Tools are important to people in a number of ways. For the casual maintenance person, it often means having a hammer and nails handy to put that picture on the wall. For the seasoned professional, it means having and holding a job, and bringing home the “bacon” at the end of the day. It’s important to not only have tools available when you need them, it’s also important to have a good tool chest or storage system available in order to protect and organize them. With so many choices available out there these days, what is one to do? No worries, in this article we will help sort things out for you. We have identified 8 types of storage systems…one designed to fit almost any need. They are:
Tool Storage #1) Soft Tool Carriers
These tool storage systems are especially made for efficiently storing and carrying tools. They are usually made from “rip-stop” material to reduce the chance of tearing.
Tool Storage #2) Tool Organizer on the Wall
Many of us live in townhouses or condos where space is at the premium. We need to store our tools, but we don’t have much space. Wall-mounted tool organizing units are great for these particular situations. They keep your tools organized, and out of the way as well.
Storage System #3) Carpenters’ Toolbox
Carpenters have specific tools to perform their job with. They need a system to not only store these implements, but to transport them back and forth from the job site. The Carpenters’ Tool Box not only fits these needs, it meets one more. It is usually made out of wood (to protect metal blades and bit edges from damage).
Tool Storage #4) Toolbox for a Mechanic
Mechanics need specific types of tools in order to fix those cars, trucks, and motorcycles that wheel into the shop. The Mechanics’ Toolbox is great as it will not only house these tools, but it is made out of metal or high-impact resin…so it is very durable. The best versions of this type of system have drawer trays and drawer liners (to protect those tools and the box itself).
Storage System #5) Compartment Parts Box
Many of us have very small parts and accessories that are always getting lost or in the way. This storage system is just the thing. It is especially made for storing:
a) Very small tools
b) Drill Bits
c) Saw Blades
d) Those commonly used parts
e) Tiny Nails
f) Those Tiny Screws
These units are usually made out of metal (or high-impact resin). Some models have adjustable compartments.
Tool Storage #6) Tool Chest for a Mechanic
A mechanic needs specific tools and a durable place to store them. These storage systems are ideal in that they are made out of durable metal or high-impact resin. Many of these chests are set on wheels so that they can be moved with ease around the garage.
Storage System #7) Gang Box
These tool storage systems are especially made for storing and transporting large quantities of tools around the job site. Usually made out of metal or high-impact resin, most have locking tops to ensure tool security.
Storage Device #8) The Truck Box
These tool storage systems are especially made for storing and transporting tools on a truck. They are usually constructed out of aluminum, steel, or high-impact resin. Since these systems are on the back of a truck, most have locking tops to ensure tool security.
We hope that this “round-up” of tool storage systems was helpful. If finding that great tool chest is “Job 1″, please visit our blog. Not only do we offer more tips and advice, we have ordering information for our top picks.
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