Workshop Hardware Storage Harbor Freight Case Mods
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- While spring cleaning my workshop, I revisit my parts and hardware storage solution and share a few tips and ideas I've come up with. I use 3D printing to customize some of the Harbor Freight parts cases to make them more versatile for both small parts and now larger parts storage.
Many shop supplies come in their own cases, and while these are nice, their inconsistent sizes don't stack or store well with parts storage cases from other manufacturers. The 20 bin Harbor Freight case only has 3 sizes of insert cups. Using this as a starting point I created variations of these stock sizes to more closely fit my hardware.
I have an underlying belief that tools and consumables should not be stored together. The exception to this is single function tools. If a particular tool is only used with certain consumables then in that case it makes sense that the tool should be stored with the hardware. I do this with the crimping tool for wire connectors.
Now I am extending this to my Kreg Jig. I designed and 3D printed a custom insert for the Harbor Freight parts cases to hold my Kreg Jig along with the various sizes of Kreg Pocket Screws. This allows me to get rid of a bunch of mismatched sized cases and frees up more valuable shelf space.
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Kazin foam is great. I do keep most of the tools, bits, and various screws, I need for a particular process together. I don't have a 3D, or a laser printer, so I do make some small custom boxes to fit in the cases. just wish they would make a 3x or 4x tall case as well. for bulkier power tools.
Hey man, just came across your content and first saw your DMM servo video after looking into the servos for myself. Gotta say, I really like your format and pacing. Appreciate the quality and positive content! keep it up :)
Thanks Justin! I really appreciate hearing that!
How thick are the walls on the originals and how thick are the walls of your bins?
hi pete its me again . you got me looking at the 3d printers now for the parts i need (lk5 pro) do they require a special program to make like boxes that you print. mine would be slightly larger. 6.5 x6.5 x 2.5 . thanks steve
Yes, you need 2 programs. First a CAD program to design the part. There are several popular programs and it depends if you are trying to make geometric shapes, like boxes, or more organic shapes - like trying to design a model of a tree. Organic modeling is something I've never really gotten into. The second program is something to take that completed CAD model and slice it up (the program is actually called a slicer) into code that the 3D printer understands. I use Fusion360 for the CAD drawing program and CURA or Simplyfy3D for the slicer. There are free and paid versions of both types of programs.
The concept of scaling up and down the individual container volumes is so obvious, one wonders if sheer laziness is the only barrier to manufacturers doing the same. I have to think DIY 3D printing is vastly more costly, even in plastic raw materials, than buying OEM units, and only persons invested in 3D equipment are going to have the wherewithal to do this, but maybe efforts like yours will prod the Big Brands to make more versatile items.
Fix what bugs you! Sounds like a 2-Second Lean fan!
There are certain parts of the lean methodology that I believe have value in them. However, as a guy working in my shop -primarily by myself, I don’t see the need to outline the spot on my floor where the trash can goes. LOL thanks for watching!
Are you going to share the file for the different size boxes of new 3-D printing I haven’t printed nothing yet I don’t even have a program for my slicer or anything yet either
Hi Dale, sharing them hadn't occurred to me, I will work on that. Thanks for watching!
That would be awesome!
@@PeteRondeau Please do - I've seen a number of re-models or customizations for the harbor freight storage containers and they all have the same problem you noted - TINY FEET! The creators modeled the tiny nub feet and about 25% of the time I have one of the feet break off when removing the support material. Yours are nice and beefy and STAY where they're put. Kudos! (oh, and you also rounded the internal corners which is fantastic)
@Pete were you able to share the files? I would love to use them.
I haven’t as of yet but I’m on vacation next week and I hope to get caught up on a lot of little details like this during that time.
Spring cleaning and organization. Expanding the versatility of the Harbor Freight Storage cases and getting rid of various sized other cases to consolidate and standardize my part and hardware storage.
These are great suggestions. I learned a lot and have subscribed. One tip for that miscellaneous box with lots of things that you don’t know what to label. What I do is I use Evernote and and create a title for the box. You can take a picture of the entire open box with all the parts in it to store along with the file. Then dictate each item in the box. So next time you were looking for something like a key ring you just type key ring into Evernote and it will tell you which box it is in. It’s a simple solution Evernote is available for the PC, the iPad and all phones. When you save the file it goes to the cloud so it is always available on whichever device you are using.
Excellent point, then it wouldn't matter what you label it- could just be "Box A". I do something similar in the other part of the shop where I stock parts that I inventory, but never thought about doing it for the more random stuff. Glad you got something out of it and thanks for watching and subscribing!
Any plans for making a video detailing how you modified your 3d printer? Was looking into getting the same printer for this exact project. Would like some ideas on how you separated the electronics and the enclosure build. I have the same issues with Kreg, supplies. Great Solutions. Subbed!
Jorge, actually, I hadn't thought about doing that, but I certainly could.. Thanks for the suggestion and glad you enjoyed it!
HI Pete. I've viewed the new bins you have made and wait to know, would you sell some of the different sizes. 3D printing is just not my thing.
I'm not really in a position to economically make them for other people but you may find somebody here in the comments willing to do it for you.
Suggestions for oddball parts, 9:43 how about ( oddball parts) enjoyed your video as always
Thanks! It may end up being just that! LOL
Beat me to it.
Fantastic. Are the 3d printer files for the boxes available anywhere?
Not yet, but I'm working on getting them cleaned up to make them available. I need to tweak the files. I was having some problems with my printer calibration when I created this, and it was quicker to adjust the file then fix the printer. I'm concerned if I release them as-is, they won't print out at the correct size on a properly calibrated machine. Thanks for watching! (and be on the lookout for an announcement when I do get them uploaded.)
Have you heard of Paul Akers and 2 second lean? I think you'd enjoy it.
Yes, I'm aware of Paul. The kaizen foam in my tool drawer came from fastcap
Well done Pete. Are you sharing the Fusion 360 model anywhere?
Thank you! That honestly hadn't even occurred to me. I will work on bundling them up and getting them online somewhere.
@@PeteRondeau Hi Pete, I figured I'd follow up on this thread, to see if you've made those 3D plans available yet? Thanks in advance!
Check out my latest shop storage idea here: Cordless Tool Storage Rack - Modular & Adaptable ua-cam.com/video/P0SOTltx7IY/v-deo.html
Well done. I like how you saw a need and tackled the problem. Good use of your skills and ingenuity.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching.
Nice! Any chance you'd be willing to share the Fusion file with the parametric variables?
I'm going to be releasing the STL files shortly. I just got them all bundled up as well as adding a few new sizes to round out the collection. I probably won't be releasing the original models though.
Thingiverse is a great source for these models, if you don't do your own designs. 3D printers are awesome additions to any workshop. I'm an electronics enthusiast. This means I have bunch of components like resistors. So I printed up cases that are 3 levels tall with 6 compartments for each level. Fantastic addition to these cases.
Thanks for sharing! Hmmm.. That is something I've never shown here.. the cabinets full of electronic components in the other room.
Hi Pete. This is really awesome. I was wondering if you could share the files for all to use. This would be a really nice upgrade to my set! Thanks for the interesting content!
I keep promising to make these files available and I keep getting distracted but other things. It is a bit more involved than just throwing them up online, I want to make sure the files are correct before I make them available. When I created them, I modified the files to compensate for a calibration issue in my printer, so I'm concerned if they are printed as-is, they won't come out the correct size on somebody else's printer. But I promise I will get to them! Thanks for watching!
Did I hear you say you can buy extra bins for these cases? Where do I find them?? I've looked but had no luck!
I believe I was talking about the cases being cheap enough that I buy more than I need just to get a larger assortment of bins to swap between the cases. Sorry for any confusion.
@@PeteRondeau had a Benjamin burning a hole in my pocket and went and bought 4 of the large, 4 of the thinner ones and 4 of the mini's! $119 I think it came out to! (Discovered the mini ones when I picked these up ...two stack side by side fitting perfectly on top of the others! I'm going to make a rolling cart for mine and leave a few empty slots for when I can buy more and expand the system!
As soon as you mentioned 3D printer, I tapped out. Outta here.
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
As soon as you mentioned 3D printing, I tapped in! New subscriber here!
Thanks for coming along!
Thanks Pete, so many gold nuggets in this vid!
Thanks!
Great resolve to a problem we all are having .
thank you and thanks for watching!
Would you consider selling the larger bins?
I'm really not set up for making them. My 3D printing process is not reliable enough to just walk up and make a part. There is always a small chance that the part will fail in some way- sometimes hours into the project. It is nearly impossible for me to price something like that when I can't reliably predict how many times I will have to run it to come up with a good part. I'm currently working on making some small tweaks to the models and will be putting them up online for anyone who wants to print them though.
@@PeteRondeau Thank you for your reply, I completely understand where your coming from.
Woow so beautiful plz tell me price
The 3D models are available for your own printing. The link is up in the video description. Thanks!
No link please send me link please
Very clever and impressive! 🖖
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Pete, sorry to hear about your daughter and her family being involved in a car accident,.we are praying for a speedy recovery for all .
Love to all,
Glen and Tanna
Hey Guys, Thanks so much and great hearing from you!
Great video! The only problem is that I don't have a hardware Store with cheap boxes like Harbor Freight in Germany :D
well, yeah.. that's a problem.. Don't have a solution for that one.. LOL Thanks for watching anyways!
Rivet gun is another example of a tool to store with its consumables
Yes! Absolutely.
Very cool!
Thanks for watching!
Smart man !
Well, thank you for the kind words!
Great idea, can't wait to print my own
There is actually a sequel to this video coming in the next few days you may enjoy then.. Thanks for watching!
Great..if you have a 3-D printer! Nonetheless, it was fun to watch, and loved the colors :)
I am glad to hear you still found some value in it! Thanks for watching!
My ad to start this video was a refurb 3d printer on the manufacturers' site. I'm late, in that they were sold out, however they are now coming under $100. Your dream is slowly becoming possible.