nathank
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Great, thanks a lot... i just had to fork out for the Grip trays too
My Budget Tool Box Organization
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muibubbles
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banging *** deal on the ir231... i used my friends and that saved me a hella lot of headaches... good find!
4x4gearhead
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IR 231 is legendary.
I like this thread a lot.
I'm a huge fan of the Hansen trays, but it's hard to beat the prices on the GRIP trays. One thing I've noticed, neither have a spot for a 26 mm 1/2" dr, which of course my Craftsman set DOES have in shallow. Can anybody explain this? Just an odd size I guess.
One suggestion on your extensions, swivels, drive adapters, etc. I cut a standard socket rail and lay it on it's side with everything mounted. Keeps stuff from rolling around. I've considered pop riveting into the drawer side, but I just can't bring myself to drilling holes in the drawer.
Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming!
I'm a huge fan of the Hansen trays, but it's hard to beat the prices on the GRIP trays. One thing I've noticed, neither have a spot for a 26 mm 1/2" dr, which of course my Craftsman set DOES have in shallow. Can anybody explain this? Just an odd size I guess.
One suggestion on your extensions, swivels, drive adapters, etc. I cut a standard socket rail and lay it on it's side with everything mounted. Keeps stuff from rolling around. I've considered pop riveting into the drawer side, but I just can't bring myself to drilling holes in the drawer.
Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming!
OP
ThatsWhatSheSaid
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don't worry, they are worth it
I tried using some of the small rails that I had leftover from my old box but the spring end or something was old and to bent so it didnt hold them on. The way I have them set in the individuals trays actually works great and they dont really move around much when opening or closing the box. If I do find they start moving and getting unorganized then I may consider buying some new rails though.
bigdummy30
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on the socket rails on toolkings site they only show red for mm and sae...did you specify blue or did they send those automatically???...just making sure mm and sae ARE different colors before i order...
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ThatsWhatSheSaid
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The pictures were all red for me when I ordered them as well. I ordered them thinking all red was fine but they ended up shipping the other ones in blue which was still fine by me. Its good to note though that only the metric 1/4 and 3/8 drive trays came in blue for me. the 1/2 drive metric was still red but Im not sure why.
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ThatsWhatSheSaid
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I know I haven't posted any pics or updates in a while but I have been busy with school and Christmas stuff. I did end up organizing some more of the drawers so here are some more pics of what I have done so far. I only have like two or three more drawers to organize and I really only need sockets to finish off all the tools I need (at least for now).
Pens, tape measure, flashlights, etc.
tape, etc.
Drill bits and accessories
safety/gloves
ratchets/socket and accessories
cutting tools
Files
Hammers
Large misc. tools
clamps
punches/chisels
taps and dies / air compressor accessories
Pens, tape measure, flashlights, etc.
tape, etc.
Drill bits and accessories
safety/gloves
ratchets/socket and accessories
cutting tools
Files
Hammers
Large misc. tools
clamps
punches/chisels
taps and dies / air compressor accessories
NJHandyGuy
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Very nice so far i like MOst of what your done so far
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ThatsWhatSheSaid
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Thanks. I also noticed how hard it is to find the yard sales with tools. I went to a lot of garage sales and estate sales and didnt find much, even taking into consideration that they listed tools in their ad and I was one of the first there.
Krokodil
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That is a very nice job you've done!
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ThatsWhatSheSaid
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I didn't like just having all the sandpaper sitting in one drawer, because it was hard to find a certain grit. I decided to use and old binder and some extra heavy duty sheet covers to organize the loose sandpaper. I also put some masking tape on each and wrote what was in the sleeve to make it even easier to find what I was looking for. The best part is that it didn't cost me anything. Here are some pics.
NJHandyGuy
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I've liked what you have done so far although i see the application not really feeling the binder with plastic sleeves for sandpaper but to each their own
bmwohio
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Subscribed! Some great ideas so far. I am always up for 'budget friendly' tool organization. Cool thread
I think that binder deal is one of the smartest ideas I have seen for organization/storage of emery cloth/sandpaper etc. Very cool! I am definitely gonna steal that idea!!
Thought you might appreciate this one that Sears has:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922893000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
On sale every now an then for $10. The sand paper alone in worth more than 10 even at HF prices. The folder is pretty heavy duty.
Not sure if you've settled on another set of metric impacts, but I have these:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIKA4U/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Bought at Walmart for ~$20 a while back at Walmart. I haven't seen them in my local store for a while, but they have the Cambell Hausfelds for around the same price. Both come in cases similar to those the HFs come in.
So far my Stanleys are ok for what I've used them for.... just occasional use at home.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIKA4U/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Bought at Walmart for ~$20 a while back at Walmart. I haven't seen them in my local store for a while, but they have the Cambell Hausfelds for around the same price. Both come in cases similar to those the HFs come in.
So far my Stanleys are ok for what I've used them for.... just occasional use at home.
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ThatsWhatSheSaid
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yeah it may not be a perfect solution, but it will work for now especially because it was free to do.
Subscribed! Some great ideas so far. I am always up for 'budget friendly' tool organization. Cool thread
Thanks.
I think that binder deal is one of the smartest ideas I have seen for organization/storage of emery cloth/sandpaper etc. Very cool! I am definitely gonna steal that idea!!
Thanks. It makes it really easy to find what grit I need and keeps it from moving around taking up space in a drawer.
This is actually what gave me the idea of using the binder. The only thing is that I didn't need anymore sandpaper and I had a lot more grit than what would have fit in that. I did some hand polishing of the wheels on my car so I used a lot of different grits. But it is worth the price and to buy a similar folder is like 5 or 6 bucks for a cheap one.
I had seen them online and tried to find them at the store, but none of the stores around me has them in stock. I did end up getting a set of deep and a set of shallow metric impacts made by grey pneumatic for Christmas though so I don't need them anymore.