Organizing tools | Which toolbox for which use

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We all know the pictured toolbox that can be found anywhere and everywhere...

When starting or having little tools, it will be sure enough and will cost a matter of 25 to 40$ depending on the hinges and the latches if made of plastic material or steel.

Things will get more complicated and require some organization with the acquisition of more and more tools and hardware.

The below examples illustrate how various boxes of various types and sizes can be used to cope with a large number and variety of tools.
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Organizing tools in toolboxes of general use
​This toolbox from Curver provides an interesting vertical layout that keeps tools used on daily basis well organized and easy to reach.
​This classic toolbox from Superbag includes a tray  and is wide enough to hold the metal saw, a level, a hammer and other relatively bulk tools like spatulas.
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Organizing electrical and electronics hand tools in aluminum briefcases

​Tools for Electrical works are best displayed in this aluminum case holding insulated screwdrivers, compartment boxes for accessories and a small multimeter.
​Electronics aluminum case holds various precision screwdrivers, pliers, soldering iron, gas refill, wire stripper, heat shrinkable sleeves, mini heat gun, compartment boxes, etc.
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Organizing tools for car mechanics works

Car repair works will require various tool boxes for various types of wrenches of various sizes. The same applies to socket wrench sets. Another toolbox can be used for specific tools and a larger one for bulk items.
​This 2-level 8-compartment box contains not less than 3 ratchet handles, many extensions and adapters and some 3 dozens of sockets.
You can however buy specific mechanic metal toolboxes, drawers and trolleys from our partners:

Organizing plumbing tools and hardware 

Plumbing wrenches can only fit in wide and robust tool boxes with steel latches and hinges as the weight will be significant.
Accessories and fittings will require several storage boxes of various shapes and types. 
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Power tools boxes and bags

Power tools ​are stored in specific rigid boxes with a sponge soft mat or in soft PVC fabric bags.
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Organizing sensitive tools like measuring instruments

Use camera bags or old ladies bags for protecting your electronic equipment like these vehicle scanners and multimeters

Organizing screws and hardware in compartment boxes 

Use all possible configurations, horizontally and vertically...
Hardware organizers are much useful if you purchase your screws in big packs (left).
A hardware box containing smaller hardware organizers that pull out lie drawers is well adapted to small screws (middle). 
Tray toolboxes provide an attractive and practical display of your hardware (right).
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Building cupboards for organizing the toolboxes...

Do not forget to build cupboards sized to your toolboxes.
Visit our DIY cupboard basics page to see how you can do them on your own.