Pwalter5110 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Someone started a topic about organizing sockets. I liked seeing all the different ways that people organize them. I was thinking that it would be cool to see how everyone organizes their shop. Whether its sand paper or handheld power tools. I think everyone should post pictures of how they organize. I'd post photos, but nothing is organized. I am planning on stealing ideas from you guys HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Yes I would love to steal some ideas also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nestor Posted February 22, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I was just going to start a thread on this subject but yours will do nicely. For a while, I've had a 4 X 8 "pantry" where I kept paint, chems, and small parts bins. Unfortunately, I found that the 32 sq ft it was taking up too much space in my two car garage. It's been so bad that I have to crawl under my TS when I'm set up for a long crosscut. But what to do with all of this? Using modified plans from Home Handyman, I built roll-out shelves that hang from paired-up Johnson pocket door tracks and rollers. Each track and roller is rated for 200 lbs. Paired up, it gives me 400lbs. I just hung and plumbed the cabinets today. I've regained about 24 sq ft of floor space, and the space I am using is being used more efficiently. Paints and chems will take up two cabs, and small parts tote bins will go in the third. The fourth will keep any coiled items like cables, wire, hoses, etc. Next step is to complete the trim and a couple coats of urethane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ETA: The first three cabinets are built so that items are stored and accessible from both sides. The cable cab is full depth. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Well i was going to post a couple things but anything I've done is going to look childish compared to that. Nice work @Nestor those cabs looks awesome 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 44 minutes ago, Nestor said: I was just going to start a thread on this subject but yours will do nicely. For a while, I've had a 4 X 8 "pantry" where I kept paint, chems, and small parts bins. Unfortunately, I found that the 32 sq ft it was taking up too much space in my two car garage. It's been so bad that I have to crawl under my TS when I'm set up for a long crosscut. But what to do with all of this? Using modified plans from Home Handyman, I built roll-out shelves that hang from paired-up Johnson pocket door tracks and rollers. Each track and roller is rated for 200 lbs. Paired up, it gives me 400lbs. I just hung and plumbed the cabinets today. I've regained about 24 sq ft of floor space, and the space I am using is being used more efficiently. Paints and chems will take up two cabs, and small parts tote bins will go in the third. The fourth will keep any coiled items like cables, wire, hoses, etc. Next step is to complete the trim and a couple coats of urethane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ETA: The first three cabinets are built so that items are stored and accessible from both sides. The cable cab is full depth. That is impressive! What is the overal dimensions for it? 26 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Well i was going to post a couple things but anything I've done is going to look childish compared to that. Nice work @Nestor those cabs looks awesome Post! I'd like as many ideas as possible. How people store crosscut sleds. Table saw blades. Any, and everything that has a place to get stored, is like to see. Because very few things have a place on my shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestor Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I was just going to start a thread on this subject but yours will do nicely. For a while, I've had a 4 X 8 "pantry" where I kept paint, chems, and small parts bins. Unfortunately, I found that the 32 sq ft it was taking up too much space in my two car garage. It's been so bad that I have to crawl under my TS when I'm set up for a long crosscut. But what to do with all of this? Using modified plans from Home Handyman, I built roll-out shelves that hang from paired-up Johnson pocket door tracks and rollers. Each track and roller is rated for 200 lbs. Paired up, it gives me 400lbs. I just hung and plumbed the cabinets today. I've regained about 24 sq ft of floor space, and the space I am using is being used more efficiently. Paints and chems will take up two cabs, and small parts tote bins will go in the third. The fourth will keep any coiled items like cables, wire, hoses, etc. Next step is to complete the trim and a couple coats of urethane. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ETA: The first three cabinets are built so that items are stored and accessible from both sides. The cable cab is full depth. That is impressive! What is the overal dimensions for it? Well i was going to post a couple things but anything I've done is going to look childish compared to that. Nice work @Nestor those cabs looks awesome Post! I'd like as many ideas as possible. How people store crosscut sleds. Table saw blades. Any, and everything that has a place to get stored, is like to see. Because very few things have a place on my shop! Cabinets are 84" h X 24" d. Widths vary from 13 to 16". Top shelf is 66" X 48". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted February 22, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Most of my storage is in drawers buy the tool itself. Out feed table has saw items. Router Table has the bits and other items for the router. And a cabinet under a utility work bench has what hand tools I have at this point. Cheap chisels and costly rasp and space for more- Measuring and marking- Hand planes and cabinet scraper and such- 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Most of my storage is in drawers buy the tool itself. Out feed table has saw items. Router Table has the bits and other items for the router. And a cabinet under a utility work bench has what hand tools I have at this point. Cheap chisels and costly rasp and space for more- Measuring and marking- Hand planes and cabinet scraper and such- Looks nice and organised Chet! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 @Chet K. I inspire to be that organized. Seriously. How do you store your hand held power tools? I have a domino in a systainer, but a lot of my power tools are just scattered. My router, sander etc just kind of lay around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Chet you've taken tool organization to a whole new level! And everything looks so clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 My drill and impact driver just set on my utility bench because I use those a lot for other, non woodworking projects. I have three pad sanders that live in a cabinet above that bench along with a cubby set up for five different grits of sandpaper cut to size for the sanders. In a cabinet next to that I have on one self all my glue up stuff - Glue, wax paper, acid brushes, brayer for rolling glue. Shelf above that has just some old coffee cans with different size biscuits and the biscuit jointer is in its box under the bench. 11 minutes ago, Immortan D said: Chet you've taken tool organization to a whole new level! And everything looks so clean! Yea Daniel I tend to clean up at the end of each day... for whatever reason. I don't think I am quite OCD but close 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Drills on a wall near the door. Screws small cutoffs. I make all muy own shop drawers and save the hardwood for waxed runners. Hand power tools each plugged in at all tines. Yes that is 11 outlets, power strips are expensive, outlets not so much. Clamps all hang from strips from the ceiling. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Is that an incra router table. I've been considering one of those Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted February 23, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm as out of place reading this thread as a Baptist preacher would be in a bar reading a Penthouse mag. The only thing organized in my shop is a set of drill bits that hasn't been opened yet! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 @Chestnut, don't be surprised if you see me stealing your idea for storing clamps. My ceiling in my basement is unfinished, and they are pretty low. Although I currently have a clamp rack, I have outgrown it. 11 minutes ago, K Cooper said: I'm as out of place reading this thread as a Baptist preacher would be in a bar reading a Penthouse mag. The only thing organized in my shop is a set of drill bits that hasn't been opened yet! You and me both. Which is why I made this thread. I need as many ideas as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Yeah i think that Chet has some sort of inhuman organizational ability. That shop is super clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 30 minutes ago, Dnorris1369 said: Is that an incra router table. I've been considering one of those Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yea I am super happy with the incra kit. the fence adjust in 1/32 increments and there is an additional adjustment wheel that adjust 1 thou per click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I too have the Incra system but was forced to organize some storage for It. I even made a video lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted February 23, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Since I can't load more than one pic at a time, here's my layout tool cabinet! Yeah, I know, shrink them..... I'm to old to take the time to learn how! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardA Posted February 23, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Here's another! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Dozuki saw case and also a small cabinet I made which is currently being used for several tools: Also a case for my long Incra t-rule: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Proctor Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 This is where I keep all of my hand held power tools. Even though the shop has an alarm system I still wanted them to be locked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 "shop" has moved several times since this picture. Those waterproof toolboxes now number around 120, all in their own cubby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, Tom King said: "shop" has moved several times since this picture. Those waterproof toolboxes now number around 120, all in their own cubby. Now that is impressive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 You guys gave me some great ideas! Thanks, and if anyone wants to post more, please do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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