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This is craftsman but search on line ... many sources out there.

The sizing bar is a neat trick.

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There's a lot of wasted space there. How many times do you use a crescent wrench? About never for me.

I have way too many tools to store them that way!!! I would need so many tool boxes!!!

I do real work in my garage and spend a bit of time organizing, but NOT ALL THE TIME!!!

Drawers are where tools go to die.

I like that!!

I thought I would annoy some of you messy people with some pictures of whats in my drawers... My Nuts! Enjoy.

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I love these Bisley organizers, I purchased them at The Container Store, about $90, plus the cost of the organization trays. They have all types of inserts for organizing small to large items.

Your nuts and bolt assortment is pure OCD.
I love it, but I just go to the local hardware store for that stuff, as needed.
You would be the ideal neighbor !

A guy on Rennlist invented these over 20 years ago. I bought mine from him around that time.

Mark

Much easier to just get a set of socket labels: Socket Labels

Mark

sockets sit on top of the box with drawers - I hate trying to read the tiny numbers on the sockets too

who knows why some are working side up and others the opposite way??


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commonly uses 'speed' wrenches

others in drawer on plastic 'racks'


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Have a little time so I thought I should clarify my thoughts.

There is a difference between organization, efficiency and clutter. This is something I’ve learned The Hard Way™.

Putting things in drawers so things look tidy does NOT automatically mean they are efficient or organized. This is where I have big disagreements with people I see writing about how to organize a workspace.

My workspace is not my living room. It serves a utilitarian purpose.

The reason I don’t like putting tools in drawers is because it is not efficient. If I have a drawer full of wrenches, the one I need is lost in a pile. I waste time sorting through the drawer to find the one I need. They are insidious little bastardz. They like to hide.

I use pegboard for most of my tools, especially things that are frequently used. Some people don’t like pegboard because it looks cluttered. But I know exactly where it should be. And I know where to put it back when I’m done.

My most commonly used tools are within reach. That’s efficient for me and how I work. Some people might say it is visually distracting. But it’s better than tools in a drawer.

I don’t have a problem with the foam cutouts in drawers. Similar concept. The only thing I don’t like is it is a relatively expensive use of space and it is a pain to change.

Thanks Mark. I like the look of those!

I like the look of those socket labels to. Anyone know how well they hold up over time, that's one tough place to put a stick on label.

"If I have a drawer full of wrenches, the one I need is lost in a pile. "

not if you use plastic wrench organizers in the drawer

I have been using them. Only one has come off. Tight space and it rubbed off. I would put some degreaser on a rag and wipe the sockets down before applying the labels.

don’t like ‘em. I may have 3 of one size. different lengths. or one normal and another gear wrench. then I need a different organizer for each type...

same holds true for pliers, hammers, screwdrivers...

My point is that you can throw each type of tool in a different drawer. That is organized. Each tool has a place. It is probably really efficient in terms of space density. To the casual observer, you could say it appears neat because everything is put away. But it is not efficient for productivity.

I have two of those tool-sorter trays. They're great. And they're divided out for metric and imperial. So if you don't use both, you have double the space. I have three sets of metric wrenches and one imperial in my two trays. Then the Snap-On & BluePoint sets are in the trays they came in.
There are some wrenches 'loose' in the drawer, but I use the trays and one large divider to keep them relatively corralled.
The pin-style socket organizers are a godsend. Again, multiple sets with multiple sets of sockets on them. As big as my box is (68" wide), I'd need 3 of them if I divided my tools for presentation like the OP.

I'll take some pics tonight if I remember. But I tend to agree with whoever said a tidy workspace is likely unused.

OP, I mean no offense. It is a fantastic display and worthy of admiration.