I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.
25 years ago, when I was a machine operator in a factory, I did this with regular craft foam. There wasn't any purpose-built fancy foam at the time. It was the best idea ever. I absolutely loved being able to open a drawer and instantly see everything I needed.
Man, I've wanted to do this but I've always been intimidated! No way I'd be able to cut straight or not have the damn marker show up on the foam. Good job just diving in and getting it done!
We have a lot of custom toolboxes from Snap-on in our shop. We use a router attachment on a Dremel when our foam needs replacing. Makes short work and gives great results!
I just bought a MTB it’s only a Bianchi Kuma but I’m old and be good for getting to photography DSLR/Drone locations locally. Great channel keep up the great work Ben.
Nicely done. I’ve got the same three drawer tool box, but mine looks like your old box. Three times the tools that should be able to fit. I gotta say that little edit of you peeling off the label, and the sound it made was both exciting and satisfying. I would have fu*ked that up for sure, whilst ripping off the last centimeter of sticker. 😂
Well done! I like using 1/4 and 3/8 drive (hex and torx) bit sockets and a short ratchet. It's more comfortable and gives a better feel for torque than Allen wrenches (L and Y-3 way shaped). Professional bike mechanic since 1989.
Using a system like this to organize your stuff is great indeed. Keeps things organized and you’ll notice when things are forgotten/lost. For more savage applications like heavy industrial work (like I used to do) I’d go for the ABS or PP inlays we used to have. Cleans easy contrary to this. But its noisier. For light duty or cleaner applications I’d go for foam as well.
Don’t judge me but, I use the bb tool over the 11 tooth cog as a chain whip, I use pliers for valve core and a hacksaw is a great idea! It can fit in the roof of the lid!
@@BenCathro I like the ingenuity of the BB spanner being used on the cassette. One final tool suggestion - a torque wrench. Just think how satisfying it will be to know everything is tightened down to just the right click
I’ve watched a bunch of Kaizen foam videos and without a doubt your finger pulls are the nicest I’ve seen anywhere. I wonder how they would turn out on the foam that has a different interior color. I have some coming - I will have to give it a try.
I should do something like this to my tool box. I used to have a similar box, but found it was annoying to need to lift the lid to open the drawers. So I bought and modified a mechanics 3 drawer "mid" box, adding an MDF top and side handles. There's a barrel lock for the drawers and the simple top means I can stack stuff on top of the box and still access the tools. The big downside of this box is it's flipping heavy. What I'm considering next for my van tools is some sort of tool roll that can be hung up when needed.
Ben, cool project. In my toolbox it takes me longer to fish out the tools as it does to use them on my bike... I can fully understand why you did this!
Love how you just threw in some very entertaining and funny bits! What a great video, and in the way of just spreading the general idea i got inspired by it as well Loved that you didn't get into the fine details, just a allround amazing video!
Very nice. I thought I had a nice setup. I have 2 drawers in a big rolling toolbox just for my bike tools and I have rubber mats down and the tools setting side by side and this way more cool. Great video 👍👍🍻
I reckon start the foam cutting with the bottom (least-used) drawer - that way the worst one, i.e. your first try, is less visible and the top (most-used) will be lurvely because you've honed your new-found skills by then.
In the old days, this was done by carving out wooden inserts. Foam is way easier. ^_^ One of the advantages of this system is that after using your tools, you can do a quick check to make sure you have them all accounted for. That way you don't leave e a tool behind after off-roading.
Sharpen up the inside of one end on that copper pipe with just a knife so you're left with a sharp edge and you can cut that foam away to exactly the same shape with no burning required in a fraction of the time.
Just got the craftsman 3 drawer box with tools. I'm going to put handles on the sides. Tough because its double walled with 1/2" gap and not a lot of space between the rails inside. I took a set of heavy handles off a Harbor Freight 26" US General to;p box. Nice handles. The Craftsman box is nice for the money, the set of tools with it is probably a $80 set at best. Its got all 3 size drives, but not to many 12pt 1/2 sockets and tiny wrenches. Other than that, the box allows tons of room to add tools.
Wow this is amazing, I’ve just bought this same box it was on offer for 25 pound, it’s usually 39 I think it said, but I’m definitely gonna have to do this with it thanks for the tips 👍
I'm just in this exact process, waiting for the foam to be delivered. Great vid, informative and very helpful. I don't think I'll be melting finger grips though, will use a 2pence to outline the cut.
I've wanted that a long time, but not only is it pricey, I have to order it abroad as well. If I could just pick it up at a local shop, I'd be there in a jiffy, but things like this are just not normal to find in my country. Then I have to pay for shipping, and then 25% VAT and in these days I even have to pay extra toll on top of it all, just because... Anyhow, so far I went for an economical solution I could pick up from a local shop nearby, and those foam mats are made up of lots and lots of tiny sliced cubes you can just rip out to form the shape of the according tool you want to place at that spot. I'll see if this solution will hold up or not, and if it just doesn't last I'll simply bite the bullet.
When I was your age I owned many cheaper tools but as I got older I slowly bought better tools and at 52 have amassed a collection of professional tools that need multiple storage options. My biggest tools like my my race and cup press (diy made) and my bottom bracket thread tapper (a must for reinsertion of threaded BBs!) need their own box! Your solution worked for me for a while but too many tools have I to do that anymore. I am a pro mechanic so my needs are much larger, but where are your cone wrenches?
Smashing things I don't want to dent. Knocking forks out headtube, smacking crank axle out, twatting on a stubborn set of deathgrips. One of those things I never bought but just came into my possession and I found lots of uses for it.
I reckon a nice Thor brand hammer with replaceable faces would be a great addition, one soft face and one hard face, then you could cut down on having the two hammers currently and free up some more space. BETA sliding t-handle allen keys oh oh flush cut side cutters so no nasty wee sharp bits on zip ties And no toolbox is complete without a homemade tool for a specific job, something like a nipple and shortened sharpened spoke for poking things. I really need to go sort my toolbox out, this was a great video
You complained about not being able to access your tools when it’s in your van with the plastic box but this new box also requires the top to be open in order to use the drawers. Did you modify the van to fix that?
my problem is I got way too many tools to have in one box, I got a Park tool blue box, but I always wanted to do Kaizen Foam but never did, but my tool collection increased a lot, still not sure how I want to sort my tools,I think I should do several layers, so I can lift it, out, i saw pro mechanics had it like that, but I see some of them got huge pelican cases, double the size of mine. I dont have room for another box, but I wish I had a proper bench, I use a kitchen table. I think I should get bench drawers, or something similar, to lay the big tools in. like saw, hanger tool, and so on.
Thanks for beeing Just you and mit using the best Tools Out there but some more value and generic stuff , makese feel better buying normal (birzman) Tools 😂👍👍
Just finished a building big work bench with tool storage. Went with drawers like this for the bike tools but none slip matting isnt up to te weight of the tools. This may be the answer....
I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.
I just spent my Friday night watching you build a tool box. It was worth it.
🙃
That Halfords sticker peel....damn that was satisfying
Had to mute the tunes to appreciate the peel 🤤
Amen to that!
Yes! Can we have a “Ben cleanly peels stickers off of things” spin-off series.
That was definitely the moneyshot.
25 years ago, when I was a machine operator in a factory, I did this with regular craft foam. There wasn't any purpose-built fancy foam at the time. It was the best idea ever. I absolutely loved being able to open a drawer and instantly see everything I needed.
I work in aviation and all of our tool boxes are required to have foam cut outs. I think more MTBers should do this!
Outstanding results! Heated copper tubing for finger access to grab tools easily was a golden tip. Thanks!
Looks great! You know you're Scottish when you make a custom toolbox but leave the mud/rust on the tools ;)
Haha, they still work.... kinda 😂
You made me smile, knowing you enjoyed your project. And I learned about Kaizen foam. Thanks
Man, I've wanted to do this but I've always been intimidated! No way I'd be able to cut straight or not have the damn marker show up on the foam. Good job just diving in and getting it done!
Get on it Brian! I didn't really know what I was doing and it turned out semi decent.
We have a lot of custom toolboxes from Snap-on in our shop. We use a router attachment on a Dremel when our foam needs replacing. Makes short work and gives great results!
You can always use masking tape so the lines you mark it won’t show up on the foam!
I love the special outing just to show us the other guys’ toolbox!
Ten out of ten. Seeing you peel of the Halfords sticker was oddly satisifing.
I just bought a MTB it’s only a Bianchi Kuma but I’m old and be good for getting to photography DSLR/Drone locations locally. Great channel keep up the great work Ben.
Nicely done. I’ve got the same three drawer tool box, but mine looks like your old box. Three times the tools that should be able to fit. I gotta say that little edit of you peeling off the label, and the sound it made was both exciting and satisfying. I would have fu*ked that up for sure, whilst ripping off the last centimeter of sticker. 😂
Well done! I like using 1/4 and 3/8 drive (hex and torx) bit sockets and a short ratchet. It's more comfortable and gives a better feel for torque than Allen wrenches (L and Y-3 way shaped). Professional bike mechanic since 1989.
I have zero interest in mountain bikes, but i love the video and the editing. top notch! and the tool box turned out great
Using a system like this to organize your stuff is great indeed. Keeps things organized and you’ll notice when things are forgotten/lost.
For more savage applications like heavy industrial work (like I used to do) I’d go for the ABS or PP inlays we used to have. Cleans easy contrary to this. But its noisier.
For light duty or cleaner applications I’d go for foam as well.
Nice video Ben. Tools you may need - chain whip, shifter spanner, Valve core remover, junior hacksaw.
Don’t judge me but, I use the bb tool over the 11 tooth cog as a chain whip, I use pliers for valve core and a hacksaw is a great idea! It can fit in the roof of the lid!
@@BenCathro I like the ingenuity of the BB spanner being used on the cassette. One final tool suggestion - a torque wrench. Just think how satisfying it will be to know everything is tightened down to just the right click
I'm so happy to find your chanel!
Great vibe!
I’ve watched a bunch of Kaizen foam videos and without a doubt your finger pulls are the nicest I’ve seen anywhere. I wonder how they would turn out on the foam that has a different interior color. I have some coming - I will have to give it a try.
Enjoyed the T-shirt choices immensely! Reckon I need to get on the Kaizen project for next year!
Lol. So satisfying. Especially peeling off that sticker.
I should do something like this to my tool box. I used to have a similar box, but found it was annoying to need to lift the lid to open the drawers. So I bought and modified a mechanics 3 drawer "mid" box, adding an MDF top and side handles. There's a barrel lock for the drawers and the simple top means I can stack stuff on top of the box and still access the tools. The big downside of this box is it's flipping heavy. What I'm considering next for my van tools is some sort of tool roll that can be hung up when needed.
I’ve used this foam plenty.
Not as easy as it looks here.
Bravo!
I wouldn't advise heating your sockets as it softens the matal making them more likely to round off or break.
Loving that Ben, and I’d be just as excited lol
Ben, cool project. In my toolbox it takes me longer to fish out the tools as it does to use them on my bike... I can fully understand why you did this!
Love how you just threw in some very entertaining and funny bits! What a great video, and in the way of just spreading the general idea i got inspired by it as well
Loved that you didn't get into the fine details, just a allround amazing video!
Awesome Ben! Thats some serious craftsmanship right there!
most satisfying part when you pealed of the sticker and no glue left on the box ;)) great video
Very nice. I thought I had a nice setup. I have 2 drawers in a big rolling toolbox just for my bike tools and I have rubber mats down and the tools setting side by side and this way more cool. Great video 👍👍🍻
I reckon start the foam cutting with the bottom (least-used) drawer - that way the worst one, i.e. your first try, is less visible and the top (most-used) will be lurvely because you've honed your new-found skills by then.
OH man! Haha...you got me laughing so hard when you lit the torch. Great humor! lol
Makes a list of tools you need for the job.. first tool you used wasn’t on the list👀
Spirit level😂 sick video will defo be giving this a go👌🏻
Haha, that was my ruler... felt like it might be excessive to add that in 😂. Screw it. I’m adding it 👍
Derailleur alignment gauge 👌🏼
Thats a cracking idea pal
9:19 Ben's-ASMR-channel confirmed coming to you soon!
In the old days, this was done by carving out wooden inserts. Foam is way easier. ^_^ One of the advantages of this system is that after using your tools, you can do a quick check to make sure you have them all accounted for. That way you don't leave e a tool behind after off-roading.
Sharpen up the inside of one end on that copper pipe with just a knife so you're left with a sharp edge and you can cut that foam away to exactly the same shape with no burning required in a fraction of the time.
Just got the craftsman 3 drawer box with tools. I'm going to put handles on the sides. Tough because its double walled with 1/2" gap and not a lot of space between the rails inside. I took a set of heavy handles off a Harbor Freight 26" US General to;p box. Nice handles. The Craftsman box is nice for the money, the set of tools with it is probably a $80 set at best. Its got all 3 size drives, but not to many 12pt 1/2 sockets and tiny wrenches. Other than that, the box allows tons of room to add tools.
Looks great and can't beat having an organised tool box. Only thing is sockets on the side so you can see the sizes but still great box mate.
Ooooh, good one! Might fire up the label maker and see if they’ll stick.
Great idea.Might aswell make use of the present.😂
The ultimate Satisfaction video and the sticker peel got me too excited
You know you still have to open the top lid to get into the drawers right?
Wow this is amazing, I’ve just bought this same box it was on offer for 25 pound, it’s usually 39 I think it said, but I’m definitely gonna have to do this with it thanks for the tips 👍
This was satisfying to watch.
Trick missed, the label maker should have had a label its self. Great vid as ever!
he is so happy!
OCD overload 👏👏👏👏love it 👍
this is cool think i will do my own version just moved into a new flat and a big cupboard is my bike cave so need something like this
Yeah man, go for it. Not too difficult and really organised.
Nice work. I would suggest polishing the metal tools with Autosol to remove rust and prevent more oxydation. They will shine like new.
I'm just in this exact process, waiting for the foam to be delivered. Great vid, informative and very helpful. I don't think I'll be melting finger grips though, will use a 2pence to outline the cut.
Hot knife foam cutters work great for this type of project and they are easy to work with and fast and best of all they are not expensive.
I've wanted that a long time, but not only is it pricey, I have to order it abroad as well. If I could just pick it up at a local shop, I'd be there in a jiffy, but things like this are just not normal to find in my country. Then I have to pay for shipping, and then 25% VAT and in these days I even have to pay extra toll on top of it all, just because...
Anyhow, so far I went for an economical solution I could pick up from a local shop nearby, and those foam mats are made up of lots and lots of tiny sliced cubes you can just rip out to form the shape of the according tool you want to place at that spot. I'll see if this solution will hold up or not, and if it just doesn't last I'll simply bite the bullet.
How fucken chuffed you are at this makes me smile
When I was your age I owned many cheaper tools but as I got older I slowly bought better tools and at 52 have amassed a collection of professional tools that need multiple storage options. My biggest tools like my my race and cup press (diy made) and my bottom bracket thread tapper (a must for reinsertion of threaded BBs!) need their own box! Your solution worked for me for a while but too many tools have I to do that anymore. I am a pro mechanic so my needs are much larger, but where are your cone wrenches?
I watched you remove that sticker 4 times hugely satisfying 😂
Hahaha, Great to see you make an appearance in today’s Red Bull Fast Life series!
Famous now eh! 😊
Brilliant vid dude....my next little project confirmed
New favourite youtube channel!
Great work 😍
Dude, that was so awesome!!!
Immensely satisfying ...oh yes..I am defo doing this
So satisfying
winter is so boring without biking, well done!! But what for ist that carpenter hammer, lol?
Smashing things I don't want to dent. Knocking forks out headtube, smacking crank axle out, twatting on a stubborn set of deathgrips. One of those things I never bought but just came into my possession and I found lots of uses for it.
1000° pipe Vs foam
Would have been a better video title eh. Millions of views I could have had. Appreciate the effort for finding the "°" symbol 👌too.
Tip: heat up all of your metal items and melt it into the foam. It worked great for me !
The best part was watching you peel the sticker off...
Nice job
0:42 that's an Alliance Healthcare tote! I work for them!
That so cool thanks ben from South Africa
This makes me happy
Great edit man, a lot of humour
I reckon a nice Thor brand hammer with replaceable faces would be a great addition, one soft face and one hard face, then you could cut down on having the two hammers currently and free up some more space.
BETA sliding t-handle allen keys
oh oh flush cut side cutters so no nasty wee sharp bits on zip ties
And no toolbox is complete without a homemade tool for a specific job, something like a nipple and shortened sharpened spoke for poking things.
I really need to go sort my toolbox out, this was a great video
Good job !
You complained about not being able to access your tools when it’s in your van with the plastic box but this new box also requires the top to be open in order to use the drawers. Did you modify the van to fix that?
Great idea with melting the finger holes.
Ben just ordered mine so something to do while not riding
Nice, good luck with the process 👌
my problem is I got way too many tools to have in one box, I got a Park tool blue box, but I always wanted to do Kaizen Foam but never did, but my tool collection increased a lot, still not sure how I want to sort my tools,I think I should do several layers, so I can lift it, out, i saw pro mechanics had it like that, but I see some of them got huge pelican cases, double the size of mine.
I dont have room for another box, but I wish I had a proper bench, I use a kitchen table. I think I should get bench drawers, or something similar, to lay the big tools in. like saw, hanger tool, and so on.
You make a great video!
Nice I'm happy for you
Good morning. Why do you need a claw hammer for bike repair? Your box looks very good. good video. thanks for the video. Have fun and be safe.
That's Super Nice! I presume #GMBN are featuring this in hacks and bodges
After Ben's video the toolbox value got higher! It's 37 pounds now. That is what you call internet marketing bro
Thanks for beeing Just you and mit using the best Tools Out there but some more value and generic stuff , makese feel better buying normal (birzman) Tools 😂👍👍
Oddly satisfying 👍
Any van conversion videos?
There's van conversion videos from Cathro somewhere on his channel. I don't have a van but still loved binge watching them!
Yup, they’re awful 😂. Have a hunt through my back catalogue, they’re in there somewhere!
I love van conversion videos. I'll have a look later 😎
hi there... long shot but hope you can reply. Hows this toolbox holding up? should i buy it?
Still going strong! 💪
Nice, love it.
Halfords tool box not too bad
amazing, love it
Mint vid. Could you do a tour of your camper 4 us
Awesome man! Love it..🤙
Just finished a building big work bench with tool storage. Went with drawers like this for the bike tools but none slip matting isnt up to te weight of the tools. This may be the answer....
Nice Video, But didn't see a chain whip? did I miss it? you got the cassette tool, adjustable, but not chain whip?
Plastic tools like levers, pressure gauge should go in the lid, as they're light enough not to fall out
wow. wow wow
Great video pal, just bought some kaizen foam , 😂
This may be the wrong thing to focus on. But is that label maker put out metal labels? Lol kinda looks like it!
Thank you! I try!
Is best tool box gonna be a new segment on #cathrovision# ??? 😂
Good shout! Will have a plan for 2019.
Im keen for that
Pro tip - to add fingerholes use a soldering iron 😉
Also get a crombie, Abbey Toolworks and Park both do one.
6:36 I would swap out the Torx multi tool for separate keys.