My Take on Plier Storage

[c2sedan]

Like many others I have been looking for a solution to the plier storage problem. Commercially available racks seemed to be either excessively expensive, or did not use the space efficiently.

Some homemade dividers other members used, while interesting, just didn't feel right.

What I ended up using is 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/16 aluminum channel. I cut lengths to fit the drawer, held them in place using a movable divider that came with the tool box, and viola neat tidy and gained a bunch of space.

Total cost, about $40 Canadian and an hour of my time (that included cleaning out the bottom of the drawer, and greasing the sliders.)

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[WhiskeyRanger]

Nice! I'll have to see if I can free up a drawer deep enough for mine when I get to work tomorrow. The tin knockers owe me a few favors anyway!

 

[pendragon1998]

You achieved pretty dense storage - nice job.

 

[c2sedan]

Now if I could only come up with a plan to deal with my screwdriver problem.

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[Jeremy77]

Very nice solution. Love the clean lines.

 

[lotsoftools]

Simple and effective. I may need to do something similar

 

[Shiftless]

c2:
Great idea. Very efficient use of space. I too will "borrow" your system.

BTW, I see a pair of fencing pliers in your collection. Do you use them for something other than stringing barbed wire?

 

[LSU]

Nice layout. I'm going to have a look at acquiring some of those channels.

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

My system is leaving them all over the house. Not good for the wife anger factor. I need a tool cabinet so bad!

 

[LSU]

What did you use to cut the aluminum?

 

[Shiftless]

What did you use to cut the aluminum?

As for me, I like to use an abrasive cut off wheel on my chop saw.

 

[MFolks]

I've read about using a Miter Saw with a Carbide Blade, to cut Aluminum.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I like it!

 

[M6erfan]

I can't believe that nobody has flamed you for having RoboGrips!

Seriously though, great idea

 

[Loscaldazar]

Very cool! You should add it to this thread too!

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325702&page=3

 

[cdeer001]

Did you see these for $20?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DZLMFI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[c2sedan]

To answer everyone's questions, in no particular order.
1) The Robogrips were a gift many moons ago.
2) The fencing pliers belonged to my Dad, keep them around, just because.
3) The $20 one on Amazon turns into $40 Can + $20 for shipping. Nice but no thank you.
4) To cut the aluminum I just kept it simple. A mitre box and a fine tooth hacksaw.

 

[Jacobson]

That solution looks cleaner, but I bet it's less functional. It's harder to identify the one you want by only seeing a size profile.

 

[TK-421]

That solution looks cleaner, but I bet it's less functional. It's harder to identify the one you want by only seeing a size profile.

That's why you remember which pliers you have and what they look like from the side, then you remember which slot you put them and grab them when you need them. I don't see it being any different than the pliers rack mentioned earlier, since you're seeing them from the side with both methods. And it's a lot more functional than having them laying in the drawer because then you don't have to go digging through the pile to find what you want, you just grab and go.

Is there a bit of a learning curve? I guess so, but once you're over the curve then it will be a hell of a lot faster than rooting through the drawer every time you want a different pair, and no less of a learning curve than the pliers rack.

 

[c2sedan]

That solution looks cleaner, but I bet it's less functional. It's harder to identify the one you want by only seeing a size profile.

Actually, The photo angle might be a little misleading. I purposely shot it from a high angle to show how everything fits together. In reality everything is easily identifiable, with certain go to favorites in key spots.

Besides, I am not saying it is right for everyone, but it works for me. If you like feel free to copy it if not, no harm on foul.

 

[lilredex]

If anyone is interested, PAL has those wire racks for $7

http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/pliers-storage-rack/A-p8589368e


I bought them last year at $10, and thought that was a super deal.

(If they run out of stock, call them on that "800" number and they will add more)

 

[chansta]

i use the wire racks that others recommended above. works real well and easy to keep organized, and in my opinion cleaner than what op did.

with the wire rack the length of the tool doesnt matter. however with the OP's method i feel space will be limited...

 

[risc]

I'm sure it's not the best thing for the blade but you can cut aluminum like this with a miter saw and a wood cutting blade. IMO, works better than an abrasive.

 

[Wanna Ride]

i use the wire racks that others recommended above. works real well and easy to keep organized, and in my opinion cleaner than what op did.

with the wire rack the length of the tool doesnt matter. however with the OP's method i feel space will be limited...

Someone on here recommended the wire racks to me a while back, and I can tell you... I love them. Pliers drawer is more organized and ease of access is much greater now.

 

[enrare]

There used to be a member on here who was making wire plier rack. What ever happened to him?

 

[Nick Danger]

There used to be a member on here who was making wire plier rack. What ever happened to him?

Matts65ss got busy and only made a few of them. See post 630.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246146&page=16

 

[Greg85mcss]

Those princess auto racks look pretty nice. Anyone know if they ship to the us & if that's more expensive than your order? Right now I have a coat hanger wrapped around a jack handle like people do for wrenches but bigger. Problem is it only holds 5 or 6 pairs. You need a really long wire to make it a decent size.


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[lilredex]

Those princess auto racks look pretty nice. Anyone know if they ship to the us & if that's more expensive than your order? Right now I have a coat hanger wrapped around a jack handle like people do for wrenches but bigger. Problem is it only holds 5 or 6 pairs. You need a really long wire to make it a decent size.


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Here's your answer..

http://www.princessauto.com/en/guest-services/shipping-returns

Pretty easy to deal with, I've always found. They will give you the shipping $$ beforehand.


They are good quality racks made by "Grip".

A quick check on the shipping charge for me, is $7.33 for Qty. 1 or 10.

 

[racinfarmer]

Here is one of my drawers. Working on something for the other.

 

[Outlawmws]

I like that Aluminum rack. when I first saw it I was thinking it was an old heat sink, that could get expensive...