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Sonnylynnvick75

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I just got back from a week of vacation in Fort Myers Beach, I did 2 dives with a charter and 1 solo shore dive. I quickly realized how frustrating it was carrying 5 different items (Main gearbag, Save a dive box, tanks, polespear,and weights). As soon as I got back I went straight to Home Depot and picked up a Stanley 50 gallon tool chest and loaded it last night. I love this thing! I plan to cut my tank strap holes tonight when I get home. Just wanted to share my new purchase.:D IMG_2794.jpgIMG_2795.jpg
 
personally, I would (and did) go with two smaller bins. They are much easier to lift.

I may eventually go smaller but right now, I'm in love with the 50 gallon, I have a kia Soul and the rear hatch is fairly low to the ground and extremely wide making it very easy to put in and pull out.
 
Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.
 
Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.

I'm not 100% sure, I believe I saw, one place, where it says the box itself which is 30 pounds will carry up to 110 lbs but im not completely sure on that. I know multiple people who have done it and have had no problem whatsoever hauling wetsuits, gear, weights, and two tanks on top of that.
 
I use the same tool chest, but never thought of strapping tanks to the top. AWESOME!
 
I use the same tool chest, but never thought of strapping tanks to the top. AWESOME!

I'll tank plenty of pictures tonight and post a little how to tomorrow :thumb:

---------- Post added July 7th, 2014 at 04:22 PM ----------

Any idea what the weight rating is on the wheels? I've been looking at something like that for a while.

Just did my research, the stanley 50 gallon can hold 110lbs when used within the temperature range of 32 degrees Farenheit to 122 degrees Farenheit.
 
How to mount dual tanks

Need:
Drill with drill bit of chosen size
Yardstick
Paintpen or sharpie
File
4 Straps (I used some simple camping straps from Walmart

First I started with marking my slots 1" wide at the points where I wanted my straps. I wanted two straps per tank, using both indents so that I could carry two tanks resulting in a total of 8 slots, 4 per side.
Picture 1

I then drilled 4-5 hholes along the line that I drew and then using sideways pressure on the drill, I elongated the holes.
Picture 2

Using a file I cleaned up each hole for a smooth slot for the straps.
Picture 3

I then ran the straps through the slots, put tanks on to cut excess length and then strapped in.
Rest of the pictures
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I know this is a few years old but I recently purchased a 50 gallon tool chest and am excited to modify it for future dive expeditions. I am an instructor in Southern California and have been hoping to find a better way to haul mine and my wife's gear on to charter boats and the Catalina Express.

I can already say that it fits all of our gear including Drysuits, backplates/ harness and fins. I feel like this combined with using milk crates on the charters is going to be the way to go.

I will add pictures as I go and share my opinion of using this over bags.

My first panned modification is a drain plug so that I can rinse my gear inside and drain afterwards.
 
Drain Plug Installed

Drill and bit small bit
Dremel Tool
Replacement Ice Chest Drain Plug (available on Amazon for about $6)

By first using a drill bit and then a dremel tool I was able to cut a small hole on the bottom between the wheels.
Once cut the Drain Plug can be screwed into the hole.

 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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