When You Are Tired Of Looking For Your Tools, Get One Of These!

By Gerald Connor

Most of us own at least a hammer, saw, and nails. How would we hang that picture without them, right? For the casual repair minded guy or girl, these basics might suffice, but things get more complicated as time goes on. We graduate to screwdrivers and wrenches, tape measures and levels, crowbars and files. What do we do with all these tools? Alas, for many of us, we just throw them into an old box, or onto the shelf, or chuck them into the garage. Not a very glorious storage place for our cherished implements is it? Having said that, is a tool chest the most appropriate storage device for everyone? We have identified eight different types of tool storage systems. These systems are:

Storage Device #1) Soft Tool Carriers

Made to store your tools efficiently, they are usually made out of "rip-stop" materials (to reduce the chance of tearing). Great for carrying tools around the house for those "quick jobs".

Storage Device #2) Wall-mounted Organizer for Tools

If space is a premium, the "wall-mounted tool organizer" is for you. These tool storage systems are especially made for storing tools efficiently. They mount on the walls to keep tools organized, and out of the way.

Storage Device #3) The Carpenters' Toolbox

These tool storage systems are especially made for storing and transporting carpenters' tools back and forth from the job site. They are usually made from wood to protect metal blades and bit edges from damage.

Storage Device #4) A Mechanics' Toolbox

When the car, truck or motorcycle finds its way into the shop, the mechanic is there to help out. Mechanics' have special tools...and the mechanics' toolbox (made out of metal or high-impact resin for durability) is ready for the storage challenge. The best versions of this type of system have drawer trays and drawer liners.

Storage System #5) Compartment Parts Box

If you have a lot of small parts and accessories that need to be organized, we have found something ideal for you. These tool storage systems are especially made for storing:

a) Very small tools

b) Bits

c) Saw and Knife Blades

d) Parts that are commonly used

e) Those Small Nails

f) Those Tiny Screws

Some of these models have adjustable compartments. They are usually made out of high-impact resin or metal.

Tool Storage #6) Tool Chest for a Mechanic

Made especially for storing the specific tools that a mechanic needs on the job, they are usually made out of high-impact resin or metal (for extra durability). Some of these chests have wheels so that they can be moved easily around the garage.

Tool Storage #7) Gang Box

If you have a lot of tools that you need to move around the job site, these storage systems are idea. They are usually made out of very durable materials, like metal or high-impact resin. Most of these systems have locking tops to ensure that tools do not "walk off".

Storage Device #8) The Truck Box

If you have a truck, these storage systems are great for not only storing your tools, but transporting them to and fro. They are usually made out of steel, high-impact resin, or aluminum. Since these systems are fitted onto the back of a truck, they are usually equipped with locking tops to ensure tool safety.

Was this "round up" of tool storage systems helpful? We hope so. If you are really interested in finding that great tool chest, we have a number of TOP PICKS available for your consideration on our blog. - 21392

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