I recently got 2-9 drawer cabinet/work top tool carts and have all my tools sorted now and it's so true that when you know where your tool is and it's easy to find, it's also easy to put them back!! I never put my tools away before.. Now, I know which drawer has what in it and can grab it and when done, it goes back just as easy.
Wow that is a profound lesson that you can apply to any diy project. When it comes to the struggle against chaos, when it’s possible, think like a lazy person; pick the path of least resistance and don’t always depend on willpower.
Years ago before I built my shop I had home projects. I found some bins I could hang on T brackets under my work bench. One bin had drills & bits, another had sanders & paper another hays a circular saw & tape measure. I could grab one bin, go to the work site of my house & have everything ready to go.
I’m right there with Zach. My OCD tells that an item goes back where it came from, no procrastinating. Someone else in my house borrows things out of the shop and either doesn’t return it and I have to go searching for it, or puts it back in the wrong place (yes,I know where everything goes, I don’t have that big of a shop). And I do keep multiples of some items in different places…pencils, tape measures, etc.
I’m glad that you did this I would like for you to have each member of the show doing an organization project for tools, gardening, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc. for both Shop and mobile. Also some manufactures that sell foam inserts will laser cut to your desire the foam for whatever tools you may have just send a picture.
Second time that I have watched this video. My garage shop is being turned upside down and reorganized; for me it’s for the better. I just bought a second full height tool box and my OCD feels good; I’ve actually done some of these tips and will adjust a couple more. As someone else said, more organization videos.
Thanks guys. Where I live it is hot and humid. I rub all my bare steel tools with a light oil regularly but surface rust remains a problem. The best things I have tried so far are anodizing or blueing but that isn't always a good option. Some other suggestions would be helpful.
I usually use a paste wax on my cast iron tops. I just keep a few cans in the shop near the tools. I used to buff the top when I was younger. I just apply it and leave it now. I have not had an issue with hand tools. If you are looking to try something else, paste wax may help with those.
Great video. We're setting up a wood working workshop in our small shed. Storage and access is a problem for us at the moment. I have a number of tape measures. Idea was to store them in strategic locations, but invariably they all end up in the same pile in the corner of the work bench, diagonally opposite to where they're needed...
The fact that I just bought big expensive steel tool chests with lots of drawers and there was no option to buy organizers with them goes to show that nobody is doing this well. Like I can't even give money to a store to solve this problem.
I bought a random plastic organizer tray from harbor freight for a couple bucks and sorted all my nut, bolts, screws ect.etc.. into each section and put it in an accessible drawer in my tool chest. Liberating
That might help for a workshop, but not for site projects. I don’t organize tools. I prepare kits (toolboxes/tool bags/tool belts) for types of home repairs.
But, if I organized all my tools and stuff, how would I get my 10,000 steps a day if I eliminate the minimum of five extra round trips between my current project and my workshop in the back of my 1.5 acre property to get the tools I should have gotten the first time, but forgot?
While a lot of this is useful, I find the U- channels for very small items like driver bits to be overly complicated, and very wasteful of space. A wide variety of multi-compartmented Pill sorting containers are found at Walgreens and other Pharmacies, very inexpensive and the size of each segment can be chosen for very small screws, up to two inch bits. Most have snap-closing lids, and the container is both compact, easy to see through, and movable. Similar, but far more expensive, are fishing tackle containers, and Bead crafting trays are somewhere in between.
I like my tools neat and organized, but I have more tools than space in the tool box, so they've overflowed onto my work bench. Time for a larger tool box!
Please more organization videos. these topics are easily relatable and needed in many of our lives. Keep up the good work!
I agree
Most definitely, it seems like I'll spend as much time looking for the tool than it takes to actually build whatever I'm working on.
I am there too. I've picked my weekend project now!
Bring back Zach dettmore! 🎉 great presence and great chemistry with the team
Check out more of his content on Build show network
Zach is the man🎉
From TV to the Internet been watching you guys for at least 28 years
I recently got 2-9 drawer cabinet/work top tool carts and have all my tools sorted now and it's so true that when you know where your tool is and it's easy to find, it's also easy to put them back!! I never put my tools away before.. Now, I know which drawer has what in it and can grab it and when done, it goes back just as easy.
Wow that is a profound lesson that you can apply to any diy project. When it comes to the struggle against chaos, when it’s possible, think like a lazy person; pick the path of least resistance and don’t always depend on willpower.
BRING HIM BACK!!! We want more!!!
Nice!! The real key is having a spot for everything and putting it BACK!!! Good luck 🍀
Wahoo! Great seeing Zach in good company! Well earned.
Perfect timing! I’m just trying to organize my tools right this very minute!!! Thank you ! 🌷
Years ago before I built my shop I had home projects.
I found some bins I could hang on T brackets under my work bench. One bin had drills & bits, another had sanders & paper another hays a circular saw & tape measure. I could grab one bin, go to the work site of my house & have everything ready to go.
I’m right there with Zach. My OCD tells that an item goes back where it came from, no procrastinating. Someone else in my house borrows things out of the shop and either doesn’t return it and I have to go searching for it, or puts it back in the wrong place (yes,I know where everything goes, I don’t have that big of a shop). And I do keep multiples of some items in different places…pencils, tape measures, etc.
I’m glad that you did this I would like for you to have each member of the show doing an organization project for tools, gardening, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc. for both Shop and mobile. Also some manufactures that sell foam inserts will laser cut to your desire the foam for whatever tools you may have just send a picture.
Second time that I have watched this video. My garage shop is being turned upside down and reorganized; for me it’s for the better. I just bought a second full height tool box and my OCD feels good; I’ve actually done some of these tips and will adjust a couple more. As someone else said, more organization videos.
Great job guys with the organization. Would like to see for different styles of tool boxes.
Zach is made for TV. Well done!
Super great. That aluminum and tape deal is cool.
Crazy how Dettmore went from IG fame to a fan favorite on This Old House! Way to go, Zac!
You guys are doing a great job, I've learned quite a lot for the last 16 years of watching you. It's helped in the jobs I've had and have. Keep it up.
Zack is great!
That aluminium U channel is a clever idea
I'm still trying to organize my tools for the last ten years.
Same. Trying to organize my apartment since 2015. Basically I have too much stuff.
Love these ideas, myself I am thinking about efficiency improvements all the time.
I’ve been waiting my whole life for this video.
Good collaboration on tool project.
Hey, this is great. I am organized in my kitchen and with some of my smaller tools. Now I will get working on my larger tools! Thanks
I made easy assemble to box for my manual tire breakdown for the tools I use.
Thanks guys. Where I live it is hot and humid. I rub all my bare steel tools with a light oil regularly but surface rust remains a problem. The best things I have tried so far are anodizing or blueing but that isn't always a good option. Some other suggestions would be helpful.
I usually use a paste wax on my cast iron tops. I just keep a few cans in the shop near the tools. I used to buff the top when I was younger. I just apply it and leave it now.
I have not had an issue with hand tools. If you are looking to try something else, paste wax may help with those.
Great video. We're setting up a wood working workshop in our small shed. Storage and access is a problem for us at the moment.
I have a number of tape measures. Idea was to store them in strategic locations, but invariably they all end up in the same pile in the corner of the work bench, diagonally opposite to where they're needed...
The fact that I just bought big expensive steel tool chests with lots of drawers and there was no option to buy organizers with them goes to show that nobody is doing this well. Like I can't even give money to a store to solve this problem.
Most interesting,im totally satisfied and I was just watching.
Zack Dettmore needs to be more of a regular host.
This seemed like a good audition.
More mechanics tools and mobile tool storage thank you!
Need a video on Zachs van/truck
Yes! Go to the source
Some of these ideas will work for me. Thanks.
should have covered one of the biggest issues, used nuts bolts and screws. I have 5 coffee cans full of them.
I bought a random plastic organizer tray from harbor freight for a couple bucks and sorted all my nut, bolts, screws ect.etc.. into each section and put it in an accessible drawer in my tool chest. Liberating
Little Tommy tinker sat upon a boxer and he began to open,but please more videos coming sooooooon
Zach is the man!
That is just not "foam" . It is Kaisen foam wich has layers you can peel. Dont even try with regular foam.
I've used Ethafoam®since the 1970s.
But what if you keep buying more tools? How do you make room on the precut foam
Freeze spending!
Tool Backpack load out would be a great short vid. (Tool Box is the old way)
Is there a new Tommy Silva coming to TOH?
Plastic bullet case for bits. Rifle ones for longer bits.
I just finished organizing my ammo reloading tools. This will be next!
That might help for a workshop, but not for site projects. I don’t organize tools. I prepare kits (toolboxes/tool bags/tool belts) for types of home repairs.
After getting a newer toolbox I have realize you can never have enough space. Ive already outgrew my toolbox and its less than 6 months old.
I can never find the foam...
Can you guys do a video on making media shelves like for DVDs.
But, if I organized all my tools and stuff, how would I get my 10,000 steps a day if I eliminate the minimum of five extra round trips between my current project and my workshop in the back of my 1.5 acre property to get the tools I should have gotten the first time, but forgot?
While a lot of this is useful, I find the U- channels for very small items like driver bits to be overly complicated, and very wasteful of space. A wide variety of multi-compartmented Pill sorting containers are found at Walgreens and other Pharmacies, very inexpensive and the size of each segment can be chosen for very small screws, up to two inch bits. Most have snap-closing lids, and the container is both compact, easy to see through, and movable. Similar, but far more expensive, are fishing tackle containers, and Bead crafting trays are somewhere in between.
I like my tools neat and organized, but I have more tools than space in the tool box, so they've overflowed onto my work bench. Time for a larger tool box!
Good deal
Thats the cleanest mess ive ever seen
Zack should replace Tommy when he retires.
I think they're preparing for that. Looks like they're grooming Zach to take over.
5:54 Notice the way he just casually drops “cut to 9 3/8ths”
There is no way he is going to accept 9 5/16ths!
Yeah, what an odd dimension.
No Vintage Craftsman for a little nod to the past?… 😢
Whoever cleans up the saw wishes Tommy didn’t cut the mag-tape with it.
Everything on that table can go in the junk drawer.
The foam and aluminum tracks are dumb af. Nobody who regularly works with their hands would ever waste their time with those.
Yes that was a horrible idea.
These tools don’t look like ever been used lol
Keep Zach, get rid of Kevin.! He can’t even identify tools!
I love everything about This old House except the red headed ex banker. Where TF did he come from???
well he's been on the show for 20 years, so you clearly don't like it very much if you're just now noticing him.
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That was a waste of time lol