How do you store/transport your locks?

[dboeren]

So I'm rapidly approaching the point where putting all my locks in a plastic bag isn't really cutting it anymore. It's getting heavy, the plastic may tear, harder to sort through, etc...

What I'd like is a good way to carry around a variety of deadbolts and padlocks so I can take them with me. I'm sure I can just chuck them all into some sort of small toolbox or tacklebox, but I thought I'd ask because there's a good chance that somebody out there has thought of something better. Maybe some tips on how to keep them organized, separated, etc...?

[ilmr]

I can't really say that this would be a good solution, but I personally have a bunch of sealable mini-grip bags to which I've sorted my locks, one bag for each type. These are in a cardboard box. If I go somewhere I just select the locks I want to take with me in a mini-grip bag, or if I just take a few I'll pocket them. Have lost some locks by pocketing them tho'.

[mitch.capper]

we were just discussing this actually, pelican cases are super pimp, or anything with foam forming, although certainly a bit costly;)

[MacGyver101]

. . . pelican cases are super pimp, or anything with foam forming, although certainly a bit costly;)

You have to be a bit careful with containers with open-cell foam: they can retain moisture and lead to some pretty nasty rusting. (Not that I have anything against Pelican cases... I own several, and really like them.) My advice, if you're going that route, would be to not leave them sealed for long periods of time.

[JackNco]

I have an aluminum flight case with a few sections for different types of locks (Padlocks, Euros and everything else) I cant pick it up though. and i know for a fact the handle wouldn't hold the weight.

[josh0094]

i think that zip block freezer bags are the best thing ever...

[DPTR]

I've found a canvas tool "case/bag" works pretty well. I'm not quite sure what the name for it would be, but it's a bag made of high durability canvas, and is sewn on a steel frame. It opens somewhat like an old school doctor bag would. It cost around 15 USD at Home Depot (a home improvement store in the USA)

This works well, as it was designed for tools so it can support the weight well. It also has several compartments and separators for those who like to keep things organized.

I also won a poker chip set a while back, and as that I don't play much at home I decided the case would be more useful to store cylinders Very handy, very professional looking too! d

[mh]

I'm using these
http://www.fluidonline.de/_plentyShop__ ... leIDQQ517/
and put bubblewrap below the locks so they don't rattle around during transport.
Brought e.g. about 20 kg in 5 or 6 cases to Sneek last year. Some of the plastic material broke, though.

[TOWCH]

I use tupperware. I don't have many locks where cosmetics are that important to me that it would justify anything more to protect them from scratches.

[FFVison]

I generally carry around my locks in a canvas tote bag that I bought from the grocery store for 99 cents. Their intention was for people to use them and reuse them when they come back in to buy more goods. I just bought one and pile my locks in at the bottom of it, then I put books, spindles of CDs and DVDs and a bunch of other stuff on top of that. After a while of piling all kinds of crap onto it, I started getting some fairly nasty blisters on my hands, so I went to the grocery store and bought a plastic container of Q-Tips, some Neosporin, and some Band-Aids, that way as my bag was screwing up my fingers, I could at least patch them up using the contents of it. So, my lock transportation involves a self healing system. Incidentally, I also noticed that some things like my needle nose pliers and my windshield wiper blade inserts were poking holes through my bag and I might need to replace it sometime in the not too distant future. This bag has served me well, for the most part though, and for only 99 cents, that's not too bad. Plus, if you see an unsavory character approaching you and they want you to give them your bag, you can REALLY let them have it by chucking it at them . On top of that, because I was carrying that bag around, along with my laptop bag, my school books, and my CD binder (I had some CDs to copy), I got a pretty good workout for my shoulders last semester. Granted, when I first started doing this, my stuff was so heavy that it pulled blood from my head and by the time I got to my car from my class room, my face was numb. That's probably not a good sign, but after a while, I would get to my car and only my arms would be numb, so that's an improvement. Anyway, that was my "solution."

[Gordon Airporte]

The first time I carried around more than a few of my locks I just used a tool box. This was a mistake. The second time, I made sure I put them in something with a strap. They can really weigh you down if you have to walk around with them.

[JB0311NY]

I spnet $20 bucks and bought a cheap-o firesafe at the Home Depot...
It has a keyed lock on the front which seems to be 2 pins to me.. lol a joke in terms of security... Well I only "Feel 2 pins" but I lock all my lock's (10 so far) and the key ring inside. I pick the fire safe's lock to open it, and that alone will get you into the mode you need to be in. I pick all my lock's after I open it from easy to hard... Still Won't pick up my Medeco M3 since I got jinxed, but I am still a beginer and my Schlage b600 DB gives me much trouble still.
The fire safe is cool for me.

[Eyes_Only]

I have a little tin box I found at Ross a few years ago that I keep my locks in. Although that plastic parts container is tempting.

[dboeren]

I think I'm going to try to head over to the hardware and fishing stores and see what they have for some cheap plastic compartment stuff.

[dosman]

I found that a camcorder bag works well. It's padded on all sides (With intent to protect any object the bag sits on or rolls onto) and about all have a good shoulder strap. You probably want a medium sized bag, I've got about 40lbs of locks in mine and it's about the limit for "easy" carrying and the capacity of the strap. It's a good solution for your practice locks that you dont care if they rub together, for your cutaways and other nice specimens the tackle box section of the sporting goods store has a good selection.