using toolbox space efficiently

[pedro1990]

Hi, everyone. first off i want to say you all make a great website for us tool collectors and users. Sorry i dont have any pics, but my question is about my Craftsman mechanics tool chest. Its a 5 drawer roller cabinet with a large open shelf at the bottom. I have tried to make good use of that space, but it always seems to get cluttered and useless. My preference wouldve been to get more drawers but the box was free so i cant complain i was just wondering what other people may have to suggest.

 

[mikevango]

i keep the tool sets that are in plastic cases down there. flaring kit, disconnect kit, my autobody hammer set etc.

 

[Mickey O]

Hi, everyone. first off i want to say you all make a great website for us tool collectors and users. Sorry i dont have any pics, but my question is about my Craftsman mechanics tool chest. Its a 5 drawer roller cabinet with a large open shelf at the bottom. I have tried to make good use of that space, but it always seems to get cluttered and useless. My preference wouldve been to get more drawers but the box was free so i cant complain i was just wondering what other people may have to suggest.

 

[crewchief888]

i keep the tool sets that are in plastic cases down there. flaring kit, disconnect kit, my autobody hammer set etc.

i use that open space for seldom used, cased tools and sets, corded drills, timing light, ect. i also store my off road lights for my s-10 blazer when i'm daytime wheeling.

 

[pedro1990]

Thanks mickey o for the picture. It was right on. Thanks to everyone else for input. I think i will find a case for my angle grinder and start with that. maybe some of my aerasol can inventory will go good there too.

 

[speed bump]

Grinders, pneumatic tools, tools with cases, pullers.

Generally around our garage they are a good catch all for various odd tools.

 

[usmc_noma]

i used the bottom cabinet for the same. i had several cased tools but it still didn't hold much. i had at best 4 cased tools. i also had several ropes in there that were longer than 50'.

 

[mtnkrake]

At my old house thats where I kept the cat box.