Having your tools organised and at hand can make the job more enjoyable. It puts me in a bad mood if I can’t find what I’m looking for or I’ve got to move a load of stuff to get at what I need
Not sure I’ll buy any of this, but it’s all pretty cool. When I get my work van back, I have the plates to mount the deep organizers inside. Looking forward to get a little more organization in the truck
this is a great version 1. i don't see the point in a workshop only situation. its just an expensive French cleat . where i see the future benefits is in the van and trailer set ups. when you can have your tools in these holders and can unclip the holder from the wall and clip it onto a cart or trolley to create a mini work space that you can Tailor to the job at hand
Their tools are between pretty good and excellent but what makes Makita stand out is just how many products they make that all take the same 18v battery.
@@jackjmaheriii That’s actually my problem with Makita is that they use the 1850 cell batteries never upgraded to 2170 and now have pretty much bailed on everyone that has invested so much into the 18 V platform. Instead of coming out with better technology for the existing 18 V platform they’re moving to 40 V. I know they say they’re still going to support the 18 V platform but ultimately it’s just not sustainable. There is way too much competition in the tool industry right now and that’s like competing with yourself. Honestly Makita is one of my favorite tool companies. But in my opinion and it’s just an opinion Milwaukee has become the dominant force in the 18/20 V market.
Oh boy…. I started upgrading my cordless tools about 5 years ago and now almost everything I have is on that platform. If Makita bails on 18v I’m going to be sooooo salty!
I would like to see the Milwaukee branding logo a bit smaller on the wall stuff. It is getting out of hand when the whole wall is plastered with the same logo 20 times or more, even for a fan like me.
They finally are popping up in Home depot! Kinda pricy but the modular option is nice cause you are not locked into one thing. Changing your workshop as you get more equipment is key to have an efficient workflow. I really like this system and will definitely get some pieces to try it out. I already have a packout i use for work so mounting some of it on the wall would be sweet!
I haven't been this excited for something Milwaukee for a long time. This seriously intrigues me! I hate chucking expensive tools into a toolbox in the garage in a great big pile and this is exactly what I'm looking for!
Looks infinitely smarter than the worthless Festool Systainers. I used to have a wall full of Systainers and sold them all. They are terrible quality for the money - usually not closing properly and damaging the lip when you try to close them with something heavy in them because the whole box will twist. But the real piss-off is that every single time you need something you have to unstack the whole stack, and since I store tools in them they were heavy. Always wondered why they didn't have large drawer systainers that could fit a saw, or like this system where you have a cover that comes down. Plus wall mounting is genius.
I don’t know about where you are, but here in Australia the pack out system is certainly not cheap. Just the basic trolley and a few boxes will run about $1000-1100.
Good video. The system looks impressive, but I'm torn. I like my tools organized... but I'm not a contractor. This would go in my garage and would be reasonably handy when working in the garage or driveway. But I don't want to be walking back to the garage every time I decide I need a new bit, blade, or tool for a project in the house. So I'd end up loading up some sort of box or tray with everything I thought I'd need for the task and carrying it in with me. It's so much handier to have spare blades and bits on hand or to have a wrench a size up or down from your original guess. If you have all that in a box, do you really need it on the wall? Maybe a section of this for things I know I'd only be using in the garage. Or to hold boxes that contained the tools and accessories so I could grab my drill box or my multitool box when needed. I just don't know. Because I also don't like tossing tools into generic boxes.
I haven't watched your channel for a long time ... love Milwaukee and especially the packout storage system. I saw a new Milwaukee movie, but ... You showed me what and how. I'm already looking forward to when it will be in Poland ... probably in about 8 months ... You Americans have a completely different approach to everything: Europe is an old continent, and it has blinders on everything, eco standards, etc. You keep moving forward, and we ... learn from you, 30 years later
Excited for this! These wall plates are going to be a huge part of my trailer. Just going to have to figure out the best way to mount it securely without reducing space or adding too much weight.
I like and own some Packout cases. However the major issue I have with them is that while they work together quite well, Milwaukee appears to have not put a lot of thought into how to make them work with their tools: None of their tools are sold in Packout cases. There are no pre-cut inserts made to fit the tools nor even suggestions on how to fit tools into them. When they do show their tools in the cases it’s a bit haphazard and as well fitted as tossing everything loosely into a milk crate. While the Festool Tanos Systainers are not as durable as the Packout, their tools are sold in the Systainers and make incredibly efficient use of the space inside them.
They don’t wanna tetris it so that you’re more inclined to “I need more boxes because I can’t fit them all in this one, guess I’ll go buy another”. It would be nice if they gave you all tools in some kind of packout case. I have dewalt but I’m so inclined to change over. I like organizing, but not a fan of crazy amounts of storage boxes with empty space. I might change over slowly when I begin to modify my trailer.
Great video very informative as always 👍🏻. Have you tried out other brands in any of them or do you think its only really suited to the milwaulkee range I have a lot of festool and mafell but thinking of getting rid of the systainers and going down the packout route and having seen this video might do the workshop organisation this way too.
I wonder if a crate or even the 10" compact box will somehow fit in that cabinet and can act as "one big drawer"... a feature I wish the rolling tool box had as opposed to the flip-up style top that can only be accessed by taking off all the other packouts on top of it.
I use a wall-mount bookcase-like over-bench cabinet using a french cleat with the bottom shelf being a comb-type style with 13 slots (in 48" width) and the second shelf having a series of Milwaukee battery charges. In a bigger shop now, I'm making a second similar cabinet to hold some non-Milwuakee tools and chargers. I have 28 or so Milwaukee battery tools. Not all of them will fit in a slot of course (chainsaw, light tower, etc.) but many will. It doesn't look as cool as what you're showing there, but it looks plenty cool enough and cost about a sheet of plywood, most of it repurposed.
The battery holders and other storage compatible with Dewalt ones? Milwaukee system is so far ahead of aanyone else. Wondering if Dewalt guys, use Milwaukee storage system?
11:54 -- It's a huge miss that Milwaukee did not make those wall plates compatible with 16" on center walls. But that problem could be solved if Milwaukee makes static spacers to join wall plates so that the wall plates on now 16" on center. The static spaces would just clip in between two wall plates and hopefully line up the holes of the wall plates with where the wall studs should be.
They could fix the issue with having the wall mount be a channel rather than just a hole. Would likely need a row of them but would make it a lot more flexible.
I have a space constraint and want to add a larger wall hanging back. Do you know if it is possible to turn the wall mount 90°? So that the case would pop in sideways vs coming down from the top? In my space available, I can only fit one compact organizer (48-22-8435) in the space. If I could turn the wall mount 90° I could fit one of the wider organizers (48-22-8430). Thanks!
I have a boat load of packouts but I really wish it was cheaper, in Canada the mounting plates are over 40$, I feel like the prices should almost be cut in half
What screw type and size you used for the system to the plywood sheet? My studs are 12inch apart but wanted to have extra secure by using a plywood sheet any though?
I just saw these today, I love Milwaukee! very functional and of course looks great! I just wish that it wasn't so DAMN EXPENSIVE to do a 4x8 wall section and then the $$ it takes to hold PAPER TOWELS! I'm a capitalist and all but I guess we all have different views on the difference between capitalism and greed. unless its just the cost of things due to the ever increasing supply of $ in circulation. If that is the case I'll just have to raise my prices yet again
Thanks for all your videos and effort.. You obviously care about quality so with that said, a good mic might be in order for you. The audio leaves much to be desired. Keep up the great work.
I have around 25 Milwaukee tools. It would cost me between $1500 and $2000 for the storage system that I want. I'll spend that money on extra tools and a can of red spray paint.
I'm impressed, but there's always that cost, especially with Milwaukee or Dewalt products. I think they're in competition with each other. Furthermore, I have a builder friend whose shop looks like a showroom with all kinds of goodies he'll never use. He says he's gullible, like a fish is to bait.
Has anyone put the tool centers in there vans? I’m thinking about getting a couple but i think they might fall off while driving. Might make a 20 degree backing so it’s angled down to help it. Unsure though. Feedback would be nice!
Close if not over 1000$ I have the mounting system and it’s not that expensive maybe the cabinets are to much but everything else and maybe the broom holder and the impact holder can be cheaper like 30$ instead of 40$ but otherwise the quality is good know bs plastic!
Love the Milwaukee Packout system but it's completely out of reach for anyone in the middle class. WAY too expensive!! Ridiculously priced. Never gonna happen on my wage.
Not really… I have a rolling tool box, the drawer, and medium size box and 2 organizers, everything besides the drawers was 200 dollars the drawers was a splurge tho
Piece by Piece, it's worth it, and you'll feel good about it later. I thought the same thing, but I wanted it. Rather than spend my money on vices like smoking or drinking or gaming, I bought milwaukee fuel and packout with extra cash. Now the professional organization I have by owning it makes me more more money even as a non confident working to be a pro. It's not just a cost, it's a mindset. At home or a neighbors, your tools can influence your confidence and change your game, if you want it to. Believe in you. If Necessary, fake it till you make it. Either way, these tools are life long one time buy.
I’m with you, but now I have a bunch of packout boxes. The cabinet and drawers are bananas!!! How I did it, YOU ONLY BUY ON SALE! Black Friday or end of the year sale. I like them 30% off deals but I’ll take 15% too! 😂 Just bought two wall plates and two E track shelves @15% off little last night. So little by little and look for sales just like this poor schmuck getting his packout on! 😆
Stuff is great but WAY WAY WAY OVERPRICED!!!!!!!! $50.00 to hang two a drill and an impact, oh ya and that’s not counting another $20.00 for back plate!!!!! REDICULOUS!!!! I’ll come up with something else. The price for the tools and batteries is bad enough. Dam it’s just plastic for Christ sakes!
