Drivebititis

[Baldguy]

I looked and did not find anything. I may be using wrong wording, so if I have missed it, I apologize. I would really like to organize the various, bajillion, little screw driver, nut driver bits for cordless screwdrivers.
I had the brilliant idea of using hard foam and punching holes in it just big enough to hold each bit securely. That turned into a 32"x32"sq pc of foam!
Any thoughts, pics, suggestions?
Thanks in advance and I look forward to the many ideas I hope to obtain here.

 

[Xzylon]

Can you post a photo? I use the standard rubbery modules that come with the bits, and buy ones with specific labels etched in to denote exactly which size goes in which hole. Helps keep the ones I use regularly organized.

 

[cre73]

Not fancy at all, but all I did was drill a bunch of holes in a chunk of 2X4 and inserted them in it.

 

[bwringer]

Punch "hex bit organizer" into Amazon and go nuts.

 

[MushCreek]

I use one of the HF organizers that have so many handy uses. You can mix and match the bins. The only problem is is that AFAIK, they don't sell the bins separately. When they go on sale, I buy a bunch of them. Bits fit in the smallest bins, for the most part, although I do have a few extended bits. If you have something too long for a bin, you can leave some out, and the rest will stay in place when the lid is shut. It's also portable, so you can just grab the whole organizer when working on a big project away from your tool storage.

Hint: You don't need a hundred of each bit. I have several sizes each of straight, phillips, Torx, square, and hex (inside and out), each with it's own labeled bin.

 

[mfewtrail]

Maybe get a bunch of either of these?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ISRBDUM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XP2Q324/?tag=atomicindus08-20

If you get the version from the top link, you could maybe dedicate a drawer in a toolbox to them. The ones in the lower link, you might be able to find a plastic organizer you can remove trays or compartment separators from and put them all in a single case. Either that or build a nice wood case to hold them. Lots of options...

 

[NUTTSGT]

HF magnetic strips huge over the workbench.

 

[unknownroad]

Hint: You don't need a hundred of each bit. I have several sizes each of straight, phillips, Torx, square, and hex (inside and out), each with it's own labeled bin.

Exactly, trying to neatly store all of the duplicate drive bits you acquire will only lead to madness. Get a conveniently sized case or two (I ended up using Milwaukee cases because I picked up a couple of sets during the holiday sales, they're easy to get bits in and out of, and nicely modular), put all the bits you're likely to actually use in them (with a few spares of the common ones), and keep them with your main drivers. Toss the rest in a tupperware container or two, and move on to something more productive

 

[madison069]

I repurposed a small plastic latch box that I found at work. Unless I have a spot for it in my bit box from the store I just toss it in the small box. One has all of my hex drive bits and 3/8" and 1/4" drive bit, the other holds the extra hex bits ive come across. Anything bigger I just lay it in the bigger box that holds my drill and impact.

 

[MFolks]

Next time at HD or lowes,look for the yellow Dewalt "Clamshell" tool holders $6.95 empty,holds lots of bits,separate,organizable.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

I really hate digging for bits too and don't even want to take the time to open a bit holder to get one. I keep them between my boxes right by the cordless drill and driver shelf in block of wood screwed to a small shelf. Makes it easy to grab the one I want with one hand and move on. Replacement bits are in a drawer all together but I hate digging for them. Ed.

 

[MushCreek]

My problem is that I never know where my project is going to be. I just finished a big project in the barn; now I'm finishing off the basement. The two buildings are 150' apart, so I try to make sure I have everything I need when changing location. I guess I could have a set for the house, and a set for the barn. That wouldn't have helped when I was building a gate for the vegetable garden, 200' away. My system works for my particular circumstances.

 

[niget2002]

My problem is that I never know where my project is going to be. I just finished a big project in the barn; now I'm finishing off the basement. The two buildings are 150' apart, so I try to make sure I have everything I need when changing location. I guess I could have a set for the house, and a set for the barn. That wouldn't have helped when I was building a gate for the vegetable garden, 200' away. My system works for my particular circumstances.

I have a single toolbox that's just big enough to hold my drill, driver, drill bits, and common driver bits.

When I do work, I grab the box with everything in it.

My 'box' used to just be a 5 gallon bucket I kept them all in.

All my duplicates stay in the garage in a box. If I wear out a bit in the middle of a project, I do have to walk back to the garage to get a replacement, but that doesn't happen very often.

 

[kbs2244]

Do you know a shooter?
Ammo comes in a plastic carrier perfect for this.