Curious as to what my main work area looks like? What inspired and helped me become a tool-aholic and DIYer? What my favorite tools are? These questions are answered in Charles & Hudson’s first Winning Workshop profile!
Hazet 190L Cantilever Tool Box for $135 Shipped
I saw these new Hazet cantilever tool boxes for sale on a public forum and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to order one. It looks to be a pretty good deal, especially since Hazet tools are pretty hard to find in the USA.
McGuire-Nicholas Tool Pouch
Are you tired of stuffing hand tools into your pockets when you need hands-free tool stowage? Maybe it’s time to consider a back pocket or belt-friendly tool pouch.
Quantum Dividable Storage Containers
In my continued quest to get my work spaces organized, I picked up a few Quantum dividable containers. I found these plastic boxes to be of fantastic quality, even though I didn’t actually purchase any dividers to use with them.
Rubbermaid Super Duty Industrial Tote Box
Rubbermaid’s industrial tote boxes are great general-purpose containers for use around the home and shop.
New Craftsman Contour BB Tool Storage and Power Storage Combos
Craftsman has introduced their new Contour ball bearing tool storage line in their 2011-2012 catalog, with a new orange-peel/wrinkle finish.
Craftsman AXS Tool Storage System Has Been Discontinued
If a tool storage product line slowly disappears from the forest, does it make a sound?
Small Tool & Parts Drawer Organization
Here are two tool & parts storage examples to go along with yesterdays brief review of these red Schaller plastic boxes.
The Ultimate Tool Box & Parts Organizer Bins – Schaller Plastic Boxes
Edit/Update: Here are two example photos of how I’m using these storage bins. I have been using a few Schaller plastic bins in 2″ and 3″ sizes for parts storage, and when checking prices for a reorder I noticed that they now offer 1″ tall bins! So of course I went ahead and ordered a huge assortment of the […]
Gladiator Cadet Tool Storage by Stack-on
In need of steel garage cabinets but can’t quite afford Gladiator’s Premier lineup? Here’s a little about Gladiator and Stack-on’s Cadet series, which offers welded steel construction at a lower pricepoint.
Bucket Boss Tool Storage & Organizers – 15% Off Sale
Amazon’s currently offering an extra 15% discount on Bucket Boss gear. Time to stock up!
Daily Deal – Save 50% on USA-Made Timbuk2 Messenger Bag
This spacious [and pretty awesome] special edition Timbuk2 classic messenger bag is made in the USA, and has dropped in price on Amazon to $50, with free shipping. This type of bag typically goes for $100-120, with imported versions being ~$90.
Low Cost Excel Tool Boxes & Storage
Amazon added a new lineup of low cost Excel tool boxes to their catalog. We’re looking for user reviews – please chime in if you’re familiar with the Excel brand.
Five Steps to Efficient Tool Storage & Organization
Right now my work area is in a state of extreme disarray, but I tend to be very particular about how I organize and store my tools. A tool that I cannot find is a tool I may as well not even own. To help get myself reorganized, I’ve come up with a logical 5-step […]
Sears Gift Card Giveaway Follow-up
The winner of our recent Sears $25 gift card giveaway sent us a note about what he used the gift card for. He’s been looking for a tool bag for a long time, and with the gift card in-hand he chose this Craftsman Electrician’s Tool Tote that he’s already putting to good use. Congrats again, and use […]
Schaller Corp Plastic Storage & Organizer Bins
Schaller offers a wide range of sturdy plastic storage and organizer bins that are pretty affordably priced. They’re designed to fit Lista, Vidmar and Lyon-style industrial cabinet drawers, but they also fit a wide range of 2″ and 3″ drawer cabinets. These bins are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, and Schaller recently introduced […]
Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet Assembly Log
As I mentioned the other day, I recently assembled a Western Dovetail mobile tool cabinet that I had won in a contest. Most of the photos taken during the build process was during the “before” and “after” stages, but they should still be able to give you a good picture of how everything fit together. […]
Western Dovetail Mobile Tool Cabinet First Impressions
A few months ago, I won a mobile tool cabinet from a Western Dovetail Drawers on Wheels contest. I opted to receive the ready-to-assemble kit rather than the pre-assembled version, and recently put the entire thing together. A full review is in the works, but I’m too excited to wait until then to share a […]
DIY Red Oak Hex Bit Holder
ToolGuyd contributor and frequent commentor JeffD made this very awesome hex bit holder out of oak. The wood bit organizer is made from 2″x2″ red oak stock and is finished with a chestnut stain. Jeff designed the holder to store up to 20 1/4″ hex-shanked bits. I particularly like the nice beveled corners of the holder. The […]
Western Dovetail Drawers on Wheels RTA Tool Cabinet
In case you forgot, we won a mobile tool cart, by Western Dovetail. After much anticipation, the ready-to-assemble kit has arrived! A full review is in the works, but thus far it’s safe to say that the quality is absolutely fantastic. Everything from the shipping packaging to the wood finish to the anodized drawer pulls.