How do you store your screwdrivers?

[l_bilyk]

In a big pile like me, or some other way?

 

[dink]

Just like this....separate and sized

 

[mdsmith11]

Here's mt set-up:

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I was trying my best to maximize storage in the little space that I've got. All of the straight or slotted are on the left, and the phillips are on the right. For the cut-outs, I used a floor matting material that was knifed out in the outline with a sharp utility knife. Took some time, but it's certainly worth it. In fact, all of the drawers in my boxes both at home and at work are done in this fashion. I had moved these boxes three times during the summer and nothing was rolled out of place!

 

[BoostAddiction]

MDSmith,

You can also use tool foam, which is designed for this purpose. Here is an example from my garage:

The advantages include contrasting colors (top and bottom foam) to clearly indicate lost tools, ability to maintain a cut very closely, certified not to shred or degrade in a an environment where tools are stored (including resistance to oil) and availability in custom sizes to match any toolbox drawer size.

-Will

 

[dink]

MDSmith,

You can also use tool foam, which is designed for this purpose. Here is an example from my garage:

The advantages include contrasting colors (top and bottom foam) to clearly indicate lost tools, ability to maintain a cut very closely, certified not to shred or degrade in a an environment where tools are stored (including resistance to oil) and availability in custom sizes to match any toolbox drawer size.

-Will

Are they easy to get the tools out of????

 

[mdsmith11]

I had seen your set-up while browsing in here before and yes you certainly can. Sears sells it for about $8.00 a sheet, but you've got to buy two sheets for $16.00 and it's only good for two drawers as that's the way its packaged. In fact, there are a few drawers left in my work box that have the sears foam in it. However, as I was finishing up my boxes it seems that Sears had quit selling the foam or was having difficulty getting it from their suppliers. While $8.00 was somewhat pricey, I was looking for any alternative. I got exactly what I needed when I found the rubber flooring tiles at my local Wally-World. They cost $17.00 for 5 drawers and what's more even after sizing them down, there is still substantial left-over material for other projects. Each sheet is a 2' square. And another added bonus is that I can make cuts with the rubber tile much closer than I could with the Sears sheets before they would rip or tear..

My wrenches at home:

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[moparfreak]

That foam cutout stuff is nice, but what about when you get a new tool and you want to slightly reorganize the shelf or add a tool here or take one away there, you're kinda stuck cause the foam is cut for a certain configuration.

I just use that foamy drawer liner and then neatly arrange the tools, they usually don't shift too much when I move the chest.

Adam

 

[mdsmith11]

Good question, and the best answer I can give to that is to only do this when your particular drawer is as "complete" as you think it will reasonably be, and then I still arrange my stuff for more tools. The space on the right side of my wrench drawers is for my stubby wrenches that I've yet to get. Although I am watching a set on Ebay for work...

 

[dink]

Hmmm then the foam is not for me....my tool collection is never complete hahnahaa

 

[sberry]

If I laid them out like that I would need some more boxes and the drawers would be worn out. I have since detailed it up a bit but I use this stuff hard and its in my own shop I dont have security issues, I like to be able to see the stuff.

 

[BoostAddiction]

If I laid them out like that I would need some more boxes and the drawers would be worn out. I have since detailed it up a bit but I use this stuff hard and its in my own shop I dont have security issues, I like to be able to see the stuff.

Sberry,

I think you and I occupy two ends of the spectrum!

We obviously both like garages, tools and building things, but it is obvious that we have different approaches to some things.

Both work, and I'm sure good things can come from either approach. But it is fascinating to me to see the wide variety of solutions to tool organization.

-Will

 

[eschoendorff]

You can see my screwdrivers flanking the wrenches in my tool cart. On the right are Cman pro and on the left are some Kobalt and Snap On. They just hang through holes in the tool cart... and it's really obvious if one is missing.

Here I have my standard-issue Cmans and under them some Husky metric and Armstrong SAE nut drivers. Easy access when I don't feel like pulling out the tool cart. I wipe down all my blades with either air tool oil or CorrosionX to keep them in good shape.

 

[sberry]

You make a good point and I eluded to this in another thread. I have to have a way to deal with probably over a hundred drivers and they are in use regularly. I am fairly neat, just not polished. I have 2 other tool boxes but this one is my fave and I like the height, I am not looking up into drawers. I need to change this setup for another mechanic, last guy was 6"6" and it didnt bother him, new guy is 5"6" and he needs a step to find things in the top. I like the top box on this one, it is a deep version. I took the wheels off and put on a frame I can move with a pallet jack, I did take a lot of heavy stuff out but it wasnt really strong enough to stuffed to the gills and I figure I do something with it before I needed to repair it.

 

[REFLEXX]

Sberry - the anti-foam!!!

I just use a label-maker on the drawer face and pile in the appropriate tools. No foam devides, just on the bottom to avoid shifting and scratching.

it takes me .000003 of a second to open a drawer and find the right tool, even if it is underneath another.

As far as open-end wrenches and sockets, those are in a plastic holder or rails so I can take the whole set to where I'm working. I would hate to have to go back to the box if I grab a wrench that's one size off.

Everything will be in tool boxes or in a cabinet in a plastic tote. I hate clutter and where I live, dust gets everwhere.

my 2c

 

[MXtras]

it takes me .000003 of a second to open a drawer and find the right tool, even if it is underneath another. my 2c

....that's some quick Reflexxes.......!!

I pile mine - tool box drawer space is too expensive to spread everything out and so is shop space for a massive toolbox. I love the organization, but using the wasted realestate for tool storage is more important to me in my tool boxes.

I keep philips drivers facing one way, standards the other in the same drawer and another drawer for the nut drivers, torx, clutch, specials and other **** with a screw driver looking handle on 'em.

Scott

 

[Wolverine]

Here is the link to my Matco Screwdriver Holder photos:


http://garagejunkies.net/showthread.php?t=677&highlight=screwdriver

 

[W-Cummins]

Yup fill the space Infact I need to ditch the plastic trays and the Crapsmans and then the rest will fit.

 

[optikal]

Jeez guys, I just have mine thrown in "The Screwdriver Drawer".


Nothing fancy, no holders and whatnot.

 

[dink]

Jeez guys, I just have mine thrown in "The Screwdriver Drawer".


Nothing fancy, no holders and whatnot.

And does that work for you???

 

[stimpy]

mine get thrown in the bottom drawer of the top box , I ussually buy 3 sets of them when they go on sale (craftsman) and restock the ones that walk away( damn brother in law) , get bent ,break , get modified ..., my precision screwdrivers are in there carryalls and in the machinists chest locked up

 

[sberry]

Hey, a couple of the best mechanics I know have some old beat up tools and boxes, they are not easily amused by shiney objects,,, hahahahaha

 

[motorheadjohn]

I point the straight one direction and reverse the Phillips. Takes up less space this way, and I arrange them in size/length order to make them easier to find.

 

[dink]

I am not a big fan of the Craftsmen ergo handles....after using my Wera....I wont use any other style ergo handle screwdriver

 

[camarojoe]

I store them wherever i last used them... AKA, all over the darn place.

 

[Thumper]

Philips in one drawer........straight blade in another....and pity the fool who messes with them and mixes 'em up!!!

 

[Steve_S]

Jeez guys, I just have mine thrown in "The Screwdriver Drawer".


Nothing fancy, no holders and whatnot.

I fully agree. Putting foam slots and such is just a waste of highly valuable space. I have one of each screwdriver I will ever need, which makes about 15 of them. It takes 3 seconds to locate which one I want and no time to toss it back in "the pile".

I'm all for organization when it makes sense, such as wrenches, but screwdrivers are found visually, not by reading a number stamped on them.

When my toolbox runs out of space, I'm screwed because I don't have room for a bigger one! So I make the most of every drawer.

 

[sberry]

which makes about 15 of them.
Of each? hahaha

 

[Steve_S]

"I have one of each screwdriver I will ever need, which makes about 15 of them."

=

"I have 15 screwdrivers, one of each type I need."

 

[sberry]

I was just fooling with you. I was going to be a smart *** and say I had 15 of each one.

 

[Steve_S]

Ah, go pick some berries!

 

[sberry]

The only time I pick them is if I want to impress some cutie with some fresh ones,, ha

 

[dink]

When I get a house I will probably build some type of screwdriver holder to be mounted to the wall

 

[pl_silverado]

mine, like this..

 

[Luckydevil]

Man, and I thought I was organized just for having them all piled up in the same drawer.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Those little trays SO tools come in make for nice visual presentation in the box, but I do not like the amont of space they eat, so I ditch most of them.

 

[bmwpower]

Those little trays SO tools come in make for nice visual presentation in the box, but I do not like the amont of space they eat, so I ditch most of them.

They don't look like they take up too much space to me. What are these things made out of? Heavy plastic or thin stuff?

 

[pl_silverado]

They don't look like they take up too much space to me. What are these things made out of? Heavy plastic or thin stuff?

Thin stuff, i wish they were a little heavier. They dont last too long if you take them with you everywhere, but if they are in the drawers all the time used for storage, they last a while.

 

[stimpy]

try filling the voids behind them with some instant foam , it worked for one of my special tool kits that rides in the service truck it backs up the plastic making it stiffer . but remember just a little squirt from the can , too much will destroy it , or try the stuff for door jambs and window casements its not as stiff and gives alittle.

 

[pl_silverado]

^^ That is a really good idea... im going to try it.

 

[Barnaby]

I use the tool foam in my race trailer, keeps them from getting unfindable. And you can tell if somethings missing.

At home, their just laid out in their own drawer.