Been using my packout stack working as a mechanic for about 3-4 months now. Never had an issue with anything! Now I cannot wait to build the table work top!!!
I’m just starting as a millwright, and so far, I really like it. No issues with the 3 drawer and rolls into the cage without any issues. I have sockets, wrenches, and heavy hammers. Oh, and the drawers are lockable. The bar swings up and clips in and I padlock it.
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic and they work great for me I have 5 of those packout drawers I highly recommend packout drawers as an addition to a full tool box . These things work great if you run a service truck as well . I can lock them on to my service truck a drop them off at the shop if I don’t need the tools in a particular packout . It’s also a lot cheaper than buying another tool box .
I've found that if you put your tap in a bit holder instead of directly chucked into your drill, it gives you a little slop, which helps diminish the chance that you'll make it go "tink". It was fun watching someone else break a tap for once.
All you have to do is put in a metal or plywood bottom (something ridgid) liner if you don't want the drawer to belly.... then you can Load her up all you want
I’ve got a bunch of these packout boxes and you can put a lot of weight in them.. more than I think you are giving it credit for… it’s not steel,, but pretty good… I’m more than happy with mine
Excellent Modifications, really like your ability to trial and error and re-fabricate something. I’ve worked on 4-Special effects Movies (Sky High Movie , built 80’ Baby Conveyor into School Bus Scene) I learned real quick these guys just try stuff and if it doesn’t work they try something else, very, very valuable lesson. Every Movie they have to Fabricate something. I’m a Conveyor specialist they hired me for. Keep it up Dan, I dig this Mod ✌️😎 You have that same ability 💪. Brilliant idea to have a Work Surface especially 44” .
For the cost of these things, I’d prob just get a normal metal cabinet. But I do like these! Can get much more usage/space out of a metal cab for same price. But great idea though!
Also u can use self tapping 1/4 20s instead of drill and tap. I use them on iron beams and they work great. They made by Dottie and sold at electrical wholesale houses.
Im thinking about doing something like this for a mobile finishing workspace. I do trim carpentry, so something like this to put my tools on and move to the next door or window or whatever would be quite nice.
You might be a mechanic by trade but you are one hell of a carpenter and Jack of all trades! Very well done man! And those Diablo steel demon blades work great! I have the same saw and it runs that blade awesome. Very impressive all around. Plus I like all the tool companies you use. Bonus points on using many brands! 🍻🍻🍻
That's freaking awesome dude 😎 am sure this will work for a home garage if you need extra space for tool organization. I am also 100% sure when a little inch annuity someone will customize a DeWalt tough system I have idea of myself I just don't feel like implementing them don't have a need for them but you could probably add a corn Ravel for your extension cord maybe some kind of modification at a tool bag like a smaller style crate
I was thinking with the sides, use the new pack out half plates instead the dolly, $19, maybe put a piece of play wood underneath for support, but yes it could be a really good set up, I’m a plumber apprentice and I work on new construction projects, this would be really good set up with the packout top clear boxes for fittings.
Hello again Auto Bahn Dan Thank you for another Great Video. I am looking forward to seeing more of this as you use it. Now the drawers cannot hold a lot of weight. The top and wings would probably be very light as well. Again thank you
" Is it good for a Mechanic, is it good for a Mechanic.?" 🤣 I'd say it depends on what type of Mechanic. Automotive/Truck where you don't need to move your box out of your work space, probably not. But if you need to move around a lot, Yup. I've done Heavy Trucks, Automotive, and Railroad type work, never needed to move my Snap-On out of the building. Currently I'm doing Forklift maintenance/repair, needed something I could roll around to where the equipment quits running. The Packout moves like a furniture cart, I've had to break it down to load in the truck, roll it up to loading docks, taken elevators with it, climbed stairs, sometimes walking up to a quarter mile through tunnels/halls. There's other brands as well, but this type of box works well for this type of work.
As a multi-tradesman, can confirm, not for mechanics, so pretty will be instantly greasy and black, but it works great for transporting tools to various job sites as long as you configure your loading correctly.
Dang Dan.. you beat me to it. I was building a similar mod. Yours looks really nice bro. Your take is uniquely cool, love how you cut the top. I was going to use finished wood. Dude Congrats 👏 👏 very well done.
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic any time my service truck is down for major repairs I run packout system with all my essentials obviously big hammers and pry bars breaker bars you need to get some accessories to hold them but as far as power tools , hand tools sockets wrenches pliers etc picks screw drivers I can carry almost all I need for 90% of jobs with a 3 drawer 2 drawer for the deeper sockets and hammers etc … a clear top organizer for consumables and a bottom wheel large box for battery tools works great yes it can work for mechanics not as your main box though
I like using a m12 impact on low setting for those tap jobs. not enough torque to snap them. just back it off and go again if it gets stuck. no need to even pre-drill with those drill/tap combo bits.
Mechanic here, I wouldn’t listen to an engineer’s advice! I’ve been throwing wrenches across the shop for over two decades because of some stupid engineer’s design on a car! 😂😂😂
It's out of the system now so don't panic but just so you know in the future, if you're wanting to block out the addresses on a shipping label, you need to block out the barcode too. It's like going out of town and locking your front door but leaving the back door open. Been a year since you posted so I'm curious what type of a store had the tops on clearance. Those are very much not on clearance at HD and they're selling like hotcakes since they also left their backdoor open and show you their inventory levels at the warehouse.
you learned this the hard way, but the drill/tap combo bits only work properly with thin stock, like where the material thickness is 1/3 the diameter of the bit. Anything more than that and you're rolling the dice on breakage and better to use a traditional tap.
I see you used a circular saw to cut metal. Does it have to be a "metal cutting saw" or can it just be a regular circular saw with a metal cutting blade?
There’s lots of metal blades out there that will fit your saw. Diablo makes a lot of them, even some for aluminum. The saws that are specifically made for metal contain the shavings better and are a little slower for a better cut. If you use them on any type normal saw, keep in mind, you’ll have metal shavings everywhere, the blade spins faster with less blade life, and more poor of a cut.
Thanks for checking up here! I’m still around mostly on Instagram as “ABD Tools” the messaging system there is the best so I can answer questions and help people out quickly! 💪🔥👍 I may do shorts here from time to time!
After seeing a few of the modifications. It sure would be nice if Milwaukee made these foldable end shelves available for sale in stores. If anyone has seen the setup for sale? Please let us know
What installation driver are you talking about for those pieces? I remember, i could have sworn, I while back I saw a Milwaukee 4 in 1 driver with adapters like that, but it looked more like a regular driver, without the magnetic thing on the front and it was fuel. I cant find it now. I can find one like it, non-fuel, but not the fuel one.
need to use wax to easily tap holes I keep a toliet wax ring in a small sealable container and dip the tap in before every use No wax break 2 out of 3 With Wax break 1 in 10-15
Hey, first time watcher, great video. What do you think about installing a stiffener plate to increase the weight limit of the drawers before it starts to scrape?
Thanks, yeah that might work but then you’re gonna lose space. Packible released some solid dividers which might work out better. Maybe two dividers going across to stiffen might help
Anywhere between $15-30, Packible just announced yesterday that he’s making a bracket package soon to save some money on a bundle along with new mounts with 1/4 thread!
i have never seen dewalt tough systems on any job site ...all i see are milwaukee packout and ridgid....same goes for the tools...very few dewalt...mostly milwaukee, ridgid & makita
@@kingofthecrease30 I don't see Milwaukee ever only on TH-cam we had one guy on the jobsite who had Milwaukee now he has flex got tired of his tools breaking down
@@loucifer4205 I work at a supply house/tool store now and we sell way more Milwaukee than ToughSystem. We actually sell more Tstak than ToughSystem. I see a ton of work trucks with Packout in the back as well. I restock a lot of packout every week..
@@loucifer4205 where do you live? Here in south Texas pack out is and Milwaukee hand tools and power tools are the most used and bought by far in the HVAC trade
You broke the bed because you kept on stopping and going if you would’ve just stayed, continuous would not of broken and a little cutting oil goes a long ways even on aluminum
This feels like a waste of time and money. You are basically defeating what these packouts were meant to do. For the money you spent, you could have bought a metal 6 drawer cart from harbor freight that would have solved all your flexing drawer issues. They even have folding side trays available for cheap.
Everybody’s situation is different. This came out handy doing contractor work and not having a huge cart in the way. It’s very mobile and I can tear it down into other options later versus a heavy metal cart that’s going to be in the way later on when I’m doing other stuff. It holds its value and I can sell it for pretty close to what I bought it for. The list goes on and on.. can’t be narrow minded.
And imagine you watch the entire video so what does that say about you and your time. In the future if you have nothing good to say about someone or their ideas you should keep it to yourself as no one but you is interested in your negative comment. By the way I don't see you contributing any brilliant ideas.
@@JohnSmith-zf4wp MAYBE YOU SHOULD LEARN YOURSELF. [IDEA]- DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH POINTLESS EFFORTS. YOU WASTE TIME, MONEY, MATERIALS, AND EFFORT. DO SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY GETS RESULTS.
@@wilmafudd9293 wait a minute.. let me think about it.. hmmm.. 🤔 NOT FOR ALL! The “waisted time” here can maybe save time for many others with an idea for their packout! Boom!💥I helped you out!😂
Been using my packout stack working as a mechanic for about 3-4 months now. Never had an issue with anything! Now I cannot wait to build the table work top!!!
yeah me too. this will be my 4th year with a full packout setup. allows me to take my isht home easier and leave my full box at work
I’m just starting as a millwright, and so far, I really like it. No issues with the 3 drawer and rolls into the cage without any issues. I have sockets, wrenches, and heavy hammers.
Oh, and the drawers are lockable. The bar swings up and clips in and I padlock it.
I’m a millwright too! Local 102
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic and they work great for me I have 5 of those packout drawers I highly recommend packout drawers as an addition to a full tool box . These things work great if you run a service truck as well . I can lock them on to my service truck a drop them off at the shop if I don’t need the tools in a particular packout . It’s also a lot cheaper than buying another tool box .
I've found that if you put your tap in a bit holder instead of directly chucked into your drill, it gives you a little slop, which helps diminish the chance that you'll make it go "tink". It was fun watching someone else break a tap for once.
All you have to do is put in a metal or plywood bottom (something ridgid) liner if you don't want the drawer to belly.... then you can Load her up all you want
Underneath or inside?
That’s a helluva build! Well done, looks absolutely brilliant! 🤩💪🏼
I don't throw this word around... GENIUS my friend👏👏👏
I’ve got a bunch of these packout boxes and you can put a lot of weight in them.. more than I think you are giving it credit for… it’s not steel,, but pretty good… I’m more than happy with mine
Excellent Modifications, really like your ability to trial and error and re-fabricate something. I’ve worked on 4-Special effects Movies (Sky High Movie , built 80’ Baby Conveyor into School Bus Scene) I learned real quick these guys just try stuff and if it doesn’t work they try something else, very, very valuable lesson. Every Movie they have to Fabricate something. I’m a Conveyor specialist they hired me for.
Keep it up Dan, I dig this Mod ✌️😎
You have that same ability 💪. Brilliant idea to have a Work Surface especially 44” .
For the cost of these things, I’d prob just get a normal metal cabinet. But I do like these! Can get much more usage/space out of a metal cab for same price. But great idea though!
Also u can use self tapping 1/4 20s instead of drill and tap. I use them on iron beams and they work great. They made by Dottie and sold at electrical wholesale houses.
I was thinking why not just drill through the hinge and use a big washer and you wouldn’t have to tap anything
Im thinking about doing something like this for a mobile finishing workspace. I do trim carpentry, so something like this to put my tools on and move to the next door or window or whatever would be quite nice.
Did not realize the Ernst trays fit in there like that! So nice!
Thats some awesome modification. Youve done there!
You might be a mechanic by trade but you are one hell of a carpenter and Jack of all trades! Very well done man! And those Diablo steel demon blades work great! I have the same saw and it runs that blade awesome. Very impressive all around. Plus I like all the tool companies you use. Bonus points on using many brands! 🍻🍻🍻
Thanks man! 🍻🍻 yeah those blades are awesome! I use them every chance I get. Very fast and clean!
Great Build looks great! I do mobile automotive diagnostics, and I use this setup minus your additions as a diag cart.
That's freaking awesome dude 😎 am sure this will work for a home garage if you need extra space for tool organization. I am also 100% sure when a little inch annuity someone will customize a DeWalt tough system I have idea of myself I just don't feel like implementing them don't have a need for them but you could probably add a corn Ravel for your extension cord maybe some kind of modification at a tool bag like a smaller style crate
So many possibilities! 🔥🔥
The product design engineers at Milwaukee must be really embarrassed because they didn't think of that first! NICE!
I was thinking with the sides, use the new pack out half plates instead the dolly, $19, maybe put a piece of play wood underneath for support, but yes it could be a really good set up, I’m a plumber apprentice and I work on new construction projects, this would be really good set up with the packout top clear boxes for fittings.
There’s also a new half wall mount that is going to be released soon!
@@AutobahnDan that’s the one I’m talking about $19, or you’re saying like the work top?
@@edwinvasquezp oh shoot! Yeah, The new one part of the new garage system
Hello again Auto Bahn Dan
Thank you for another Great Video. I am looking forward to seeing more of this as you use it. Now the drawers cannot hold a lot of weight. The top and wings would probably be very light as well. Again thank you
" Is it good for a Mechanic, is it good for a Mechanic.?" 🤣
I'd say it depends on what type of Mechanic.
Automotive/Truck where you don't need to move your box out of your work space, probably not.
But if you need to move around a lot, Yup.
I've done Heavy Trucks, Automotive, and Railroad type work, never needed to move my Snap-On out of the building.
Currently I'm doing Forklift maintenance/repair, needed something I could roll around to where the equipment quits running.
The Packout moves like a furniture cart, I've had to break it down to load in the truck, roll it up to loading docks, taken elevators with it, climbed stairs, sometimes walking up to a quarter mile through tunnels/halls.
There's other brands as well, but this type of box works well for this type of work.
I put the heavy stuff on the bottom drawers, this way it doesn't tip over and also don't have to worry about flexing
As a multi-tradesman, can confirm, not for mechanics, so pretty will be instantly greasy and black, but it works great for transporting tools to various job sites as long as you configure your loading correctly.
Dang Dan.. you beat me to it. I was building a similar mod. Yours looks really nice bro. Your take is uniquely cool, love how you cut the top. I was going to use finished wood. Dude Congrats 👏 👏 very well done.
Thanks man! Yeah, I almost went with the StealthMounts on wood or a metal cooking tray of some sort..
Excellent use of a table saw by a mechanic. Seriously, that came out fantastic. Well worth the time effort.
Haha! That wormdrive Skil table saw takes everything I throw at it! 😅
He’s back!
😅
😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic any time my service truck is down for major repairs I run packout system with all my essentials obviously big hammers and pry bars breaker bars you need to get some accessories to hold them but as far as power tools , hand tools sockets wrenches pliers etc picks screw drivers I can carry almost all I need for 90% of jobs with a 3 drawer 2 drawer for the deeper sockets and hammers etc … a clear top organizer for consumables and a bottom wheel large box for battery tools works great yes it can work for mechanics not as your main box though
I like using a m12 impact on low setting for those tap jobs. not enough torque to snap them. just back it off and go again if it gets stuck. no need to even pre-drill with those drill/tap combo bits.
Hi does the left hand side clip of like the right hand side , many thanks russ
It could be a great gun cleaning/parts box setup!
Major score on the clearance worktop!
Just a suggestion. Don't tap at high speed 2 on your drill. Also give it a squirt of some oil. 👍
Very Cool Build!
Mechanical Engineer here, works fine. I wouldn't suggest listening to this videos advice.
Mechanic here, I wouldn’t listen to an engineer’s advice! I’ve been throwing wrenches across the shop for over two decades because of some stupid engineer’s design on a car! 😂😂😂
Yeah nice job. Love the creativity
It's out of the system now so don't panic but just so you know in the future, if you're wanting to block out the addresses on a shipping label, you need to block out the barcode too. It's like going out of town and locking your front door but leaving the back door open. Been a year since you posted so I'm curious what type of a store had the tops on clearance. Those are very much not on clearance at HD and they're selling like hotcakes since they also left their backdoor open and show you their inventory levels at the warehouse.
Well done, you earned a new subscriber
Man all your tools are so nice.
Better believe I’m stealing this great idea!!
if i remember correctly those drawers on the packout had a 50 lb weight capacity on the 2 drawer and was 25 lbs each on the 3 drawer.
Yeah, Full-blown wall to wall wrenches or sockets in one drawer is a little too much..
Oh shoot it’s Autobandan. I recognised you from vcg construction. Man that name is catchy!!!
😂 I didn’t change it to ABD Tools yet here.. lol
Really nice mod! Great job!
Camping table :)
Really nice mod. Excellent video!
you learned this the hard way, but the drill/tap combo bits only work properly with thin stock, like where the material thickness is 1/3 the diameter of the bit. Anything more than that and you're rolling the dice on breakage and better to use a traditional tap.
Thanks Dan 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
I see you used a circular saw to cut metal. Does it have to be a "metal cutting saw" or can it just be a regular circular saw with a metal cutting blade?
There’s lots of metal blades out there that will fit your saw. Diablo makes a lot of them, even some for aluminum. The saws that are specifically made for metal contain the shavings better and are a little slower for a better cut. If you use them on any type normal saw, keep in mind, you’ll have metal shavings everywhere, the blade spins faster with less blade life, and more poor of a cut.
Useful looking mod Dan 🛠👍😊
Hope all is well Dan. Miss seeing your videos.
Thanks for checking up here! I’m still around mostly on Instagram as “ABD Tools” the messaging system there is the best so I can answer questions and help people out quickly! 💪🔥👍 I may do shorts here from time to time!
After seeing a few of the modifications.
It sure would be nice if Milwaukee made these foldable end shelves available for sale in stores. If anyone has seen the setup for sale?
Please let us know
Молодец! Отличная идея и исполнение!
What installation driver are you talking about for those pieces? I remember, i could have sworn, I while back I saw a Milwaukee 4 in 1 driver with adapters like that, but it looked more like a regular driver, without the magnetic thing on the front and it was fuel. I cant find it now. I can find one like it, non-fuel, but not the fuel one.
It’s the FPDX European market. Got it from Adzy’s Goods uk
That’s awesome. I’d buy that
Creative. Very nice.
Where is that tray from that’s inside your top drawer?
Very clever!
Awesome dude 😎
What M12 drill is that? Looks like it has interchangeable heads but looks nothing like the M12 install driver
It’s the FPDX 👈 actual part number. Euro version available at Adzy’s Goods
Got me to sub! Nicely done.
need to use wax to easily tap holes
I keep a toliet wax ring in a small sealable container and dip the tap in before every use No wax break 2 out of 3 With Wax break 1 in 10-15
Well done
What is the overall height of this setup?
Looking good! Thanks for sharing
Hey, first time watcher, great video.
What do you think about installing a stiffener plate to increase the weight limit of the drawers before it starts to scrape?
Thanks, yeah that might work but then you’re gonna lose space. Packible released some solid dividers which might work out better. Maybe two dividers going across to stiffen might help
@@AutobahnDan Interesting. Thanks for letting us know.
14:07 really caught up to you at 14:50
thank you for the video
Nice mods Dan
it works fine as a mehanic, ty
Whats it gonna run me to purchase the folding sides
Anywhere between $15-30, Packible just announced yesterday that he’s making a bracket package soon to save some money on a bundle along with new mounts with 1/4 thread!
Very nice
fantastic
Excellent
I mean cool but I'd just cut 3/4 plywood the the size work top you want and screw it on top of the packout top. Take it off when needed
Or just buy the clips and clip the ply to the top
Nice👌👌👌👌
Slick!
Fyi. Found out accidentally but... The black plastic top can totally be unclipped and comes all the way off. Snaps back on as well.
Very expensive mode, over $300 😅😅 nice work
Nice
It's funny I've seen only two packout systems on the jobsite ,it seems only youtubers that have them and aren't even in construction
i have never seen dewalt tough systems on any job site ...all i see are milwaukee packout and ridgid....same goes for the tools...very few dewalt...mostly milwaukee, ridgid & makita
@@kingofthecrease30 I don't see Milwaukee ever only on TH-cam we had one guy on the jobsite who had Milwaukee now he has flex got tired of his tools breaking down
@@loucifer4205 I work at a supply house/tool store now and we sell way more Milwaukee than ToughSystem. We actually sell more Tstak than ToughSystem. I see a ton of work trucks with Packout in the back as well. I restock a lot of packout every week..
@@AutobahnDan Where I live packout at 3 home depot do not sell dewalt and ridgid outsell Milwaukee by a large margin and that includes tools
@@loucifer4205 where do you live? Here in south Texas pack out is and Milwaukee hand tools and power tools are the most used and bought by far in the HVAC trade
Would anyone consider building these to order?
That table top was a failure by Milwaukee, it could be alot more versatile , I hope they come out with a new version .
Still sells quite a bit though
👍
What the hell is with all the people on the internet saying "Heighth" There is not TH at the end of height.
Sounds like you’re not around many people..
You broke the bed because you kept on stopping and going if you would’ve just stayed, continuous would not of broken and a little cutting oil goes a long ways even on aluminum
For the price I would like if they were made out of metal.
I keep thinking Chris Pratt is speaking
What happened to you on IG??
Doing all tools not just automotive👍👍
Nice but pricey
WERE YOU STONED WHEN YOU DID THIS?
No
🙉😮🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
This feels like a waste of time and money. You are basically defeating what these packouts were meant to do. For the money you spent, you could have bought a metal 6 drawer cart from harbor freight that would have solved all your flexing drawer issues. They even have folding side trays available for cheap.
Everybody’s situation is different. This came out handy doing contractor work and not having a huge cart in the way. It’s very mobile and I can tear it down into other options later versus a heavy metal cart that’s going to be in the way later on when I’m doing other stuff. It holds its value and I can sell it for pretty close to what I bought it for. The list goes on and on.. can’t be narrow minded.
Нарезает на второй скорости и без масла. Удивляется. 😑
Great build but a shit-ton of work!!
you butchered a 300$ dolly, spent another 80$ for a piece of wood just to 'snap it in" ..:( ouch
Ha! Dolly was given to me by my local tool store because it was damaged in Freight! The top was 15 bucks on clearance at Home Depot at the time!😂
Why 30 minutes to explain something, i don't got time for that. Anything less than 10 minutes is good, five is the best
Why are u here?? 🤦♂️ go to ticky tok for that shit! 😂😂😂
This cart is pointless. Steel would’ve been lighter for more strength than plastic drawers.
WHAT A WASTE OF TIME MONEY AND EFFORT!
Like I said in the video, not for all
And imagine you watch the entire video so what does that say about you and your time. In the future if you have nothing good to say about someone or their ideas you should keep it to yourself as no one but you is interested in your negative comment. By the way I don't see you contributing any brilliant ideas.
@@JohnSmith-zf4wp MAYBE YOU SHOULD LEARN YOURSELF. [IDEA]- DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH POINTLESS EFFORTS. YOU WASTE TIME, MONEY, MATERIALS, AND EFFORT. DO SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY GETS RESULTS.
@@wilmafudd9293 wait a minute.. let me think about it.. hmmm.. 🤔 NOT FOR ALL! The “waisted time” here can maybe save time for many others with an idea for their packout! Boom!💥I helped you out!😂
@@AutobahnDan YOUR boom IS A dud. waste of time , money, materials, and effort. THE VIDEO ITSELF SUCKED TOO.
Thanks Dan 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
Where did you get the European installation driver?