Storing and carrying 1" insert bits?

[NoahG]

Like the title says. Is there any GOOD way to store and carry a big assortment of these in a compact manner? I like to keep an assortment of slotted, Phillips, Torx, Pozi, Robertson and Hex in my work bag but haven't found a small container that keeps them organized. Most containers that I've found have a lot of extra space for bit holders or are just bigger than they need to be. I just want a simple case that can hold a couple dozen bits.

 

[jakemac]

Try repurposing an Altoid tin w/ a rubber band around it to keep it closed. You can make a little holder inside to keep them organized.

22 Manly Ways to Reuse an Altoids Tin

 

[mattyrattypoo]

If you want to be organized, I would suggest getting on of these.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S0O7W2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

or

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8Y31K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have both sets and the Wiha bit holder set, although taller, has a thinner profile than the Wera.

 

[Wamsutta]

Mechanics Time Savers Model 580

 

[Tejaas]

Like the title says. Is there any GOOD way to store and carry a big assortment of these in a compact manner? I like to keep an assortment of slotted, Phillips, Torx, Pozi, Robertson and Hex in my work bag but haven't found a small container that keeps them organized. Most containers that I've found have a lot of extra space for bit holders or are just bigger than they need to be. I just want a simple case that can hold a couple dozen bits.

Ive used Plano Stowaways (thin series) for years now, and never had a problem with moisture, compartments getting mixed, etc.

I use them in various sizes, not just for bits, but aviation splices, termination caps, environmental splices, rocker switches, heat shrink, etc... I think Ive got 34 of them in my smallest Vidmar.

That's my "travel size" bit box in the small drawer of a Craftsman toolbox, for size reference... it's currently got some shortages, haha.

The two larger-sized ones (splices and adhesive-lined heat shrink) are in the top drawer of a small Vidmar.

I find the Plano Stowaways especially well suited for Raychem splices, at over $1.50 each one box holds over $2000 worth of them damn things!
Keeps the "investment" protected, organized, and clean.



~Tejaas~

WTB: Snap-On Orange Hard Handle SSDP63 in Very Good Condition!

 

[Outlawmws]

Get or make a .22 cal ammo belt. Easy to make from 3/4" elastic. If you can't run a sewing machine, I'm sure you know someone who does...

 

[honcho]

Get or make a .22 cal ammo belt. Easy to make from 3/4" elastic. If you can't run a sewing machine, I'm sure you know someone who does...

What a great idea! A tool bandolier. One for insert bits running diagonal one way and another holding sockets running the other direction along with a tool belt for the rachets and screwdrivers! Kinda like the Frito Bandito of tools

(if anyone is offended by the reference to Frito Bandito, my apologies)

http://superradnow.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/frito-bandito.jpg

 

[Dale1962]

I went to the sporting goods store and for about $3,00 got a case you store 22 cal I think ammo in.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have a metal stand we made at work that holds all my torx bits, everything else is in a plastic Jandorf box.

You can see it here:

 

[Amitygravel]

I use the Plano boxes too.
Just use the dividers to custom size compartments and keep styles separated.
I keep the boxes in a .50 cal ammo can along with a bunch of various smaller tools for work.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Like the title says. Is there any GOOD way to store and carry a big assortment of these in a compact manner? I like to keep an assortment of slotted, Phillips, Torx, Pozi, Robertson and Hex in my work bag but haven't found a small container that keeps them organized. Most containers that I've found have a lot of extra space for bit holders or are just bigger than they need to be. I just want a simple case that can hold a couple dozen bits.

Mechanics Time Savers Model 580

+1 on the Mts580 and mts581 Its one of the few ive seen without storage for a longer bit holder

here is a cheap one with bit holder storage though you can find a similar set at Harbor freight for half the price

I have been considering buying a set and replacing some of the bits with ones that I will use more often.
I have been toying with picking up this set for a while

Here is a few more sets I have considered
Titan 61pc

Titan 148pc

Wiha 51pc

 

[ganymede]

I like the little rubber bit strips that come with cheap cordless drills.
Still building up a collection ...

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have the HF tamperproof set in my electronics/sound box. Comes in handy when removing gear from a rack.

 

[owenst7]

Stab them in to a strip of styrofoam

 

[NoahG]

I've tried the cheap red ones but it seems like bits always fall out.

Some great ideas in this thread. I especially like the looks of those Mechanics Time Savers.

 

[cheechi]

1st choice, the dewalt 'book' style cases. Second choice, a gum container.

I forget what brand gum,as I don't chew gum but the wife keeps some in the car. its shaped to fit in the cup holder, has a smaller opening and then a much larger D shaped opening on most of the top. Bits I go through most often like P2 or S2 I keep in those. All others sit in the dewalts.

There's plenty of good suggestions here if you need more than a few different style bits but most of the time I don't. I need P2, P3 sometimes, S2, sometimes a 7/16 slotted, or I use a precision bit driver (for the discussion of bit storage, I really like the ifixit set) since I tend to work on smaller things most of the time.

 

[PugetDude]

I use empty Altoids containers. Red for P1/2, Green for Sq 1/2, Black for T15-30... They're free and keep my bits minty fresh.

 

[spike99250]

Bosch makes a small cloth case that folds over on itself and then latches. Similar to an ammo holder. Lowes has them. I carry one in my toolbag and have never lost a bit.

 

[crewchief888]

i use a couple plano boxes, and MTS magnetic holders.

also have a set of milwaukee impactor bits in a case, a SO ratcheting driver w/bits in a blow molded box, a HF set, and a couple of SO ratcheting screwdrivers.

i have a plastic tray hanging on the inside of a (garage) toolbox drawer with more bits laying loose


yea i have a lot of bits scattered in different places in the garage, house and service truck.

 

[wolf_from_wv]

Still working on a lid...

 

[Cobbzor]

This works pretty well, small and carries most of the bits you will need.

Milwaukee 22pc Shockwave Impact Drive Set

 

[Linda@Lista]

@Tejaas – Looks like you have a great organization system! I hope the Vidmar cabinet is working well for you.

 

[owenst7]

Just accidentally found these for $1.20.
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/SDBAccess/BH-2.html

 

[woody 73]

As a side note to this somewhat older post I found a good cheaper ($3.00 cheaper) place to buy the MTS holders, the only drawback is you can only get one color which is red.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/610249/00237/

If you want the full rainbow effect then you will pay about $13.00 per holder (unless cheaper on E-bay)