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Labels
If you have had your tool box for a period
of time, finding the correct drawer that contains
the item your looking for is pretty much a slam
dunk. If you have to open two drawers, your
wasting time. Now if you are setting up a new box
and don't want to wear out the ball bearings
drawers, LABEL THEM. The label machines are so
cheap at the discount stores, you can't be
without one. You will really like this. It takes
a little time, but it also saves a lot more. The
side benefit, it looks great.
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Socket Trays
Socket holders are available in all
different shapes and forms. As you can see I have
a few myself. BUT I didn't like my choices for
some of my special sockets. A piece of 1" x2"
alum. tube was the answer. After laying out the
spacing, I press fit the appropriate size dowel
pins to hold the sockets in place. I made a few
different sizes so I could group them in the
families they belong too. You could also use a
hardwood like maple and it would do the job. The
one thing about keeping your box organized is you
can tell in a jiff if something is missing. I
have to admit, this is the first one I did this
nice. It did take some time, but it is worth
it.
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Wrench and Screwdrivers
I used some 1/8" band iron to separate my
wrenches and screwdrivers. Pretty simple. Lay out
the tools, then border them in with the band
iron.
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Chucks
Your lathe chuck key is usually big and
usually in the way. I happen to need two of them.
Enclosed is a photo of my remedy. It works!! My
first approach is a little unusual in that I
store the key upside down in its own socket. The
socket is made so that it only accepts that one
particular key. No mix-ups that way. The second
one hangs from a splash guard I made from some
scrap plastic. I have used this system for about
13 years and am happy with the way it works. Try
it, you'll like it.
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Dick Raczuk
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