RickyMcGrath Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Yeah Ricky, I'm really impressed with them too. I've got the 50", 36", 24" (2 each) thinking about picking some more up. I reach for them before anything else.I have one 52", two 36", two 24's and two 12's. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 77Ford, eventually you need to post your tools. With that much storage, you must be drowning in tools 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Ford Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 77Ford, eventually you need to post your tools. With that much storage, you must be drowning in tools Its coming....still getting organized Sorting and resorting.....[emoji41]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Its coming....still getting organized Sorting and resorting.....[emoji41]Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI started putting ALL my hand held power tools in dedicated Tough Boxes last night with their respective accessories. I need to find a quality label to label the boxes. Started just using a sharpie on the front by the handle so I don't go crazy trying to find stuff. I'm entertaining the idea of doing a TOUGH SYSTEM WALL in my garage. I know I can do square tubing and use the DS Carrier brackets, but that isn't conducive to a garage/shop environment. I got to thinking sliding brackets would be absolutely incredible and very doable from a design perspective. It wouldn't be cost effective for a custom one off setup. Maybe I can do a design in Sketchup, patent it and sell it to DeWalt. [emoji16]My current idea is to just do shelf style pull outs on drawer glides. Slide out, open the box, close and slide back. Then repeat to put the tool away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Ford Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great idea.....was going to do the same with my corded tools ( each has its own box) I bought some black steel peg board to hang all my Yellow cordless.I ordered some yellow tape for my label maker..... I will post a pic when I try it to label my ToughSystem.If you move forward with the wall system.... Let us know Ricky [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great idea.....was going to do the same with my corded tools ( each has its own box) I bought some black steel peg board to hang all my Yellow cordless.I ordered some yellow tape for my label maker..... I will post a pic when I try it to label my ToughSystem.If you move forward with the wall system.... Let us know Ricky [emoji3]I will definitely end up doing something. I need to make some room. I just acquired a 13,000BTU AC/Heater for my garage. But with tough boxes and the AC, I don't have much room to do any work. I need to get the tools off my shelves, into tough boxes and the boxes against the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Ricky, post some pics when you're done. I wanna see that. This wall mount idea is how I came up with the solution for my van, because DeWALT had a little graphic on a flyer where the ToughSystem was mounted on a wall. It is in one of their videos as well... At 1:05 in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Awesome. I would really like to have a slide out capability. That's going to be the tricky part. Or at least very time consuming part. I really like the color scheme on those boxes more than the current boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Yellow Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 You could attach a metal tube to the frame (mounted to the wall) and then a bigger size tubing that glides over it. Then bolt or welt a notch similar as the one on the brackets so that the side handles of the box can lock into place.You need some sort of stop on the tubing though to prevent sliding them too far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Ford Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Keep it going Boys..... I like how you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 You could attach a metal tube to the frame (mounted to the wall) and then a bigger size tubing that glides over it. Then bolt or welt a notch similar as the one on the brackets so that the side handles of the box can lock into place.You need some sort of stop on the tubing though to prevent sliding them too far out.I just checked our shop and I have three dozen full extension drawer glides. I may not be able to use Carrier Brackets, but it's easy. Just a bunch of plywood and some time. I wouldn't have to be too precise on measurements. Just add an inch to the width of the Tough Boxes for drawer glides. Put a wood front on the drawer and viola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I have shelving similar to Dan's garage on two sides. I'm going to check measurements and see if if can maybe just utilize those and modify them to fit. Only down side is they are 24" deep and for tough boxes, I don't need that depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkdec Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 the local honw depot in my area pushes the milwaukee/ryobi/riggid line of tools which are all made by the same company.My local curtis lunber store and runners store has every dewalt tool you could possibly want, its like wally world in there. i can never go in there without spending money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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