This video shows how I setup my toolbox for building, fixing, and modifying things. This is from my perspective, being an outdoorsman and someone who builds and tinkers with stuff constantly Thanks for Watching! -Subscribe-
I have the same box, but I'm so disorganized that I have to have three of every tool just to find one, somewhere in my shop, seldom in the box, and with hours wasted. This video was VERY motivational, telling me that these boxes have plenty of room for a really complete setup. THANK YOU!
Glad to help! The best thing to do is empty it completely and re-fill it and when it’s full find somewhere else for the access tools. I have a box where I keep extra stuff that way the main toolbox stays clean. And you have to develop the habit of putting everything back where it goes. That will help a lot
God-bless you man, you did amazing with that setup. Definitely looks like you put some time and love into it, not just a credit card. Having your tools and garage functionaly organized is definitely my jam as well.
1:00 Same reason I just picked up the same tool box in green. I got tired of of a having a big chunky tool box that everything is everywhere and hard to find the tool you need when you need it. Thank you for showing your setup, i’m going to replicate your setup.
thanks guy i appreciate it! I agree the big boxes are nice but hard to keep organized and hard to roll around the shop when needed. ill probably end up with 2 of these boxes and set them up for different things instead of 1 big box
@@therowdyzFor sure, I’m debating whether to get that sexy gray color or the green. Ended up with the green because it matches my 2 low Profile floor jacks lol
Use the big tool box for specialty tools. Use the small one for a service cart. I added a side box and used to build an oil change drawer, body panel work, and brake jobs drawer. Each task has its own drawer for easy access. Also, there is one for battery maintenance and testing. Shop tekton clearance page for bargains and build slowly. HF has power tool mag base and mine is mounted on the back, batteries in the bottom tray. Look for Gearwrench on sale and build quality to set slowly. TSC carries them.
As a mechanic I totally agree with all that you said, I used the same HF box for a few years and can’t say anything bad about it, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again even for everyday use. Also the bondhus Allens are fantastic, great video dude!
The last tool you showed at the very end of the video that you use to pull fuses is a chip puller. We used to use them to pull DIP (dual in-line pin) chips out of sockets on circuit boards. Those kind of chips aren't used much anymore, but you've found a new use for the tool. Nice. Also, old school Craftsman stuff is the best. I have the old ratchets, sockets, and wrenches myself. Great organization in the box. Nicely done.
@@therowdyz yeah I use a shorter version of that for removing those. Came in a kit I bought for euro car lug stud caps. But whatever you use it for it will be used alot
Thanks for the video. The "mini" wrenches are called, ignition wrenches. Now days they are not used often but when distributors had points and a condenser, the ignition wires to coil, etc.. For flush cutters, quality matters when cutting through solid or 12, 10ga wire. For a hammer I highly recommend a Deadblow ball peen. Once you use one you will own one. I have truck brand tools from 40 plus years of wrenching professional. But for the avg home mechanic it is hard to justify the money. Those Tekton screwdrivers are some of the best I have used. They are a modified Snap On style handle but actually fit my hands better. I have tried a dozen of the new "ergonomic" styles but they just feel awkward to me. 100% on American made tools. 95% of my boxes are American made tools. Nice set up for what you need. I am a fan of Milwaukee and Tekton hand tools. Excellent tools for the money, Stay strong brothers
Yes highly recommend a couple of deadblow hammers! I agree once you've used one you'll want one. The nice thing is they don't bounce and transfer all of the energy to whatever you're hitting. Tekton has excellent deadblows (I think they're actually rebranded from "Trusty-Cook" brand, made in USA!) Definitely get at least one ballpeen and one regular soft-face polyurethane one. Harbor Freight's soft face deadblows aren't bad either if you want to save a few bucks. I'd go with a 39 or 45 oz soft face and a 26 or 36 oz ball peen type. Use the soft deadblow on anything you don't want to mar-it's way better than a rubber mallet that bounces off everything and doesn't have enough weight to it. And use the ball peen on anything that would mess up the soft-face one. I personally own a 45 oz soft, 36 oz ball peen, and a 21 oz soft face, and I think that's the perfect set for most home DIY and auto wrenching. Nice video otherwise!
@@andrewmacleod620 awesome thanks for the advise! I was actually looking into getting at least one of each but I didnt know what size. I will definitely take your recommendation and get one of each probably the Tekton brand. They seem to be good quality for a decent price. Thanks again!
@@andrewmacleod620 I believe you are absolutely correct on the rebranding from Tekton. Those Cook brand hammers are as good as any on the market and better than 99% of all the others. Only reason they are not 100% is because my Snap Ons. Not necessarily better but equally as good. But when figuring in the cost I would buy them all day long. I agree with your assessment of sizes. I own a few more but very seldom use them. Those rubber mallets are only fit for body work really. They do very well by not marring the finish. Lol, if you do decide to use force and a hard object be prepared to duck the rebound. Stay strong brothers.
I added and enlarged holes on both sides to hold screw drivers,lady foot bars,punches, 1/4,3/8 and 1/2 inch ratchets and extensions,pull handles,seal pick. Sockets on top-magnets and rails. 1st long drawer divider in middle with metric wrenches left and standard on right. Left small drawer -pliers-holds a lot. Big botton drawer Milwaukee 3/8-1/2 impacts and ratchets--all ball peens and soft hammers-long pry bars and punches.. good organization makes the job fun--40 year Cat mechanic-love this box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really like that you made some of your own organizers and enhancements. It’s way more realistic for the average person. Not everyone can afford all the organizers
Been working on setting up my Blue Five Drawer Cart for two years. It's nice to see another DIYer's set up! Also have a Matco Jamestown 483 that I won in a contest (it's being used for the overflow of extra tools). Prefer the U.S. General as my primary cart. Hoping to have my set-up complete over the next few days (after two years I am finally getting to the end).
Nice! yeah it took me over a year to get the box looking how i want. it takes a while to get the setup dialed in depending on how youll use the box which everyones use is a little different. thats a good idea though i would like to have a bigger box for overflow tools and more specialty things i use less often. Thanks for the comment!
I have a HF cart for the last 14 years, its taken serious abuse from me. Great entry level tool box for sure plus you can do the dual box mod on it if you want more space.
That last tool that you got from your grampa is for removing integrated circuits that were used back in the 70s and 80s. They are Integrated Chip Extractors
Amazing job with my favorite color tool cart! You are right the Bondaus Allen wrenches are Cadillac. Thant are the best. I love the thoughtfulness you put into this cart. I just saw another video. One fellow picked up a Husky drill storage for the side of his cart under the handle. He painted his to match. The drills, impacts fit into the recesses on top. The the batteries & chargers below. I’m going to add a side box from HF to mine. I’m making a bracket I will attach using the holes opposite the handle end. I’ll space it maybe 1/8” off the end using the 4 top holes and hang it from there. The side box is a few inches deeper than the actual cart. I think I might add some metal peg board on the backside. For things that are not real bulky. You just did a great job! Oh and the tool your grandfather gave you, I don’t know if it was originally for pulling fuses, it doesn’t matter because you have the perfect use for it now.
I always look for classic USA Craftsman tools when I yard or estate sales. Japanese tools from late 70’s and 80’s are high quality also. It seems we will witness the resurgence of kids getting in trouble for losing or abusing “the screwdriver” like when I was a kid in the 60’s because tools were expensive compared to the flood of cheap Chinese tools available for the last 15 years or so.
Great detailed explanation. Personally I use nut drivers often, so drilled more holes, organized them with screwdrivers on top. Drawer with your crescents is all screw drivers and impact bits for me. Needed more room for pliers, so there organized in bottom and random stuff, dead blow, punches, etc in deep small drawer.
Very nice home setup, you made a lot of great choices on brands. The only thing that I'd highly recommend changing are the pittsburgh wrenches, well known they're soft metal that bends easily, made in India. It's hard to justify the cost of high quality combination wrenches but you can easily go with Tekton's, they're high enough quality that they can last you for life
Ive got the same box and love it. I see the green cordless tools you have at the bottom. I keep a ryobi 1/4 inch impact in the top deep drawer along with an air impact and a ryobi worklight. I cannot kill that ryobi impact! I retired it. Now i use it for smaller nuts and bolts on cars and mowers.
Nice ! I told myself I would get better tools when the ryobi stuff dies but it hasnt yet and its been like 5 or 6 years! just had to buy a couple new batteries
I love the plier racks! if you don't put in the spring opening mini pliers, the racks with regular pliers will fit in the shallower drawers. Then you can use that deep drawer for bulkier stuff. I use mine for an electric multi-meter, a 3/8" and 1/4" torque wrench (in the plastic cases), and caliper also in the case. Also, buy a roll of the HF drawer liner material and some spray adhesive and put a piece on the side table. I'll have to pick up a set of those Bondhus allen keys, love those. Overall, a great affordable set of tools that has all the essentials.
Thanks a lot Andrew! that's a great idea to put the torque wrenches in there. and nice I will definitely add the drawer liner to stuff doesn't roll around constantly. Thanks for the ideas!!
Good ideas. I have a similar system, but everyone has to adapt to the type of box they have. Been looking for ideas on a household tool belt set-up for everyday home tasks. It's a tough blend of having what you need versus weight. The key is finding multi-use tools and/or tools in the size you need, but not bigger than you need.
correct. a household belt is a great idea especially for hanging pictures on walls and fixing odd ball things around the house. i also like the tool rolls people have specifically for that purpose or for a truck kit with specific tools to the vehicle. thanks for watching!
You thought about putting car wax on the box. Makes it clean up easier from oily, or greasy finger prints. I have a white Ven Ta Hood over my cook top in the kitchen. I put the wax on it where the cooking oil gets it dirty oil and dust. All I have to do is wipe it off with a paper towel.
Thanks! The box with drawers all the way down is real nice for having more stuff in it but it’s a bit pricier and a bit more heavy. This one is easy to move around as well!
I have the white box as well, couple years old now. Have you found anything good, convenient to clean it with? Tried wax and grease remover, not great, just spread it around.
@@movaughn20 i mainly use simple green and if that doesnt work then rubbing alcohol. but i keep the toolbox waxed with spray carnuba wax (same as you would a car) so it stays pretty clean and wipes up easily! that a good trick i forgot to mention in the video
Bro we got the same set up basically but i got the husky tool box that was on sale for Black Friday a couple years back, im in AZ too!!! Sick set up bro keep wrenching!
@@therowdyz this is true bro. I have the same cart and was kinda frustrated with the fact that my tools on the side clang around so much every time I move it somewhere. I’m gonna try this. Thanks for the video bro. Keep up the good work. 👍
Great video, I agree other old school is be better I have Craftsman ratchets, socket, ... that were in the early 70's because I was working as a mechanic, a side gig. Watch estate sales for the best selection. My Dad's claw hammer with a hexagonal handle is still a great hammer.
Hey man this is definitely super organzied!! I'm trying to get to the point where I have everything labeled like you. I actually don't like the look of the labels but I am just super OCD haha. Can't wait to see more videos of when you get more tools
They make an end cabinet that with a little modification first right on the end. Vertical stack of drawers. All my car detail stuff in two of them. Recreation tools like bike specific tools gun cleaning stuff go in another. Odds and ends specialty tools have a home out of the way.
Excellent box concept. I'm old school and had bought the ol' Craftsman red cabinets. That was the standard design of the day. These rolling wide boxes are much better and really all the storage you need and easily roll around the work area. I had all my Craftsman tools stolen by my ex-wife. Damn I miss all those made in the USA tools! Starting over now is tough and the best value one can find is mainly Taiwanese made tools. USA first if you can access and afford them. Kobalt, like Husky, went cheap. No long USA or Taiwanese sourced. It's all made in India! They went from Taiwan, to China, to India! But the pricing didn't come down. Might as well buy HF Pittsburgh! I found Taiwanese made WEN wrenches which is only a little more expensive than China wrenches but Tekton/Gearwrench quality and warranty.
Thanks man! i love the old craftsman boxes and tools, thats a bummer about yours getting stolen. Its hard to find quality american made tools now a days and when you do theyre often far too expensive for me. Your exactly right tho USA made is the way to go which is why i like the new Tekton stuff a lot especially for the price!
@@themachamp6015 Not how i have it setup, i put bigger castors from home depot on it but it wont even roll over a ziptie. I would recommend using an off road wheel maybe for a wheel barrow or something like that
8:11 looks great, if you want to clear up some space I would recommend buying some wrench roll pouches. They free up a ton of space but you’ll obviously have to unroll the pouch every time you need a wrench.
thanks, and good idea! when i get more wrenches ill probably go to that system! i was thinking of getting some crows foot wrenches too here soon. never used them but seems useful in certain situations
The Craftman 1/2" ratchet I had from the 80's started slipping on me. I took it to Lowes to replace it and they gave me the newer style ones. I'd bet they do not hold up as well. It is nice and shiny though! LOL
I’m a millwright in a food processing plant. I only have four screwdrivers in my box. A Klein 11 in one, a Klein electronic and a number 2 Philips and a flat blade. Less is more.
The tool you use to pull fuses is meant for pulling integrated circuits without damaging the pins. When you pull larger IC's with your fingers oftentimes the end pins are a trouble to not bend. Called a chip puller.
Great tool box man. You got a pegboard setup? I would like to see how you organized that. I’m always moving things around on mine to take advantage of every possible inch.
I started a lube tech job and bought those Pittsburgh pliers. They were butt cheeks! I went with the craftsman set and they bite way better. All the pittsburgh wanted to do was strip it.
Yeah I’d recommend those or the knipex brand if you’re gonna be using them a lot. Most Pittsburgh brand tools like wrenches pliers and sockets won’t hold up for someone that uses them daily
the old craftsman tools are made in the US and are good quality, but like most tool companies they have now outsourced to china... the old ones are good though they feel nice and solid0. i have a couple from the 80s that are still perfectly good
Pliers. My only complaint. That and while the old craftsman ratchets are durable, they have too few teeth, so you don’t get as much movement in a small area.
thanks! I got it from home depot or lowes.. i like it better because it doesnt lock in the sockets so its easier and faster to grab them and put them back
I went with the 5" polyurethane castors from home depot as they are much better quality then harbor freight. They also set the box a little bit higher which I like
0:30... Well, it's the cheapest GOOD tool box you can get... you can get cheaper tool boxes but they're crap 3:21.. it's a Vessel (pronounced Bessel) Impacta impact driver.. there is a spring mechanism in there that turns the screw when you hit it (Impacta 🤔) with a hammer on the ass end 10:20... made in the exact same facility as Harbor Freights torque wrenches they're actually pretty good
THANKS for the video Man! Nice set up…. Question, how did you remove the U.S. GENERAL decal from the lid and the emblem from underneath the drawers and did it leave scratches, marks or remove the paint? Once removing the decal on the lid, can you tell the decal was there from a side view? PLEASE! 💯
Thanks man, the trick is to use a plastic razor blade to remove the sticker, then the residue left behind you have to just rub really hard with your thumb and it will come off perfectly with no scratches. You cant even tell they were ever there!
@@jorgea.cuevas5452 possibly but you might bend it... I would use some fishing line or dental floss to go behind the emblem and basically saw it back and forth to cut thru the adhesive. then use the scaper for the leftover residue
I went with the 5" polyurethane castors from home depot as they are much better quality then harbor freight. They also set the box a little bit higher which I like
i did, they originally come with 2 locking ones and 2 non swivel, non locking ones. i replaced all four with heavier duty locking swivel castors from home depot. much better quality then harbor freight
