One thing a lot of people don't know but if you look under the lid you will see small little screw holes, not even the Milwaukee Rep know about this but those holes actually a perfect for the Milwaukee charger to hang underneath the lid which makes storing your chargers easy.
I thought that was only on the roll cart. As the toolboxes have 2 screw holes for the sensor that can be used to locate a lost box. Interesting I may have to research this a bit more.
@@edtheoldtechguy Ya I was looking at it the other day and noticed under the one big rolling box NFL only under the one box you can put only one charger. I've yet to see in my store the double rapid charger to see if that fits under the lid Plus waiting for Home Depot's here on the East Coast Long Island to get the Milwaukee packout drawers in-store but also trying to find the video supposedly is a new universal battery charger and will charge 4 batteries at the same time. Have a good one 👍
Pretty cool. I too am a Makita guy. I have probably 11-12 LXT 18v batteries and at least a dozen LXT tools: Xdt19 impact, xdt15(sub compact) impact, xdt16 impact (my conduit reamer lives on this one), xph14 hammer drill, xbp05 bandsaw, a blower, vacuum, tire inflator, 2 different roto hamers (one sub compact and one regular size with a built in dust-extractor), job site fan, grinder, oscillating multi tool (the new black one with the star lock) and a few others.. I love Makita and am heavily invested. THEN I GOT. A MILWAUKEE PACKOUT for work. Then one day I impulse bought a Milwaukee M12 impact and hammer drill combo (it came with a free extra battery - damn you Home Depot).. this led to me getting the M12 surge, then the m12 Packout light…. Now I bring both Makita and Milwaukee to work (electrician). I gotta say, although I love my Makita stuff, I haven’t touched my Makita impacts or drills in months.. I always use my M12 surge or M12 Hammer drill.. they just work better. I’ve slowly (after 10 years) evolved into a Milwaukee guy. Day in, day out, they just work better in the trades. I’m actually curious why Milwaukee hasn’t come out with their own Packout style charging solution (for their m12/m18 products obviously).. they could easily make a “charging station” Packout with the battery male ends attached to the sides with storage on the inside.. they could make a 4 bay, 6 bay, whatever.. money on the table.
I'll keep PACKOUT in mind if I ever bring my charger or want to roll up with batteries and leave the tools home. Looks like a good screw organizer too. lol
I too have almost $800 in Milwaukee boxes but have all the brand of tools, but 90% are DeWalt, about 2k worth just in yellow. The packout system in my opinion is the most rugged and best designed modular tool storage out there. The locking can be better but the plastic is easily defeatable.
Same. I love my Makita tools and I love packout! I recently started collecting m12 tools, also, and I have some ryobi tools. I'm going to try and put together a charing station to accommodate all 3. Thanks for the vid!
My packout is full of dewalt tools. Framing nailer, roofing nailer, 4 and a half inch circ saw, recip saw, ocil saw, all dewalt. I do have an M12 pin nail in the packout and an M12 driver that sits in my nail bag. Always choose the best tool for the job. T he packout is the best portable storage but the tools inside are best for the actual work.
Yes correct, the lid must be kept open when charging. This is enforced, when batteries are plugged in charging on the charger you cannot place the 2 organizer trays and close the lid. So lid must be open when charging. Optionally you could add a set of pc case fans on each side and cut into the organizers. This would allow the air flow and ability to close the lid. Something I did not want to do at the moment. I am ok with charging with the lid open.
This is a great idea for a charging station. Great job! Did you run any Silicone around the hole for the plug? I asked because I'm concerned about loosing that water seal
Thanks and that "hole" has served as a perfect power plug that has made this charging case an invaluable part to my pack out set up, especially when I go on jobs. No regrets here I love it! Wait should I have said ragrets?
@@edtheoldtechguy Dunno mate. That seems a bit extreme to avoid plugging in a charger but if it works for you, it works for you. Every tradie to their own. You know you can also mount your chargers on packout right? Where did you get the small bottom tray from though? Haven't seen that anywhere before. Definitely useful add-on
@@edtheoldtechguy I just bought this same box, I tried standing my batteries on end to see if they would fit there. Unfortunately, the lid will not close with Milwaukee batteries. The handle for the tray fits up into the lid to keep it more secure so everything will need to be below that handle to fit properly
Has anybody installed some kind of small access to the front of the bottom rolling cart because I’m not using that space due to removing everything on yo to access that space please help let me know if there’s a video thankyou.
Mario, I am not sure if they have something like what you describe but stay tuned as I continue to make hacking videos and I will consider if it is possible to incorporate your thoughts.
@@edtheoldtechguy please consider doing that mod. I'm looking at the system now but with drawers so it makes the bottom container even worse to access.
I have a bad back and did not want to add weight, but this os a very good idea. Thanks for the input someone watching here and reading the comments may benifit.
I agree! He may need to consider hiring people and get more 3D printers. It is good though to support a small business trying to make it. For now, he has my business hopefully he can speed up his process very soon.
This is a great idea perfect soul for my power station ! I’m in a very wet and windy location where my box will be in the weather a lot of the time how’s the weather seal on the plug ? Thanks for the ideas Ed
I have had no issues at all. Most of the moisture comes from rain or spinkle type water, the box has never been submerged so I dont know how that will go but the inside is never wet. If you are really concerned add a bead of silicone as you assemble it for more water proofing. I think it should help.
Every time I see someone build one of these, always wonder how it's going to react to all the heat that's inside that box? These batteries are going to be hot! I just don't see how that can be a good idea over a period of time. And I always wonder are they going to leave the lids off, but I never see them leave the lid off.
@@hutchrt0596 I will have to make a video on how I use it, I don't have those issues as I stack both trays to one side keeping my batteries orginized and the lid cannot come down.
I'm pretty sure I could do the same thing with a $15 toolbox I definitely wouldn't have to pay $80 for Milwaukee packout box but it is a pretty decent idea
Sure! I just want to provide ideas brother. This has worked for my application but if the crate is better for you and others absolutely do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@johnrustic Makita, like all brands, has their challenges, and some of the tools they have made have not been the fastest or the strongest, but they have been consistent and reliable, in my opinion. As they try to save money, they have made mistakes
One thing a lot of people don't know but if you look under the lid you will see small little screw holes, not even the Milwaukee Rep know about this but those holes actually a perfect for the Milwaukee charger to hang underneath the lid which makes storing your chargers easy.
I thought that was only on the roll cart. As the toolboxes have 2 screw holes for the sensor that can be used to locate a lost box. Interesting I may have to research this a bit more.
@@edtheoldtechguy Ya I was looking at it the other day and noticed under the one big rolling box NFL only under the one box you can put only one charger. I've yet to see in my store the double rapid charger to see if that fits under the lid Plus waiting for Home Depot's here on the East Coast Long Island to get the Milwaukee packout drawers in-store but also trying to find the video supposedly is a new universal battery charger and will charge 4 batteries at the same time. Have a good one 👍
I'm glad you like to support small business. You must be a smart high quality person
Pretty cool.
I too am a Makita guy. I have probably 11-12 LXT 18v batteries and at least a dozen LXT tools: Xdt19 impact, xdt15(sub compact) impact, xdt16 impact (my conduit reamer lives on this one), xph14 hammer drill, xbp05 bandsaw, a blower, vacuum, tire inflator, 2 different roto hamers (one sub compact and one regular size with a built in dust-extractor), job site fan, grinder, oscillating multi tool (the new black one with the star lock) and a few others.. I love Makita and am heavily invested.
THEN I GOT. A MILWAUKEE PACKOUT for work.
Then one day I impulse bought a Milwaukee M12 impact and hammer drill combo (it came with a free extra battery - damn you Home Depot).. this led to me getting the M12 surge, then the m12 Packout light…. Now I bring both Makita and Milwaukee to work (electrician).
I gotta say, although I love my Makita stuff, I haven’t touched my Makita impacts or drills in months..
I always use my M12 surge or M12 Hammer drill.. they just work better.
I’ve slowly (after 10 years) evolved into a Milwaukee guy. Day in, day out, they just work better in the trades.
I’m actually curious why Milwaukee hasn’t come out with their own Packout style charging solution (for their m12/m18 products obviously).. they could easily make a “charging station” Packout with the battery male ends attached to the sides with storage on the inside.. they could make a 4 bay, 6 bay, whatever.. money on the table.
I totally understand your points
HOME RUN! Bro I got all kinds of add-on ideas LOL! I love your cord wrap mod.
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I'll keep PACKOUT in mind if I ever bring my charger or want to roll up with batteries and leave the tools home. Looks like a good screw organizer too. lol
Slick. I mounted a few battery mounts to the underside of the lid of mine to hold charged batteries.
Cool. And the best thing is that there is nothing preventing the tool box from still being used as a tool box. Ignore the naysayers my friend.
Wow! Thank you so much
I too have almost $800 in Milwaukee boxes but have all the brand of tools, but 90% are DeWalt, about 2k worth just in yellow. The packout system in my opinion is the most rugged and best designed modular tool storage out there. The locking can be better but the plastic is easily defeatable.
In my opinion, the Milwaukee Packout is one of the best modular systems that is built to last.
Ed, nice setup!
Awesome vid and cool mods
Same. I love my Makita tools and I love packout! I recently started collecting m12 tools, also, and I have some ryobi tools. I'm going to try and put together a charing station to accommodate all 3. Thanks for the vid!
You have great taste my friend!
Nice brother .. what about one for Dewalt?
Makita IS the tools to use, Milwaukee IS the tool box system to use. 👍👍👍
Great video!! 👍 thank you 🙏
My packout is full of dewalt tools. Framing nailer, roofing nailer, 4 and a half inch circ saw, recip saw, ocil saw, all dewalt. I do have an M12 pin nail in the packout and an M12 driver that sits in my nail bag. Always choose the best tool for the job. T
he packout is the best portable storage but the tools inside are best for the actual work.
man the Milwaukee in me feels Violated seeing Makita in side the box lol JK JK very good video very handy loved it
It has worked out well for me
Thats good and all but where the ventilation. Thought makita battery system is all built on venti so it could last longer
Yes correct, the lid must be kept open when charging. This is enforced, when batteries are plugged in charging on the charger you cannot place the 2 organizer trays and close the lid. So lid must be open when charging. Optionally you could add a set of pc case fans on each side and cut into the organizers. This would allow the air flow and ability to close the lid. Something I did not want to do at the moment. I am ok with charging with the lid open.
The voice change at @3:28 threw me off lol I thought UA-cam started an Aziz Ansari standup special while I stepped away from the screen for a second
LOL! I will take that as a compliment. I like doing that as it makes me giggle.
Cool now I know where all your makita batteries are a😁 good choice for a mod so your never without power or changed batteries
I right with you. All of my power tools are makita and all of my storage is Milwaukee
On the opposite side of plug might be a good spot for small cooling fan
Great job Thanks I think I’ll do the same ,
Yes, it would be a perfect spot for a fan and I have thought about it.
Did you end up putting a fan on yours and if so what fan did you use?
Nice Job ! Very flexible .
Thank you! Cheers!
This is a great idea for a charging station. Great job! Did you run any Silicone around the hole for the plug? I asked because I'm concerned about loosing that water seal
Thank you! Silicone would be a great idea
Great video great idea will make one next week
Please do! I love mine and use it all the time.
You just drilled a massive whole on your packout. Well done...
Thanks and that "hole" has served as a perfect power plug that has made this charging case an invaluable part to my pack out set up, especially when I go on jobs. No regrets here I love it! Wait should I have said ragrets?
@@edtheoldtechguy Dunno mate. That seems a bit extreme to avoid plugging in a charger but if it works for you, it works for you. Every tradie to their own. You know you can also mount your chargers on packout right? Where did you get the small bottom tray from though? Haven't seen that anywhere before. Definitely useful add-on
80!?!!! Wow prices went up this year
I wonder if you used foam where your batteries are, if you could stand them upright and fit more batteries or would the lid still close
Great question and add to this build let me see what I can do.
@@edtheoldtechguy I just bought this same box, I tried standing my batteries on end to see if they would fit there. Unfortunately, the lid will not close with Milwaukee batteries. The handle for the tray fits up into the lid to keep it more secure so everything will need to be below that handle to fit properly
@@markwarren515 Thanks for the info back! Stay tuned for future mods.
You want to talk about sacrilegious I store Milwaukee power tools in the Dewalt tough system lol. 🤣🤣
LOL 😆
Very nice build 👍
Not a bad job for an engineer. 🤣🤣
Seriously, looks real nice. Even has a place for your flashlights.
Good job.
Make sure to check out @Packible Tool There site is at: ua-cam.com/channels/eOHHNrYkEWQl7RqlrxFsmg.html
That's a pretty nice idea. I have all that same stuff.🤔🤔🤔
Awesome! You should consider doing it. I love my charge box.
Has anybody installed some kind of small access to the front of the bottom rolling cart because I’m not using that space due to removing everything on yo to access that space please help let me know if there’s a video thankyou.
Mario, I am not sure if they have something like what you describe but stay tuned as I continue to make hacking videos and I will consider if it is possible to incorporate your thoughts.
@@edtheoldtechguy please consider doing that mod. I'm looking at the system now but with drawers so it makes the bottom container even worse to access.
Good Idea but, you should have Cut a thin Piece of plywood to fit in bottom, mount your stuff to it, it allows it to be removable fast if needed.
I have a bad back and did not want to add weight, but this os a very good idea. Thanks for the input someone watching here and reading the comments may benifit.
Chido video 👏
Packable business is too slow and getting the orders out that’s my experience still waiting
I agree! He may need to consider hiring people and get more 3D printers. It is good though to support a small business trying to make it. For now, he has my business hopefully he can speed up his process very soon.
I hung my chargers on the sides outside the box, finished batteries go inside the drawers
Awesome mod Bro That came out super nice love it @EdTheOldTechGuy
Thanks,
🤘🏻🐿🤘🏻
Great idea!!!
This is a great idea perfect soul for my power station ! I’m in a very wet and windy location where my box will be in the weather a lot of the time how’s the weather seal on the plug ? Thanks for the ideas Ed
I have had no issues at all. Most of the moisture comes from rain or spinkle type water, the box has never been submerged so I dont know how that will go but the inside is never wet. If you are really concerned add a bead of silicone as you assemble it for more water proofing. I think it should help.
Get the wort top and mount it to the top and mount the charge to it and add a cord cobra for wrapping up your own c0rd
Great suggestion but I have other plans for the work top. Still a great Idea I may incorporate
I have many Makita cordless tools and batteries.
My favs
Every time I see someone build one of these, always wonder how it's going to react to all the heat that's inside that box? These batteries are going to be hot! I just don't see how that can be a good idea over a period of time. And I always wonder are they going to leave the lids off, but I never see them leave the lid off.
Great point. My design forces the lid to remain open while charging
@@edtheoldtechguy The lid also flips and drops kind of hard and slightly bounces.
@@hutchrt0596 I will have to make a video on how I use it, I don't have those issues as I stack both trays to one side keeping my batteries orginized and the lid cannot come down.
Mine has yellow in it!
Not a bad choice at all!
Upgrade to a power strip from harbor freight with usb.
the makita chargers have a usb port
Top demais, parabéns 👏👏👏
I'm pretty sure I could do the same thing with a $15 toolbox I definitely wouldn't have to pay $80 for Milwaukee packout box but it is a pretty decent idea
This has worked great for me and I am happy I did it. It keeps me organized and clean.
Use what you have no problem with that
Yes Sir!
Shame to use the case use the crate 4 this application
Sure! I just want to provide ideas brother. This has worked for my application but if the crate is better for you and others absolutely do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Really?
I think so!
Hahahah no need to pull does wires
Чегердык
Lol
Bro lost me at Makita.
Hahaha! Because if it's not red it's not real hahaha! God forbid someone like another brand right hahaha
@@edtheoldtechguy I'm just being facetious. Great video! I've heard the new Makita stuff isn't as good, any truth to that?
@johnrustic Makita, like all brands, has their challenges, and some of the tools they have made have not been the fastest or the strongest, but they have been consistent and reliable, in my opinion. As they try to save money, they have made mistakes
@@edtheoldtechguy thank you, appreciate your opinion.
Looks to serviceable, you're not an engineer.