Where to store tools - men's opinion

How to properly store tools at home, in the garage, apartment

When performing repair work with a large number tools, it may be a difficult task to place everything in this way, it was more convenient to transport and very quickly find what you need in the process of any task.

An organizer for tools will help solve both problems, and at the same time it will be possible to buy it, or you can do it yourself. Selecting the correct storage system or creating one will require certain skills, as well as knowledge of the models and variations of such instrument storage systems.

Let's take a look at how to properly store the tools.

Organizers for storage - what is it

In everyday life around us there are always many tools that need to be kept in perfect order.

Organizers, which are different in appearance, material of manufacture and location, do an excellent job with this task.

The main task of storage systems is to organize equipment according to certain criteria - it can be purpose, size, etc. Tools can be stored in the home or even in the garage.

In the first case, you will need organizers that can accommodate everything you need, and at the same time will take up little space, and in the second, you should rationally distribute all the equipment that is available throughout the room so that it can be seen and there were no inconveniences in use.

Organizers for tools can be:

• Plastic.

• Wooden.
• Combined.

Please note that their size will depend on the content - the larger the instrument, the larger its storage space. The advantage of storage systems is that they can be made by hand, selected for certain conditions and needs, and this will make their use more rational and convenient.

Design and variations

Thanks to the incredible variety of tools, the design and varieties of organizers can be very different.

1. Wall-Mounted - This is a vertical type of system, and is often done with a cabinet door or wall. Most often, it is equipped in separate workshops, where the tools must be in plain sight so that it is more convenient to use them, as well as quick access. This option is one-sided when it is attached to the wall, but a two-sided organizer will be much more convenient and roomy, which can even be placed under a table or on the floor. On the one hand, for example, drill holes can be placed, and on the other, all screwdrivers can be placed.
2. The organizer-twist made of textiles is the best option for a small amount of inventory, which is also modest in size.

   The disadvantages of this option include the short life of a fabric product.To make the textile organizer more reliable, it must be closed, and for this use Velcro, elastic, or you can insert a zipper. In addition, you can make a textile organizer that will be conveniently attached to a ladder for safe and convenient work. For attachment to equipment, choose hooks made of metal or special carabiners that provide secure fixation.

3. Desktop organizer in the form of a drawer with compartments - compartments can be of a stationary type or even move out / out, which will make it possible to equip the drawer with everything you need.

   It is worth storing tools at home in this way. By the way, the convenience of such a device lies in the fact that it is possible to place everything in one place and apply it in different rooms when carrying out repair work.

4. Wall-mounted panels for garden tools - they can be purchased and have a specific purpose, or you can make them yourself from scrap materials, but at the same time perform clearly assigned functions. Garden equipment takes up a lot of space, and therefore its systematization, as well as determining the place for each item, will make it possible to increase free space in the room and put things in order.
5. Small plastic containers are a real lifesaver for storing small tools such as screws, nails, nuts and bolts, and containers can be attached to a vertical or horizontal surface.

   You can also use special boxes or plastic food cans.

6. A hand-made organizer that slips over a bucket is a very convenient, and most importantly, simple and practical option. For the equipment, it is worth making a frame made of fabric with pockets of different sizes. It is important that the size of the fabric lining is fully consistent with the bucket it will be worn on. Heavier and bulky instruments should be placed inside the bucket, which should be transferred all together to any room and not only.

Please note, h , due to the rich assortment of organizers for storing tools, you can definitely choose the best option, while taking into account all equipment dimensions, transportation distance and frequency application.

How to choose the right one

To choose the right one of the types of organizer, you should have a clear idea of ​​what you choose it for, for what needs, and for what tool. If during work you need to carry tools with you all the time, then the ideal solution would be a suitcase or case that has the optimal dimensions, weight and a comfortable high-quality handle. If the tools are at home, then it is worth making a stationary structure for them and determining a place for each of the items.

You should purchase or create an organizer taking into account what exactly will be in it.

For a large number of small parts, the best option would be a product with many compartments, where you can evenly distribute all the little things that are in stock. For large-sized devices, you should purchase or even make a special container, which will be designed for a certain type and amount of equipment.

In order to be able to do small repairs at any time or to help someone out, to come to the rescue, you should have a mobile organizer bag, which will contain the minimum and most necessary set of tools that can be used for different life situations. It is always important to have such an option in a car, a workplace, because its small size and excellent spaciousness will make it possible to arrange it in such a way that nothing interferes, but, if necessary, will help out.

When choosing an organizer, also pay attention to the material.

By the way, for this task, something reliable and durable is often used - metal or high quality wood, and for sets on the occasion, you can use textile bags. For stationary storage, plastic is the best option.

Materials of manufacture

If you have decided how to store your tools at home, you might think about which organizer to buy. It is not difficult, but the difficulty lies in finding exactly what will satisfy any requirements, and therefore most often the craftsmen prefer to make their own.

The most convenient and acceptable will be the use of such materials:

• Metal.

• Wood (plywood).
• Plastic.

A variant of wood is easier to make than anything else, because it is easy to use, and you can make a product of any size and shape from it. Plastic options are much less popular, and although they are suitable for creating something beautiful, there will be little reliability from such a storage system. But from plastic, excellent partitions are obtained, which help to divide the common space into zones, and this significantly facilitates the search for the required parts.

Hand-made metal organizers rarely have a beautiful appearance, but they are durable and capable of serving under any conditions. The choice of material must necessarily be dictated by the size and number of tools that will be placed in it, and for minimal needs it will be easiest to get by with a textile option that is not difficult to sew.

Making an organizer for tools with our own hands

A DIY storage system for tools will be an excellent alternative when it is used at home.Before proceeding with the work, it is important to evaluate the number and variety of tools that you have in stock, and you should systematize them or rationally arrange / decompose, and then decide what kind of

the organizer should be selected for specific cases:

• On the wall.
• Small portable wooden cabinet.

• Large or medium-sized fixed type construction.

When you start manufacturing, the first thing to do is to make drawings for the future project, as well as calculate all dimensions and check that everything you need fits, if necessary, make changes. If the measurements are made correctly, then you can choose the optimal material for manufacturing, and then transfer the markings to it and start cutting out parts for the future organizer.

By the way, the wall-mounted version must necessarily have fasteners on which the inventory will be hung. Portable boxes can be made of plywood or wood, but keep in mind that it should be light, strong enough, and have multiple compartments.

Please note that the large organizer is often equipped with wheels for ease of use, and it contains many drawers.

Operating rules

For the tool organizer to serve as long as possible and does not need to be repaired , or make a new one, you should be able to handle it correctly:

• From time to time, you should check the general structural condition.
• If the material needs to be regularly treated with detergents and detergents, then this should be done on time.
• Do not try to accommodate as many tools as possible, and exceed the limit that was set at the stage of creating drawings.
• Portable structures should be carefully placed in the trunk of a car or on the floor so that there is no deformation.

• If there are latches and locks, open and close them carefully, without haste, so as not to disable them ahead of time.

Please note, that if you know all these rules and apply them, you will be able to use purchased or homemade organizers for a long period of time without damage their general condition.

Unusual ideas

In addition to simple organizer options that are used for convenient and systematic placement of equipment, there are other, creative and interesting ways correct storage of tools. Real craftsmen are able to easily make places for placing tools from improvised means. If you have a few metal hooks, you can hang them on a magnetic strip, and for small rounded parts it is worth drilling the same holes on a wood shelf, and for tools with handles there is an option to place them on special hooks that you can simply screw into the wall.

If there are not so many tools in the house, then they can be neatly placed on one wall, and you can make your own holders for each inventory. With the help of plastic and wooden elements, you can make supports in the form of protruding elements on which the tool will be laid, drill holes for miniature tools, make an ordinary shelf for useful small things, and also supplement the storage system with screws or hooks that will be screwed into the surface of the wood.

The most convenient option would be a wall organizer, which is made in the form of a cabinet with opening doors. When closed, the contents are not visible, and the room seems much neater and cleaner. By the way, due to the doors, there is an additional work space that can be used wisely if you place a small tool on it.

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