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LeonardY
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Makes sense. Nice job.
I have just gone to the Packouts as well. My goal was a bit different however. I wanted to have something easily transportable for some “special” tools & gear in case we are evacuated. I bought the big rolling cart box, the large tool box, a small one like Ryans and one of the half case tall ones…so far. They do hold a lot and when the call comes, if I have time I can get them out. Last year when we were evac’d we were lucky but I was sitting there thinking of all I had left behind.
Trapps
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Would it make sense to throw a desiccant pouch into each PackOut? Then any moisture trapped inside when sealed would be mitigated at least partially.
OP
I don’t know if it makes sense or not, but that’s my plan.
Tman
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Pretty slick system. Your shed reminds me of the little Model T garage I had 20+ years ago when I first started my T Touring. I never go around to building it out to put the car in but did a ton of smaller projects and mountain bikes in what we dubbed "The Chalet"
OP
Here's a link to the docking stuff I used:
www.stvracking.com
Works fantastic... But I would recommend going ahead and buying the template as well.
STV Racking - Torpedo Dock — STV RACKING
Attach your Modular Tool Oganizer to anything!
www.stvracking.com
Works fantastic... But I would recommend going ahead and buying the template as well.
Tman
Well-known member
So, is this a standardized mount that many manufacturers use? Their pics show Milwaukee, Dewalt, and Festool all latching to them?Here's a link to the docking stuff I used:
STV Racking - Torpedo Dock — STV RACKING
Attach your Modular Tool Oganizer to anything!
Works fantastic... But I would recommend going ahead and buying the template as well.
OP
No... it's a Milwaukee only deal... I believe he has other mounts for other standards though.
Jolomite
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I thought the same until I tried the PPRFs. Far Faaaaar superior.
OP
what are those?
rburke65
Well-known member
Those are like DRGs.......
OP
Small Craft Hawaii
Member
Turned out slick.
Joe Piro
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Did anyone ever figure out what PPRF's and DRG's are?
OP
Nope… but I took a bunch of 60 year old redwood that was being stored under the house, refinished it, and made it into three beds for the house. This would have taken me a day in Texas, but with limited tools and the waves calling at all hours, it took me three…
gotta like the price though…
gotta like the price though…
Strouty
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Nice work Ryan, I am heavily invested int eh Packout line, I absolutely love being able to grab and go.
I found these mounts, they look pretty nice.
unbeatenpathdesigns.com
I found these mounts, they look pretty nice.
Locking VersaMount
Take your Milwaukee PACKOUT™ organization to the next level. These solid aluminum mounting brackets allow you to lock your gear into place vertically, horizontally, or flat. Simply screw them into your workbench or plan the ultimate truck buildout and get to work. SPACE-SAVERS: Low-Profile...
unbeatenpathdesigns.com
Ah, so you made a box (plywood cabinet) to store/house your boxes (Packouts). 
Ball-bearing self-closing drawer slides, I like them too.
Then there was the mention of desiccant packs, and I didn't understand the 'need'. Until I saw/remembered you are doing this in "Hawaii". Ah, tropical humidity = the need store metal tools and stuff in sealed cases with desiccant packs.
Hence the sealed Packout cases, with desiccant packs, and then a cabinet/case to put all the filled sealed Packout cases. Got it. Makes sense to me.
(earlier in the year, a HomeDepot by me was clearing out the 'old' Milwaukee cases (the gen right before the Packout). I picked up a few. I like them. Seemed pretty similar to the newer Packout ones, just half the price. Works for me. Pretty sturdy, decent latches, heavy as F when LOADED up with hardware like nuts and bolts and screws and washers. )
Carry on.
Ball-bearing self-closing drawer slides, I like them too.
Then there was the mention of desiccant packs, and I didn't understand the 'need'. Until I saw/remembered you are doing this in "Hawaii". Ah, tropical humidity = the need store metal tools and stuff in sealed cases with desiccant packs.
Hence the sealed Packout cases, with desiccant packs, and then a cabinet/case to put all the filled sealed Packout cases. Got it. Makes sense to me.
(earlier in the year, a HomeDepot by me was clearing out the 'old' Milwaukee cases (the gen right before the Packout). I picked up a few. I like them. Seemed pretty similar to the newer Packout ones, just half the price.
Works for me. Pretty sturdy, decent latches, heavy as F when LOADED up with hardware like nuts and bolts and screws and washers. )Carry on.
OP
Ah, so you made a box (plywood cabinet) to store/house your boxes (Packouts).
Ball-bearing self-closing drawer slides, I like them too.
Then there was the mention of desiccant packs, and I didn't understand the 'need'. Until I saw/remembered you are doing this in "Hawaii". Ah, tropical humidity = the need store metal tools and stuff in sealed cases with desiccant packs.
Hence the sealed Packout cases, with desiccant packs, and then a cabinet/case to put all the filled sealed Packout cases. Got it. Makes sense to me.
(earlier in the year, a HomeDepot by me was clearing out the 'old' Milwaukee cases (the gen right before the Packout). I picked up a few. I like them. Seemed pretty similar to the newer Packout ones, just half the price.
Carry on.
It's a fairly expensive and really space inefficient way of storing tools. However, I think it might be a great way to save them from the tropical environment. Only time will tell... The cabinets have been working GREAT for me though.
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Are you talking about these?
Milwaukee 10-Compartment Red Deep Pro Portable Tool Box with Storage and Organization Bins for Small Parts 223875 - The Home Depot
Keep your work station neat and clutter-free all the time with the selection of this exclusive Milwaukee 10-Compartment Red Deep Pro Small Parts Organizer.
www.homedepot.com
For the money, they absolutely rule. I love them... Plus, they are a tad more space efficient than packouts. They aren't made to the same standard as packouts, but unless you are moving from job site to job site, I'm not sure that quality is really all that necessary?
Yup, those look like the ones I got. I thought they were being 'closed out', because the price was clearly lowered and stock didn't show up at all when I looked for some more at the beginning of the year. Clicking on the HD link, it shows them as in stock now by me. But at a ~35% higher price now. Ouch.It's a fairly expensive and really space inefficient way of storing tools. However, I think it might be a great way to save them from the tropical environment. Only time will tell... The cabinets have been working GREAT for me though.
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Are you talking about these?
Milwaukee 10-Compartment Red Deep Pro Portable Tool Box with Storage and Organization Bins for Small Parts 223875 - The Home Depot
Keep your work station neat and clutter-free all the time with the selection of this exclusive Milwaukee 10-Compartment Red Deep Pro Small Parts Organizer.www.homedepot.com
For the money, they absolutely rule. I love them... Plus, they are a tad more space efficient than packouts. They aren't made to the same standard as packouts, but unless you are moving from job site to job site, I'm not sure that quality is really all that necessary?
For storing hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc) I like them. Loaded up with hardware, they are rather heavy though.
Less expensive way to go with a durable sealed container might be a simple metal ammo can. Just one compartment though. Just a thought.
gahrajmahal
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Man, livin the life! This looks like A great solution I have been kicking around for drill bit storage under my upright drill press. I often throw my tools into a bag, or for long term projects a military locker when I work away from home on a project. This would work like a regular tool box at home, then unhook the packout and throw it in the truck.
It looks like you used pocket screws on your boxes. That’s hard to do with cheap wood. For more structure use Cross-Dowels . I used them for the plywood stand under my contractor style Bosch table saw. It has held up great getting it in and out of the truck and rolling it over rough ground to the work spot.
Aloha! (The howdy version)
It looks like you used pocket screws on your boxes. That’s hard to do with cheap wood. For more structure use Cross-Dowels . I used them for the plywood stand under my contractor style Bosch table saw. It has held up great getting it in and out of the truck and rolling it over rough ground to the work spot.
Aloha! (The howdy version)
OP
Boy... are you right... I did pocket screws inside the cabinet... which you shouldn't do anyway, but I wanted to hide them. That on top of the void filled **** I am calling plywood caused me a lot of issues. In the end though, I was able to get the parts clamped well enough for the glue to set, so all is good...
AeneasWalks
Member
Ryan, have you ever detailed how you make the foam inlays? Did a quick search on the site and nothing came up. Enjoyed your video. Almost thought you were going to coat your tools with cosmoline.
OP
I didn't make a video on that and should have...
Essentially, I took kaizen foam and cut it with my CNC using this bit:
Amana Tool 46566-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Foam Cutting Down-Cut Spiral 1/4 D x 2-1/4 CH x 1/4 SHK x 4 Inch Long Flat Bottom Router Bit - - Amazon.com
Amana Tool 46566-K SC Spektra Extreme Tool Life Coated Foam Cutting Down-Cut Spiral 1/4 D x 2-1/4 CH x 1/4 SHK x 4 Inch Long Flat Bottom Router Bit - - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
The layout was trial and error... I scanned the tools, used photoshop to create a silhouette, and then illustrator to turn that silhouette into a cutting path. From there, the CNC did all the work... and I was surprised by how well the foam cut.