How To Have Amazing Tool Organization Using Scraps of Electrical Wire

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  • Don't buy expensive tool organization products! You can create amazing tool board organization using scraps of electrical wire and sheet metal screws. This video shows you how. (more below)
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  • @herrickkimball
    @herrickkimball  2 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    No awesome "dream shop" here! This is a video about doing the best you can with what you have. In my case, what I have is a cramped, shed-size workshop and a limited budget. But getting my tools organized on the wall, instead of in boxes and piled on my bench is a very satisfying life improvement. If you are inspired and would like to buy me a coffee, here's the link: www.buymeacoffee.com/HerrickKimball 👍

    • @terrijuanette486
      @terrijuanette486 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I think I speak for the majority when I say that we don't want to spend thousands of dollars on a 'dream shop' when we'd rather spend it on useful tools! This is so much better, too, than someone else's idea of how to organize my shop (or in my case, craft room.) Thanks!

    • @egbertsouse8487
      @egbertsouse8487 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Very clever, I’ll remember this !

    • @G58
      @G58 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was expecting you to use the three strands of copper wire still inside all the plastic sheathing. Much more durable. Thank you for sharing though. You got everything very well organised. Am definitely jealous. All my tools are scattered in drawers and other random places.

    • @ted458
      @ted458 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      While watching the part about hanging the nutdrivers I noticed that sometimes the magnets will come off with the nutddriver instead of staying on the hook. You mentioned that you had tried putting a screw through the magnet to attach it directly to the board but it did not hold the nutdriver securely. I had an idea on how to tweak that to give you the best of both methods. Put a screw through the magnet and then put a few washers on the screw. Use however many washers you need to give the same spacing as when the magnets are on the hooks. This way your magnets will stay put and still have the full holding power to keep the nutdrivers in place. Thanks for the great video!

    • @hilbert551
      @hilbert551 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Impressive and inspiring. I'm gonna tackle my rats nest of a garage/shop yet. Thanks for your great vids.

  • @isaackvasager9957
    @isaackvasager9957 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    This man made a 30 minute video just showing us all his tools. Dudes living the life.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  ปีที่แล้ว +35

      🤣 I don't have enough wall for all. Just the tools I use most often or have a particular fondness for are on that wall. There are shelves for power tools and file cabinets with tools and supplies also in that small room. Thanks for the comment.

    • @davemartin1534
      @davemartin1534 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yep I'm a sucker also when it comes to tools. really liked this viedoe.

    • @tdiddy432
      @tdiddy432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nah youre hating for real
      Cuz that’s a legit idea and he was more stoked about the idea
      He 1/2 thinks he may be able to patent something
      But it is legit
      And you are a hater

    • @tdiddy432
      @tdiddy432 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Once you master the hooks
      You master the loops
      He fucking loves this shit
      Respect

    • @lunchymunchy2984
      @lunchymunchy2984 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So cool... this guy just spent 30mins watching the tool tour😅

  • @harrypehkonen
    @harrypehkonen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I love that no wallets were hurt in the making of this video.

  • @thomream1888
    @thomream1888 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Gotta be a honest - a thirty-minute video on how to hang tools? I'll give it 5 minutes and be done. Then I watched the whole thing, learned a TON of new ideas, and the best part is now I have room to buy more tools! Great show, super ideas. And my wife loves my cleaned-up garage space. Thank you Herrick.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi Thom,
      Thank you for the positive comment. And for the generous coffee donation!
      I can tell you that my wife also likes my tool organization wall. Now she knows where to find a tool in my shop when she needs it, and can return it to it's designated place when done. She was telling me this just a couple days ago. Happy wife, happy life. 👍😁

    • @thomream1888
      @thomream1888 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@herrickkimball Ah, yes - the true secret to life! Fancy cars and nice houses are just icing on the cake, but a good partner in life is a reward all its own. For a man to find the right woman is no easy task (can be enjoyable!!) but well worth the effort. But the biggest problem I have with my tool collection is my dang son - he never puts stuff back! But it least I'll know what's missing and where it goes. You know, this sounds like an excellent Father-Son project. And with all the new house-building going on I think I have a great supply of free Romex. Now if the temps just drop below 100* I'd have it made - one of the drawbacks to living in CA's Great Central Valley.

  • @witchcraftauto
    @witchcraftauto ปีที่แล้ว +185

    You sir are a legend! I watched the entire video, I have 2 label makers and I love organization. Being disorganized can turn a 10 minute job into a 45 minute job when you are spending all your time searching for the right tool!

    • @skippylippy547
      @skippylippy547 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So very true.

    • @robertdiffin9136
      @robertdiffin9136 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen!

    • @danwilliams4089
      @danwilliams4089 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You said it! Makes you avoid doing anything

    • @cmjudco
      @cmjudco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen....which is usually what I end up doing because I am not organized and have ADHD which makes it almost impossible for me to get organized! 😞

    • @gypsism
      @gypsism 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Organized people are just too lazy to search. That's it!

  • @StarksDummy
    @StarksDummy 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Man! I wish my granddad made a video like this before he passed. He had all kinds of clever ideas like this gentleman.

  • @nattyphysicist
    @nattyphysicist ปีที่แล้ว +103

    The key mechanical feature in this system is that the screw fixes the hook from rotating, wobbling etc. Pegboards inherently have that issue. Great work and thanks for sharing!

    • @arubaguy2733
      @arubaguy2733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Actual pegboard hooks are rather expensive and don't often exactly fit your purpose.
      Also, around here 7/16" OSB is half the price of actual pegboard HDF/Masonite
      and is much more robust. I covered 3 walls of my shop (256 sq.ft.) with 7/16" OSB
      for $160.

  • @aartih
    @aartih ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This is by far the most creative tool wall organization video I have ever come across. Most of the videos nowadays are using $$$$ worth of power tools and accesssories to create an organized wall. I love working with simple hand tools while listening to good music. A million thanks for this, hope you enjoy your coffee!

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hello Aarti, Thanks for the positive feedback and for the generous coffee donation! You're a class act. You've made my day. Thank you again. 👍🙂

  • @foscamramos7390
    @foscamramos7390 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thumbnail got my attention, then I told myself I will only watch a few minutes of this super long video. Well I could not stop watching since I love tools. Great job

  • @laurielyon7740
    @laurielyon7740 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Mr. Kimball…..never refrain from touting an idea of brilliance. You’ve earned the right.
    My grandfather’s given name was Luke. No middle name. Died in the mid ‘60’s. He was often referred to as ‘Lukie’ with affection by my father. And like you, Luke was creative and invariably made things work. I have inherited a smidgeon of Luke’s creativity and when I come up with something I consider a stroke of genius, I announce to my wife…….’Honey…..I’ve just done a Lukie’. She always knows what I mean. Your creativity reminded me of that wonderful guy.
    Great clip!!

  • @aredfield
    @aredfield 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    A quick tip that a roll of rebar wire ties is an affordable alternative to stripping Romex for copper wire. Thanks for the inspiration, my shop has never been so functional!

    • @slotgear3222
      @slotgear3222 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Aren’t the ties thinner gauge than the copper he’s using?

    • @randyray1194
      @randyray1194 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely a thinner gauge. I do think the ties can be and are useful. However, my experience is rebar ties want to rust with any elevated moisture in the air. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @jerbear7952
      @jerbear7952 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@randyray1194yeah but then you get to reorganize your tool wall sooner.

  • @observantgeezer3292
    @observantgeezer3292 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A woodworker explaining how to make something not using industrial equipment or top of the range gear. Amazing!

  • @Kooshad1
    @Kooshad1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was surprised I kept watching. Felt like a new friend introducing me to organizing. The toast lift made me smile. Wholesome video

  • @paulrudolphmusic
    @paulrudolphmusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Inspiring indeed thank you! I’ve been cursing a pegboard with hooks that constantly fall out… this is THE fix.

  • @CForged
    @CForged 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Organization is definitely something to be proud of for people always losing the tool they need. Everyone that isn’t organized including me

  • @beerdrinker6452
    @beerdrinker6452 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My wife thinks i spend more time organizing than doing, but I love to be organized. In my sleep i know where everything is located. I have hung chicken wire on every wall of my shop. My tools hang on the chicken wire. Very easy to reorganize, add, and well add, never delete. I hate boxes and drawers because I hate opening and closing while hunting. I like to see everything on walls. Nice video.

  • @viris0804
    @viris0804 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've saved this video for over a year. And now finally after we've moved to a different house I've got a small corner of the shed to store my tools. I've used your technique to create hooks and ledges for everything, very happy with the way my tools are stored and easy accessable now! Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @strategicactionservices2206
    @strategicactionservices2206 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    WONDERFUL!!! This is one of the best videos I’ve seen without having to blow hundreds of dollars on a bunch of “organizational” crap. Thank you!

  • @timeflysintheshop
    @timeflysintheshop ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No shop is complete without an old Maxwell house coffee can on the bench! 👍😁👍

    • @Electric_Snap
      @Electric_Snap 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Reminds me of my dads shop! Haha.

  • @jontnoneya3404
    @jontnoneya3404 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    To me - this is a dream shop. Why? Because it's obviously well thought out, well loved and well used. What more could a man want? AND I love using inexpensive parts to make something so useful and helpful. Tool organization can be such a pain at times but I love that your solution is not only inexpensive, but also very flexible and easily changed to fit your changing needs/wants/whatever. Well done man....I love this!

  • @Russ92
    @Russ92 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I dont have a garage but I still watched the video. Real eye candy to me! 🤤

  • @radicallyforjesus
    @radicallyforjesus ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Most everyone organizes with expensive methods. I BADLY need to do something like this in my garage. My frugal self thinks this is awesome!

  • @gwenkilby
    @gwenkilby 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This reminds me so much of my father and how he organized his tools, I still have several of his tool cabinets and shelves employing so many of these techniques. I see some new ones I'll need to incorporate. I just love this, thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @johnadams8701
    @johnadams8701 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The hangers are great but the labels are awesome!!!

  • @wootenbasset8631
    @wootenbasset8631 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Chef’s have walk-in freezers, Mr. Kimball has a walk-in tool box :) I’m inspired.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great analogy. I like they way you think. Thanks for the comment. 👍

  • @garyfrank1521
    @garyfrank1521 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think screws alone work as well on plywood painted white. Then outline each tool with pencil to know where it goes and when it is missing. Add little “shelves” with drilled holes for screwdrivers etc.

  • @phototec
    @phototec ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great idea and a great video. One suggestion for you, I use Zip-loc freezer bags with a 1/4" hole punched in the top section (with a regular paper hole punch) to hang my zip-loc bags on hooks, that way they are easy to take off the wall, open & close using the zipper closure and then using the punched hole hang the bag back on the hook.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like that. 👍 Thanks for the comment.

  • @christine9615
    @christine9615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such a great way to organize your shop when you don't have a bunch of fancy woodworking tools. Some of the videos need a great deal of skill and time and special equipment only found in a dedicated woodworking shop.

  • @HerreraCam
    @HerreraCam 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Improvise. Adapt. Thrive. That was great.

  • @OhmSteader
    @OhmSteader ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In high school shop all the tools had a painted outline on the wall clearly indicating where the tool belongs when done using it. I thought it was silly at the time but now know how critical it is for everyone to know where things are and where they go back to.
    Scrap wire is indispensable around the farm and cuts down on the use of zip ties which have their place but usually can not be reused. If you use "flush cut" cutters you wont get cut by the wire as easily.
    I like seeing someone else using "Through the roof". Its the best and does not get hard in the tube very quickly. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jorjito5587
    @jorjito5587 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is the best example of using what you have laying about and making it work for you. I haven't built a shop for myself yet. I have been collecting ideas for organization and storage because like all workers in the shop, I hate not being able to quickly find the right tool!

  • @waellerbe
    @waellerbe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    MANDATORY appreciation moment. I saw your video from beginning to end, and I *know* what I plan to do now with my garage space. Thank you for a phenomenal example of what is possible with a simple framework for garage storage.

  • @themonkeydrunken
    @themonkeydrunken ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Nice job organizing!
    23:31 - those are called 'Lineman's Pliers'. They probably had insulation (the older-style translucent red type that feels like hard polyurethane or bakelite) when they were manufactured, but it only holds up for so many decades and then slips off.
    'Dikes' are the diagonal cutters / side-cutters / wire cutters: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagonal_pliers

    • @rafaeltorre1643
      @rafaeltorre1643 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have that exact pair in front of me. Red and all. Forged steel Taiwan. Plus a yellow pair?

  • @quailhunt1964
    @quailhunt1964 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Absolutely inspirational …Save money, time and dramatically reduces stress once you have it lined up!

    • @davebryant8050
      @davebryant8050 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unless you have access to wire scraps though the price of romex far outweighs any savings from buying organaizers.

  • @RawFitChris
    @RawFitChris 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Inspired? Inspired? Inspired to say the least!! This is the greatest tool organization and mounting/ storing tutorial by far. Fantastic ideas too numerous to list. But ALL important, even vital.

  • @bwilson_guitarworks
    @bwilson_guitarworks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've watched this twice now, and still learning more tricks to organize my space. I really struggle with finding my tools when I need them, and this is brilliant! and cheap!

  • @TheVTRainMan
    @TheVTRainMan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A little bit of ingenuity goes a long ways sir. Thanks for sharing. While I probably wouldn't go as far as you, I see many clever ideas to help my wall of despair. :)

  • @BuildItFixItDIY
    @BuildItFixItDIY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Coming up with something simple, inexpensive, but works well is always a bonus.
    Thanks for the tip about the picquic screwdrivers.

  • @lisatesta1534
    @lisatesta1534 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mr. Kimball, thank you so very much for sharing this super-helpful video. Not only have you given me a GREAT way to organize my tools, I now have the perfect solution for organizing everything from my art brushes to my cosmetics without breaking the bank. You sir, are brilliant!

  • @ericsyre9418
    @ericsyre9418 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not only is it more than enough, it also keeps money in your pockets instead of making huge corporations richer. Thanks for the tip!

  • @33736
    @33736 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve done the French cleat for a few years and for the most part, was a labor intensive pain-in-the-neck. I love speed and versatility of this!

  • @craigduddles5650
    @craigduddles5650 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Great timing for me for this video. I've been building a house and shop for almost three years and my tools are chaos. I also have a ton of wire scraps as I've been doing most of my own electric. Will be using this method to set up my tool walls. It perfectly suites me including making labels as my forgetter works better than most parts of my brain. I love how adaptable it is. Many thanks!!

    • @TheDroppedAnchor
      @TheDroppedAnchor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everything ^ says. Except start with "60+ years". This cat rocks.

  • @semektet
    @semektet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the most effective solution to garage wall storage i have yet seen - and also the most cost effective. Well done and thanks for sharing!

  • @markg7963
    @markg7963 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Am I the only one,y one that is jealous when I see a well organized tool system, and more importantly a nice vice with a clean workbench! Nicely done sir.

  • @67gorila
    @67gorila ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks for the aluminum idea on the funnels, had to clean them everytime I have to use them

  • @sirnearlyheadlesnick
    @sirnearlyheadlesnick ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Suppper love the recycling reusing repurposing I shall definitely be copying your ingenuity love the magnets

  • @DavidWilson-vn7fm
    @DavidWilson-vn7fm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video, my kids comments when I suggest these types of ideas……OCDokey Dad! I’m Super jealous of your hand tools wall, most of which I have at the bottom of drawers somewhere in the shop. I’m gonna do this as soon as I buy my wife that labeler for Mothers Day! Thanks for the video, nicely done : )

  • @screefus
    @screefus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so glad this showed up on my feed today. Was fixing to go get a peg board and hooks... but like you, I already have a surplus of wire and screws. Thank you sir! 😎

  • @maddog3080
    @maddog3080 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job! No hunting for what you need

  • @OShackHennessy
    @OShackHennessy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I started this video thinking this was going to be mundane but I gotta hand it to you this is slick. I keep my tools in rolling boxes but I’ll be darned if I ever hang anything this is how I’m doing it! 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @annaschmanna1
    @annaschmanna1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My husband says he is inspired by your tool hanging ideas. Thank you 😂

  • @CyberBobCity
    @CyberBobCity 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am a French cleat guy but I can still see these wire hangers coming in very useful for some of my tools. Great video!

  • @commonsensehomestead
    @commonsensehomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is the most brilliant video I’ve seen on shop organization. The beauty of it is I have everything in my shop right now to do it. I will have to pick up some more osb. Practicality is genius. Thank you for taking the time to share.

    • @semosancus5506
      @semosancus5506 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did the same thing years ago but I use finish nails of varying lengths. Seems faster than custom making hangers. I also made custom screw driver holders that are nothing more than a small shelf with holes drilled in it.

  • @suecurtis4989
    @suecurtis4989 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you so much! So many ideas. I am sure I can use some of them for my shed. Organization is key when working, just knowing where everything is and not having to walk around it or move it is terrific. Thanks again.

  • @tinycuisine6544
    @tinycuisine6544 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The brilliance is that everything is within sight, and easy to access with one hand. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

  • @graemeferry9794
    @graemeferry9794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Absolutely marvellous. Thank you from England. 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

  • @LemonySnicket-EUC
    @LemonySnicket-EUC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Necessity is the mother of invention. Good use of what you've got.

  • @rabbitstabber8598
    @rabbitstabber8598 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have the same plywood walls in my garage I was going to buy peg boards to go over it for organizing but this is way better thanks for sharing

  • @Kato414
    @Kato414 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Herrick, this video is worth every second. There's a wisdom in your methods that's easy to overlook. The staple-a-ziplock-to-the-wall thing is sheer brilliance. I do that all the time now, and it seriously pays off. And for the price of a staple and three seconds of your time?? The cost-benefit is through the roof. Puts Maurizio Cattelan to shame 🤣

  • @houstonsheltonbees814
    @houstonsheltonbees814 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This helps me tremendously. Thank you sir. Good health and God bless

  • @BeckVMH
    @BeckVMH 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Space and budget impact the ability to conveniently keep our tools accessible. Thanks for sharing some additional options for keeping stuff organized.
    On a side note, I have a number of my grandfather’s hand tools from the 1940s-70s (he had a side business working on televisions in his basement) that I have on my wall along with my assortment. It’s cool to readily see those and on occasion use them as I’m in my workbench area.

  • @InTheMoodToMove
    @InTheMoodToMove ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Cool idea, I'm going to try this myself.
    Regarding the magnets (with the holes in them) you could omit the hooks and just screw them into the wall with a spacer. The spacer is key as you pointed out so that you get the proper magnet surface area.

  • @alfderbabybenz7092
    @alfderbabybenz7092 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best Idea Ive seen yet!
    French Cleat is just stupidly overdone compared to this!

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    People like you amaze me. I can build anything but inherited my Dads disorganization, lol. Thanks for the great, inexpensive way to organize

  • @REXOB9
    @REXOB9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great idea. Looks like they work much much better than pegboard hooks which love to fall out. ... and then the magnets to hold the nut drivers. Amazing.

  • @maxenielsen
    @maxenielsen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice! Simple and practical. Making the hooks allows far better, tailored fit and function than anything pre/made for purchase. Thank you! Just what I need to do.

  • @giorgio.
    @giorgio. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just discovered your channel through the magic of TH-cam's algorithm that caters to my interests. When I saw those Picquic screwdrivers, my first thought was: "Ha, this guy must be Canadian!" :) We all use them up here, they're sold everywhere. They're not that well known in the US, but social media and TH-cam videos like yours help spread the word around. I've seen a few videos from Americans raving about them. When I need to use screwdrivers for a particular job, I tend to prefer dedicated high quality screwdrivers; I have a nice Wera set. But when space is at a premium, there's no better multi-bit screwdriver than the Picquic. There's one in my miscellaneous kitchen drawer, car, a stubby in my daypack when I'm out and about, and in any portable toolbox.
    Great video! I was thinking of getting into gardening, so I subscribed to your channel! Cheers!

  • @ShaneTheGeek
    @ShaneTheGeek 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the labeling where stuff was. This can be useful for really any tool wall system to save you countless time putting tools back after you've transferred them to a tool tote. Great stuff!

  • @Matthew-ju3nk
    @Matthew-ju3nk ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Brilliant! I seem to be a naturally unorganized person and have been looking for good ideas for shop organization for a long time but it seems to me that every video/example of an organization method that I come across involves an expensive proprietary system or requires spending an inordinate amount of time working up custom jigs, tool-holding cradles and specialty construction. Your approach uses simple materials, plain common sense and is broadly applicable to almost every hand tool you can imagine, although with the price of copper these days I might use a different wire. I believe that the ideas you displayed in this video will suite my needs perfectly and can't wait to implement them in my own space. Thank you for sharing this fantastic and simple method with us all!

    • @rebeccamay6420
      @rebeccamay6420 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wire clothes hangers are almost always free -- and who doesn't already have too many! Most are stiffer than 12 gauge copper wire, so they will hold their shape under greater stress.

    • @thomasclavinjr.3817
      @thomasclavinjr.3817 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Damn I’m late to this idea. Just tossed a bunch

  • @gannong1
    @gannong1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m just going to say it right now! I’m going to copy your ideas right now!!! (Actually, the next time I go into my work area) thanks so much for sharing!

  • @charliebecker2216
    @charliebecker2216 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant my shop teacher in high school used blocks of wood and screws on osb . Very nice and inexpensive way. True craftsmanship.
    He then outline the tool with contract paint or marker .

  • @wenleeatwork
    @wenleeatwork 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m truly inspired by you and when I go home (currently on vacation in Taiwan), I shall start building something similar to get organized in my basement for all my tools. Thank you!

  • @kaceesavage
    @kaceesavage ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is a great idea. I’m definitely going to employ this in my shop. Currently I hang most of my tools with 1/4” dowel glued into the plywood which works great for most things and I can flush cut them off if I change placement. Thanks for the video!

  • @akhkharu2305
    @akhkharu2305 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    this is simply amazing. i'm seriously blown away right now. so simple, effective, inexpensive and nearly infinitely customizable. hats off to you sir...i will be stealing your ideas for sure. thank you.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  ปีที่แล้ว

      You have grasped the concept and summed it up very well. Thank you & best wishes with your tool organization! 👍

  • @ncooty
    @ncooty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful. Green with envy.

  • @jasonmccormick9779
    @jasonmccormick9779 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Did this myself this weekend.... not as organized as yours but it is a nice touch and much easier to find what i need. Thanks for the ideas

  • @richardm1862
    @richardm1862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Herrick, you d-Man. This is the most useful idea I have seen in a long long time! Very thrifty idea which is what I like most.

  • @geobrown9413
    @geobrown9413 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good Stuff! A lot of really good ideas there. In my shop, instead of using EMT, I use the plastic version, heat the end with a heat gun, then push into a ball peen hammer to create a funnel top. To capture those little straws on lube tins, strap a drinking straw to the side of it with good tape.

    • @ohiofarmer5918
      @ohiofarmer5918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't use drinking straws. I use coffee stirrers that are just a bit larger than the red lube straws I was always losing

    • @geobrown9413
      @geobrown9413 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ohiofarmer5918 I'll look for those too, thanks, but I have a feeling those are on their way out here (Toronto).

  • @BrynnluvsMMA
    @BrynnluvsMMA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve watched a lot of shop organization videos, but this is my new favorite!

  • @cratra
    @cratra ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This looks great and I have something similar for a lot of my tools but it does leave them exposed to the atmosphere and consequential corrosion. I keep all my socket/spanner/screwdrivers etc in a number of large metal roller cabinets/drawers with silica bags on each level inside. This minimises metal tools the exposure to moisture in the air. Good tools will last over your lifetime so protecting them requires a bit of thought.

    • @dicko-200
      @dicko-200 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      a dehumidifier in the summer and a space heater in the winter works for me

  • @conrad13579
    @conrad13579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent and very affordable organization hacks

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since making this video 3 months ago I have filled in a lot of spaces with more tools. I'm enjoying the benefits of this "custom" organization idea. 👍 Thanks for the comment.

  • @ivanlarose6899
    @ivanlarose6899 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this has got be the best video i have ever seen for organization most any one can find some 12 wire i will be doing this thank THING YOU

  • @OVHabitats
    @OVHabitats ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently retired, built a house, moved across the state and I have what is left of my General Contractors life in my 17 foot trailer and part of my garage. Needless to say, every time I need a tool I can't find it so I have to borrow one or buy a cheap version to finish the job. I have been trying to come up with an idea to have my tools accessible and your ideas are perfect. I love it. Thank you.

  • @enjoythejourney5302
    @enjoythejourney5302 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is why I enjoy watching youtube. Herrick the simplicity and execution of your ideas are top notch. Thank you for sharing and explaining the functionality of it all.

  • @imranh5395
    @imranh5395 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some great ideas here, Herrick! Thank you for sharing them. I particularly love the idea of using electrical wire and the spring clamps on the un-bungee cord-so simple! I also love Uncle Clyde's invention! I hope it made him rich 😊

  • @solararch2001
    @solararch2001 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for sharing your considerable knowledge. This video will help a lot of people, including me and I applaud your cleverness and frugality, taking lemons and making lemonade. Well done and please enjoy a coffee on me!

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Aaron,
      Thank you for this comment, and the coffee. Very kind of you. Much appreciated! 👍

  • @ZacCjw
    @ZacCjw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Awesome video, thank you, I've been struggling with this for a while. By the way, you can take photos of your completed walls and put them in an album for quick reference as reference as well if don't have a label maker.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I like the picture idea! 👍

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is brilliant, and like most good ideas, it is simple. I’ve tried, shelves, peg board with hooks and all sorts but this is so much more versatile and easy to change. As I’m just moving my workshop I’ll give this a go if I can find the right gauge copper wire in the UK. Cheers for sharing. Andy UK

    • @michaeljohn7398
      @michaeljohn7398 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can use gal steel wire as well, 1.5 to 2.0mm should do it. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Miss the Canadian Maple Leaf copper pennies? Glad they get an amazing new life in your USA shop walls? Thanks for sharing Herrek Kimball... Unlike Dr. Kimball you have nothing to hide! None of your tools go Fugitive either! Best to you and yours.👍🏁

  • @GB-go6gp
    @GB-go6gp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was keeping my eye open for a good pair of electrician's needle nose pliers, because I have receptacles in both houses of my duplex to replace. Good thing I watched your video ! I've carried a pair of those great Ideal® strippers for decades, and I've used the "grippy pliers" end for many things, but NOT making an eye that shaped for screw terminals. Thanks for saving me the cost of new needle nose !

  • @yunggolem4687
    @yunggolem4687 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Ton of GREAT ideas here. Low cost in both time and money. Durable setup that won't rust away. A few minor improvement suggestions.
    1. If you need thicker wire anywhere, put two (or three) pieces of wire into a drill chuck, grab the opposite ends with a vice or locking pliers, hold it taut and twist the wire together with the drill to form a multi-strand wire. On top of being sturdier & thicker for heavier tools, twisted/braided wire can sustain far more bending before it work hardens and breaks so it is much better for wire that is regularly bent back and forth.
    2. Add wire retainer, similar to the chisel setup, to prevent those cups from falling off that shelf when it inevitably gets bumped & destabilized. Few things more annoying than a cup full of loose parts scattered across the floor.

  • @FearsomeWarrior
    @FearsomeWarrior ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Super 8 plus is my favorite as well. I’ve given them as gifts many times too. Great video. I’m still attached to various wooden holders but using other materials is great. Rubber bike tubes cut up and PVC tubes. I love that you’re lighting is strong too.

    • @herrickkimball
      @herrickkimball  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Excellent. I actually have my Super 8 in hand as I’m checking this message. Doing some electrical work with it. 👍

  • @rollandjoeseph
    @rollandjoeseph 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice ! I worked with someone like this and if you intentionally put something on his bench slightly off kilter , he'd know it right away and would ask "who did this..? " it was hysterical. This man takes organizing to a whole other realm.. label maker madness😅..lol

  • @5stringpickin
    @5stringpickin ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent ideas! My favorite part of the video was when you mentioned the gift your son got you, you can tell you are proud

  • @jesstreloar7706
    @jesstreloar7706 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Much easier to navigate than having a drawer full of tools, I just did something like this with my power tools and chargers. 23:32 Those are 10 inch linesman's pliers. A must have tool if you are working as an electrician. The jaws are just the right size to twist wire together prior to installing the wire nut.

    • @wilburrrrr742
      @wilburrrrr742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can buy the insulating handles for the linemans pliers from Klien and probably other places. You put them in hot water till pliable then they will slide right on. Once they cool, they won't come off the tool.

  • @johnnydanielsen3438
    @johnnydanielsen3438 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice 😎

  • @jeny9227
    @jeny9227 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great and affordable idea! I was about to spend 50 bucks on magnet strips and hooks, I think I'll try this first.

  • @christopherwheeler688
    @christopherwheeler688 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent! My only suggestion for improvement would be to remake the nut-driver rack and fold the copper wire over the magnets so they can't come away when you lift down a tool.

  • @Rusty_ok
    @Rusty_ok ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seems like you are using up a lot of wall space. The shelves help to “stack” things so more tools fit in less wall space. In my shop I use the French cleat system because things seem to change as my abilities and projects evolve.

  • @throttlebeholder
    @throttlebeholder 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those orange cups throw me BACK! 😂