What size box is that, I have a 46" masterforce combo with the side cabinet and im soon going to be getting a 72" combo but I might go with the icon just because it will last for a long time and is available and masterforce 72 tops and bottoms arent
It's like some semi-wise man said about art works: _It's never truly completed, you just eventually get tired of refining it and let it be. Temporarily._
Purging ones toolbox can be quite emotional. After all, we've saved everything over the years and become attached many times forming an emotional bond to a set of pliers, a wrench, a socket we've had since our childhood...It happens to all of us Ray! LOL
I have had the simultaneously happy and sad experience of integrating my tools with my father's which I inherited. It's an interesting experience going through someone else's tools and remembering about the times you spent with them and how they were used to teach you. My father was a master electrician after getting hurt as a a master carpenter. Plus he taught me about mechanical repairs as well. Going through all three sets of tools was one the hardest and best things I have done in a long while. It took almost two years to go through them just to see what was there.
Just did this found most of the elusive 10mm tools I was missing. For a while I was convinced they went to the same place as pens and single socks. Cheers.
If I could get my son to stop taking off with my tools and keeping or losing them, I'd be in good shape. I'd lock my toolbox, but I lost the keys to it.
As a DIY home mechanic, I find your level of professionalism to be elevated. You help me by pointing out the pitfalls of doing-it-yourself out of my depth. This car was a total CF with ZERO attention to any detail
I have done this and, a week after I got rid of a few things, (I save everything) sure enough, I needed something I had tossed out and had to go buy one. Cleaning out your tool box can be dangerous.
@@RainmanRayOffDuty Definitely check out Hazard Fraught toolboxes. Their top of the line stuff is very nearly on par with Snap-On, etc. Last time I was in a HF store, I was astonished by the quality and still at a reasonable price.
Stand alone double door cabinet is what I did and all my speciality tools that are in blow molded cases are in that freed alot of space up. Really enjoy your post.
A side locker and a label maker make finding those special tools in cases really easy to store. Just label both ends of the cases and fill the shelves.
I've found what personally helps me avoid this situation is to use a label maker and label each drawer as to what it's supposed to contain. Definitely has helped me keep things where they belong and find things when I'm looking for them.
I started with a small 24" chest, then to a roller cab then a 40" roller cab, then a 54" with side cabinet. Hope my kids like tools, they'll have tools for their kids as well.
The rule of thumb is the more space you have the more things you'll find to fill that space! I've upsized more then once and it never fails I find tools to fill the new space.
I’m a home shop guy and J recently cleaned out all of my old Craftsman sockets and ratchets. Put them in storage since they’re all US made tools. Replaced them with complete sets of Tekton. Grabbed some new sets of pliers including a couple of 10” Knipex water pump pliers, added some 6 point combo wrenches, and also added a set of 1/2” deep impacts and 3/8” shallow (they were on sale)
A decal on your small blue misc cabinet (not identical, but thematic), brought back an old memory - You can trust your Car, to the man who wears the Star! 😂
It always feels good to get stuff cleaned up and organized 👍👍👍 if you get some plier organizers and move them all into a deeper drawer you open up the 2 top shallow drawers move your wrenches out of the top drawer in them move all your bigger sockets and ratchets in the top drawer now you'll have a deep drawer to put more cases in
been an auto tech for 49yrs.... just last year the wife and i went through and reorganized my 4 top amd bottom tool box's took better part of 2 days.... but very nice to have everything in it's place now!!!!!!
I laughed through the whole video. I just went through this. I organized, then didn’t like what I had done, then started over. Then I had just a bunch of stuff left over. A lot of it I had not used for a long time. Still, I couldn’t get rid of anything! So a lot of stuff ended up in boxes. Now when anyone comes over, especially my sons, they have to go through it and take whatever I can convince them to take.
Have you thought about a top box, maybe short top box(36”) for screwdrivers, picks, and other stuff and put your 4 drawer selection box on the table next to your tool chest. I bought a pliers organizer that is a wire type holder that stores your pliers on edge. Man, does that save a lot of space, but you do need a slightly taller drawer. I’ve got a Harbor Freight roll around base cabinet and it’s a pretty good box, maybe look into a side box from them for your blomolded cases, maybe put one on each end! Let’s see what you figure out!
I'm amazed at how different a salt belt mechanics toolbox is different from Ray's. My most used tools are the acetylene torch, the induction heater and my 3/4 inch bar. Good job Ray, this part of the job is actually a job, you never know where to put stuff.
Impressive! Ray, I am proud of what you have accomplished. Good Stuff! My friend keep up the good work and I will check back next month to see how things are working out. Stay tuned. PS: I did the same thing to my tool box and when I was done I had so many left over tools and no place to put them.
What about one of those new Harbor Freight service carts? You could put all your go to tools in the cart and the rest in the big box. I'm sure you'd rather have a Matco or Snappy cart, but they seem to get good reviews and have quite a few drawers.
Locking system is utmost important. You want anyone who is trying to go find some other roll cab or cart. You want them on camera, but you have to deterr them from choosing yours. You need real pro locking systems and the ability to get keys in an emergency. Harbor freight totally does not have adequate security locks.
You may want to think of a Tech Cart instead of a bigger box. New US General from HF seems to have good reviews and around $700.00. Use it to hold your everyday and should clear up ALOT of room in your box. If you go Tool Truck cart I'd suggest a slide top otherwise save your money and go with the HF box. Also if you get a cart it becomes easier to take it home when needed at the home shop.
I feel your pain. I am in the same position and hate my tools being unorganised I am reluctant to step up and buy a professional box even though my cart and 2 11drawer box setups are overflowing
Lol. Loved the surprise find of the Ridgid grinder wheel (?). Happens to me all the time….”wow I forgot I had that”. Obviously it’s a common ailment for us toolies. My box at work looks v similar.
Where ever you decide to store your plastic cased tools, try and store them vertically (hinge to bottom and handle to the top) , you can label them for quick identification and just pull them out individually without having to pull others out first to get to what you want. You could find a cabinet with drawers that suit the size of your cases when there're stood vertically.
@@RainmanRayOffDuty I went from a nine drawer rollaway to an 18 drawer chest and rollaway combo. Then I refilled the nine drawer. Then I replaced the nine drawer with a ten drawer chest and rollaway. And now they both are full. And my other nine drawer rollaway is also full.
Tool companies know what they are doing when they sell everything in giant blow molded cases. Everyone needs a bigger box now. I got rid of all the trays that sockets, bits, screwdrivers etc came in. Way more tools fit in the wrench, screwdriver and plier drawers now. Also, if your drawer is deep enough, you could use the upright plier racks, and put them all in one drawer.
Well done fella. I think you should keep the top right drawer as a "junk" drawer. You're allowed at least one, and that's coming from someone who cleans his tools at the end of every day! What a difference you made! Pat on the back.
My toolbox hasn’t had a good going through since approximately 1975. A complete Craftsman set. I don’t know how many pieces the set had originally. Will have to go through it all and see how complete it is. From what I have seen, everything is in its original place from when it first was organized. The wood cabinet was originally a display cabinet at a jewelry store. The seven drawers are about two inches deep, and approximately 3x3ft square. With velvet lining. The cabinet might be as valuable as the tools!? You’ve inspired me to plan a day,or two, to go through it all. Just for my own curiosity. Great video as usual! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Top cabinet and 2 side boxes; 1 with drawers and one shelves. Dollar store has plastic trays with a rubber molding inlays that are awesome. Sturdy and come in different sizes. Great for everything from extensions to loose sockets and bits. I feel yeah. It's a struggle.
I have 2 tool boxes loaded with older speacial tools and infrequently used tools. I also have a tool box appropriately the same size you have. After 30 years of acquiring tools, and keep purchasing tools All of my boxes are maxed out
Father in law was a car guy. He passed the beginning of the year and we have inherited all of his tools. In the same type of position, had to buy a new shed to keep it all. Have a feeling I am going to have to buy another toolbox to keep it organized.
Though about pliers racks? A garage locker from favorite big box store for box kits? Harbor freight five drawer? Your shop is a bit small, cart might not do it. Organizing ones tools and box is a never ending struggle! Best of luck, you’ll get it handled!
My toolbox is the same a bunch of cludder and storage over the years. When I first needed tools I started out with a flip open tool case then expanded more and more from that till I needed a toolbox to put it all away. I just need to go through it all and organize it. Thanks ray for another great video.
@Bones McGillicuddy Yeah, I actually looked up a couple of US websites to check Snap On prices in USD and was quite surprised. Expensive in the US as well.
That big drawer should always be socket drawer and I always recommend snap on 10 row socket tray as an organiser as you can put individual rows of sockets between also
I know the feeling. Gets a bit overwhelming. I have my own dbl car garage full of tools and equipment and my own 5ooo sf business shop full of equipment and tools. Told my Son, one day this is all yours. He said what am I going to do with all your welding and fab tools, I'm a electrician.
Confucius say: The tool you get rid of today will be the tool you need tomorrow! I was at Harbor Freight yesterday and they have a really nice roll around cart with several drawers under the tray. It even has a lid you can close with gas struts. Best of all, you can get one to match your blue box. $275
Just found this channel. I can sympathize, you never have enough tool storage, and if you do it's only a temporary condition which will change the moment your tool dealer sees it. Never have a drawer deeper than the thickest tool you'll have in it, deep drawers turn into trash bins; don't ask me where to put the odds and ends you just can't throw out which usually inhabit deep drawers 'cause it's a problem we're all still working on. Fractional, metric (and Whitworth if you do old limey stuff) belong in separate locations, having more than one type in the same drawer lets you put things in the wrong place. The reason you can't find your 10mm socket is because it's with the fractional set where the 3/8 belongs. The joy of discovering the 10mm fades as you realize the 3/8 is now lost and you need it to finish the job you're working on, and no the 3/8 isn't where the 10mm goes; good luck finding it. Separate sockets, ratchets, and extensions by drive sizes. I can't tell you where the 3/8 to 1/4 adapter belongs; it could go with the 3/8 drive or the 1/4 drive. Ditto for the upsize adapter. Just know that wherever you put those, all your friends will tell you they're in the wrong place. You can't win that game. Put the most-used tools in the top drawers; whatever you have in the bottom drawers will become most-used next week so everything will always be in the wrong place except for the 3/8 socket which is still lost. Use socket rails to keep them organized accepting that no matter how many rails you buy, you'll always have one more socket than rail clips to put sockets on even if you buy socket rails by the dozen. Don't buy screwdrivers in sets; those all look alike and you'll strain and damage your eyes trying to pick the right one by looking at the tips. Always mark your tools against theft, this will make it easy for the police to figure out which of the 2,173 mechanics or tradesmen in the area named "Joe" it belongs to. They're still looking for the guy named "MAC" who engraved the stolen wrench so nicely you'd think a factory stamped his name on there. Lastly, never put dirty tools back in place- those go in the too-deep drawer you keep meaning to clean out and never do. And no, that 3/8 socket isn't in there either.
I worked in a shop setting as a tech for 30 years, had my box that I kept all the big stuff and specialty items in, a smaller top box for small stuff and a catch all drawer, then I had a 4 drawer roll around with a bottom shelf and magnetic holders for screw drivers. Kept all my daily use stuff in the roll around. I didn’t have near as many wrenches or tools in plastic boxes as you do though. Not sure if a roll around with drawers would help or not, looks like you have pretty limited space.
Today I found out.... Pardon my naivete, but I honestly made it to 49+ years old without it dawning on my that mechanics provide most (all?) of their own tools. Ray, would you mind explaining how the relationship between mechanic & garage works, and how much (tools) the mechanics are expected to supply vs. what equipment you choose to "up your game" with, if that concept even applies.
Most shops expect mechanics to provide the majority of their own tools. Specialized tools are usually shop owned, scan tool, manufacturer specific tools like Honda clutch puller are generally not expected but if someone owns them it can be a bonus. Don't have to hope it's not being used or broken by the last guy.
ray, just found your channel. i cant stop watching yes i subscribed as well. loved the video as i just got a harbor freight tool cart same color as my tacoma(mgm for the win) and needed ideas as to tools to fix that thing. nothing wrong with it currently, just wanted a tool cart and tools to upgrade it. put projects in main part amd have screwdrivers in grocery bags i need to organize them in cart. so thanks for this, i appreciate it
The worst part about cleaning and reorganizing ones tool box is muscle memory that has learned exactly what drawer for a certain tool has to be relearned. I still open the drawer a tool used to be in and its been a year since I reorganized my box.
Thanks Ray. I made a cabinet when my side locker had as much on top of it as it already had inside. I was too cheap to buy another side locker and still be out of space
Good work on the consolidation of the drawers. Maybe a side locker is what you may need but I am sure once you get through this you should be good for a bit.
I have always worked in manufacturing. All of our equipment calibration is scheduled and done by the company I work for. Just curious how your tools and shop owned tools are calibrated and who typically pays for this such as your torque wrenches, a/c charging system, etc. Love your show.
The minute I think I’m done reorganizing, a new project throws it into disarray. I’ve got to learn to clean up after each project instead of saying I’ll take care of it later. Otherwise, I throw stuff into one large drawer
I know I'm coming late to this, but I had the same issue with my triple bank snap on box. I ended up getting a harbor freight side locker which should work on your box also, it's a cheap option for more space, especially for cases
I try to once a year clean out and organize my tool boxes which can turn into a couple day project, then I replace anything that’s damaged or has been missed placed, it kinda sucks but after I’m done I feel a lot better plus I usually find something I forgot I had
If you get a full height end cab it will stop stuff getting knocked off the end of your box and you could locate all of your "special tool" boxes in it. I need to sort my toolbox out and replace the drawer liners, I have a roll of 3mm rubber that I bought from an equestrian supply place that I am going to cut up to make the liners (it is a bit stinky but will be super hard wearing as it is used as flooring in stables)
My initial large snap on chest and top box is easily twice your box. If your location is safe. And your comfortable leaving some stuff on a cart I suggest a large front flip cover 8 drawer box.. on a large cart. The lightly used stuff can sit on the cart.
With your box being blue a cheap option could be get one or 2 blue side lockers from harbor freight the doors can easily be switched over to reverse the open options and they are relatively inexpensive, I have a blue 44 in double bank with the side locker and a 7 drawer side box and my locker is jam packed with heavy blow mold cases they work great and a great option for you.
I would go with a 6 or 7 drawer slidetop service cart to put are your go too in....and the slide top is nice because you can still have a work surface with the top open...
Thanks for giving us inspiration. You should get a rolling cart that holds all the stuff in your main drawer. You’ll always know where the 95% of tools always are and you’ll have all the room you need without buying another stationary object. Not that random opinion for some dude who works on cars in makes a difference but you’re welcome anyway.
Hey howdy! Here to home I have discovered "Conservation of MESS". As well, I have been accused of loading a "blivit" -- 3 pounds of stuff stuffed into a 2 pound bag (as I have been told of it). *** I hope greatly that you remember where you have put things you really really need! *** I also respect that full sets are kept together, even though you may use only 4 out of 10 of the pieces. And even though leaving out the other 6 would leave you room for the OTHER stuff you really really USE. _
Cleaning your tool box can be very cathartic for your state of mind and your overall well being while TH-cam Tool Box tours are incredibly invasive and will likely generate all kinds of static and white noise that don't help out nor do you really need to hear. As far as your "blow molded cases" are concerned you have several options of course to deal with them. You could always trade your MATCO 4S/6S in on something bigger that will accommodate all your current needs such as new Snap On EPIQ, Masters, Classic, or Heritage series box (and the weekly commitment that will bring), or stick with MATCO and go with the new 6S (TH-camr Clay Koon loves his new 6S Stack unit in white with blue trim) or you could simply come down on the more cost conscious side like TH-camr Jimmy Making It Work up in Orlando who did a bunch of research then sold his Snap On Master Series Cabinet and Top Chest for cash and opted for the ICON stack with a side cabinet (all for cash and still had $$$ left over) from Harbor Freight (all for less than a SNAP ON Top Chest) and is giving it rave reviews. Ultimately you need to decide what is going to work best for Ray. Good luck in your choices and have fun doing your research. Don't be afraid to have the tool trucks drop off a demo or two for you to touch and feel while you're deciding. Best of luck !
To be honest ray that was time well spent there is nothing worse trying to find a tool you know you have but it was scattered about and buried somewhere I had three separate locations for tools I had a box at home I had a full set up gershner on my workbench and also I had a roll around because my plant was very big and I'd spend all day running back and forth for screwdrivers and wrenches and so on so I got a roll around so when I was working on the machine on the production floor I had what I needed also if you know somebody that's got a 3D printer and a with a teach mode and a probe you can lay your tools out they can scan them and put it into a print circuit or program and make you specialize trays for your tools amen you need good tools to do a good job have a great day buddy love your videos bye
Looks like my boxes lol.have an old cornwell box for extra trash tools.big snap-on that's really deep for the good stuff.ans a snap-on roll car I go from car to car with it.saves a lot on the feet lol.keep them videos comming 👍
I am not a pro but believe in buying a pro level box and tools. I knew I wanted way bigger than I needed at the time I bought my box so I got a Matco 6s triple bay box in Pale Horse White and added a top box add-on to it. I was lucky and a buddy was a matco saleperson at the time so I got a humongous discount. Which is the only way I was able to justify that expensive a box. You would be VERY surprised at how much markup is actually on those boxes...... Especially the boxes they buy at the annual Matco shows. I love organizing and keeping it organized. But even this big of a box has stuff in all drawers and I could probably do some rearranging. I feel your pain. When you buy next, just buy bigger than you think you'll need.
Now Ray... the task is to find everything you moved to a new location without rifling the drawers. Of course, that tool will be in the last drawer you look in!
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What size box is that, I have a 46" masterforce combo with the side cabinet and im soon going to be getting a 72" combo but I might go with the icon just because it will last for a long time and is available and masterforce 72 tops and bottoms arent
Sorry I added to your collection, But I think you will be happy with the items.
Side cabinet for "tools in boxes" sounds like a winner to me.
Organizing a tool box is like restoring a car by yourself . It is never finished .
One of the truest truths spoken.
It's like some semi-wise man said about art works: _It's never truly completed, you just eventually get tired of refining it and let it be. Temporarily._
Mine is very organized you can see it on my channel granted mine is a 46" masterforce also im a diesel tech
Purging ones toolbox can be quite emotional. After all, we've saved everything over the years and become attached many times forming an emotional bond to a set of pliers, a wrench, a socket we've had since our childhood...It happens to all of us Ray! LOL
Totally agreed!
I have had the simultaneously happy and sad experience of integrating my tools with my father's which I inherited. It's an interesting experience going through someone else's tools and remembering about the times you spent with them and how they were used to teach you. My father was a master electrician after getting hurt as a a master carpenter. Plus he taught me about mechanical repairs as well. Going through all three sets of tools was one the hardest and best things I have done in a long while. It took almost two years to go through them just to see what was there.
I am 76 and I have every tool I have ever owned . started in the trades when I was 14 yo. Father owned a truck garage.
Agree!!
One key life lesson I have learned in my 55 years: To clean up a mess, you first must make a bigger mess.
or see another mess and say i wouldnt have that in my shop get back to your shop same mess. your like ugh i got to clean this up. we all been there
I do a lot of remodeling of apartments. Once I start digging in, I usually have to tell the owner, “It has to get worse before it gets better.”
As a tool-a-holic, I can say that the struggle is real. I feel like I need 3 more cabinets.
Just did this found most of the elusive 10mm tools I was missing. For a while I was convinced they went to the same place as pens and single socks. Cheers.
I organized my tools 6 months ago, and ended up with 6 extra 10mm sockets. Today, could not find a single one.
If I could get my son to stop taking off with my tools and keeping or losing them, I'd be in good shape. I'd lock my toolbox, but I lost the keys to it.
You probably have 7 of them now. Always having to buy new ones to use because you can never find them when you need them......
Decluttering is indeed hard, but so satisfying when you open up storage space and have better organization.
As a DIY home mechanic, I find your level of professionalism to be elevated. You help me by pointing out the pitfalls of doing-it-yourself out of my depth. This car was a total CF with ZERO attention to any detail
I have done this and, a week after I got rid of a few things, (I save everything) sure enough, I needed something I had tossed out and had to go buy one. Cleaning out your tool box can be dangerous.
This is how bigger boxes get bought. And I’m not about to spend 12k on one. Very dangerous indeed. The struggle is real
Don't spend 12k... there are plenty of less expensive options....
@@RainmanRayOffDuty Definitely check out Hazard Fraught toolboxes. Their top of the line stuff is very nearly on par with Snap-On, etc. Last time I was in a HF store, I was astonished by the quality and still at a reasonable price.
@@61rampy65 no kidding, even their US General stuff looks good, I’m needing their 72” for all my crap at home
@@RainmanRayOffDuty Buy a sheet metal brake, manufacture your own for far less. Lol
Stand alone double door cabinet is what I did and all my speciality tools that are in blow molded cases are in that freed alot of space up. Really enjoy your post.
A side locker and a label maker make finding those special tools in cases really easy to store. Just label both ends of the cases and fill the shelves.
I've found what personally helps me avoid this situation is to use a label maker and label each drawer as to what it's supposed to contain. Definitely has helped me keep things where they belong and find things when I'm looking for them.
I started with a small 24" chest, then to a roller cab then a 40" roller cab, then a 54" with side cabinet. Hope my kids like tools, they'll have tools for their kids as well.
The rule of thumb is the more space you have the more things you'll find to fill that space! I've upsized more then once and it never fails I find tools to fill the new space.
Congratulations! You deserve to feel good about yourself.
I’m a home shop guy and J recently cleaned out all of my old Craftsman sockets and ratchets. Put them in storage since they’re all US made tools. Replaced them with complete sets of Tekton. Grabbed some new sets of pliers including a couple of 10” Knipex water pump pliers, added some 6 point combo wrenches, and also added a set of 1/2” deep impacts and 3/8” shallow (they were on sale)
A decal on your small blue misc cabinet (not identical, but thematic), brought back an old memory - You can trust your Car, to the man who wears the Star! 😂
It always feels good to get stuff cleaned up and organized 👍👍👍 if you get some plier organizers and move them all into a deeper drawer you open up the 2 top shallow drawers move your wrenches out of the top drawer in them move all your bigger sockets and ratchets in the top drawer now you'll have a deep drawer to put more cases in
been an auto tech for 49yrs.... just last year the wife and i went through and reorganized my 4 top amd bottom tool box's took better part of 2 days.... but very nice to have everything in it's place now!!!!!!
Your Matco guy saw this and went out to look at new boats! But really, way to spend a Saturday in the shop.
I laughed through the whole video. I just went through this. I organized, then didn’t like what I had done, then started over. Then I had just a bunch of stuff left over. A lot of it I had not used for a long time. Still, I couldn’t get rid of anything! So a lot of stuff ended up in boxes. Now when anyone comes over, especially my sons, they have to go through it and take whatever I can convince them to take.
"Whaaat?! I didn't know I had that!"
I know that feeling way too well.
Soldering Iron + Solder? Whew, those not being together was driving me insane...Thank you~!
Did this today to my whole shop much needed.
Have you thought about a top box, maybe short top box(36”) for screwdrivers, picks, and other stuff and put your 4 drawer selection box on the table next to your tool chest. I bought a pliers organizer that is a wire type holder that stores your pliers on edge. Man, does that save a lot of space, but you do need a slightly taller drawer.
I’ve got a Harbor Freight roll around base cabinet and it’s a pretty good box, maybe look into a side box from them for your blomolded cases, maybe put one on each end! Let’s see what you figure out!
Caught myself talking to myself in the shop today....."must get the wobbly bit" and "give me back my socket"...thanks a lot....lol
Good job on cleaning the box.I have so many tool boxes I think I am going to consolidate mine as well 😀
I'm amazed at how different a salt belt mechanics toolbox is different from Ray's. My most used tools are the acetylene torch, the induction heater and my 3/4 inch bar. Good job Ray, this part of the job is actually a job, you never know where to put stuff.
Impressive! Ray, I am proud of what you have accomplished. Good Stuff! My friend keep up the good work and I will check back next month to see how things are working out. Stay tuned. PS: I did the same thing to my tool box and when I was done I had so many left over tools and no place to put them.
What about one of those new Harbor Freight service carts? You could put all your go to tools in the cart and the rest in the big box. I'm sure you'd rather have a Matco or Snappy cart, but they seem to get good reviews and have quite a few drawers.
Locking system is utmost important.
You want anyone who is trying to go find some other roll cab or cart. You want them on camera, but you have to deterr them from choosing yours.
You need real pro locking systems and the ability to get keys in an emergency.
Harbor freight totally does not have adequate security locks.
@@dannylinc6247 the rollers wear out pretty quick too
@@bradhaines3142 drawer slide support guide type?
Not the roll cab wheels?
You may want to think of a Tech Cart instead of a bigger box. New US General from HF seems to have good reviews and around $700.00. Use it to hold your everyday and should clear up ALOT of room in your box. If you go Tool Truck cart I'd suggest a slide top otherwise save your money and go with the HF box. Also if you get a cart it becomes easier to take it home when needed at the home shop.
I feel your pain. I am in the same position and hate my tools being unorganised
I am reluctant to step up and buy a professional box even though my cart and 2 11drawer box setups are overflowing
That was so organized and I didn't reee you out. I like your videos👍
Always feels great to get organized! I just did my garage last week. Good job bro! Have a great weekend
Yes, a little house keeping is needed from time to time but, good busy mechanics never have the time.
Lol. Loved the surprise find of the Ridgid grinder wheel (?). Happens to me all the time….”wow I forgot I had that”. Obviously it’s a common ailment for us toolies. My box at work looks v similar.
Where ever you decide to store your plastic cased tools, try and store them vertically (hinge to bottom and handle to the top) , you can label them for quick identification and just pull them out individually without having to pull others out first to get to what you want. You could find a cabinet with drawers that suit the size of your cases when there're stood vertically.
Never clean out a toolbox unless you have an empty toolbox to put everything in.
This is the way
@@RainmanRayOffDuty I went from a nine drawer rollaway to an 18 drawer chest and rollaway combo. Then I refilled the nine drawer. Then I replaced the nine drawer with a ten drawer chest and rollaway. And now they both are full. And my other nine drawer rollaway is also full.
@@trucker-mr9gi, so the moral to the story is not to end up with any extra space! No matter what!
Moral of the story is to make sure you have enough space for everything you have.
@@trucker-mr9gi, I was getting at if you have extra room you just get more stuff to fill it up! I have that problem! Especially with tools.
Tool companies know what they are doing when they sell everything in giant blow molded cases. Everyone needs a bigger box now. I got rid of all the trays that sockets, bits, screwdrivers etc came in. Way more tools fit in the wrench, screwdriver and plier drawers now. Also, if your drawer is deep enough, you could use the upright plier racks, and put them all in one drawer.
That's one kick ass tool box you got there Ray
Well done fella. I think you should keep the top right drawer as a "junk" drawer. You're allowed at least one, and that's coming from someone who cleans his tools at the end of every day!
What a difference you made! Pat on the back.
I found you can generally find the best mechanics by asking to see their junk drawer. Usually the more random stuff the better the mechanic.
@@damienvillano4044 I agree.
Great job man. Cant wait for the follow up video on adding more storage
My toolbox hasn’t had a good going through since approximately 1975. A complete Craftsman set. I don’t know how many pieces the set had originally. Will have to go through it all and see how complete it is. From what I have seen, everything is in its original place from when it first was organized. The wood cabinet was originally a display cabinet at a jewelry store. The seven drawers are about two inches deep, and approximately 3x3ft square. With velvet lining. The cabinet might be as valuable as the tools!? You’ve inspired me to plan a day,or two, to go through it all. Just for my own curiosity. Great video as usual! Roger in Pierre South Dakota
Top cabinet and 2 side boxes; 1 with drawers and one shelves. Dollar store has plastic trays with a rubber molding inlays that are awesome. Sturdy and come in different sizes. Great for everything from extensions to loose sockets and bits. I feel yeah. It's a struggle.
I have 2 tool boxes loaded with older speacial tools and infrequently used tools. I also have a tool box appropriately the same size you have. After 30 years of acquiring tools, and keep purchasing tools
All of my boxes are maxed out
Father in law was a car guy. He passed the beginning of the year and we have inherited all of his tools. In the same type of position, had to buy a new shed to keep it all. Have a feeling I am going to have to buy another toolbox to keep it organized.
Though about pliers racks? A garage locker from favorite big box store for box kits? Harbor freight five drawer? Your shop is a bit small, cart might not do it. Organizing ones tools and box is a never ending struggle! Best of luck, you’ll get it handled!
I’ve been trying to organise my workshop tool storage for years. The more organised bit has overflowed into the house. I really need another workshop.
I am doing this to my tool boxes this weekend
Way to go Ray! If you don't start now, by the time you get to be my age you'll be crazy old hoarder!
time to add on an end locker and a work hutch...oh!.. and its yard sale time!..
My toolbox is the same a bunch of cludder and storage over the years.
When I first needed tools I started out with a flip open tool case then expanded more and more from that till I needed a toolbox to put it all away.
I just need to go through it all and organize it.
Thanks ray for another great video.
I drool over all those nice Snap On tools. Here in Australia they are incredibly expensive.
@Bones McGillicuddy Yeah, I actually looked up a couple of US websites to check Snap On prices in USD and was quite surprised. Expensive in the US as well.
That big drawer should always be socket drawer and I always recommend snap on 10 row socket tray as an organiser as you can put individual rows of sockets between also
I know the feeling. Gets a bit overwhelming. I have my own dbl car garage full of tools and equipment and my own 5ooo sf business shop full of equipment and tools. Told my Son, one day this is all yours. He said what am I going to do with all your welding and fab tools, I'm a electrician.
Thanks for some ideas I am about to do the same thing. But I am about to step up to a bigger box
Confucius say: The tool you get rid of today will be the tool you need tomorrow! I was at Harbor Freight yesterday and they have a really nice roll around cart with several drawers under the tray. It even has a lid you can close with gas struts. Best of all, you can get one to match your blue box. $275
The thing you purge today will be the thing you needed tomorrow. At least in my experience 😂
Just found this channel. I can sympathize, you never have enough tool storage, and if you do it's only a temporary condition which will change the moment your tool dealer sees it. Never have a drawer deeper than the thickest tool you'll have in it, deep drawers turn into trash bins; don't ask me where to put the odds and ends you just can't throw out which usually inhabit deep drawers 'cause it's a problem we're all still working on. Fractional, metric (and Whitworth if you do old limey stuff) belong in separate locations, having more than one type in the same drawer lets you put things in the wrong place. The reason you can't find your 10mm socket is because it's with the fractional set where the 3/8 belongs. The joy of discovering the 10mm fades as you realize the 3/8 is now lost and you need it to finish the job you're working on, and no the 3/8 isn't where the 10mm goes; good luck finding it. Separate sockets, ratchets, and extensions by drive sizes. I can't tell you where the 3/8 to 1/4 adapter belongs; it could go with the 3/8 drive or the 1/4 drive. Ditto for the upsize adapter. Just know that wherever you put those, all your friends will tell you they're in the wrong place. You can't win that game. Put the most-used tools in the top drawers; whatever you have in the bottom drawers will become most-used next week so everything will always be in the wrong place except for the 3/8 socket which is still lost. Use socket rails to keep them organized accepting that no matter how many rails you buy, you'll always have one more socket than rail clips to put sockets on even if you buy socket rails by the dozen. Don't buy screwdrivers in sets; those all look alike and you'll strain and damage your eyes trying to pick the right one by looking at the tips. Always mark your tools against theft, this will make it easy for the police to figure out which of the 2,173 mechanics or tradesmen in the area named "Joe" it belongs to. They're still looking for the guy named "MAC" who engraved the stolen wrench so nicely you'd think a factory stamped his name on there. Lastly, never put dirty tools back in place- those go in the too-deep drawer you keep meaning to clean out and never do. And no, that 3/8 socket isn't in there either.
Also I use tool box widgets for my wrenches it makes a world of difference
I worked in a shop setting as a tech for 30 years, had my box that I kept all the big stuff and specialty items in, a smaller top box for small stuff and a catch all drawer, then I had a 4 drawer roll around with a bottom shelf and magnetic holders for screw drivers. Kept all my daily use stuff in the roll around. I didn’t have near as many wrenches or tools in plastic boxes as you do though. Not sure if a roll around with drawers would help or not, looks like you have pretty limited space.
Today I found out....
Pardon my naivete, but I honestly made it to 49+ years old without it dawning on my that mechanics provide most (all?) of their own tools.
Ray, would you mind explaining how the relationship between mechanic & garage works, and how much (tools) the mechanics are expected to supply vs. what equipment you choose to "up your game" with, if that concept even applies.
Most shops expect mechanics to provide the majority of their own tools. Specialized tools are usually shop owned, scan tool, manufacturer specific tools like Honda clutch puller are generally not expected but if someone owns them it can be a bonus. Don't have to hope it's not being used or broken by the last guy.
ray, just found your channel. i cant stop watching yes i subscribed as well. loved the video as i just got a harbor freight tool cart same color as my tacoma(mgm for the win) and needed ideas as to tools to fix that thing. nothing wrong with it currently, just wanted a tool cart and tools to upgrade it. put projects in main part amd have screwdrivers in grocery bags i need to organize them in cart. so thanks for this, i appreciate it
Organization comes through visibility.
6:51 "...the best way i can." *puts can down in the same moment* the probably unintended pun :D
The worst part about cleaning and reorganizing ones tool box is muscle memory that has learned exactly what drawer for a certain tool has to be relearned. I still open the drawer a tool used to be in and its been a year since I reorganized my box.
Thanks Ray. I made a cabinet when my side locker had as much on top of it as it already had inside. I was too cheap to buy another side locker and still be out of space
Good work on the consolidation of the drawers. Maybe a side locker is what you may need but I am sure once you get through this you should be good for a bit.
I have always worked in manufacturing. All of our equipment calibration is scheduled and done by the company I work for.
Just curious how your tools and shop owned tools are calibrated and who typically pays for this such as your torque wrenches, a/c charging system, etc.
Love your show.
Just saw this part two. Looks way better. Keep chipping away
The minute I think I’m done reorganizing, a new project throws it into disarray. I’ve got to learn to clean up after each project instead of saying I’ll take care of it later. Otherwise, I throw stuff into one large drawer
Smart work , Ray !
I know I'm coming late to this, but I had the same issue with my triple bank snap on box. I ended up getting a harbor freight side locker which should work on your box also, it's a cheap option for more space, especially for cases
I try to once a year clean out and organize my tool boxes which can turn into a couple day project, then I replace anything that’s damaged or has been missed placed, it kinda sucks but after I’m done I feel a lot better plus I usually find something I forgot I had
A great mechanic can never have too many tools
The worst thing about rearranging a toolbox is that now you will spend much more time trying to remember where everything is!
Everything has it's and in it's place. To keep it that way I've found to be the ultimate challenge.
If you get a full height end cab it will stop stuff getting knocked off the end of your box and you could locate all of your "special tool" boxes in it.
I need to sort my toolbox out and replace the drawer liners, I have a roll of 3mm rubber that I bought from an equestrian supply place that I am going to cut up to make the liners (it is a bit stinky but will be super hard wearing as it is used as flooring in stables)
My initial large snap on chest and top box is easily twice your box. If your location is safe. And your comfortable leaving some stuff on a cart I suggest a large front flip cover 8 drawer box.. on a large cart. The lightly used stuff can sit on the cart.
With your box being blue a cheap option could be get one or 2 blue side lockers from harbor freight the doors can easily be switched over to reverse the open options and they are relatively inexpensive, I have a blue 44 in double bank with the side locker and a 7 drawer side box and my locker is jam packed with heavy blow mold cases they work great and a great option for you.
Did the same today 😢
My boss will never understand the struggle.
😂😂😊
I would go with a 6 or 7 drawer slidetop service cart to put are your go too in....and the slide top is nice because you can still have a work surface with the top open...
Please do an updated one Ray 👍👍
You nearly shamed me into cleaning my toolbox,nearly!
Thanks for giving us inspiration. You should get a rolling cart that holds all the stuff in your main drawer. You’ll always know where the 95% of tools always are and you’ll have all the room you need without buying another stationary object. Not that random opinion for some dude who works on cars in makes a difference but you’re welcome anyway.
Hey howdy! Here to home I have discovered "Conservation of MESS". As well, I have been accused of loading a "blivit" -- 3 pounds of stuff stuffed into a 2 pound bag (as I have been told of it).
*** I hope greatly that you remember where you have put things you really really need! ***
I also respect that full sets are kept together, even though you may use only 4 out of 10 of the pieces. And even though leaving out the other 6 would leave you room for the OTHER stuff you really really USE. _
Been there done this. I bought a Mac Tool Maximizer Tool Box. Spent $26,000 on upgrades over )18 years.
Good job!! And yes, you need another box and a side cab!!!…lol
Cleaning your tool box can be very cathartic for your state of mind and your overall well being while TH-cam Tool Box tours are incredibly invasive and will likely generate all kinds of static and white noise that don't help out nor do you really need to hear. As far as your "blow molded cases" are concerned you have several options of course to deal with them. You could always trade your MATCO 4S/6S in on something bigger that will accommodate all your current needs such as new Snap On EPIQ, Masters, Classic, or Heritage series box (and the weekly commitment that will bring), or stick with MATCO and go with the new 6S (TH-camr Clay Koon loves his new 6S Stack unit in white with blue trim) or you could simply come down on the more cost conscious side like TH-camr Jimmy Making It Work up in Orlando who did a bunch of research then sold his Snap On Master Series Cabinet and Top Chest for cash and opted for the ICON stack with a side cabinet (all for cash and still had $$$ left over) from Harbor Freight (all for less than a SNAP ON Top Chest) and is giving it rave reviews. Ultimately you need to decide what is going to work best for Ray. Good luck in your choices and have fun doing your research. Don't be afraid to have the tool trucks drop off a demo or two for you to touch and feel while you're deciding. Best of luck !
Side cabinet for all boxes. Gave me a lot more room. Mater of fact I want another side cabinet
Looks like it is time for a double stack box set up lol
To be honest ray that was time well spent there is nothing worse trying to find a tool you know you have but it was scattered about and buried somewhere I had three separate locations for tools I had a box at home I had a full set up gershner on my workbench and also I had a roll around because my plant was very big and I'd spend all day running back and forth for screwdrivers and wrenches and so on so I got a roll around so when I was working on the machine on the production floor I had what I needed also if you know somebody that's got a 3D printer and a with a teach mode and a probe you can lay your tools out they can scan them and put it into a print circuit or program and make you specialize trays for your tools amen you need good tools to do a good job have a great day buddy love your videos bye
Looks like my boxes lol.have an old cornwell box for extra trash tools.big snap-on that's really deep for the good stuff.ans a snap-on roll car I go from car to car with it.saves a lot on the feet lol.keep them videos comming 👍
I loved the "Circle Back" comment!👍 LOL 😂
I am not a pro but believe in buying a pro level box and tools. I knew I wanted way bigger than I needed at the time I bought my box so I got a Matco 6s triple bay box in Pale Horse White and added a top box add-on to it. I was lucky and a buddy was a matco saleperson at the time so I got a humongous discount. Which is the only way I was able to justify that expensive a box. You would be VERY surprised at how much markup is actually on those boxes...... Especially the boxes they buy at the annual Matco shows.
I love organizing and keeping it organized. But even this big of a box has stuff in all drawers and I could probably do some rearranging. I feel your pain. When you buy next, just buy bigger than you think you'll need.
Sounds like you need a top box Ray
Now Ray... the task is to find everything you moved to a new location without rifling the drawers. Of course, that tool will be in the last drawer you look in!
Whats plugged into your cig lighter in your truck?
The question is how much time is spent looking for something because of disorganization. That's the frustrating part.