A different way to tool foam

[Steelhorse27]

The wife sent me this link. I think it is a pretty cool idea....what do you guys/gals think?

http://www.machinistblog.com/pamper-your-tools/

 

[txvwnut]

That's prett friggin cool. Never thought of doing it that way.

 

[Steelhorse27]

I can really see this working for awkward tools and even travel cases for those who don't just work stationary. I saw where guys are using this for their RC hobby cases and for weapon caseses

 

[texvn]

Neat idea for sure. For those that didn't read the comments one person suggested a small lump of clay on the handle of each tool to make a finger divot for easier tool removal. Another person suggested black t-shirts so that it won't show dirt over time.

 

[uniballer]

Alot of waisted room in that deep drawer, I will stick with multi layer foam padding

 

[Steelhorse27]

Neat idea for sure. For those that didn't read the comments one person suggested a small lump of clay on the handle of each tool to make a finger divot for easier tool removal. Another person suggested black t-shirts so that it won't show dirt over time.

I thought the clay and using another color is great

 

[Steelhorse27]

Alot of waisted room in that deep drawer, I will stick with multi layer foam padding

In the example there is a lot of wasted space but I don't see why there would have to be..... Is seems you could make it your own.

Another addition I read was to use plastic wrap to line the drawer so that the foam will be removable, that or you could use some petroleum jelly or other release agent

 

[texvn]

In the example there is a lot of wasted space but I don't see why there would have to be..... Is seems you could make it your own.

Another addition I read was to use plastic wrap to line the drawer so that the foam will be removable, that or you could use some petroleum jelly or other release agent

Yeah, I don't see why you couldn't use less foam to create a lower level and then repeat the process for a second level in deep drawers. And of course you can pack as many tools as possible in the space you have. Not many reasons why you couldn't do this for your existing personal drawer layouts. Expandable foam find its way into almost every crack and crevice it can find.

The plastic liner is a good tip and if you used something thick enough, 4-5 mil maybe, it would add a little rigidity to the foam to prevent cracking/crumbling with repeated use and age.

 

[meier motor sports]

that is officially a kick *** idea.

 

[-Brent-]

Even tool foam is considered wasted space, by some. I think this is neat. I wouldn't do it, but it is a cool idea. My grubby paws would make that white material dirty quick.

 

[texvn]

Even tool foam is considered wasted space, by some. I think this is neat. I wouldn't do it, but it is a cool idea. My grubby paws would make that white material dirty quick.

Black t-shirts

 

[Caman]

The wife sent me this link. I think it is a pretty cool idea....what do you guys/gals think?

http://www.machinistblog.com/pamper-your-tools/

Its even cooler that your wife surfs machinist blogs!

 

[autonaut]

Creative..

Good idea for special tools.

 

[Steelhorse27]

Its even cooler that your wife surfs machinist blogs!

Yeah she's pretty cool like that (although I think she found it on pintrest)...but she was looking for garage ideas/storage for the shop I'm planning to build. Besides she's currently knocked up so when she's not barefoot and in the kitchen, what else does she do LOL (as long as she doesn't see this I'll live through the night)

 

[texvn]

Yeah she's pretty cool like that (although I think she found it on pintrest)...but she was looking for garage ideas/storage for the shop I'm planning to build. Besides she's currently knocked up so when she's not barefoot and in the kitchen, what else does she do LOL (as long as she doesn't see this I'll live through the night)

It's been a pleasure knowing you sir

 

[Steelhorse27]

I lived!