DIY Pliers Rack - Tool Box Organisation

Here is my version of an easy to make DIY Pliers Rack, a nice project for tool box organisation.
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After looking for some time for a product that would fit my tool chest that was either available in the UK or suitable for what I wanted I decided I'd have to make my own (North Americans i'm very envious of the availability of tool box organisation bits and bobs you have over there!).
I think this DIY Pliers Rack came out just brilliant, I do like some good tool box organization. I bought a black vegetable rack to make mine, when choosing something you might use for your rack think about the gap between the wire for the pliers to fit!
Let me know what you think in the comments, would you have done anything different?
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[@johnterpack3940]

That is a brilliant solution. I'm not sure I have a drawer deep enough for it unfortunately. Need a bigger box. Have to add that I'm surprised you haven't been burned at the stake for heresy, using imperial units on that side of the pond.

[@DadDiaries]

Haha thanks. I think I'm just old enough to get away with it 😁

[@MrPoopnoddy]

We all 'talk' imperial colloquially, but we'd actually do the measure in metric. And I bet he did, too...

[@AdamMGTF]

​@@MrPoopnoddyI'm in my mid 30s and "talk" metric. I can't even guestimate in imperial

[@MrPoopnoddy]

@@AdamMGTF Bet you still nip out for a pint - unless the pub's miles away...

[@AdamMGTF]

@@MrPoopnoddy sadly yes. But if you asked me to walk a mile with a gun to my head and if I was off by 20% or more then you'd pull the trigger. I'd be dead for sure. I don't know how far a mile is, or a yard. I only know a foot is 300mm because it's on tape measures that I use at work. Side note. Language is full of leftovers from a past time. I may well say "need to spend a penny" when I need a wee. But I wouldn't literally be spending a penny at the local convenience. When I need to get to work. I need to crack on. But I don't use a whip to make my horse hurry up. I dare say we'll eventually join the civilised world and get Km on our road signs. But I bet things will still be a mile away. Just from a language point of view. And yes. A police officer is a copper and yet none I know have a shiny copper helmet :p

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

Great piece of thinking there. Nice bit of organisation makes it a lot better to work with too

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks.... and for watching and commenting 👍

[@chrishickman3694]

I like that little folder

[@DadDiaries]

Yeah it sure made things easier 👍

[@robbymagen2]

thank you for showing that i just did almost the same pliers rack with a secondhand fridge shelving thank's again Robert from Australia

[@DadDiaries]

No worries glad it was of use to you, have a great day :)

[@jameschristian2966]

Good idea, I dig toolbox organization, especially when you get more tools in the Box.

[@DadDiaries]

Exactly! gotta make the most of that box space eh! thanks for watching :)

[@jameschristian2966]

I made mine out of a dish drainer, from the dollar store. 7 bucks. Plastic coated wire. I really like how you can lift them out as a whole. I work in a food plant & wash & clean tools all day long. This will double as a drying rack as well. Great idea you have there!

[@DadDiaries]

Never thought of using it for drying cleaned tools!

[@I_am_the_big_dipper]

Very good job sir! Well thought out and executed.

[@DadDiaries]

Thank you Andy 👍

[@MrJackandEmily]

Yes... making one if them on Monday

[@DadDiaries]

Post a pic and link in the comments

[@MrJackandEmily]

@@DadDiaries still waiting for the box to turn up, great idea though first thing I'll do 🤙

[@georgebush2798]

Great idea, never would have thought of that. Thanks for sharing

[@DadDiaries]

No worries, thanks for your comment :)

[@genecoppedge5972]

Very cool idea, thank you for sharing your idea.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks :)

[@mattmcmillan8920]

Sweet looking pliers rack looked good in the drawer after you were done and had all set up.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks Matt 👍

[@09ironman1]

Very good idea

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 👍

[@TRURYDAZ806]

I done the same thing but I used a dish drying rack from the dollar store. Been using them about 4 yrs and still working great.

[@DadDiaries]

Awesome!

[@stevewilson1462]

Thanks for posting.

[@DadDiaries]

No worries :)

[@paulv7217]

Cool I ordered wire racks right before this ☹

[@DadDiaries]

Awesome!

[@turbo5774]

Brilliant idea. Super good price too!

[@istvanmeissler2238]

Well done. May have to copy your idea. Thanks for the video. Best wishes from Michigan.

[@DadDiaries]

No worries glad it's inspired you :)

[@stuartwilson3057]

Excellent idea. I have a similar need to organize my tool. I will try this using some unused wire shelving I have. Thanks for sharing.

[@DadDiaries]

No worries...thanks for your comment :)

[@iantaylor4788]

You can get adjustable plier racks made by sealey 3 different sizes 250mm 300mm 520mm Here's the part numbers. Sealey PR01 PR02 PR03 Adjustable PLIER RACK. Great video.

[@DadDiaries]

Cool... It wasn't the width that was the issue... It was the height of the rack that was the problem 😁

[@williamsuleyman3018]

I made the same thing 30 years ago,,Also found cutlery plastic units perfect for punches screw drivers drill bits and a lot more of the smaller tools along with electrical connectors and cable ties..PS very good video

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks....I've got a cutlery draw unit in one if my tool drawers for glues and welding rods 😀

[@kevinthomson6324]

Really like that metal bender that can slip in a vice. Got a find me one of those

[@DadDiaries]

It is a handy but of kit that doesn't have to have its own place in the shed/workshop. That one was made by sealey but you can also find them on ebay pretty cheap :)

[@Ixglakian]

Old dishwasher racks provide a great assortment of pre-bent wire pegs and grates on which to organize tools. The cutlery baskets are especially good for keeping specialized sets of tools (like brake service tools) together and portable.

[@DadDiaries]

Cutlery baskets....hadn't thought of them as an option 😁 good idea

[@edsyphan3425]

Looks fantastic. I ran into the same problem with a store bought rack.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks... Yeah just a bit too big!

[@garng3217]

good job! I like that, now i have to go make one for myself Lol.

[@DadDiaries]

Lol, excellent! I hope it works out for you

[@gixerman01]

Turned out nice!

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 😀

[@acet7]

Nice project, thanks for sharing.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks :)

[@hachi-rokuperformancegroup3987]

Really nice. Great job

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks

[@zulfphotography]

I thought I was excessive with my 6 pliars but it seems I don't have enough. Great video love the organisation level in this.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks buddy. Yeah I've collected a few over the years lol.

[@trailerfitter2]

Good idea...

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks :)

[@michaelbloom5342]

Totally doing this. Thanks!

[@DadDiaries]

Excellent, hope it goes well 👍

[@dennisranck1613]

Great job.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 👍

[@zedman442]

Very impressive mate. Looks spot on and practical. My plier, hammer, chisel, bolts, ICV from a Nissan micra drawer could do with a bit or organisation! Although I know where things are for now lol

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks mate. I do love a bit of tool organisation. I know what you mean on changing things up though, I changed to the new box just under a year ago and still can't remember what's in what drawer lol

[@zedman442]

Dad Diaries I'll get round to it at some point right now most of my car work is out of necessity rather than pleasure so just need to get the jobs done! That little side cutter looked pretty impressive lopped that thick tray very easily! What brand are they?

[@DadDiaries]

The are a no name ebay special wire cutter. I bought them to cut gear and brake cables on the mountain bikes. They have lasted ok. Had them a couple of year now.

[@pjm8047]

Great idea

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks! having now lived with it for a while it works really well!

[@donger9394]

Brilliant!

[@DadDiaries]

👍😉

[@teachbearcop]

Way to repurpose! Great idea!

[@teachbearcop]

Thanks for walking us through the process.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks buddy 🙂

[@bretlambky]

A solution to the paint flaking off. Use a hairdryer or low heat gun and warm the paint just before you bend. Or wire brush and repaint after your done with your bends..

[@DadDiaries]

Warming the plastic coating might have been the way to go... Good idea 👍

[@CanadianCharlie64]

I looked at buying one on line but the shipping to Europe was way too high. I'm going to make one like yours. Thanks for the tip

[@DadDiaries]

Awesome! And you'll be able to make it exactly to the spec you want!

[@bobmoore8321]

That looks really neat been looking to buy a rack myself but far too expensive for what they are might try your idea though except for the same shallow draw problem

[@DadDiaries]

Give it a go. You don't need a metal bender although it was easier. You could clamp two bits of timber either side although nd bend that way. Keep us posted on how you get on!

[@donnydefenders]

Great video mate, lovely and neat now. Good work.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks Aaron 👍

[@laurabarrerablas1831]

Genial idea! Gracias

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 🙂👍

[@firstname6208]

norther tool makes one very similar- plastic coated too, I believe under $15 usd.

[@mrb1864]

that worked fine for your drawer and pliers . hardest part is finding suitable donor racking shelf . Could gain a couple drawers if I done similar but can't make up my mind if like racking up pliers .

[@DadDiaries]

It took me a while to find something that had the required spacing between the wire that I wanted. I found the product in a local B&M store. Couldn't find the same thing on Amazon to provide a link. Getting draw space back is great but as you say you gotta like how you organize your own box otherwise it'll just annoy you every day you use it lol

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

They turned out brilliant! Wish I had the space in my boxes but the ones I usually grab for are on the wall so not too bad :)

[@DadDiaries]

I'm fortunate that the draw was just deep enough to accommodate them ☺👍

[@Пряник-н6ф]

Красавчик,подал отличную идею

[@DadDiaries]

Спасибо, хорошего дня

[@jamesshiels6657]

I did something simular with used oven wire racks, usually available for little or no investment.

[@DadDiaries]

They are a great alternative :)

[@gering46]

You are brilliant

[@DadDiaries]

Lol thanks buddy!

[@tonypotter5589]

Hi dude great ides! Any chance you can link the wire cutters you used please? Thanks

[@DadDiaries]

I'll try and find a link :)

[@DadDiaries]

Here's a link :) amzn.to/2ZOqzez

[@DlaMajsterkowicza]

well done man

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 👍

[@danohstoolbox]

I have found that cd racks work well and for drawer liners i use yoga mats

[@DadDiaries]

Good ideas right there! 👍

[@justinwade1267]

You can also make them out of a dish drainer you can get at Walmart for less than ten bucks

[@DadDiaries]

Absolutely... just gotta find a rack that works!

[@jakefrost4776]

love it

[@DadDiaries]

Cheers buddy!

[@sharky09000]

Simple & effective😉

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks, worked out well. Took a little while to find something with a reasonable gap between the wire for the pliers.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Where do you buy your plier plants? Great idea using the vegetable rack and it makes it easy to see and get what you need.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks.....plier plants? Not sure what you mean there 🤔

[@mostlymoparih5682]

@@DadDiaries Just pulling your leg. The vegetable rack holds vegetables that you get off vegetable plants so you are holding pliers so .... never mind.

[@DadDiaries]

Hahahaha ahh I was slow on that one! 😂😂😂😂

[@Toolsandtech868]

Great video nice job done there what make are your mole grips

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 👍 They are Hilka grips. I bought them about 20 years ago. I think you can get them still although I couldn't attest to the quality now, back in the day I think they were better quality. The jaws on them are savage and haven't dulled a bit!

[@Toolsandtech868]

ok thanks they do look good mole grips

[@DadDiaries]

No worries.

[@garyxperia7725]

nice, just made one myself its alot better than just chucking them in the drawer, are you doing a more in depth review on the power of the clarke impact wrench soon, Great vid by the way.

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks Gary, I agree, no more getting stabbed on the knuckles by needle nose pliers lol. As soon as I get it back from my lads unit I'll do a follow up. Haven't forgotten!

[@albertoledezma5790]

bien

[@Super-jf9qv]

Ingenious idea. Save a few dollars with the same result. But the way, who makes the tool chest and drawers? Looks a lot like my Husky tool chest. Mine did not come with the handle end caps nore dose any Husky tool storage chest.

[@DadDiaries]

Hi and thanks for the feedback. The cab and top box is supple in the UK by a company called machine mart. I thought myself they look a very similar design to the husky boxes....it wouldn't surprise me if they are made by the same people. I do wish though that the UK suppliers would get on board with a deeper top box hutch design...they are too shallow over here unless you buy snap on and I can't afford to sell a kidney for one of those lol. There us a reveiw on just the box and cab on the channel :) thanks for your comment :)

[@TheLexiconDevils]

If you have Trojan boxes in Bunnings over there they’re US General.

[@DadDiaries]

We don't have bunnings in the UK... Well we did for a bit but they messed up big time and pulled out

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Oh. Didn’t know that. Much like how Lowe’s tried to open in Australia ... and failed.

[@hedrick5286]

Cool I have that same rack. But I bought it already made for $10

[@DadDiaries]

That's great value!

[@Super-jf9qv]

Thanks for reply so quickly, greatly appreciated , I looked up the reference you gave me; would your tool chest be a Clark a would you have the model number for the particular model? Thank you, and will be looking forward for future videos!👌

[@DadDiaries]

Ok so my setup is: Top Chest: Clarke CBB309DF £408 Roll cab: Clarke CBB311DF £191 Side cab: Clarke SL41B £161 Hope that helps :) 👍

[@rubberdiscoduck]

That was a great idea. Were Did you get the metal bender

[@DadDiaries]

Thanks 👍My son bought it from a local guy who was having a clear out so I borrowed it for the project. You can get them on ebay from about £50.

[@FrankHotdog]

@@DadDiaries Remind me to have my son start buying tools. I need somebody to borrow stuff from.

[@DadDiaries]

Exactly! Very handy when they grow up and have things you can borrow for a change!

[@teamgmotorsports]

nice, good idea. but i have to admit, I broke down and bought actual plier organizers as I didn't find anything quite that handy to make one out of myself. that's okay though, the ones i bought weren't too expensive and work just as handily as yours do;)

[@DadDiaries]

If the one I talked about in the vid fit the height of my tray I would have honestly bought it. So long as it works for our tool storage eh 👍😊

[@BestUserNameUK]

Nice one 👍. Sadly the drawers on my Halfords box are not deep enough to store the pliers that way, they have to lay flat.

[@DadDiaries]

I only managed to just get away with it. Otherwise I might have chopped up a drainer and bent the plate rack over at 45 degrees to see if that would work.

[@banga8080]

1st time on your channel cool vid By the way can I borrow some wire stripers👀

[@DadDiaries]

Lolz welcome aboard! Don't forget to sub!

[@markquinlan6406]

Good job . what are the measurements ?

[@DadDiaries]

Of the rack?

[@markquinlan6406]

Yes

[@DadDiaries]

@@markquinlan6406 I'll measure out tomorrow and come back to you 🙂

[@poggerz]

I'll buy you that coffee if you share the link to that veg rack you bought ;)

[@DadDiaries]

Holy late reply batman...sorry about that! I can't find a link buddy but it was a vegetable rack on wheels made by a company called Belfry

[@Peter-976]

Buy the same thing from amazon and save yourself the time!

[@DadDiaries]

Tried to...too high and wouldn't fit the drawer!

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Nice u should sell them on eBay

[@DadDiaries]

Lol do you reckon? I don't think they would be perfect enough for that. I'd be happy to make them for subscribers perhaps.

[@TheMaintenancePlumber]

Dad Diaries make one and give it a try

[@DadDiaries]

I might well do that when I get back off my holiday, great suggestion!