items. My Pedro's box has been awesome but I find myself not taking it simply because it is so heavy.

I wonder what the dislike for pelican is about though.

Friar, I love all your tools, and need to send you an email about something soon.

If you want to build a light setup, skip the box. They are heavy even when empty and a hurtle to get the weight down. On top of that nothing in them really needs the protection that a Pelican or comparable box offers. The last big year I spent on the road I worked out of a tool roll and was at around ~15 pounds. That was for a specific team so there was a lot of stuff I didn't need to support.

quickfeet · #12 10-10-2017, 01:48 PM

My biggest desire for some sort of box is the spares stash. I'll probably have a few hangers, chain parts, etc for mtb/cx season. As well as enough non specific tools to support a few smallish events through the course of the season.

-dustin · #13 10-10-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by quickfeet

My biggest desire for some sort of box is the spares stash. I'll probably have a few hangers, chain parts, etc for mtb/cx season. As well as enough non specific tools to support a few smallish events through the course of the season.

....you might end up wanting a bigger box than the 1400. speaking from experience. this is how i ended up with a 1510.

quickfeet · #14 10-10-2017, 07:02 PM

I'm hoping this works out, I've started listing it out and the list is getting long quickly!

Friar, do you have a picture of your box posted anywhere? Thanks all

simplemind · #15 10-10-2017, 08:53 PM

Slightly off subject, but I'm not sure what to do with my Platt case. The pallets are disintegrating, and I found they weren't really fitting my bike specific tools.
Can you recommend pallets that work well for bike tools? I tried cutting up perforated foam, but very disappointed with it's functionality. Better to just dump the tools in the case and sort as I need.