"Outside the Box" how do you store your T-handles??

mkdive · Dec 8, 2009

I'm looking for a new way to store my torx, hex & nut driver T-handles. They just take up too much drawer space in my box.

I am thinking of making a rack for them that hangs off my intermediate box? Does anyone have a rack they have bought or made for t handles?? I'm looking for ideas. Thanks!

Kjbakke2 · Dec 8, 2009

well allen co sells some of their t-handle allen sets with nice racks
they are kinda in an se shape
i could snap some pics tomorrow if you want

jteck75 · Dec 8, 2009

I took a block of delrin and drilled holes in it for mine. Although somebody could use wood,steel ,or aluminum or whatever and get the same result. I used delrin because it is tough and easy to machine,and I had a scrap piece that was "donated" by my employer.

Vinko · Dec 8, 2009

I use mine mainly for fixtures on a machine. I have them on shelve right underneath the platen.

Here2Learn · Dec 8, 2009

Since you have a tuning fork as an avatar, I guess you may have heard of Motion Pro tools. Check out their website or the Pro Circuit website.

Miter Wrench · Dec 8, 2009

You could make a rack and use magnets to stick to the side of the box.

superautobacs · Dec 8, 2009

X1 Mike · Dec 8, 2009

superautobacs said:

Who makes the T's with the universal in the third picture?

Mickey O · Dec 8, 2009

Miter Wrench said:
You could make a rack and use magnets to stick to the side of the box.

Craftsman has a magnet thing for the side of the tool box, it's pretty strong.

Maybe a screwdriver holder:

The stuff superautobacs posted looks real nice, I'm sure he'll be posting the information about who makes them and where they can be purchased shortly.

superautobacs · Dec 8, 2009

Mickey O said:
The stuff superautobacs posted looks real nice, I'm sure he'll be posting the information about who makes them and where they can be purchased shortly.

Sorry folks. Those are items sold in Japan, and unless you have relatives/friends or plan to go there, it may be a little difficult to source them in.

The fixed version should be quite easy to make on your own though.
Or you can buy the Toptul middle chest just to get a couple holders. :lol_hitti

Seriously though... there's gotta be a manufacturer on this continent that makes something similar, no?

mkdive · Dec 11, 2009

Here2Learn said:
Since you have a tuning fork as an avatar, I guess you may have heard of Motion Pro tools. Check out their website or the Pro Circuit website.

I have a couple sets of their nut drivers with stands...works ok? Guess Im looking for ideas for that same concept. A rack that hangs off the side of my box, and I can store all my freaking T handles out there....and free up some drawer space. Guess Ill get to making one this weekend. :thumbup:

BackTracker · Dec 11, 2009

I just drilled out a leftover chunk of 2X4 and stuck them in that

On the other hand you could rig up a piece of pegboard to the side of the cabinet and then have a plethora of options available to you.

superautobacs · Dec 12, 2009

Here's one:

LINK

mkdive · Dec 28, 2009

Well I got bored late last night, rounded up some scrap metal in the garage and got busy building a rack. I ditched the idea of attaching it to my box. I ended up just making a rack for the garage counter top. At least it keeps the T-handles organized & out of the drawers where they just waste a ton of drawer space.

I used up some peg board tool holders that I bought a couple years ago and never used.

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Figuring out a layout and spacing.....

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Used up some spare angle and flat....then tacked on the peg board holders....

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Trying out the layout (decided to change it a little later)....

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Couple coats of rattle can blue to match my box.....

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Tear off the tape and see how it came out....

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Rack finished....

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Mickey O · Dec 28, 2009

mkdive said:
Well I got bored late last night, rounded up some scrap metal in the garage and got busy building a rack. I ditched the idea of attaching it to my box. I ended up just making a rack for the garage counter top. At least it keeps the T-handles organized & out of the drawers where they just waste a ton of drawer space.

I used up some peg board tool holders that I bought a couple years ago and never used.

Figuring out a layout and spacing.....

Used up some spare angle and flat....then tacked on the peg board holders....

Trying out the layout (decided to change it a little later)....

Couple coats of rattle can blue to match my box.....

Tear off the tape and see how it came out....

Rack finished....

Very nice, and very colorful, first time I've seen the Craftsman T-handle nut drivers (didn't know they made them), nothing better than making it youself.

jeepnut24 · Dec 28, 2009

Love the color and the work, where does the rack get stored?

Monte · Dec 28, 2009

very good idea !!! :bowdown:

mikevango · Dec 28, 2009

that rack is super cool. but it looks like it will take up a lot of room.

whelenfan · Dec 28, 2009

Wow, that looks fantastic! Great work, thanks for showing it here.

Mickey O · Dec 28, 2009

mikevango said:
that rack is super cool. but it looks like it will take up a lot of room.

I'm not sure there is a good way to store T-handle tools that are easily accessible without taking up a lot of space, I have them in a pile in a box and have to go through them to find the one I need. If you have the space it' really nice to be able to be able to easily find the one you want. Maybe a pull out shelf with holes and depressions to hold them in a side box, still a lot of space. I've got an idea but won't be able to do it for awhile, got a list of stuff to do in front of it.

mikevango · Dec 28, 2009

ok you guys talked me right out of ever having any t-handles.

Mike 47 · Mar 7, 2010

superautobacs said:

superautobacs said:
Sorry folks. Those are items sold in Japan, and unless you have relatives/friends or plan to go there, it may be a little difficult to source them in.

Found this at Tooltopia, looks to be the same unit... http://www.tooltopia.com/mountain-3550.aspx

superautobacs · Mar 7, 2010

Good find!

Aside from the brand name, the only thing different is the missing rubber pad on the "Mountain" brand version. The product description is a bit odd though.

07Forester · Mar 7, 2010

That's what i'm planning to store all of mine in. I've seen them in action and they seem to work VERY well. They don't take up GOBS of space.

mkdive · Mar 8, 2010

07Forester said:
That's what i'm planning to store all of mine in. I've seen them in action and they seem to work VERY well. They don't take up GOBS of space.

I looked at that one closely a while back....but since 14 of my T-handles are nutdrivers that setup would only work for my hex and torx. So I went with the custom rack.

MikesTTGt · Mar 8, 2010

Turned out really nice man, good job!!! Its always nice making somthing useable from scraps that are laying around being useless. :beer:

GTO · Mar 8, 2010

07Forester said:
That's what i'm planning to store all of mine in. I've seen them in action and they seem to work VERY well. They don't take up GOBS of space.

Do you have a p/n for this?

07Forester · Mar 8, 2010

GTO said:
Do you have a p/n for this?

AWSTAND

10 letters

Kevin54 · Mar 8, 2010

Here are a few

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1111007/p/867
http://pitposse.com/potho.html
http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/13/488/7743939
http://www.factorybox.net/?page_id=28

LGMechanical · Mar 8, 2010

This is the pic from the website. I keep a sae and metric set in the original stands on top of my toolbox. I should snap a pic.

Monte · Mar 9, 2010

superautobacs · Mar 11, 2010

"Outside the Box" how do you store your T-handles??

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