> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
> cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or
open
> shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
> Thanks
I keep most of my tools IN the case it came in. I never know when I'm gonna
have to hit the road with router/circular saw/jigsaw/whatever in tow with
me. I also never really know just how long I'll go and NOT use something and
the case is the best way I can think of to protect my investment.
As a minor aside, my tools are not "on display". If they are out and
visible, it's because that's where I need it/used it/am using it...not for
someone to see.
Mike
I toss them as soon as I get home. However, if the companies like
Milwaukee, Porter Cable, Ect, we would all pitch a fit!
Dave
Ed wrote
Stick them under a workbench or bottoms shelf never to be used again.
BRuce wrote
sell them. flea markets or internal company for-sale lists
I would not have space to store all the fancy plastic cases and wish I could
buy most things without them.
> > What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> > routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile
of
> > cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or
open
> > shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
> > Thanks
"Ace" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:crwXb.311352$xy6.1520389@attbi_s02...
> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case.
Everything gets stored back in the case. I like to keep it that way, then
any wrenches or accesories are easily found. Tools I buy without a case I
often buy a small plastic tool box to store them in. If I need to drag my
tools to my mom's or to help out a neighbor, just grab the case, it is all
in there. I still need to buy a box for my PC 333VS sander. I will get one
big enough so I can store the packs of sand paper with it to.
Greg
sell them. flea markets or internal company for-sale lists
all my tools stay in the shop in their own little shelves with all their
little wrenchs and attachments. I would not have space to store all the
fancy plastic cases and wish I could buy most things without them.
BRuce
Ace wrote:
> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
> cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
> shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
> Thanks
>
>
--
---
BRuce
On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 15:50:53 GMT, [email protected] (Tom)
wrote:
>On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:29:44 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
>>cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
>>shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
>>Thanks
>>
>I keep my tools in them locked in a metal storage cabinet (except for
>those I use all the time - cordless drill, cordless screwdriver etc.)
>I especially like the boxes for corded tools as cords tend to get in
>the way and tangled when loose and it only takes a minute to take them
>out and put them back . Wrenches, blades, parts etc. are always there
>where you need them. I only wish some of the boxes had more storage
>for accessories.
the more room thing is hard to deal with. if I had 1 router, I'd want
enough room in the case to keep all of my router bits. since I have
several routers, I keep the bits in a separate case and would rather
not waste the space in the router case for bit storage. sometimes I
want to group several tools and their wrenches and small parts in one
case- for example the die grinder and the small angle grinder go in
one canvas bag. the canvas bags are good in that they are variable
volume- they collapse to about the size if the tools in them, expand
to accomodate the extra wrench or box of bits and don't waste a lot of
space. the downside of canvas is that it's not waterproof, stuff
spills out if they tip over and they don't stack as neatly as hard
cases.
Bridger
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:29:44 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
>cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
>shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
>Thanks
>
I keep my tools in them locked in a metal storage cabinet (except for
those I use all the time - cordless drill, cordless screwdriver etc.)
I especially like the boxes for corded tools as cords tend to get in
the way and tangled when loose and it only takes a minute to take them
out and put them back . Wrenches, blades, parts etc. are always there
where you need them. I only wish some of the boxes had more storage
for accessories.
>the more room thing is hard to deal with. if I had 1 router, I'd want
>enough room in the case to keep all of my router bits. since I have
>several routers, I keep the bits in a separate case and would rather
>not waste the space in the router case for bit storage. sometimes I
>want to group several tools and their wrenches and small parts in one
>case- for example the die grinder and the small angle grinder go in
>one canvas bag. the canvas bags are good in that they are variable
>volume- they collapse to about the size if the tools in them, expand
>to accomodate the extra wrench or box of bits and don't waste a lot of
>space. the downside of canvas is that it's not waterproof, stuff
>spills out if they tip over and they don't stack as neatly as hard
>cases.
> Bridger
I think the router is a real problem with so many sizes and shapes of
bits. My biggest complaint is my Makita cordless drill and Bosch jig
saw. Both have cases built for only what comes with the package. I can
squeeze a (very) few bits and screws in the drill box and a small
package of blades in the jig saw box. On the other hand, I have a
Milwaukee Sawzall and 1/2" right angle drill and both have a sizeable
compartment for blades and bits - makes it nice to grab and go.
Ace wrote:
> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a
> pile of cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a
> peg board or open shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with
> them. Thanks
Stick them under a workbench or bottoms shelf never to be used again. Handy
for the guy that moves to a job site often, but in the shop, a PITA to put
things back.
--
Ed
[email protected]
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
"Ed Beresnikow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Exactly here too. Portable tools are either in the case they came in or
> put in a plastic tool box purchased to contain the tool and the
> necessary usage items. Nailers are put in a box with a good collection
> of respective nails, sanders have a full selection of papers, recip saws
> with various types & sizes of blades, drills with common bits of various
> types & sizes as well as screw & nut driver bits, and so on. The boxes
> are stored on shelves in a cabinet and when I need a specific tool,
> either in the shop or elsewhere in our home or at a family member, I can
> just grab the box and know I will have at least the 90% need covered.
>
> Things like electrical tools go into a heavily loaded pouch so that any
> electrical or multimedia wiring can be done with the single kit. Then
> even things like drywalling tools just go into a large plastic covered
> tote bin with everything to do the job from start to finished.
>
> I find it a significant convenience to know that, when I need a specific
> portable tool for a job, everything needed to use the tool is already on
> hand bundled up with it. Even in the workshop this is a big time saver
> because everything is together. No picking the drill from one shelf and
> getting drill bits from a kit near the DP and finding a screwdriver tip
> from another drawer, and so on.
>
> The thought process is simply, keep portable tools portable and ready to
> go with anything that is commonly required with the tool. A portable
> tool without it's accessories & other stuff is as good as not having the
> tool to start.
>
> Of course if you just want to show the stuff and never have a need to be
> portable then the story is different.
>
> Ed
>
> Bridger wrote:
>
> >
> > I like setting things up in kits. tools with their own cases stay in
> > them. tools without get grouped by function and kept in something,
> > usually canvas tool bags. tooling goes in boxes (usually) by type. I
> > have a few boxes and bags of general purpose hand tools, but I try to
> > avoid that (I can justify for instance an "on site installing hand
> > tool " kit).
> >
> > mud tools and painting tools go in 5gal. buckets.
>
Somebody talked some time ago about a theft (or was it fear of theft?) that
was made easy when all of the tools and accessories were neatly stowed in
their cases...
Jack
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:19:56 GMT, [email protected] (Tom)
wrote:
>
>>the more room thing is hard to deal with. if I had 1 router, I'd want
>>enough room in the case to keep all of my router bits. since I have
>>several routers, I keep the bits in a separate case and would rather
>>not waste the space in the router case for bit storage. sometimes I
>>want to group several tools and their wrenches and small parts in one
>>case- for example the die grinder and the small angle grinder go in
>>one canvas bag. the canvas bags are good in that they are variable
>>volume- they collapse to about the size if the tools in them, expand
>>to accomodate the extra wrench or box of bits and don't waste a lot of
>>space. the downside of canvas is that it's not waterproof, stuff
>>spills out if they tip over and they don't stack as neatly as hard
>>cases.
>> Bridger
>I think the router is a real problem with so many sizes and shapes of
>bits. My biggest complaint is my Makita cordless drill and Bosch jig
>saw. Both have cases built for only what comes with the package. I can
>squeeze a (very) few bits and screws in the drill box and a small
>package of blades in the jig saw box. On the other hand, I have a
>Milwaukee Sawzall and 1/2" right angle drill and both have a sizeable
>compartment for blades and bits - makes it nice to grab and go.
mostly I keep drill bits separate from the drill motors.
most of the drill motors go in 2 canvas bags. 1 has the 1/2" milwaukee
hole shooter and the 1/2" bosch hammer drill. the other has the 3/8"
milwaukee/sioux angle drill, the ancient black and decker 3/8" drill
and the 3/8" hole shooter. I have an ancient cheapie drill motor in an
ancient cheapie drill guide. it lives in a drawer and rarely gets
used, though when it does I'm happy to have it. I found a great deal
on indexes of cheap bits 1/16 - 1/2", so I bought a bunch. each bag
has one of those and the bag with the 3/8" drills usually has the box
with the spade bits also.
at the mill drill I keep an index of quality domestic twist drills as
well as several indexes of cheapies. I have a box with hole saws that
lives on a shelf next to a box of hammer drill bits(which would go in
the 1/2" drill bag, but some of them are too long...). I have a box
with several types of braces and a nice selection of auger bits. I
have a box of miscellaneous twist drills that is probably near the
mill drill at the moment. the morse taper shank drill bits are in a
box under the lathe, which is the only machine I have that fits them.
there are also a few extra long shank twist drills that are too long
to fit anywhere else, so they end up in one of the roll away drawers.
it's a never ending battle.....
Exactly here too. Portable tools are either in the case they came in or
put in a plastic tool box purchased to contain the tool and the
necessary usage items. Nailers are put in a box with a good collection
of respective nails, sanders have a full selection of papers, recip saws
with various types & sizes of blades, drills with common bits of various
types & sizes as well as screw & nut driver bits, and so on. The boxes
are stored on shelves in a cabinet and when I need a specific tool,
either in the shop or elsewhere in our home or at a family member, I can
just grab the box and know I will have at least the 90% need covered.
Things like electrical tools go into a heavily loaded pouch so that any
electrical or multimedia wiring can be done with the single kit. Then
even things like drywalling tools just go into a large plastic covered
tote bin with everything to do the job from start to finished.
I find it a significant convenience to know that, when I need a specific
portable tool for a job, everything needed to use the tool is already on
hand bundled up with it. Even in the workshop this is a big time saver
because everything is together. No picking the drill from one shelf and
getting drill bits from a kit near the DP and finding a screwdriver tip
from another drawer, and so on.
The thought process is simply, keep portable tools portable and ready to
go with anything that is commonly required with the tool. A portable
tool without it's accessories & other stuff is as good as not having the
tool to start.
Of course if you just want to show the stuff and never have a need to be
portable then the story is different.
Ed
Bridger wrote:
>
> I like setting things up in kits. tools with their own cases stay in
> them. tools without get grouped by function and kept in something,
> usually canvas tool bags. tooling goes in boxes (usually) by type. I
> have a few boxes and bags of general purpose hand tools, but I try to
> avoid that (I can justify for instance an "on site installing hand
> tool " kit).
>
> mud tools and painting tools go in 5gal. buckets.
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 18:32:31 -0600, "Greg O" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>"Ace" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:crwXb.311352$xy6.1520389@attbi_s02...
>> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case.
>
>Everything gets stored back in the case. I like to keep it that way, then
>any wrenches or accesories are easily found. Tools I buy without a case I
>often buy a small plastic tool box to store them in. If I need to drag my
>tools to my mom's or to help out a neighbor, just grab the case, it is all
>in there. I still need to buy a box for my PC 333VS sander. I will get one
>big enough so I can store the packs of sand paper with it to.
>Greg
I like setting things up in kits. tools with their own cases stay in
them. tools without get grouped by function and kept in something,
usually canvas tool bags. tooling goes in boxes (usually) by type. I
have a few boxes and bags of general purpose hand tools, but I try to
avoid that (I can justify for instance an "on site installing hand
tool " kit).
mud tools and painting tools go in 5gal. buckets.
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:29:44 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case.
Depends on what it is.
My router, sander, and drill cases are in deep storage. The tools
live in a drawers or cabinets around the shop. Tools that don't get
used that often, like my biscuit joiner, have lots of small parts,
like my Kreg Pro Pack, or are often carried elsewhere, like finish
nailers, sleep in the case.
Barry
The Davenports wrote:
>>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
>>cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or
>>
>>
>open
>
>
>>shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
>>Thanks
>>
>>
>
>I keep most of my tools IN the case it came in. I never know when I'm gonna
>have to hit the road with router/circular saw/jigsaw/whatever in tow with
>me. I also never really know just how long I'll go and NOT use something and
>the case is the best way I can think of to protect my investment.
>
>As a minor aside, my tools are not "on display". If they are out and
>visible, it's because that's where I need it/used it/am using it...not for
>someone to see.
>
>Mike
>
>
>
Yup! If someone else see's, someone else might want! Out of sight, out
of mind.
Bridger wrote:
>On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 05:40:30 GMT, "Mortimer Schnerd, RN"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Jack wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Somebody talked some time ago about a theft (or was it fear of theft?) that
>>>was made easy when all of the tools and accessories were neatly stowed in
>>>their cases...
>>>
>>>
>>It's just as easy for someone to grab tools displayed on the wall. Personally,
>>I figure if someone gets inside my house when I'm not there, they've pretty much
>>got access to everything I own. If they come inside when I'm there, I'll just
>>introduce them to my other hobby: firearms.
>>
>>I keep my portable power tools in the plastic storage cases they came in; mostly
>>for protection. I have a relatively narrow bookcase sitting between the two
>>bays of my garage right at the garage door opening... it only extends maybe 4
>>feet (though it's 7 feet tall). My tools are stored there. It makes them handy
>>because I tend to work out there with the garage doors open for ventilation and
>>the table saw is right there.
>>
>>
>
>
>
>mine are a bit more spread out. routers are in cases in the router
>table, with the exception of the big freud, which stays mounted in the
>table and has no case. drill motors are in 2 canvas tool bags in a
>deep drawer in a roll away tool box. ROS sanders are in similar bags
>in another drawer of the same cabinet. another rolling toolbox has
>cased tools in it- some are factory cases, some are shop built. I have
>about 30 feet of shelf with cased tools also, if you count some
>general toolboxes.
>
>when I think about it, it's a hell of a lot of power tools.
>
>never enough though, it seems....
>
Just gave me an idea. Time to inventory tools and make an Excel
spreadsheet. Both for at home and at work. Sometimes, engraving your
initials on tools just isn't enough! It would be good to have a handy
source for part numbers and serial numbers. An easy way to identify if
I ever had to claim something at a pawn shop!
>Just gave me an idea. Time to inventory tools and make an Excel
>spreadsheet. Both for at home and at work. Sometimes, engraving your
>initials on tools just isn't enough! It would be good to have a handy
>source for part numbers and serial numbers. An easy way to identify if
>I ever had to claim something at a pawn shop!
I suggest your driver's licence number on your state ID. Cops can run
it instantly and I.D. your stuff.
Jack wrote:
> Somebody talked some time ago about a theft (or was it fear of theft?) that
> was made easy when all of the tools and accessories were neatly stowed in
> their cases...
It's just as easy for someone to grab tools displayed on the wall. Personally,
I figure if someone gets inside my house when I'm not there, they've pretty much
got access to everything I own. If they come inside when I'm there, I'll just
introduce them to my other hobby: firearms.
I keep my portable power tools in the plastic storage cases they came in; mostly
for protection. I have a relatively narrow bookcase sitting between the two
bays of my garage right at the garage door opening... it only extends maybe 4
feet (though it's 7 feet tall). My tools are stored there. It makes them handy
because I tend to work out there with the garage doors open for ventilation and
the table saw is right there.
--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
[email protected]
http://www.mortimerschnerd.com
Ed Beresnikow wrote:
> Exactly here too. Portable tools are either in the case they came in
> or put in a plastic tool box purchased to contain the tool and the
> necessary usage items. Nailers are put in a box with a good
> collection of respective nails, sanders have a full selection of
> papers, recip saws with various types & sizes of blades, drills with
> common bits of various types & sizes as well as screw & nut driver
> bits, and so on.
Man, that would drive me nuts. Little used tools I can see putting in a
case, but not the few I use frequently. I have two ROS sanders. One has
120 grit, the other 400 grit. Both are just a reach under the bench. Paper
is in a drawer on top of the bench. Drill with bits sit in arm's reach
always. I have two old Tupperware containers on the bench also. One has1
assorted staples and nail strips that I put in there when I change sizes.
The other has drills for pilot holes and countersink as well as screw
driving tips and holders.
To the chagrin of a few here, they are also plugged in all the time too. No
little kids to go into the shop any more.
--
Ed
[email protected]
http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:29:44 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
>cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
>shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
>Thanks
>
mostly I keep them on shelves with said tools in them....
On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 05:40:30 GMT, "Mortimer Schnerd, RN"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Jack wrote:
>> Somebody talked some time ago about a theft (or was it fear of theft?) that
>> was made easy when all of the tools and accessories were neatly stowed in
>> their cases...
>
>
>It's just as easy for someone to grab tools displayed on the wall. Personally,
>I figure if someone gets inside my house when I'm not there, they've pretty much
>got access to everything I own. If they come inside when I'm there, I'll just
>introduce them to my other hobby: firearms.
>
>I keep my portable power tools in the plastic storage cases they came in; mostly
>for protection. I have a relatively narrow bookcase sitting between the two
>bays of my garage right at the garage door opening... it only extends maybe 4
>feet (though it's 7 feet tall). My tools are stored there. It makes them handy
>because I tend to work out there with the garage doors open for ventilation and
>the table saw is right there.
mine are a bit more spread out. routers are in cases in the router
table, with the exception of the big freud, which stays mounted in the
table and has no case. drill motors are in 2 canvas tool bags in a
deep drawer in a roll away tool box. ROS sanders are in similar bags
in another drawer of the same cabinet. another rolling toolbox has
cased tools in it- some are factory cases, some are shop built. I have
about 30 feet of shelf with cased tools also, if you count some
general toolboxes.
when I think about it, it's a hell of a lot of power tools.
never enough though, it seems....
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:29:44 GMT, "Ace" <[email protected]> wrote:
>What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
>routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
>cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
>shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
>Thanks
>
Some get left empty for the tools I use often. I actually store some
tools in these cases (Sazall, brad nailer, biscuit joiner). My
Milwaukee drill has a metal case, but I don't use that case to store
my drill as it gets used often.
Ace wrote:
> What do you all do with the plastic cases that your nailers, drills,
> routers, and every thing else that comes in a carry case. I got a pile of
> cases that is 4 feet high. I like to display my tools on a peg board or open
> shelf. I was just wondering what you all do with them.
Display? Freudian slip? You don't put them out for show so you can look at them
and feel like your in a real shop? Or are they on display for other people?
Just think of the room you would save if you put them back in the cases.
If the tool came in a case I put them back in the case and the case goes on a
shelf. Like others I like the protection a case offers and I like having the
main components, if not the tooling, together and ready to be used.
Many times if a tool doesn't have a case or box I'll make one.
--
Mark
N.E. Ohio
Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens, A.K.A.
Mark Twain)
When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the suspense.
(Gaz, r.moto)