Thanks to Travis (ToolsbyDesign), we see that there’s a new Dewalt parts storage product coming out, the DWST14121 flip bin organizer.
It’s a vertical organizer with removable flip-out bins, and it can be stacked with Dewalt’s other Pro organizers.
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Dewalt says:
This unique organizer has 12 removable bins that can either be individually opened from within the organizer unit or be taken out for full accessibility on the jobsite. A lock on top securely holds all of the bins in place, and allows items to be safely transported.
Each bin has a clear impact-resistant polycarbonate window.
Dewalt specifically says that the side latches can be used to connect their flip bin organizers back-to-back. It can also be mounted to a wall or other vertical surface.
A locking mechanism, at the top, helps to ensure that bins are secure for transport.
The organizer is 13-7/8″ tall x 17-3/4″ long x 3-7/8″ deep, and has a 15 lb load capacity.
Price: $40
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First Thoughts
This looks like it could be neat.
The bins are removable, and the bins pivot outwards, instead of sliding out, which could help with transportability.
Why didn’t they make this Tstak or ToughSystem compatible? Well, it is compatible with Dewalt’s other Pro organizers. But I imagine most users will use it standalone, wall-mounted, or in back-to-back pairs.
Dewalt’s modular tool storage systems are all horizontal-based systems, and something like this doesn’t seem like it would work optimally. If connected to say a Tstak stack, you couldn’t access anything without first detaching the organizer and raising it to a vertical position.
fred says
Having options are always nice. I don’t know that this one adds great value compared to the typical lay-flat parts boxes. But maybe, if you slide them into some sort of vertical rack, they might tickle your fancy. Maybe the seal from the lid to the bins will be better too – restricting the shuffling of small parts from one bin to the next.
Pete says
looks like it should have been a stanley product rather than a dewalt product. Can’t imagine this being a huge seller.
fred says
Dewalt has more cache – marketed as a higher-end product to appeal to “pros” compared to Stanley boxes sold at Walmart and other discounters. Brand names do not impress me – unless they stand for more features, better quality, enhanced warranties or other substantial differences.
Pete says
Thats exactly my point. This doesn’t seem like “pro quality”
Anthony Righi says
Dip shit DeWalt is quality not a nock of brand like Stanley..must not use many tools if u talking like that!! Stanley is garbage their quality is shit try it on for size 1 time compared the Walt item to a Stanley and you’ll see the difference over and over again
Stuart says
I hope you realize that there are numerous cross-branded Dewalt/Stanley tool storage products, and that many Dewalt storage products are designed by the same people and made at the same factory.
Sam says
True, and now with Craftsman under the umbrella, most of the TSTAK storage cases are now available in black/red under the Craftsman brand at big box Lowes at lower prices. They called it the Craftsman Versastack. Same exact design.
Dennis says
I think the real key will be if mounted vertically, how quickly you could take them off the wall and put them onto your stack of other Pro Organizers. The downside of coarse being that the Pro organizer don’t attach to the ToughSystem organizers and small Pro Organizers don’t attach to the larger ones which are the size of these units (like Milwaukee’s do) . Also my Home Depot started selling the original standard Pro Organizers (that you access horizontally) for $15. So I don’t know if it’s worth an additional $25 to be able to hang vertically.
Joe says
Love it, this will work great in our work trailers….I’ll a half dozen of these when available, thanks…
Corey says
This just seems over engineered to me. Parts organizers are not on my radar regarding things we consumers are clamoring for more of and/or innovation in. I’m not saying it’s useless and nobody should get one, on the contrary I hope it sells well and makes everyone very happy with it’s performance. But in this moment of reveal, my only thought is, “Why?”
Michaelhammer says
I don’t generally deal with small quantities of parts, but if I were to, I would want it to be compatible with my T-Stak. It should be able to store and connect horizontally. To take it off the stack and use it vertically would be just fine. I feel as though DeWalt May have missed the mark here. I’m with Fred, I see little advantage over a horizontal parts bin.
Sam says
I also think it should have been compatible with the TSTAK in some way.
Even if it’s not practical to stack horizontally like other boxes, how about some alternative design, where this box can hang vertically off the side of the TSTAK boxes? If you are using TSTAK as a mobile storage and use their dolly you are typically dealing with 3 or 4 boxes stacked vertically in a tower formation. If they allow you to piggy back one of these on the side of the tall rolling box then you can use it vertically.
Rick says
It’s cool in an ideal situation, but carrying tools are hardly an no ideal situation. Let’s just say your carring some fine thread drywall screws. Your not a drywaller, otherwise you’d just have a bucket. It’s for the punch list type repairs. Maybe 50 to 80 screws.
This looks like it would jam itself up on some point head of a mess of locked up fasteners.
It’s sizing isn’t ideal for too much either. Maybe I can get 10 1/2″ copper fittings in each bin. The gaps look too big for washers, or small electronic parts.
It’s not moisture resistant nor splash resistsnt
I don’t see how this is any better than getting a tuff box and filling it with Plano or other small sort boxes. Other than being tipped over.
This looks too easy to tip over. Wall mount is a different story, to keep it within easy reach. But for the cost of one of these things, I can literally buy a separate stack of parts and a wall mount sorter
Dave says
Something these designers never seem to consider are the typical dimensions of truck mounted tool boxes.
rick says
If your talking about the ones that bolt into the bed, no… I had one and stopped using it because no tool fits well in a case. Sure, you could fit a sledge hammer and some crow bars, but if you have anything that required it remain somewhat precise (even a circular saw) the tool box would rarely fit. If it did it used up almost all the space.
Dsve says
I have no trouble fitting my tools in my truck boxes. But, I have to carry parts bins in the bed and lock them in the Cab while on the job and at night
Jason. W says
How about each bin is on a axel andable to rotate around. You lay it flat and the parts weight the bin down so the openings are on top. Pick the case up so it’s vertical and all the bins spin and are still face up.
My toddlers snack cup has a similar concept. It’s darn near impossible to spin but is always face up
Jason. W says
Spill, not spin*