Open Tool Storage

[Garage_Mahal]

What do you think of this tool storage concept? Might be great for clean environments and people with lots of small tools.

 

[stevejh82]

I hear the sound of falling tools after the BFH gets called to the scene of the frozen assembly/part on the workbench crime.

 

[Stuey]

Looks good, but I don't see how it would be better than other commercially available storage and organizational systems.

 

[alex71]

no
no
no
no
no

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[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Not for me.

 

[Vulturej]

I would spend more time tring to keep them clean than using them.

 

[eric87]

not a good idea . put your power tools in boxes so they can be taken to the job site. metal boxes if you can find them

 

[zuspiel]

Another "no" from me...

 

[r0meyrome]

one word....Earthquake.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

they would just collect dirt and junk and you can not wheel it to what you are working on.

 

[mkdive]

I'm not liking this new open type storage thing.

 

[Frank Elson]

not for me either...
it just looks as though someone has come up with a new marketing idea for... er... shelves...

 

[bgott]

That would make them easier to steal. Just run down the rack with a 5 gallon bucket and sweep 'em in. Plus it makes it easier for neighbors and relatives to see what they need to borrow. Plus they would collect dirt. I don't see an upside. Well, it would be better than having them stacked in a pile in the corner.

 

[Mike83]

I would inevitably try to grab something from a shelf or pull a socket off a rail and hit the bottom of the shelf above it making it fall all over the place. Not for me!

 

[rsanter]

for the price...its ****
you can get an enclosed cabinet that will hold more for that money

bob

 

[fatfillup]

Guys, let us know how you really feel
I thought it was a bit pricey also, but look what boxes cost. In a cramped home workshop, might be a winner.

 

[bgott]

I thought it was a bit pricey also, but look what boxes cost. In a cramped home workshop, might be a winner.

I have a Knaak cabinet I gave $100 for. It was a project, we had to beat a few dents out of it and free up rusty hinges and then paint. It isn't "pretty" but it definitely is secure.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

nope........ Chest or a tool box, would be a better choice.

 

[Thumper]

What an overpriced ************* !...........I vote no.

 

[Vinko]

I like the idea of it -- open and easy to access -- I think you're right that it might work for a clean room. I have such a room -- and I'm using steel shelving right now. And wooden trays drilled/carved out to hold fixtures and components I need.

That said, I would modify the idea -- do something like a unistrut with my own version of sheet metal shelving Of course when I realized how insanely expensive it would be, I'd probably not do it.

 

[porschedude996TT]

I was thinking that the shelves in a tool storage room would work for me provided the tools were in the plastic or metal storage boxes. Right now mine are stacked like cord wood.

 

[global72]

That would be more temptation than my kids could handle. They are good kids but come on. You tempt them with that display they will make toys out of my stuff.

 

[jumpyg]

It wouldn't work for this DIY'er. The kids would disorganize that system in a matter of minutes.

 

[porschedude996TT]

Kids in the shop? Hah! Not in my household. Sorry, empty-nester...enjoying my piece and quite before grand-kids.

 

[Fedwrench]

I think the seller is trying to make a buck. The set is available rom Costco online for $239.99 and is also pictured in the latest issue of Costco Connection for $199.99 (May1-31).
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10623-Cat3327&topnav=
I think there are better storage set ups available especially those that you could make yourself for alot less money.