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Jim in MN 10-14-2012 18:42:36 98.132.220.48 Report to Moderator	Was trying to organize the shop earlier today. I have several power hand drills that always seem to end up in a pile on the shelf. The cords always end up tangled together and it seems the one I want is always on the bottom of the pile. Anybody have a good way to store power drills? Something that is organized and looks good? [Reply]   [No Email]
dave2 10-16-2012 14:27:46 139.139.35.17 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I've got stuff scattered everywhere until starting tomorrow... I've got a 6 drawer chest and a 4 drawer dresser from an old bedroom set that I just uncovered while cleaning out the workshop (that turned into a junk room without a floor over the last 10 years)..... They'll handle quite a few tools with some stiff cardboard (or whatever you have OH) as dividers. If youhave the wall space, the that'd be the way to keep them visible. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bret4207 10-16-2012 04:28:00 64.19.90.196 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   Guys, the easiest, simplest way to store common type drills, and some other power tools, is to cut that worn out leaky rubber boot off diagonally from the heel to instep. Screw it to the face of you bench. Viola!!! A drill holster! The cord is looped around the handle. Cut the toe out too and the sawzall fits. [Reply]  [No Email]
jeffcat 10-15-2012 22:13:02 66.19.242.70 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   Lots of good ideas and here is what I do. All of those power cords get a BIG rubber band. Loop the cord around your hand and then put a big rubber band around it. The big ones from the post office are the size you need. At work at one of the casinos in the kitchen, several kinds of veggies have nice big rubber bands on them. Get a friend to save them for you. Jeffcat [Reply]  [No Email]
Chip812 10-15-2012 07:33:49 216.226.180.3 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   1/4" metal dowel in a wood block about 45 degrees and mounted to the wall. Just slip the chuck down on the metal dowel... [Reply]  [No Email]
Dick2 10-15-2012 06:29:35 174.19.205.113 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I like the canvas bags that some of the tools come in. I also put the appropriate accessories in the bag, so I can just grab a bag and go to work. [Reply]  [No Email]
JRSutton 10-16-2012 12:46:55 75.130.109.233 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Dick2, 10-15-2012 06:29:35   I do the same. if the drill came with a good case, I'll use that - but that's rare. I usually do the Canvas bag - put the drill in it - and any accessroies that belong with it - a case of bits - wire brushes - whatever. I do that with all my power tools. Saves BOATLOADS of time having all the little extras all in one spot. skillsaw has the wrench in there - a few spare blades. For some tools, I also make wooden boxes - the classic "tool box" shape with a thick dowel handle down the middle. like for my big beltsander. It's got a spot to hold extra belts of various grits - goggles - a few dust masks - a brush, box of ear plugs, etc. all right there ready to go. I end up with a LOT of duplicate parts/accessories in all the bags/cases - but that's how I like it. Pays for itself in the years it tacks back onto your life - by avoiding the stress of searching for a chuck key or angle grinder wrench or whatever. [Reply]  [No Email]
Pops1532 10-15-2012 04:23:39 98.227.131.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   Most of my power tools are stored in the steel cases they came in. Nearly all of the rest are stored in metal tool boxes. I'm always on the look out for tool boxes at auctions and flea markets. I have a few different sizes ans brands but most are the Craftsman boxes that were so popular back in the 60's. Bits,blades,accessories also get stored in the appropriate box. I store the boxes in a heavy steel cabinet that I keep locked. [Reply]  [No Email]
nys 10-15-2012 03:00:01 98.15.254.150 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I have seen people use old metal file cabinets for power tool storage, looks like it could work! [Reply]  [No Email]
willie in mn 10-15-2012 02:04:02 67.142.168.27 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   Tools that came in a hard plastic cases get stored in the case & stacked on a shelf. Can tell which is which by color & shape of case. Angle grinder goes in a cheap plastic tackle box, along with extra wheels & changing tool. Those without cases get stowed in bottom of roller cabinet. Cords on these get wrapped around the handle, or on drills, get wrapped figure 8 around handle & body. Chuck keys get taped to cord, about 18" from handle, always within reach, never get lost. Drill bits in original index cases stack on bench behind drill press. Recently scored, free for the hauling, steel locker set. Approx 12x12 sections, 6 wide by 5 high. Tools such as circle saws, impact wrenches & sockets will be transfered from roller cabinet soon as outside yard work is done. Willie [Reply]  [No Email]
Ken Macfarlane 10-15-2012 06:46:48 142.166.168.2 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to willie in mn, 10-15-2012 02:04:02   Thats what I have, everything with a cord lives in it along with their wrenches/spare blades/ etc. The drills, grinders, sawzalls and sanders have to cohabitate as there isn't enough cubbies. The doors on the sawzall won't close but the rest will. Works really nice. [Reply]  [No Email]
Deere Scotty 10-14-2012 23:01:01 68.46.220.147 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I use peg boards. Smaller electric tools are kept in the house on a peg board in a closet. I prefer them in a temerature controlled environment. The barns are uninsulated with no heat, or AC. As I get older I will build an insulated building dwon the road. [Reply]  [No Email]
downsouth 10-14-2012 20:33:23 64.12.116.141 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   Drills are pretty easy as long as they are corded. I wrap the cord tightly around the handle and since the cord normally comes out the bottom of the handle you usually end up with a loop of cord. I simply hang that from long peg hooks on peg board. Also do the same with the 4 inch angle grinders. 7 inch grinder is too heavy. Cordless tools presented a problem too, so I moved the long pegs on the pegboard and just lay them over the pegs so they are easy to grab. Some tools came in a blow mold box so many of those stay in the box and end up on a shelf stacked on top of each other. Easy to figure out what is what by box color but I guess a person could put a label on the box too. Sorry I don't have a picture to help you understand, but it does work out well for me. [Reply]  [No Email]
oldfarmtractor 10-14-2012 19:58:28 71.155.239.161 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I have been buying the better HF tool boxes on sale. It all goes together and travels well. [Reply]  [No Email]
pete black 10-14-2012 19:09:14 166.147.120.31 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   do not! repeat; do not let your wife throw away old purses. they make excellent storage for all kind of tools and accessories. when needed, just take bag to work site. leather makes the best. excellent way for carrying chains in your truck. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tool storage 10-14-2012 19:42:33 96.53.210.246 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to pete black, 10-14-2012 19:09:14   If that wouldn't be a man purse, I don't know what would be! What would the accessories be... lipstick and blusher? [Reply]  [No Email]
pete black 10-14-2012 20:49:15 166.147.120.30 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Tool storage, 10-14-2012 19:42:33   yes! for the high maintenance man. [Reply]  [No Email]
Tool storage 10-14-2012 22:04:19 96.53.210.246 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to pete black, 10-14-2012 20:49:15   Living in Germany... [Reply]  [No Email]
JDseller 10-14-2012 18:51:18 208.126.196.144 Report to Moderator	Re: Power Tool Storage? in reply to Jim in MN, 10-14-2012 18:42:36   I use cheap plastic tackle boxes for my power tools. I remove the internal shelves and then put the drill,saw,grinder in the box. This way the cord is not tangled and I can put extra stuff in the box that goes with that tool. Like my drill boxes have the chuck key in them plus a set of drill bits. The saw boxes have extra blades in them. The grinder has grinding and cut of wheels in it an the tools to remove them. So you grab one box and you have what you need for the job. Plus you can label the ends and stack them neatly in a shelf an know where/what things are. [Reply]  [No Email]