As a final touch I had my wife label each drawer so you would know exactly where everything is and you would not have to open each drawer to find different tools. Those strips on each drawer pull out so you can label them. A great video I enjoyed it.
I really enjoyed your video. I recently organized all of my sockets together with the TOOL GRID. IMHO this s no doubt the best socket organizers on the market and this will save you a lot of space in your drawers, you ought to consider it. The system is rather expensive but it is a one time expense. I eliminated all of my socket rails, boxes and trays, saved a lot of space. I tried the tool box widgets and I didn't like them because of their labeling system in identifying the various socket sizes in the drawers. Just thought I would pass this on to you and others, again a GREAT video.
1/2" piece of plywood across the top, will give you a level surface to throw down a butcher block work top across all of them. I have the same box, with side cab's on both sides. I did the 1/2" plywood, with a 1" piece of plywood across all 3. Solid as hell.
@@JustinTBraun I love having the 4 long top drawers in a row with no small drawers separating them. Those is why I went with the 44's as well. 👍 1) Sockets 2) Ratchets / Extensions / Adaptors 3) Wrenches 4) Screwdrivers / T Handles / Driver Bits
Exactly, it's not about the 5% you use often, it's about having that 1 tool, that makes the job simpler, when you need it, without breaking your stride on the job at hand.
Something i did with my split loom was to take a 5 gallon bucket, and drill a hole in the lid (or the bottom), and coiled the loom inside neatly so that as you pull it out it self uncoils. I put my hole in the lid, and store them on a shelf, but you could also put the hole in the bottom, and hang them from the ceiling. With all that I really only use split loom in locations where the wire could be exposed to an extreme abrasion (like under a vehicle, or trailer) everywhere else i use techflex (the cloth oem style) to protect it.
Great Video I seen your idea visually a long time ago when you first mentioned it and not for nothing it was always a very intellectual smart idea from the start which I understood this because it saved you more than a reasonable amount testically compared to purchasing a big long expensive tool truck Brand box with less room your idea from the start was always the best bang for your buck because the cubic storage space was all that it matter instead of one drowning themselves in dept with less room to work with because tool Storages dont make money tools do ....This was Excellent video and great demonstration and a very key eye opener and example to the ones who are paying attention
@@JustinTBraun Not for nothing it would be nice if there was metal fabricator who could customly design a long stainless top that exceeds the length for the 4 boxes or 6 if you do decide to add the 2 other additional boxes and design it in a way were that it could just drop on top flush like a box lid were that it can easily be removed by lifting it off the top just in case you need to move them or relocate but it would look nice if you were to do that better patent the idea before harbor freight steel it
Nice set up! Hope you got that power probe by now. They are worth every penny. You gave me a great idea with the supply box. I'm planning to buy a 56" harbor freight box and I was going to sell my 44", but I think I'll keep it and use it for wire terminals and the like. Glad to see you have some rivnuts. Not everyone knows about them! You can get smaller installer tools for tight spaces to install them. Great video!
AWESOME! I like that you're not a tool snob. I started a mobile auto repair business and I would love to have that setup but the only way would be to put it in a semi trailer, lol. Right now I just have a Husky mobile work bench, 46" I believe. It works, but it's bursting at the seams.
@@JustinTBraun My work van is a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country with the seats removed, lol. I have the 46" Husky mobile workbench . The top drawer is nothing but wrenches, one drawer for infrequently used pliers, another for frequently used pliers, and about three drawers for other stuff. I have another one of those small tabletop tool chest. The most challenging thing has been finding a good way to store sockets. I finally found a solution. Check my channel out in a couple of hours---finally going to post the video for the Lisle socket holders.
the braided isnt split btw. and hose clamps put in a tub on a shelf with all your other assortment containers. loom but in a box on a shelf up above somewhere. hooks in junk drawer put in bin on shelf. stuff you use most put closet to work bench. least used furthest away. power tools put further away. pulley pullers put all in 1 drawer. wrenches, sockets, ratchets, screw drivers, nut drivers, pliers, keep close to work bench. cases of specialty tools on shelf under work bench or bottom couple drawers in outer 2 or 3 cabs
Instead of getting another connect them with end cabinets. They dont have those tabs and can hang between 2 boxes. Ive seen it done and it looks cool. Hell you could do one between each box.
That setup is pretty damn cool! That’s a lot of toolbox space for a very decent price. A one piece countertop that covered all of them would be pretty legit. When I build a garage I’m definitely doing a similar but I hope they make them in white when the time comes.
You should really get a Power Tool charging station Rack. I think you will like it better, free up space, and be easier to access. But definitely jealous of this setup.
@@JustinTBraun ya I think a set up that big would be better with a solid base instead of the casters. It's not like your gonna move a box that's 176 inches around any.
Yes Sir... but here in the burbs, we don't get the land to build. Id be willing to knock the 2.5 car garage down and sacrifice part of my backyard for proper work space. Keep up the solid work!!
I had this plan with a bunch of Yukon $300 boxes from HF. Maybe 4-6 yukons which means I've only spent $1200-1800 total. Then overtop do a nice wood workbench top
Ok. You are utterly insane. This is so wrong and just...crazy. And I love it. WHY DO I LOVE IT? For one, I like seeing out of the box thinking. And this is out there. Sure, theyre not Snap On, but you saved about a downpayment on a house going this route lol. I do things in a strange way too, so I speak from experience. Im actually re-doing my box (second time this year!) because I got another box that actually used to belong to my father over 30 years ago, then he sold it, now I have it again. And its a mint Mac 50th anniversary. Seller didnt have the keys to it...but I still had them! So yeah, now I have to reoganize, and have a wall of toolbox, but not as long as your setup. Ok, Im going to watch the video now and see whats inside em lol (I do comment as I watch, but I dont think you'll mind the engagement. I could only wish my guys would comment more lol)
I'll take the supply toolbox lol can never have to much supplies. Especially like you mentioned if you have to run to the store at night which is already closed.
@@JustinTBraun haha that'll do it! I keep thinking you should continue wrap that loft around to the sides and maximize your sq footage. Get those bins off the ground.
@@JustinTBraun That would be awesome. I'm doing a wrap around loft with a 200+ sq ft common area up top for whatever lol so lots of extra room for things that dont need to be on the floor like my compressor, storage bins from my house, christmas tree, extra parts, junk, lol etc.
Man after seeing your tool box, it makes me want to come there and install Kiazen Foam in your boxes! Great video, hopefully one day I will have a similar set up! Also, One other thing I would do is just get a Wood or Metal piece installed across the top of all of them to give you one smooth surface to work on any long objects!
Link to black containers in misc drawers if possible? Looks like they fit great! Great video, but too many green drawers for an old man. I wouldn't remember which tool is where.😎
Dude definitely get a PowerProbe. They are awesome. That along with an Autel AL539B is really all I need to diagnose issues. I'm a DIYer so I don't need anything more expensive and those tools let me act like I'm an auto tech 👍
Very nice set-up. If I were organizing, I would categorize by Trade. As an example left to right or right to left; House Items;; Carpentry/Woodworking items, leading to any Masonry, then Plumbing, Welding/Metalworking, then Electrical (Home to the left, then Auto) and finally Sockets/cordless tools in the middle two top drawers, Pliers/Screwdrivers/hammers below that. Any Auto only tools to the far right. I would tend to put related hardware near each Trade, as that's how you would use it. Enjoy!
That's quite the setup. I got brand new Powerprobe for 50 bucks on OfferUp. My first tool haul video I showed it. I would suggest checking out OfferUp for one and a SnapOn torque wrench.
I did different colors for each box. That way when I'm asking someone else to grab me a tool I say yellow box third drawer on the left. Just easier for help
Nice set up i would have went green, yellow, green yellow mix it up a little looks great trust me i did it put end cap in yellow on the mopar green us general....
I'd never be able to remember which box let alone which drawer had my needle nose pliers in....lol Nice set up but just how many battery operated drills does one guy need! One $15 corded drill and you might be able to clear out 3 drawers of battery operated ones....just saying. Floor space is so valuable to me that stackable boxes are the only way to go....that said I enjoyed your post and seeing your abundant tool collection
Hey just an idea. The way I organize my toolbox is everything that's on the left side of the drawer is metric because they do things backwards over there. Everything on the right is standard because we do everything right over here in MERICA. Sure makes it easy for anyone to find stuff in any of my boxes.
Awesome set up..got some good ideas..thanks.. I quit buying tool boxes.I started collecting tall file cabinets..lol.. 5-10 bucks a piece all 3 walls stacked..lol more money for tools = win..lol
After using thoes icon sockets for about half a year how are they holding up. Really want them but ive heard they are soft. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
