Stanley’s Mobile Work Station adds a few features to the increasingly common two-wheeled toolbox. You don’t unstack this work station like other rolling toolboxes — this one slides out on ball-bearing glides to reveal four different storage solutions: a portable tote, a toolbox, parts storage, and a large bin for heavy items.

When all the levels are stowed, you can use the top as a work surface. And when you’re ready to move on, the handle telescopes out to make it easier to roll away on its seven inch wheels.

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I don’t mean to start another pegboard war here — I only want to show the pegboard proponents a relatively low-cost solution to the hook pull-out problem. You could just snap little plastic clips into the pegboard to hold the hooks in place, a popular solution that works reasonably well — but Pegmate hook holders present a cost-effective and more professional looking alternative.

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When it comes to workspace storage and organization, Lista is the cream of the crop. They’ve earned their reputation by designing products that are easy to use and customize. I doubt there’s any convenience you could wish for in a cabinet or drawer system that Lista hasn’t already implemented.

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If you’ve ever frantically searched your tool bag for a set of batteries when you really needed them, you might dig the Personal Battery Caddy. Designed for pilots, the molded plastic case securely holds several fresh batteries in a compact package. And it glows in the dark to boot.

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We’re students of the old school when it comes to workbench design, so when we first saw Stanley’s Mobile Project Center we didn’t want to like it. We figured that a metal and plastic bench that stands high instead of wide wouldn’t last a week in the shop. We were wrong. Read on past the jump to find out why it’s one of our 2007 favorite tools.

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With this mobile tool workcenter, you can keep your Dremel (or other mini rotary tool) close at hand, along with accessories, work space, and extra storage. You can even sketch out ideas on a whiteboard on the box’s lid. The website mentions an “integrated vacuum hose port” but doesn’t provide much information about it — it looks like the unoccupied bench-dog holes might function as a downdraft table for dust control. Do any of you Milescraft MobileX1 workcenter owners care to fill us in on the details?

MSRP on this little beauty is $75, and street pricing is a pretty uniform $60, but I ran across it at All Electronics for $45, with shipping in the $7 range.

Milescraft Portable Hobbyist’s Workcenter [Digimode10]
Rotary Tool Workcenter [All Electronics]
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Instead of lugging your cooler all over hell and creation, have it lug you around. We’re not kidding: the Cruizin Cooler motorized coolers carry your beverages and you up to 15 miles before their batteries need charging.

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Veto Pro Pac came out with their new line of OT bags last fall. Toolmonger has featured their line of tool bags before, and the posts generated responses from a number of readers, including Roger Brouard, owner and founder of Veto Pro Pac.

Its open design, which allows for bulkier items and easy accessibility while working, distinguishes the OT (Open Top) line.  Otherwise, it features the same rugged material and construction as the original line, but it lacks one of the key features that the original had.  With the original bags, you could tip, toss, or throw a loaded bag around and still have your tools neatly organized — a definite selling point. Without that feature, has Veto made a watered-down version of the original — or has their OT bag filled a whole new need?

Have you had a chance to handle Veto’s new OT line?  Let us know what you think in comments. Maybe we’ll get lucky and Mr. Brouard will share his thoughts, too.

Veto Pro Pac [Corporate Site]
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In a previous post I said you can never have enough toolboxes, but how about tool chests? Sears is selling this 13 drawer 80th Anniversary ball bearing combo chest for $288 — pick-up only for that price. The combo chest includes a 26″ chest, 26″ rolling chest, and a 26″ intermediate chest. The black full extension drawers with aluminum draw pulls slide on ball bearings and lock with an internal locking system. A platinum baked enamel shell holds it all together. You also get “customer applied” 80th anniversary decals.

Craftsman 13 Drawer Toolbox [Sears]

Can you ever have too many toolboxes? Probably not. Sears is selling this Craftsman 20 inch plastic toolbox — red and black, with latches and a handle — for $10. I have a number of boxes this size — I store orphaned power tools and accessories in ‘em, and I like that they’re stackable.  You can store your roadside emergency equipment in it, or it makes a fantastic first aid kit.

Craftsman Toolbox [Sears]

Multi-material projects always spark our interest. Reader gregjsmith and his friend Cy decided to build a floating shelf for their new TV. After noting that a 68” span was too much for wood alone, these guys decided that rather than give up on the design, they’d add some steel. Rock!

The final product turned out great — it supports the massive screen, no problem. We love the shelf, but more than that we love to see some down and dirty welding and fabrication. Plus, note the gratuitous American Dad on the ’set. Nice!

Toolmonger’s Photo Pool [Flickr]

A shiny toolbox with neatly arranged drawers and no clutter — this has to be x-mas loot if ever we’ve seen it. Toolmonger reader and Flickr pool member hopsean posted a slew of pics of his holiday haul.  One of our favorites shows a total close-up of how the drawer pull is constructed, for any interested parties.

We also love that the Kobalt boxes come with covers. Not that you’re ever going to use ‘em, but they do come with covers.

Did you get any cool, tool-related loot this year? Post it up to the photo pool — we’d love to see it!

Toolmonger’s Photo Pool [Flickr]

As part of their end-of-the-year sale, Lowe’s is slashing 20% off the price on all Kobalt tool chests. With gas-spring supported lids, sturdy ball bearing slides, spacious load-bearing drawers, and a sharp finish, these chests store your tools in style. As a bonus, each well-constructed unit includes no-slip drawer liners and a dust cover.

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If you need a place to store all those Christmas decorations, HyLoft is discounting their 36″ by 36″ storage system to $20 apiece, while supplies last. Made from steel and finished in a scratch resistant white finish, this 36″ by 36″ unit adjusts from 16″ to 28″ high.

HyLoft backs their product with a lifetime warranty. Easily installed on finished or unfinished ceilings, each storage unit holds up to 150 lbs. Amazon is also discounting the Hyloft storage unit to $35 — and they’re throwing in free shipping to boot.

Storage Unit [HyLoft]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What's This?]

Now that the holidays are over, ’tis the season to get organized! And to help you find a place for all those new (large) tools Santa brought, we’ve selected two great consumer models –  Rubbermaid’s and Gladiator’s — from all the many storage systems on the market to profile here on Toolmonger. Read on past the jump for photos and details.

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Reader and Toolmonger photo pool member poinographer posted this picture of his sweet new Klein leather tool bag. I’m jealous. I didn’t even know Klein made bags like this: simple, sturdy, handy, and easy to get at. Congrats on the cool bag, sir, and we hope it’ll see many a One-Beer Project in years to come!

Did you get any cool, tool-related loot this year? Post it up to the photo pool — we’d love to see it!

Toolmonger’s Photo Pool [Flickr]

Ever nicked your hand changing the blade in your table saw? The Saw-Jaw may be just the safety accessory for you. Changing a table saw blade involves using wrenches around a sharp blade — one slip and either you put a wrench into the brittle carbide teeth or, worse, your hand. Even though the blade isn’t spinning, it can still do a number on unprotected flesh. The Saw-Jaw encloses and protects the blade (and your hands) so you can complete the job safely.

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