As a previous car and airplane mechanic, I have been utilizing tools I have and buying specialized tools as need. When I caught Covid I decided to take tools I use for my bike and make layer tool box. Think I saw a clip of John's box on you tube and it was my inspiration. First I'm just an avid cyclist both MTB and road so I went with a small box (3 layers) for tools only and a catch bag for extra supplies when on the road. Took a lot of time laying out patterns but sooo glad I put in the time. Wish I had seen this before making my foam cutouts. I think new patterns are need but, it's not that hard when doing it by hand with Kaizen foam.
Great video, really enjoyed it. Impressive to see the level of detail and thought process behind the configuration you run. Thanks for taking the time to run through it all. You're also a really good presenter, would like to see more. 👍
I am an aircraft tech and this is the level of organization I have tried for years. The box is really well set up and the ideas are great. Going to look into the laser cutter guy.
One does not need to have served in the military to learn how helpful good organisation is. Hospitals and restaurant kitchens rely on good organisation, too. And just hating it when your stuff in not where you expect it to be when you need it is a much more simple reason.
I approached my build the same way, but have a separate smaller box for tyre and brake stuff. I completely agree with your addage, if you remove a tool, you will need it.
Laser cutting foam with different base color rocks! Learned this when working with Aircraft mechanics as they know a tool is missing. For those on the cheap, look at shadowbox tools.
Very cool! Thanks gentlemen. I have a small E-bike repair business, and it's always fascinating to see what other mechanics set-ups are like and why. The level of detail(s) is incredible!
Thanks for sharing. At the end, 25:50, John says he will just build you a budget set up. That would be an ideal tool list and pic if you have it and are willing to share it..
Sweet box bro. About to build a kit on same box but I'm going to have things in their own boxes inside so if I need to grab something and go I can. Great video
That was sooo awesome! i love the story of the $6 harbor freight tool that could. love when u get a winner, price < function. they may start selling them $20+ when demand jumps. Thanks John for sharing
FYI...all Harbor Freight tools have a lifetime warranty. Those composite ratchets break easy if used frequently. No receipt needed. Just walk in with the old one and they have you a new one no questions asked
No zip ties? I always keep zip ties around. What sort of support are you looking for to develop your T-handle ideas? Sounds like it could be a cool project. I can do design work and source prototypes.
OK, this is epic. I have my tools at work shadow-boxed neatly like this but my personal bike tools are just jumbled into like 6 different containers. This is really inspiring me to get more organized at home 😂
I have a Pelican 1510 that I keep a bleed kit at the bottom of (inside of a smaller 1040 micro case). I've had brake fluid leak from the 4oz container and out of the 1040 case when driving from sea level up to Big Bear... do you ever have issues with the fluids leaking during transportation? I figure that I just need to keep the case oriented correctly to keep the liquids upright.
Allen is actually a brand that produced Hex keys, which is now wrongly used as a generic. It's actually suprising how many "engineers" do not know this.🤣 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_(brand)
“I’d rather be looking at it then not have it” wise words.
Rather have it & not need it, than need it & not have it. 💯
As a previous car and airplane mechanic, I have been utilizing tools I have and buying specialized tools as need. When I caught Covid I decided to take tools I use for my bike and make layer tool box. Think I saw a clip of John's box on you tube and it was my inspiration. First I'm just an avid cyclist both MTB and road so I went with a small box (3 layers) for tools only and a catch bag for extra supplies when on the road. Took a lot of time laying out patterns but sooo glad I put in the time.
Wish I had seen this before making my foam cutouts. I think new patterns are need but, it's not that hard when doing it by hand with Kaizen foam.
Great video, really enjoyed it. Impressive to see the level of detail and thought process behind the configuration you run. Thanks for taking the time to run through it all. You're also a really good presenter, would like to see more. 👍
Loved this! JH is a dude. Coolest mechanic on the circuit 🤘
Yeah, would love some videos on bike maintenance, race setup, etc.
Ramiro Nieves. Mechanic. Bellflower Bicycles, Bellflower, CA. Look him up if you’re in the area. So cal. He’s BAMF
I am an aircraft tech and this is the level of organization I have tried for years. The box is really well set up and the ideas are great. Going to look into the laser cutter guy.
thanks guys!
It's awesome that you are not only using expensive tools but are sensible with what you buy depending of your use
A real mechanic has their own duometer. Nice setup, just got some Kaizen foam and a surplus pelican case to get my bits and bobs sorted and stored. 👍
I had to build field tool boxes for my company that was developing drones for package delivery. I absolutely modeled them after this.
You can see the Marine in John coming out with how organized all this stuff is. Good stuff.
One does not need to have served in the military to learn how helpful good organisation is. Hospitals and restaurant kitchens rely on good organisation, too. And just hating it when your stuff in not where you expect it to be when you need it is a much more simple reason.
I approached my build the same way, but have a separate smaller box for tyre and brake stuff. I completely agree with your addage, if you remove a tool, you will need it.
How well thought out and clean that case is is so satisfying 😊🔥
As a privateer this was awesome information. Really enjoyed seeing this, gave me tons of ideas to improve my own tool situation.
Wera Allen keys are the best tool I ever bought. They are worth twice what they cost.
Huge thanks to Aaron for this post !. As one of bicycle mechanic, I really enjoyed and inspired by watching this video.👍
Bro...you could really supplement your income with your own channel.
Laser cutting foam with different base color rocks! Learned this when working with Aircraft mechanics as they know a tool is missing. For those on the cheap, look at shadowbox tools.
Can order Kaizen foam in bulk or pre-cut. Dirt cheap in bulk
Very cool!
Thanks gentlemen. I have a small E-bike repair business, and it's always fascinating to see what other mechanics set-ups are like and why.
The level of detail(s) is incredible!
Very well organized, very nice!
Love the layers and inspiring me to make my tools a bit more organized. Thanks for sharing.
Love this video. As a mechanic I can only aspire to this level or organization. Very Very Nice
Great run today. Awesome to see you and dak killing it together like that.
Thanks for sharing. At the end, 25:50, John says he will just build you a budget set up. That would be an ideal tool list and pic if you have it and are willing to share it..
Great vid, I was always curious about a pro bike tech's tool kit.
Sweet box bro. About to build a kit on same box but I'm going to have things in their own boxes inside so if I need to grab something and go I can. Great video
Damn this guy is good, I'm gonna steal this idea
I’ve been waiting years for this video.
Great stuff, love to get some insight on tools and mechanics.
Sick insight.
very interesting - ever thought about adding a AirTag to it if it gets lost.
Thanks for the video. It's on my to-do list for years now to organize my toolbox. Hopefully I'll get to start with it this winter 😅
Nice work but I would like to see more tool when when you give the discretion. Fantastic setup profit.
Cool video! Thanks.
That was sooo awesome! i love the story of the $6 harbor freight tool that could. love when u get a winner, price < function. they may start selling them $20+ when demand jumps. Thanks John for sharing
FYI...all Harbor Freight tools have a lifetime warranty. Those composite ratchets break easy if used frequently. No receipt needed. Just walk in with the old one and they have you a new one no questions asked
btw they cost $16
So Nice to see some tool i use too ahahah ! Knipex and wera for life !
Cool set-up,John!
very detailed, nice!
No zip ties? I always keep zip ties around. What sort of support are you looking for to develop your T-handle ideas? Sounds like it could be a cool project. I can do design work and source prototypes.
💯 with the zip ties. Worked at a bike shop for 5 years, have ridden since I was 3. Zip ties.. can be life saver in many aspect of my life Lol
@@ianloyd6384 zip ties fall under "supplies" and team truck would have those.
Love this setup. Trying to do the same thing. Do you what thickness the inserts are?
This was rad
Where can I have my tools precisely lasered on foam like that for my pelican box. Please provide a link. Thanks. Nice setup
Very Nice...
Didn't talk about the Knippex pliers which are awesome
Knipex*
Looks like eddy Van Halen’s Frankenstein guitar!
OK, this is epic. I have my tools at work shadow-boxed neatly like this but my personal bike tools are just jumbled into like 6 different containers. This is really inspiring me to get more organized at home 😂
Awesome, thanks so much for sharing! Some good advise for our upcoming 4x season, will re-arrange my tool box 😅
Outstanding! Thanks.
I have a Pelican 1510 that I keep a bleed kit at the bottom of (inside of a smaller 1040 micro case). I've had brake fluid leak from the 4oz container and out of the 1040 case when driving from sea level up to Big Bear... do you ever have issues with the fluids leaking during transportation? I figure that I just need to keep the case oriented correctly to keep the liquids upright.
I have this same issue traveling to races, the SRAM bottles leak profusely. Getting a random aftermarket bottle is the best option.
ACE Hardware sells waterproof little cases too that I keep my fluids in. My bottles leak too
That level of organization usually means you are compensating for a tiny…………………………………………………
tool box
What kind of foam is that?
Nothing for bearings?
What tablet is that?
He calls it a "cheap Amazon tablet" about a minute into the video.
This guy looks like Trevor Bauer
Why do all these so called pro mechanics call a set of calipers , “mikes, or micrometers”. Come one guys know your tools bruh!
Allen is actually a brand that produced Hex keys, which is now wrongly used as a generic. It's actually suprising how many "engineers" do not know this.🤣 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_(brand)