Tool storage

[D60]

Can't stand blow molded cases for things like cordless power tools.

OTOH for specialty tools like BJ press cups, drum puller and front wheel drive bearing pullers it's difficult to find a better solution.

Sometimes for certain socket sets or Torx sockets etc I'll cut the lid off and put it in a drawer. At that point it's not much different than foam.

 

[The Critic]

Sometimes for certain socket sets or Torx sockets etc I'll cut the lid off and put it in a drawer. At that point it's not much different than foam.

I'm on the fence about the various torx/triple-square/specialty hex sets that I have. I only use them a few times a year (if that) for Euro cars. They are small enough that I don't mind keep them in blow-molded cases.

OTOH, I am weird about my torque wrenches. I like to keep them in blow-molded cases, even though they reside in my top-drawer and are used daily.

 

[mattd]

Normally between 2 and 3. If the job is getting longer like an engine rebuild or a rotten sub frame its a 0, there is sh.. all over gods creation.

This for me, to a T

 

[RooflessVW]

For small, infrequently used items that have a chance of being transported somewhere, I have yet to find a better solution.

Everything I have is shadowed. If I need tools somewhere I can't take my box I'll pack a tool bag.

The plastic cases get tossed immediately.

Edit: except the cases that my cal tools cane in. I use them for shipping.

 

[JWC86]

I used to be between a 2 and 3. Then last winter I didn’t take on any projects and just focused on organizing my tools and supply’s. Now I’m a 4 on most things(yes foam and all) and a 3 on some.

Since becoming OCD level organized my production and enjoyment has gone up considerably. Highly recommend it.

 

[The Critic]

I used to be between a 2 and 3. Then last winter I didn’t take on any projects and just focused on organizing my tools and supply’s. Now I’m a 4 on most things(yes foam and all) and a 3 on some.

Since becoming OCD level organized my production and enjoyment has gone up considerably. Highly recommend it.

Since my top drawer is deep and large, I have found that keeping it well-organized opens up space to store magnetic trays inside. During large jobs, I am able to store some fasteners and parts inside the drawer….which in turn, helps with the clutter.

 

[Ausfahrt]

Definitely a 2 here. I recently bought these to help me move up a bit.

https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-Orga...6&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e