Tool & Garage Organization Thread

[Pyro1983]

What kind of collet rack are you looking for? For what size collets and how many? Maybe something like this?
The one in the pictures of for R-8 Bridgeport size collets.
David
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Something very similar to that. Sadly, I don't have a bridgeport but the size is R8...I would have to get a count on exactly how many we have. I'm sure it would be fairly easy to dMill. But figured id look at the one posted to see if it would work. I'm thinking maybe a free standing rack would be better for my space as I'm not positive there is a great place to mount it on my mill.

[adbuch]

Let me know how many holes and if you want for free-standing and I will draw something up.
David

[adbuch]

Here is one that might work for you. The slots cut along the bend lines will help to facilitate manual bending.
David

Collet Rack Bridgeport R8.dxf

Collet Rack Bridgeport R8 with dims.dxf

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[Pyro1983]

Hey that looks pretty good! I'll probably just end up using that. Thanks a million!

[Kevin D]

Just a couple of files for the organization thread. I hope ya'll enjoy them.
I know it sure helped me organize my "mess", LOL

Door Shelf Unit Single.dxf

Door Shelf Unit Single 6 Total Nested.dxf

Dewalt Tool Holders.dxf

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[Rex]

Thank for the file
REX

[adbuch]

Hey that looks pretty good! I'll probably just end up using that. Thanks a million!

You are quite welcome! Happy to help.
David

[adbuch]

Just a couple of files for the organization thread. I hope ya'll enjoy them.
I know it sure helped me organize my "mess", LOL

Kevin - thanks for sharing your designs! Nice clean files and very well though out.
David

[pimptastic08]

Here is a welding tool holder bracket that I made for our local sheet metal workers welding school where I instruct one of the evening classes for our apprentices. I found the tip dip and welding pliers holder a few years back and burned one for my home shop (https://plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.php? ... ip#p161238 Then a few days ago our apprenticeship coordinator asked me to come up with something to hold some of our tools for our welding shop. I loved the one that I burned a few years back and modified it a bit and added a place for a wire brush, chipping hammer, and up to a few C-Grips.
I burned 10 of the attached DXF file from 12 gauge for our welding booths and installed them earlier this evening.
Maybe U have use for one, or 10

screenshop- tool holder.PNGTip Dip and Cutter holder.dxf10 booths.jpgholder to wall.jpg10 holder

Sweet!!! Happy to see my upload was put to use and improved upon, awesome job!

[KST1]

Some great ideas/designs on this thread. Anyone have anything for rolls of tape? Masking, duct, etc.

[Joe Jones]

Some great ideas/designs on this thread. Anyone have anything for rolls of tape? Masking, duct, etc.

Do you want to grab a roll from a shelf to use elsewhere, or do you want to dispense the tape FROM the holder on the bench wall or bench top?

Joe

[Osborn89]

anyone have a milwaukee packout plate file to share?

What is a Milwaukee packout plate?
David

I had to look that one up too. It looks like a base plate for Milwaukee's organizer system that can also be mounted on a side wall.
it would keep things from sliding around the back of the truck nicely.
I have several of their storage bins. Would be helpful under certain applications/conditions IMO.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-P ... /310990289

You can buy the file from etsy, I have used it several times and it works great.

[tinspark]

What is a Milwaukee packout plate?
David

I had to look that one up too. It looks like a base plate for Milwaukee's organizer system that can also be mounted on a side wall.
it would keep things from sliding around the back of the truck nicely.
I have several of their storage bins. Would be helpful under certain applications/conditions IMO.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-P ... /310990289

You can buy the file from etsy, I have used it several times and it works great.

Good to know...

[Willdamnit]

We need to keep this going!!
It's great reading all of the comments and awesome ideas that have shared here. Only negative thing I can think to say is I wish I joined years ago

[kicktillmonday]

I agree, this is a great thread. Once I have something to add I will be sure to share it.

[Osborn89]

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Student built this for a show and had orders for 6 more. It is pretty simple, casters get costly but HF has a good price. I can add files later.

[Scratch]

Can’t see pics…

[TCL]

Student built this for a show and had orders for 6 more. It is pretty simple, casters get costly but HF has a good price. I can add files later.

Would be nice if there was a picture

[Osborn89]

Student built this for a show and had orders for 6 more. It is pretty simple, casters get costly but HF has a good price. I can add files later.

Would be nice if there was a picture

Should be added now, my apologies

[AREA]

now that's a cool grinder stand, great idea and great student project

[Osborn89]

now that's a cool grinder stand, great idea and great student project

Thank you, stole the idea from another teacher. Only thing I would change is make the base a little bigger, it tends to tip a bit when you are moving it around

[Joe Jones]

now that's a cool grinder stand, great idea and great student project

Thank you, stole the idea from another teacher. Only thing I would change is make the base a little bigger, it tends to tip a bit when you are moving it around

Yeah. That is the thing about caster wheels. You have to figure out the balance with all of the wheels rotated fully INWARD to know the minimal support points beneath the load. You could make another plate and put it beneath the first one, moving the wheels out another five inches or so.

Joe

[cvmetalman]

I know there are some educators on the site and maybe these files may help students with tool cabinet organization. I wanted to share a couple tool cabinet files I created. Hopefully they are useful to someone.

Tool Cabinet Metals.pcm

[cvmetalman]

I know there are some educators on the site and maybe these files may help students with tool cabinet organization. I wanted to share a couple tool cabinet files I created. Hopefully they are useful to someone.

Layout Fluid Holder.dxf

Ball Peen.dxf

Brass Mallet.dxf

Rawhide Mallet.dxf

Rubber Mallet.dxf

Imperial Wrench.dxf

Metric Wrench 2.dxf

Combo Square.dxf

Combo Square 6inch.dxf

[cvmetalman]

I know there are some educators on the site and maybe these files may help students with tool cabinet organization. I wanted to share a couple tool cabinet files I created. Hopefully they are useful to someone.

Tape.dxf

SM Wire Gauge.dxf

Slot Drivers.dxf

Phillips Drivers.dxf

Framing Square.dwg