High power range box

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

I am in the market to replace my 16 year old range box. Curious what everyone is using OR is dreaming about.

Compartments? Lightweight? Large? Adaptability? Durability?

What's everyone have or want? Pics speak volumes of course!!!

 

[Handeman]

I'm using a large 20 year old tackle box.

And a tool box, and another Homer tool box, and a cardboard box, and an underbed storage container, and a large HD locking lid container and an ammo can, car starter, etc. I haven't gotten to the point of using a trailer yet like some others.

 

[Zeus-cat]

I just use a plastic tote I got at Walmart. I put my motors and anything else specific to HPR in it. I use another tote for 18mm LPR motors and another tote for 24mm motors. I use a tackle box for hauling everything else for LPR and HPR.

 

[mikeyd]

Hart Stackable from Walmart, so I can mix and match and only take what I want, as I got other modules to go with it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-Sta...12d6fa4922351b4f89629ecd960dc7a4&gclsrc=3p.ds

 

[prfesser]

I was lucky enough to glom onto a half-dozen plastic tool chests when the department upgraded. "Motor Testing", "Launch System", "Rocketry Construction", "Parts is Parts", "Flight", and a couple others.

 

[Adam3836]

I use these they work well

 

[Hobie1dog]

 

[Worsaer]

I have the rolling base, the tool box, and two of the crates. it makes a nice interlocking stacked rolling flight box.

 

[TRWXXA]

Flambeau T5PW tackle box for motor hardware, recovery gear, and miscellaneous, small bits. Motors reloads are kept in a standard, 50cal. ammo box.

 

[prfesser]

One box I always take to a launch is a 28" long DeWalt toolbox. It can fit half a dozen flat Plano boxes. Worthwhile to check the box you're looking at will hold Plano, as they're great for organization.

 

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

I like the stackable ideas.

 

[mikeyd]

Hart Stackable from Walmart, so I can mix and match and only take what I want, as I got other modules to go with it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-Sta...12d6fa4922351b4f89629ecd960dc7a4&gclsrc=3p.ds

 

[mikeyd]

For me, on the stackables it came down to cost, and features. I really liked the Milwaukee from Ace Hardware and Northern Tools, and the Rigid, as I liked that open air basket stack option. and I like the Harbor Freight Baur and the Sears/Craftsman. Versastack But the reason I picked Hart at walmart is because I could get the 3 piece stack for close to the same price as the base stack for the others, and still had multiple add on options as I needed them, and locally available.

 

[bschultz32]

Two points to throw out on the table, based on almost 30 years in the hobby:
1.) Buy a bigger range box than you think you need.
2.) Buy a range box that has wheels and a handle that allows it to be rolled.
You won't be sorry for either one.
Bob Schultz

 

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

Two points to throw out on the table, based on almost 30 years in the hobby:
1.) Buy a bigger range box than you think you need.
2.) Buy a range box that has wheels and a handle that allows it to be rolled.
You won't be sorry for either one.
Bob Schultz

Best post yet. Those were pretty much must haves. I really want one of those stack systems.

 

[Handeman]

My range box contains items needed to fly, like vials of BP, glue, HobbyLine closure tools, etc. My tool box has all the actual tools like pliers, wire cutters, stripers, screwdrivers, snap ring pliers, etc. The H-K reloads are in another container, another for motor cases 29 - 54mm, an ammo can for G-M igniters, etc. This has worked well, but it's also a habit and what I've fallen into.

Anyone have suggestions for an organizing scheme for parts, tools, reloads, cases, electronics, igniters, etc. I know where everything is, how to pack my truck bed, etc. but I feel like I could probably do thing better.

 

[bobbyg23]

Here is what I use. Works great!

 

[mikeyd]

The other small thing of note, on the stackables I considered, and actually bought. They are rated for dirty environment, so seal out the dust and dirt.

 

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

Here is what I use. Works great!

Looking at something like this. Maybe a knockoff version. I know you dropped some coin on those beauties. Lol

 

[311stylie]

I second Worsaer. Started using the the Rigid gen 1 system a few years back and now I am adding gen 2 stuff to the collection. All backwards compatible. Great for a one day stint or a full weekend. Lots of options and its waterproof (gasketed) if throwing in the back of a truck or the weather turns south.

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[bobbyg23]

Looking at something like this. Maybe a knockoff version. I know you dropped some coin on those beauties. Lol

They were not cheap. I got them for christmas. I am very happy I went this route.

 

[bobbyg23]

It was a 3 pack for the price of 2 of them. It came with the drawers and that is amazing in the rocket lab.

 

[techrat]

It would have been a great PUN if the company "Stanley" had made the Q-Brick.

 

[TRWXXA]

It would have been a great PUN if the company "Stanley" had made the Q-Brick.

 

[Simon Auty]

It would have been a great PUN if the company "Stanley" had made the Q-Brick.

They should buy it just for the pun alone

 

[Joshua Smith]

I am in the market to replace my 16 year old range box. Curious what everyone is using OR is dreaming about.

Compartments? Lightweight? Large? Adaptability? Durability?

What's everyone have or want? Pics speak volumes of course!!!

 

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

I actually looked at this contraption. I wanted something wider. It's 16". I think im leaning on a stackable. I think you can get those in 22"

 

[tfish]

I started with a tackle box 20+ years ago. It took awhile to find the right thing. Just finished loading up for 3 daysvout atvBlack Rock. It's made by Toyota.





Tony

 

[Highpowerrocketyahoo]

I started with a tackle box 20+ years ago. It took awhile to find the right thing. Just finished loading up for 3 daysvout atvBlack Rock. It's made by Toyota.

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Tony

Nice rig! I wouod love to go there one day. The bike is a great idea.

 

[Rocketjunkie]

Self powered range box Can get some big rockets into it (Dodge Caravan.)