I guess nobody's interested???
Group workshop, tool chest, tools, and tool organization thread.
Hey guys. I've just been browsing through this "section", or "area', or whatever it's called. Lots of interesting stuff here. But after reading @Mayor's post a few days ago, I thought that maybe we could start a new(er) thread with guys posting pictures of their garage/shop setups? I'd love to see how everybody has their shops and tool chests organized.
I've been buying a lot of new tools lately, but my tool chest is already pretty full. I could obviously either buy another one, or use the old pegboard, but I'm considering just using the Milwaukee Packout organizers, so that I can not only use them in my shop, but also throw them in the truck for easy transport. Not sure about that yet though.
I figure everybody can post pictures of their stuff here, and their reviews of that stuff as well. Do you have any tools that you've bought that you either found that you love or hate? If so, why? How do you have your tool drawers organized? Let's see!
I do need a new bench grinder, so I'd like input on what you guys use and like.
I just thought that most of us probably fall into the "tool junkie" category, so we'd all get a kick out of seeing how others have stored their stuff, and maybe get ideas from each other. I'm always reading posts in other threads about what one of you guys has improvised to work for you, and thought to myself "that's ingenious"! So, maybe we can see some stuff that you've come up with for your shops, and maybe help the rest of us in this area as well.
So, LET'S SEE YOUR SHOPS, TOOLS, AND TOOL STORAGE!!! I'm anxious to see everybody's pictures! Come on guys, "get your bragging on" LOL.......
I've been buying a lot of new tools lately, but my tool chest is already pretty full. I could obviously either buy another one, or use the old pegboard, but I'm considering just using the Milwaukee Packout organizers, so that I can not only use them in my shop, but also throw them in the truck for easy transport. Not sure about that yet though.
I figure everybody can post pictures of their stuff here, and their reviews of that stuff as well. Do you have any tools that you've bought that you either found that you love or hate? If so, why? How do you have your tool drawers organized? Let's see!
I do need a new bench grinder, so I'd like input on what you guys use and like.
I just thought that most of us probably fall into the "tool junkie" category, so we'd all get a kick out of seeing how others have stored their stuff, and maybe get ideas from each other. I'm always reading posts in other threads about what one of you guys has improvised to work for you, and thought to myself "that's ingenious"! So, maybe we can see some stuff that you've come up with for your shops, and maybe help the rest of us in this area as well.
So, LET'S SEE YOUR SHOPS, TOOLS, AND TOOL STORAGE!!! I'm anxious to see everybody's pictures! Come on guys, "get your bragging on" LOL.......
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My tools are spread out in so many places I would have to post way to many pictures to see anything.
And there is so much other stuff mixed in, you could not see the tools anyway.
Right now, my basement 28 x50 feet, full
My tool house, 26 x 24 two floors, full
My garage 24 x 26, one floor, full
My sons place, 30 x 60 feet three floors, full
And a 60 foot double wide house trailer, full
Anymore it takes longer to find tools than it does to do the job.
I think another way to say it, To much stuff.
And there is so much other stuff mixed in, you could not see the tools anyway.
Right now, my basement 28 x50 feet, full
My tool house, 26 x 24 two floors, full
My garage 24 x 26, one floor, full
My sons place, 30 x 60 feet three floors, full
And a 60 foot double wide house trailer, full
Anymore it takes longer to find tools than it does to do the job.
I think another way to say it, To much stuff.
Jeff, I’m interested. But my garage/shop is not well-organized or photo-worthy. I am trying to “get there”, but progress is slow. Space is limited.
About the only thing I can show decent progress on is a new heavy duty storage rack I recently added to the back wall of the garage. I got a pretty good deal on it from Home Depot (about $200).
The rack is primarily for storing tools and spare parts, and future projects. I have a fair number of powered hand tools, most of which I only use infrequently. So I tend to keep them in their original box along with manuals etc. Some are stored on the new rack, others on other shelving.
It’s embarrassing to even post photos after seeing @Mayor ’s shop. Compared to most of you guys with well-organized shops this is lame. But it’s all I’ve got! 😂
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And I’ve been trying to make better use of the existing pegboard
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My Dad gave me this little Craftsman benchgrinder decades ago. It is plenty for my purposes. But I recently removed it from my work-bench because I don’t like creating all that dust indoors. So I mounted it on an old castaway (free at the curb) stool. Now I can just carry it outside real quick and avoid making a mess indoors:
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That’s about all I’ve got. Maybe this will make a bunch of you guys feel better about how well organized you are in comparison! 😂
About the only thing I can show decent progress on is a new heavy duty storage rack I recently added to the back wall of the garage. I got a pretty good deal on it from Home Depot (about $200).
The rack is primarily for storing tools and spare parts, and future projects. I have a fair number of powered hand tools, most of which I only use infrequently. So I tend to keep them in their original box along with manuals etc. Some are stored on the new rack, others on other shelving.
It’s embarrassing to even post photos after seeing @Mayor ’s shop. Compared to most of you guys with well-organized shops this is lame. But it’s all I’ve got! 😂
And I’ve been trying to make better use of the existing pegboard
My Dad gave me this little Craftsman benchgrinder decades ago. It is plenty for my purposes. But I recently removed it from my work-bench because I don’t like creating all that dust indoors. So I mounted it on an old castaway (free at the curb) stool. Now I can just carry it outside real quick and avoid making a mess indoors:
That’s about all I’ve got. Maybe this will make a bunch of you guys feel better about how well organized you are in comparison! 😂
Not much to see in tool organization. I keep most of my limited tools mobile using the base roll around Milwaukee Packout for oil change blade sharpening stuff. Most tools are in my Rigid base roll around and large second box. I keep my tools at a minimum. It doesn’t do me any good to have something I can’t find. Knowing where the tool is makes jobs go faster and make less mistakes without delays looking for tools.
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Magnetic strips look like ones my friend has look interesting, but not with how I keep my tools.
Other great tool that I love is my Makita 1/2” battery powered drill.
Latest tool addition was a while back, but stool/grinder reminded me. Home made bench works for sander used sharpening mower blades, especially outdoors to keep dust out of the garage and keep it portable.
Magnetic strips look like ones my friend has look interesting, but not with how I keep my tools.
Other great tool that I love is my Makita 1/2” battery powered drill.
seems we all out grow the spaces we start with, my garage at home is 18x24 and it's full of wall space, 2 -13 draw roller cabs with side boxes, a 20 ton press, 60 gallon compressor, upper storage areas hold my wood shop tools, nail guns, frameing, brad,staple, finish . shingle nailers, pancake compressor, table saw and stand, the miter saw well i think we all know what a 12 inch dewalt compound weighs so that right now sits on a custom moveable stand , a 350 chevy long block, on a roller wheeled shipping stand .
yet somehow i still get the zero turn and 2 cars inside
yet somehow i still get the zero turn and 2 cars inside
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Forgot favorite ELECTRICAL tools.
- Paladin wire stripper - only adjust insulation thickness, never knick a wire, fastest wire stripping.
- Deutsch wire terminal crimper - 4 point crimp makes great connections fast, easy wire gauge adjustment.
I suffer terribly from toolitis and have a terrible time not buying new or new to me tools. Additionally this year I inherited my FIL tool collection and shop. I have a master plan and I’m slowly getting it organized. My key problems are space and time. Most tools are in tool boxes or with wrenches they are on pegboard.
Earlier this year I started using ammo cans for storage. Cheap and can be labeled with a magnetic wet erase strip. Great storage for electrical supplies, bearings, misc parts that you don’t need often etc.
Grinders, I have several, brands include Foley, Baldor, and Craftsman. All used, I use the foley the most, it’s the smallest and can be easily move. The Baldor is a beast but for heavy metal removal. The Craftsman is from my FIL and haven’t used it yet.
I’ll report back tonight with pictures…. Of the less messy parts
Earlier this year I started using ammo cans for storage. Cheap and can be labeled with a magnetic wet erase strip. Great storage for electrical supplies, bearings, misc parts that you don’t need often etc.
Grinders, I have several, brands include Foley, Baldor, and Craftsman. All used, I use the foley the most, it’s the smallest and can be easily move. The Baldor is a beast but for heavy metal removal. The Craftsman is from my FIL and haven’t used it yet.
I’ll report back tonight with pictures…. Of the less messy parts
MEN and tools ,never enough of them ,never enough room for them,
I'm 80 years old but have used my tools since I was 10. Still have a bunch of them.
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As mentioned on my other post I have had a few garages and this one is the smallest. I’m forced to be organized or nothing will fit. I also moved anything wood shop related to the basement for a future shop.
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I would definitely NOT be embarrassed about your shop. My goal when starting the thread really wasn't to "show off", or "brag", I was just kidding about that. To me, it's just about sharing, and ideas. Although I see why some guys (rightfully so) are proud of their shops as well as tool collections. I'm personally still in the "evolution" stage, and have a long way to go!
I see the black and yellow two-wheeled cart in one of your pictures. Is that part of the DeWalt T-Stack platform? If so, do you use it, and what do you think about it?
Also, that's a pretty good idea about how you mounted your bench grinder! Nothing frustrates me more than after I sweep the shop out, and then clean my chainsaws, blowing the debris out from under the clutch covers with compressed air, and then seeing that crap all over what was my clean floor!
That's my own lazy fault though. I've got a retractable air-hose reel, and I could just pull it all the way out and blow my saws out outside, but I just find it so much easier to do it with the saws sitting on the bench.
In any event, nice collection, and I've already seen a couple of good ideas that I may have to steal!
You reminded me of something when you were talking about wire crimpers. I was thinking about getting some of those heat-shrink wire butt connectors. Are you familiar with stuff like these? If so, good, bad, or mediocre experiences with using them? Anybody else's input is welcomed as well.
I just have too much stuff and not enough room...it is not very photogenic...
80 years old, and still have a lot of the same tools from when you were 10? That's INCREDIBLE!! Nice, organized shop and pegboard as well. Very nice, thanks for posting the pictures!
C'mon Mark, get on the bandwagon!!!
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