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Looking for ideas on how you organize my tools for installations

7/24/15       
Pat Gilbert

Currently I have to schlep 4 milk crates and 3 brand name Husky tool boxes.

Years ago I had Helms Bakery type drawers which worked good but don't want to do that now.

What setup works best for you?

7/24/15       #2: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Bruce H

If the job is large enough I like a rolling cart. That said I try and do everything I can in the shop. That includes cut outs I know about and all pull and handle holes.

7/25/15       #3: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Joel

I second the use of a rubbermaid two tier cart. You can put everything you need right on there. Load the whole cart and your off. Not so good for small jobs but good for everything else.

7/25/15       #4: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Pat Gilbert

Joel you are still alive, good deal.

Thanks for the responses.

I watched a video that Paul Akers posted the other day. I really like the idea of the foam that he sells because even though the tools are in tool boxes there is still rummaging around in them to find what I'm looking for.

The tool boxes that I use now are the husky type, pic below.

I like the idea of having drawers for everything to be able to have quick access and using the foam.

I like your idea of being able to wheel the stuff in. But I like the idea better if I can wheel it into any job.

7/25/15       #5: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Pat Gilbert

The other thought is that if I get too grandiose I will not be able to get it into the pickup.

7/26/15       #6: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
harold morantz

Website: http://morantzcabinets.com

We use the festool system. everything stacks and bottom box is attached to a dolly.I made my own dolly as the festool model has very small wheels that get stuck in condo elevators. Harold.

7/26/15       #7: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Mark Elliott Member

Pat,

I'm sure Tim Schultz has this figured out to perfection, although with continuos improvement there is always room for growth.

Maybe he'll chime in and share with you.

Mark

7/28/15       #8: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Pat Gilbert

Since I haven't seen anything I liked. this is what I'm think about.

Criticism welcome, so as to avoid potential problems.

Click the link below to download the file included with this post.

Stackable_Tool_Box.pdf

7/29/15       #9: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Larry

Carry handles? Change oak to maple, base tray sizes on sheet sizes for multiples, Will door stops get broken? Make to fit a two wheel hand truck. The Magliner hand trucks are very good, Lt. Wt. Get the stair kit.
If you are going to be on a commercial install the JOBOX steel boxes are good Ours is a smaller one, 2'x4' has nicely protected padlocks, big wheels, the top serves as a work bench. Even this small one gets really heavy when loaded. Need to have a way to load it in a pickup. Ramp & winch? Chain it to a building column at end of day.

7/29/15       #10: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Pat Gilbert

Thanks for the feedback Larry.

Carry handles are a given, just not drawn. Maple is a good idea.

The door stops may get broken but would be easily repaired. But are necessary to maintain the full extension guides of the trays.

Yea I just spit balled the size roughly based on the Husky tool box pictured. But probably would be wise to shrink it for weight. The material yield would be good, i.e. less than 24" and less than 16"

The Magliner hand truck looks good but if I understand correctly the stair kit adds about 3 grand to the price?

As to getting it into a pick up I was thinking stack able boxes to get around that problem. I don't like the job box idea because they tend to get disorganized and are prone to be stolen.

7/30/15       #11: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Jim

I installed for almost 25 years out of a pick up truck. what I did was set up different tool boxes for different jobs. Like a cabinet install box, Knob box with jigs and screws etc. plumbing box had torch basic fittings,solder, electrical. and all I had to do was grab a cordless drill and a box of what I had planned that day. and it was light enough I could climb stairs and get a job done. I had a parachute bag for cabinet mounting screws also. on a commercial job I used a cart with a cover and lock that could be rolled around from area to area. and kept all my tools out of sight.

7/30/15       #13: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Larry

I did't check price on stair kit. Ours is just used in shop w/o the kit. It is sure nicer than the steel ones. We've had it quite a while was about $180. We got the one with soft solid tires.

8/6/15       #14: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
TomB

We use the Dewalt ToughSystem tool boxes. Comes with a nice 2 wheel cart to transport. Have each box set up for specific items. IE install screws and bits, misc screws, handle hardware, nails & misc fasteners & shelf supports etc., large box for hand-tools. Works great.

DeWalt Tough System

8/6/15       #15: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Tim Schultz

We haven't installed a cabinet job in 25 years.

It doesn't get any leaner than that.

8/29/15       #16: Looking for ideas on how you organi ...
Chris

1. Stackable (like festool)
2. Wheels (big rubber preferable. Make it if you have to)
3. Toolbox should be able to sit on or be used as a Short step stool
4. Have drawers that don't require opening the box (so when you're sitting on it installing lock sets and need a bit, etc....)
5. Rivet shoulder straps to your toolbox in case the site is wheel prohibitive.
6. Rubber feet on bottom to protect floors
....For big commercial sites I've seen shopping carts as the standard


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