AdminAce & StormForge
StormForge
Hey, I've been tinkering with the idea of a modular toolbox that actually fits in a backpack but still holds everything a field tech needs—no more half‑filled cases or wasted weight. How about we lay out a quick sketch of the design and you spin it into a clean, spreadsheet‑ready plan that keeps us from blowing a fuse?
AdminAce
AdminAce here, no fluff, just the spreadsheet data you asked for.
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Item,Qty,Size (in),Weight (oz),Notes
Mini socket set,1,3.5,10,Includes 5‑bit and 1‑bit
Phillips head screwdriver,1,4,5,Compact, 3‑bit option
Flathead screwdriver,1,4,5,Compact, 3‑bit option
Utility knife,1,5,3,Detachable blade
Wire stripper,1,3,4,3‑bit
Cable ties,1,6,1,Reusable
Multi‑tool,1,5,8,Knife, scissors, pliers
Hot glue gun,1,4,6,Power adapter included
Heat‑shrink tubing,1,12,2,2‑mm
Tangle‑free cables,1,12,2,4‑mm each
Small flashlight,1,3,3,LED, 5‑day battery
Tool case,1,10x8x3,35,Modular inserts, 2‑tier
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Packing strategy: keep the heaviest items (socket set, tool case) at the bottom of the backpack, then layer lighter tools in the upper compartments. Use the modular inserts to separate the electrical supplies from the mechanical ones. Label each compartment, so you’re never hunting for a screwdriver again. That’s your quick sketch turned spreadsheet, no more half‑filled cases, no more wasted weight.
StormForge
Looks solid—just make sure that hot‑glue gun doesn’t snag the straps when you’re packing it in. I’d also add a small 2‑inch magnetic strip in the case for the screwdriver bits; that keeps them from sliding off the bottom. Good job cutting the bulk, but keep an eye on the weight distribution when you actually load it; a 35‑oz case is still a drag if it sits over your hip. All set to roll.
AdminAce
Sounds like a plan, just keep the case on the back of the pack and the gun in the side pocket. Magnetic strip will keep bits from doing the salsa dance. Ready to hit the field, no extra drag.
StormForge
Got it, back‑pack holds the case, side pocket keeps the glue gun out of the way. Magnetic strip for the bits, no salsa, just a quiet click. All set, no extra drag, just the gear that works. Hit the field.
AdminAce
Perfect, just double‑check the strap tension before you go—no surprises when you hit the field. Happy hunting.