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I've got a decent hydraulic port-a-power type kit. Rams, extensions,
hand pump, etc. It works, but I keep it in the box most of the time. I
don't need it often. The problem is the large plastic box is falling
apart.

Is my only alternative going to be to take the time to manufacture my
own crate for it?

I actually have two and the plastic box is the same for both. Moving
one yesterday the molded handle came right off.
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message news:108vklo$2qjl9$1@dont-email.me...

I've got a decent hydraulic port-a-power type kit. Rams, extensions,
hand pump, etc. It works, but I keep it in the box most of the time. I
don't need it often. The problem is the large plastic box is falling
apart.

Is my only alternative going to be to take the time to manufacture my
own crate for it?

I actually have two and the plastic box is the same for both. Moving
one yesterday the molded handle came right off.

Bob La Londe

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The HF Apache cases cost more that I'd pay unless I was taking it to job sites.
Will it fit a milk crate or 5 gallon bucket?

A lot of my small power tools are in a case from something else, chopped out or heat-softened to take them.

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"Jim Wilkins" wrote in message news:108vu1v$2t0q1$1@dont-email.me...

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message news:108vklo$2qjl9$1@dont-email.me...

I've got a decent hydraulic port-a-power type kit. Rams, extensions,
hand pump, etc. It works, but I keep it in the box most of the time. I
don't need it often. The problem is the large plastic box is falling
apart.
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The couplers are available to disconnect the hose from the pump for more compact storage, or to make a pressure gauge tee adapter to measure force. https://www.amazon.com/porta-power-fittings/s?k=porta+power+fittings

For easy identification I made a cone of pipe adapter bushings with the NPT sizes written on the hex on white nail polish. They can be loaned to a job
if I run out of spares, or test if an import thread is US, British or metric standard which are slightly different.

https://trimantec.com/blogs/t/thread-identification-guide?

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On 8/31/2025 3:57 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:

"Jim Wilkins"-a wrote in message news:108vu1v$2t0q1$1@dont-email.me...

"Bob La Londe"-a wrote in message news:108vklo$2qjl9$1@dont-email.me...

I've got a decent hydraulic port-a-power type kit.-a Rams, extensions,
hand pump, etc.-a It works, but I keep it in the box most of the time.-a I don't need it often.-a The problem is the large plastic box is falling
apart.
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The couplers are available to disconnect the hose from the pump for more compact storage, or to make a pressure gauge tee adapter to measure force. https://www.amazon.com/porta-power-fittings/s?k=porta+power+fittings

For easy identification I made a cone of pipe adapter bushings with the
NPT sizes written on the hex on white nail polish. They can be loaned to
a job if I run out of spares, or test if an import thread is US, British
or metric standard which are slightly different.

https://trimantec.com/blogs/t/thread-identification-guide?

I've used my porta power setup in the field, although since I am no
longer a contractor that is no longer likely.

A bucket or crate still isn't really a good answer for me. While
coolant an oil buckets (of which I have plenty) are a lot better plastic
than hardware store buckets they aren't my favorite way to store
anything except consumables and waste. I used to use the bucket bags contracting (probably still have a couple), but I wound up liking more
purpose built tool carriers better.

I was hoping for an elegant solution like, "(name brand tool company)
sells replacement metal cases for their port a power kits, and they have
space for a few extra tools."

Looks like making corner reinforcements and a wood crate using steel
banding like an old pirate chest is probably the closest I will get to
what I want.
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message news:10922f0$3cffj$1@dont-email.me...

I was hoping for an elegant solution like, "(name brand tool company)
sells replacement metal cases for their port a power kits, and they have
space for a few extra tools."

------------------------- https://www.tooldiscounter.com/product/blackhawk-plastic-case-for-b65114-kit-blkb65067?

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On 8/31/2025 11:43 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:

"Bob La Londe"-a wrote in message news:10922f0$3cffj$1@dont-email.me...

I was hoping for an elegant solution like, "(name brand tool company)
sells replacement metal cases for their port a power kits, and they have space for a few extra tools."

------------------------- https://www.tooldiscounter.com/product/blackhawk-plastic-case-for- b65114-kit-blkb65067?

That's not a bad answer. Blackhawk claims they are a better quality
tool (and priced like it). Maybe their plastic has real permanent
pthalate plasticizers in it.
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CNC Molds N Stuff

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