Similar tool storage

[Kscardsfan]

Does anyone store tools that get used together inside a small box so they stay ready to go? The most recent example I have in my head is trying to find a box to hold my terminal brush, terminal puller and related battery changing tools together so I can just grab them all out of the drawer in one move. Does anyone else do this or am I just going full on OCD about this one?

 

[drokihazan]

Not in a small box, just in the same drawer sometimes.

 

[Jgaz]

Most of my plumbing tools are in one hand carry tool box.

 

[OccupantRJ]

I don’t because I use the various tools way more in the shop than other locations and I want quick easy access to them. I keep drawers set up for various types of work in the shop and set up a tote bag for use in other locations as needed.

 

[willf650]

Yes, In some specialty termination kits I will have a duplicate set of X in that kit just to have everything available in one spot.

 

[NostraThpmas]

Yes. I have seperate "kits" for electrical work, upholstery work, etc. I grab the kit box and I have everything I need right there.

 

[signcrafter]

Does anyone store tools that get used together inside a small box so they stay ready to go? The most recent example I have in my head is trying to find a box to hold my terminal brush, terminal puller and related battery changing tools together so I can just grab them all out of the drawer in one move. Does anyone else do this or am I just going full on OCD about this one?

Are you working far away from your toolbox? I don't do this for automotive tools. I do keep things like you mentioned together in a drawer so I can grab all of what I need when I open the door. I don't have room to have a bunch of boxes in the drawers. If I need to take a bunch of tools to work on something away from the box I'll grab one of the bags that milwaukee tools come in and throw what I need in there, I have a ton of them that came with milwaukee tools and I don't keep my cordless stuff in those bags. They work good for junkyard runs.

I do keep my construction tools in ridgid boxes by jobs.

 

[Renegade1LI]

I try to keep like with like, plumbing takes up a lot storage, carpentry same thing and so on. I have found, at least for me it's easier to store tools and equipment by discipline, even if it means doubles or triples of some stuff.

 

[zimman]

Does anyone store tools that get used together inside a small box so they stay ready to go? The most recent example I have in my head is trying to find a box to hold my terminal brush, terminal puller and related battery changing tools together so I can just grab them all out of the drawer in one move. Does anyone else do this or am I just going full on OCD about this one?

I have a cheap HF plastic ammo box with battery, electrical and tire plug patching in the truck.
Probably less than 30 bucks invested.
Zim

 

[Skellyii]

I've had rental properties, so I set up bags for each task, i.e. plumbing, electrical, standard repairs, etc. Just grab and go.

For in the shop, I kept some of the plastic boxes that drills and saws come in, and use them to group dedicated tools and supplies together for certain tasks. Saves time not having to root through various drawers cabinets for everything.

 

[danielbuck]

I do for some things.

One example would be copper working (think jewelry/art), I keep a ball peen hammer, black smith tongs, rivets, a few snips/cutters and bending jigs and dies and other random items that we use alot all in a metal box. When my wife and I want to work on copper stuff, we bring out the copper working tools. only thing I don't keep in there is the torch, mostly because it's too large to fit.

The other main example I have is electrical tools.

 

[LXCam]

Ya all my mobile stuff is. At the shop I have lista boxes dedicated to specific equipment or tasks.

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

The majority of my tools are kit based, aka grab the box and have everything that is needed to complete a task/job.

But none of these fit the description of a drawer based kit. The closest I have fitting that description would be my accessory kits for certain tools. Prominent example, my oscillating multitool. The kit has the tool and everything needed to make cuts in wood, metal, composite/drywall and scrape. Then there are two kits that would fit a drawer: One has everything needed for sanding & dust extraction, the other kit has everything needed for tile/grout removal.

And yes, some of that leads to needing duplicate tools, but I try for variety when the basics are covered. So I have further options. Like: I have a couple of different electrical installation pliers, which all cover the same basic needs for such pliers. But they are different enough that one might get me out of a pinch over the other in certain cases. Requires stringent organization and discipline obviously.

Kind regards,
Olli

 

[PCustoms]

Most of my plumbing tools are in one hand carry tool box.

Ditto.

Box stays in the utility room, where most of the plumbing is. If I need something it's in that box, otherwise at this point (renovation done) I really don't need those tools.

In a similar fashion most of my electrical stuff has been hanging in a pouch by the panel.