Milwaukee Packout Shop Storage System

[@ammerconsulting]

All those tools and you had to have Home Depot cut the 1x4! All of that stuff looks new. Looks to me like you have tools that you don't know how to use.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Bill, I have to admit, you’ve called me out on this! I had Home Depot cut the wood because I don’t know what I’m doing. The tools look brand new because they can’t be used for their intended purposes. They are non functioning display tools I got from a Home Depot that was going out of business. They even have the lead weights in them to make them feel heavy but they are 100% fake. You are absolutely right - If they were real, I wouldn’t know how to use them anyways. The batteries are empty aftermarket replacement shells I got off Amazon and then I plastered Milwaukee stickers all over them. They are bogus and just for show. Even the entire PACKOUT wall is a shameless Chinese counterfeit I got off Alibaba for $75 shipped - shhhhh 🤫 don’t tell anyone 😉 It’s a mystery how I’ve gotten through life this long being clueless the way that I am. I really don’t know what I’m doing. I need professional help.

[@ammerconsulting]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg Obviously you can't take criticism

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@ammerconsulting Bill, criticism is one thing, but without knowing me, your comment sounded judgmental and condescending, don’t you think?

[@ammerconsulting]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg I don't have to know you. You make a video showing all of these tools, but in the video you state that you had Home depot cut a few pieces of lumber for you so you could install it on a wall. You used the wrong fasteners too. My read is that you really don't know much about the tools you're using.

[@pi11sburydoeboy]

@@ammerconsulting who cares if he had depot cut it? Not everyone has a truck so they can haul around lumber. Sure he could have cut it in the lot, but why not just let them cut it for free?

[@iamswright1853]

Great video. Love your setup. A lot of my tools look new too because I wipe them down after every use and I also just bought some new ones but it shouldn’t matter to anyone what I do with my tools. I have them for when I need them. Too many jealous haters on here. Thanks for sharing!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@iamswright1853 thanks so much! I made the video for “entertainment purposes” only and had no idea about the haters out there. I have an affinity for tools and I am not a tradesman but a DIY-er. I try to take care of my tools, expensive or not, but I guess it must be a mark of manliness to have beat up well worn tools, I don’t know 🤷

[@jamiealite]

Im in the process of changing my entire shop in my basement. Im putting 4 packout cabinets across the top. I have the tool stations the mini shelf’s the plier holder and screw driver holder. I want so much more but only have so much space. Once I build my post frame home and shop. It’s going to be and insane build out

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I’m sure you’ll be super happy with the results. The cabinets are quite nice. You might already be aware of this, but you’ll need four large wall plates to mount the four cabinets. You’ll still have two horizontal slots per wall plate to be able to put the tool stations and shelves and tool racks. The cabinets use four slots across and three slots down if that helps.

[@jamiealite]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg yes I am aware. Or if I don’t need extra I can use a small wall plate I have a few of those kicking around. This is the best solution A company has come out with.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@jamiealite I was so happy to see them come out with a wall storage solution. When I saw that ryobi had one I knew it was just going to be a matter of time.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I thought the same thing when I saw the Ryobi system - as you probably know, Ryobi and Milwaukee are owned by the same company. Of course you know Milwaukee isn't going to let Ryobi one-up them! I'm sure DeWilt will come out with their version soon!

[@JuanHernandez-xw9mk]

I think he is starting a Milwaukee museum

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Haha there are guys out there that have way way more.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice setup Milwaukee did great on these battery and tool mounts

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I had batteries scattered everywhere. On my kitchen counter. Garage. Stacked up on the table. I was actually having a hard time keeping track of them all. This is the perfect solution for me.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg wow That's alot of location turned out very nice

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael Thank you! Now everything is in one place where I can find it easily and don't have to search all over for something.

[@Jesse921]

Man , clean clean set-up 👌 Looks great sir

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!

[@JakeOfALL]

I like ! it's nice that you had the space to go horizontal !

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! I happen to have this blank wall on the back of my garage which seemed like the perfect place. I actually could have done eight plates instead of six but I figured that was a bit much. But at least I have room to grow if I want to.

[@TRXC8]

Thank you! I was looking last month and could not find any videos on the shop storage system for whatever reason

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

You're welcome! I did the exact same thing when I was shopping for mine and dismayed that no one else has made a video. It's all commercials and tool channels talking about them and showing stock footage. I made the plunge and felt compelled to share my experiences with all of you!

[@TRXC8]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg what size screws did you use to mount the 1x4 to the wall? I originally was going to put the packout plates directly on the wall but like this method better

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@TRXC8 I am not sure of the screw size, I’ll check when I get home but they are the black drywall screws and I think they were 4 inches long

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@TRXC8 The strap method allows you to use all the screw holes along the top and bottom of the wall plates because there’s not necessarily a stud behind each hole. If you watch the video posted by a Concorde Carpenter, he explains the strap method.

[@TRXC8]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg Thank you!

[@cameroneverhart6443]

Man, that's a thing of beauty. I wish I had the money to get more of these. I have one of the tool hanger things and am hoping to add more slowly as time goes on but, damn this is beautiful.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

That’s one way to do it. I got all my tools including the non-powered handtools, one at a time. You can start with something and expand from there. You’ll be surprised how quickly your tool collection grows!

[@1kontrabida]

Dang thats my dream wall right there! Good stuff Minh!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Kontra!

[@jof9889]

First Ryobi killed it now Milwaukee has a sick set up too. Mark your days Dewalt!! As an electrician, I have Dewalt tools and getting tired of them dragging their foot!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Don’t worry, DeWalt will come up with something. In order to be competitive they all copy off each other - apple copies off android and vice versa. Ryobi and Milwaukee are owned by the same parent company so it makes sense. When I first saw the Ryobi setup I was very impressed and was thinking to myself that surely Milwaukee will come out with something soon. They’ve really taken the PACKOUT concept and run with it. I imagine dewilt will have their answer to the Milwaukee storage system soon, if it’s not already in the works. Of course, besides the battery holders, nothing is stopping you from using the Milwaukee system with your dewilt tools.

[@ILruffian]

Minh is on the money. Techtronic owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee. If you follow things closely, you see that they use Ryobi for testing (read: proof of concept) and then use what they learned to release Milwaukee versions about a year later. Backpack chemical sprayer, track saw, storage wall. You name it, if you look back the Ryobi comes out a year earlier. Only thing I disagree with is DeWalt catching up. They may do something to try. But Ryobi and Milwaukee are running shit right now with regard to innovation.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@ILruffian I never thought about that but it makes perfect sense! Since the parent company TTI owns both of them, they can use Ryobi as a test subject for their marketing and if it sticks, then Milwaukee can invest and even learn from the mistakes of Ryobi. Now if they would only come out with a Milwaukee pressure washer 🤔

[@n_a3522]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg slight correction. Android copies Apple (original smartphone).

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@n_a3522 They copy off each other, that’s common with all manufacturers. If Ford adds a feature in their cars that everyone uses and loves its just a matter of time before all the other makes get wise and come up with their own version.

[@wyo_garage20]

Oh man that’s awesome. Somehow I missed when Milwaukee came out with this. Well, I’m going to have to do something similar. Great vid!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! This is only been out for a few months, so you haven’t missed it by much. The large wall plates are $39 each and I think the tool stations are like $49. It won’t take you a whole lot to get started.

[@phillewis1768]

Thanks for the video, it looks great, I need this for my Milwaukee gear.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

No one has made a video on their personal ownership yet to my knowledge, so I felt compelled to make one.

[@godsentme1]

This is a beautiful setup. 👍

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@alfredbernal8603]

Awesome set up Friend! These tools will last for years

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I certainly hope so! I take care of my tools and do my best not to abuse them. And now I have a way to keep it all organized.

[@alfredbernal8603]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg i love to take care of my tools as well as i value them..got all my milwaukee impacts their boots and i clean then when i am done. They are like gold to me and i believe that they can hold a resale value at least at 75% in case i need to get some emergency money..but luckily i have not been in this position other than using them to work on my cars and other's car for $$. Take care Friend!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@alfredbernal8603 I don’t have the boots on my impacts. The grips do get a little greasy when working on cars. I have found that goof off will remove the grease right off of them.

[@alfredbernal8603]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg I use armorall to clean mine with a brisel brush and then wipe them down. I take pride in my tools. Do you plan on buying the new m12 batteries? 2.5 & the 5.0?

[@AlejandroAlvarez-pq2mi]

Very nice set up

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@PaulMikna]

Thanks for the video!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@theaverageguy8034]

Looks great hoping to be able to take down my old pegboard and work on the pack out set up. Thanks for showing your set up

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

No problem! I hope it gives you some ideas. I’m not sure what your pegboard is sitting on, if it’s on bare studs I would probably consider putting plywood up as a foundation point to Mount the wall plates.

[@ILoveAnchovies334]

looks unused

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

You have a lot .I like wall system you have .I have prity. Much same but with floor stuff and my tools filling Milwaukee pack out are from flex power tools

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! I have looked at videos of the Flex line. The monochrome color scheme is very interesting, very eye catching. Don’t have any personal experience with them though they seem like very nice tools.

[@benjaminolsen6520]

Man milwaukee needs to sponsor you after this. Maybe they can send you two of those large batteries.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

With all the views they should!! Not gonna lie, two of the big boi batteries would be stupendous!

[@dave0z96]

That looks awesome . I love the packout system it’s great . I’m a heavy equipment mechanic that alternate from the shop to a service truck . In the shop I modified one of the packout drawers into a power drawer I can charge stuff like lights and I got packout mounts on the service truck in the tool boxes and the bumper which is basically a work bench so I can snap them into place and go .

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I agree it is quite a lifesaver. The ease of transitioning between shop and truck makes it great! I love the modularity of it. Great idea on turning one of the drawers into a charging station. Don’t even get me started on the lights - I have many, many Milwaukee lights. They are quite useful! DeWilt doesn’t even hold a candle to the Milwaukee lights.

[@joebillups4893]

that's some serious organization.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! Months later I am enjoying having everything organized and in one place!

[@almodovar0066]

Like the whole set and your charging station

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! It keeps it all together and organized!

[@Klatubarada1979]

Good think about your battery collection is that you can always exchange it for a house...

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Or at least for a down payment on a house.

[@brianmalone3635]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Brian!

[@davek6630]

Nice organized system! By the way, those self drilling screws are for steel. They don’t hold reel well in wood.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! You might be right about this. I was going off the video published by Milwaukee on how to install / mount the wall. It seems to work for now and I don't have anything really heavy on the wall.

[@DiligentDave1966]

It looks to me like he used lag bolts in several places. If they are going into the studs, they will hold forever.

[@El_Diablo_LI]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw that and was like "Uh Oh"! I would definitely use different screws because those screws you used will not hold a lot of weight when used in wood.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@El_Diablo_LI He said he used lag bolts. If at least four of them are going into studs, that thing shouldn’t be going anywhere for quite awhile.

[@El_Diablo_LI]

@@DiligentDave1966 As long as he caught the studs with the longer lag bolts, you are correct. But I think myself personally would feel better if all the bolts were holding securely into the wood if this was my system.

[@raceneely8185]

Sweet! Great reviews. I have boon eyeing this.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thanks! Take the plunge - you'll probably not regret it.

[@TheSynchronizer]

Thats a sweet set up

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@AlejandroAlvarez-pq2mi]

On the KZbin 😂. Thank you for sharing your video!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

Nice setup bro

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Paul!

[@minko2533]

Looks great nice to see someone taking care of their tools or maybe cleaning them regularly. I don't have the time nor patience.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

0:02 Thank you. I spend too much of them to abuse them so I try to keep them in nice shape. They have marks, smudges and scratches on them but I think the KZbin video compression algorithm does too good of a job of smoothing out the colors.

[@RVthereyet25]

Very nice setup!!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Rich!

[@bnrlabs5923]

Thanks for posting this vid. Very helpful.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I’m glad you found it very helpful. Hopefully it gives you ideas and options on your build out!

[@hzguzman89]

This looks badass! Great job 👏🏼

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@micahmaoney4602]

Love the set up my man. But how come with all those tools you still needed Home Depot to cut your wood? You don’t own a skill saw or miter saw?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Fantastic question haha! I don’t do any woodworking. If I was going to own any saws it would be the circular saw or the sawzall. Neither of which would I be skilled enough to make a clean cut.

[@bnrlabs5923]

I have circ saws, table saw, track saw, etc. and I still have HD make cuts for me sometimes simply because they are there and it makes handling the material into the truck, into the shop, and into the table saw that much easier.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@bnrlabs5923 that makes sense! Plus it’s free so why not?

[@rickyperkins232]

@@bnrlabs5923 there are time when I am at Home Depot and traffic is bad and I just start ripping all my sheet good down to size in the parking lot. Once I cut my all my Stringers in the parking lot

[@bnrlabs5923]

@@rickyperkins232 🤣 I have one of those little M1 Milwaukee cut-off saws (like a mini angle grinder) and I've stood there in the parking lot cutting metal and throwing sparks everywhere before I head home!

[@denniskearns3244]

All shiny, never used. You are so proud

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Nope, I don’t use them. They’re just for show.

[@jeffandlilmel]

Impressive. My wife would kill me if I amassed a collection that big, lol

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I don’t have a wife.

[@KaizenAloha]

Just tell your wife it’s your purse collection 😂

[@bobp3738]

Nicely done!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Bob!

[@gabrielsantiago7316]

Great set up man 👍🏼

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@brendenbaker8397]

That looks Awesome

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Brenden!

[@jameyhaupt1789]

Nice set up bro.. working on mine right now. Like that cabinet though 👍🏻

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

The cabinet is really nice! I actually have two cabinets because I mounted an additional large wall plate in my kitchen with the second cabinet on it! In the winter time I can move my batteries inside and mount it to the wall plate.

[@jameyhaupt1789]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg that’s not a bad idea using the cabinet for the batteries 👍🏻

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@jameyhaupt1789 That is true. But I was thinking more about moving the cabinet to the garage and bringing all the batteries in and putting them on the large wall plate in their respective holders. But the cabinet works too! I might consider that so long as I don’t have the cabinet crammed full of junk!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@jameyhaupt1789 I've posted a video specifically going in depth about the cabinet. Be sure to check it out!

[@braxtonhill6281]

Great video. Thanks

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@alexegus71]

Men I'm envious... after packing all them tools I'm ready to change a light bulb with a manual that is.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I’m sure someone will invent a tool to make light bulb changes easier! If they haven’t already.

[@FilthUD]

Holy shit. That’s awesome man

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@JanMartinMelum]

Super nice setup!! Nice vid! I am just starting to build my own setup. I have a question about the paper in the paper-holder. Where do you get the paper-rolls that fits nice in the holder? I have yet to find the type of paper that fits the holder in an optimal way. It`s either too wide, to long or to much inner diameter.. an so forth.. any help appreciated 🙂 Thanks again!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you for your comments! I’ve never tried to put any other type of paper towel rolls in the holder, but these are blue shop towels made by the Scott paper company. You can find them in the automotive section at Walmart. I was able to buy mine in bulk at Costco. They also sell them online on Amazon. They are absorbent and they work better for Shop use versus household paper towels, which tend to be more absorbent, but they also fall apart easier.

[@JanMartinMelum]

Thanks! I live in Norway, but I actually found the right Scott’s Shop paper at a car-care shop here. $9.50 a roll…😅 But that will at least fit perfectly! Thanks!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@JanMartinMelum Wow for $9.50 a roll I would be afraid to use them up! Here in the states, they can be found for under $3 a roll and even less if bought in bulk. I get mine in a 12 pack and I go through them quickly. Hopefully you can do some shopping around and find them cheaper where you live, that sounds unreasonable. They aren’t *that* special. Glad you were able to find them and solve the mystery of the ill fitting paper towels!

[@davidswanger9507]

I thought you had an over kill of batteries but I see you have the leaf blower lmao.. I do as well.. 7.. I use 7 batteries to clear my yard..

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Wow! I also have the lawnmower which came with two 12 amp hour batteries. The great thing about M 18 is that I can repurpose the batteries for other things. Now that it is cold where I live I can use those 12 amp hours for any of my other tools. The leaf blower is great for a small jobs and blowing out my garage. I still have a gas powered Stihl BG 86 leaf blower which is stronger than the single battery Milwaukee leaf blower. What would be super cool is if I had the dual battery leaf blower. Maybe it would give the Stihl BG 86 a run for its money. The Milwaukee leaf blower is great when it’s 3 AM and I just wanna blow a few things out of my garage and not bother the neighbors, because I’m a nice guy and all ;)

[@joelnrs]

Nice setup. I had been wondering what one would look like set up in a garage

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! Hopefully it gives you a good idea!

[@frankgonzalez1631]

I'm going to say you did a great job... And please Don't take this wrong.. have you used them for any projects..

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Frank! If you’re referring to my tools, I do use them. They don’t get heavy use as I am not a tradesman or use them professionally. Not taking it wrong at all! Some of my tools have smudges, marks and scratches on them but I think the KZbin video compression algorithm does too good of a job of smoothing out all the colors. I do my best to take care of my tools however!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them are self tapping screw not lag bolts

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Oh, I am not sure. I was going by the Milwaukee wall plate mounting video that they posted.

[@sethcoleman6062]

Great review homie and God damn that's a nice setup!!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have a power charging Wall I call my tower of Power I have done videos on Love your setup bro looks good

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@billymcdowell9921]

Have you got a link for the tower of power

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@billymcdowell9921 I do Not it's been in several dozen videos none of them were dedicated straight to the tower of power Sorry

[@billymcdowell9921]

@@AntonioClaudioMichael no bother, thank you for the quick reply. I am in the UK, I'd love to get my hands on some of the stuff you get in the states.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@billymcdowell9921 oh cool I have alot of family in England You guys do get tools I would love to get my hands on also

[@cdsmit27]

I wanna add these drill holders in my work trailer. Do you know of any way to keep the drills from sliding out of the holders when driving?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@cdsmit27 sorry just now seeing this…. The tool station is not rated for mobile use. It has a mark on it like this 🚫🚐 so maybe you could use bungee cords or some other creative way to secure them?

[@juanzamorano3075]

Real nice how much for all the wall plates looks aswome plus full of toys

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I’ve answered that question already so I will just copy and paste: It was around $1140 shipped. It was 6 wall plates, two 2 packs of tool stations (4 total), two 2 packs of M18 battery racks, (4 total), two 2 packs of M12 battery racks (4 total), one large hook, one straight utility hook, 2 pack curved hooks, 2 pack small hooks, 4 pack compact shelf, 2 pack large bins, 2 pack small bins, 2 pack organizer cups, one paper towel roll holder, one cabinet. I went on the Milwaukee website and there is a place where you can “build your Packout” where it simulates all the attachments. So that is how I figured out what I needed. If you buy the multi packs on Home Depot it will save you about $5 versus buying all the pieces a la carte.

[@buffalo7793]

woman: please give me a reason to forgive you man: we're not squandering money, we're just turning it into something we love.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Awesome logic! 👍🏼

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You should see my battery drawers lol 😆

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

What kind of drawers are they?

[@JesusG90247]

You should make another video with part number

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I didn’t think about it when making the video but the part numbers aren’t super hard to figure out. Is there an item you would like to know the part numbers to?

[@ryanmiller4890]

Do you have a cordless reciprocating saw and if so where do you store that?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I do not have a cordless reciprocating saw. Thank you for your question though.

[@1minibee]

Not a single spec of dust/dirt on any of those tools. Do they ever get used?

[@SkippyThis]

Doesn’t seem like it. He is in for the likes lol

[@tomandrews8665]

I like the wall system and may get some pieces. I just want to know how does anyone keep tools so clean ? This isn't one of those people who just like seeing nice new tools hanging around and making it like they know their stuff. I probably have most of the tools in this video and I take care of them but after just a few days of actual use by a contractor they are at the least dirty. I want to see videos made by real on the jobsite contractor's. I love the Milwaukee cordless line and think it's the best tools on the market.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I use all of my tools but the secret to keeping them clean, as far as when they get greasy and dirty is to use goof off or spray nine. It works wonders on the plastic.

[@rickyperkins232]

What is the inside dimension of that PACKOUT cabinet? That is a nice wall bro.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! That’s a very good question. I am not home right now but when I get home I will measure the dimensions and get back to you. I will say that the cabinet was actually bigger than I imagined it would be from the pictures once I had it in real life. At least on the outside anyways.

[@rickyperkins232]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg I like you layout but all my PACKOUT is mobile and when you said it can be stacked I am interested

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@rickyperkins232 I actually happen to have two cabinets and I know that they will stack into each other, I can take a picture of them and send them to you if you’re interested. I know that the pack out cabinets are the same dimensions as their other pack out stuff, at least as far as the top plate is concerned.

[@rickyperkins232]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg I would love to see it but can you do a video because many of us with mobile PACKOUT has the same question but nothing is on KZbin.

[@rickyperkins232]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg if you decide to do a video please let me know so I can look for it. Thanks.

[@lorilevin5665]

looks like the tools and batteries have never seen the light of day or work. but very nice all the same

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Some of the tools and batteries are relatively new. The 12 amp hour ones came with my lawnmower which are a few months old. The random orbital polisher was just released a couple months ago. I’ve had six batteries replaced under warranty due to heavy use. But make those mistake about it, I use all my tools. I do not treat them like museum pieces. I’ve had my impact wrenches and ratchet so greasy and dirty that you could hardly see the red plastic through them. I cleaned them thoroughly with goof off which made them look nearly new. Some of the batteries have splatter all over them from polishing and waxing or whatever else and some are greasy and I even have one that’s broken where the top has detached from the bottom casing but it still works otherwise fine. My tools aren’t there to look pretty, I love the organization.

[@theoprice721]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg those tools are never used you can tell by them. Who needs 10 plus batteries for diy

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@theoprice721 How did you know? The batteries are all empty replacement shells I got on Amazon and plastered Milwaukee stickers all over them. They are nonfunctional and just for show.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@theoprice721 The tools are also the non working display models I got from a Home Depot that was going out of business. They still have the lead weights in them to make them feel heavy but they’re all fake.

[@got2getit204]

I haven’t put mines up yet! And I wish I was sponsored to!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Isn’t that the truth! How many wall plates are you starting with?

[@got2getit204]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg 7 big ones and two small ones! But my packout consist off storage so I will be buying 2 more cabinets with about 15 feet of wall left mines is 90 mm long and 38 cm in height! I put some of it up to get peek of how it’s going to look waiting on my cabinets!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@got2getit204 that’s great!!! I’d like to see other people’s setups but to my knowledge my video is still the only real life video of a Packout wall storage in the wild. Once you have it up it will be so nice to have everything all organized!

[@got2getit204]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg for sure!

[@dacook420]

Looks good

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@matthellcat2494]

How come everything looks brand new?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Because it is new. It’s been available maybe less than two months.

[@vivi5225]

thats alot of money how long it stay lookin new lol

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@vivi5225 I try to take care of my stuff but I use all my tools. I’m sure with time they’ll get wear on them and that’s ok.

[@frankpereira3056]

As a contractor I try to take care of my tools and I’ll tell you I don’t have the time or wherewithal to sort out my gear like that and in comparison to yours…my tools are trashed! Admittedly though, if I don’t have a hammer within reach, my impact gun makes for a good substitute.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I don’t use my tools in any official job capacity. I do perform a lot of maintenance on my cars and the tools I do have been laborsaving devices. I rebuilt a front end suspension with nothing but handtools and my hands hurt pretty badly afterwards. I said never again, the first Milwaukee Tool I ever bought was the mid torque impact and I’ve never looked back. Admittedly I have used a nine amp hour battery as a hammer to drive in a tire plugging tool. Probably not the best idea but it did work.

[@tacsystems5621]

Those are self tappers not lag bolts. Right?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I believe you are correct. They are self tapping screws.

[@shawnhorne9296]

Nice , but what do you do , besides collect millwaukee tools , work wise ?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Shawn, I am not a tradesman or use the tools professionally. I am an air traffic controller LOL. I am also a Milwaukee fanboy.

[@brodienewton9676]

How much that all cost? As a guess?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

It was around $1140 shipped. It was 6 wall plates, two 2 packs of tool stations (4 total), two 2 packs of M18 battery racks, (4 total), two 2 packs of M12 battery racks (4 total), one large hook, one straight utility hook, 2 pack curved hooks, 2 pack small hooks, 4 pack compact shelf, 2 pack large bins, 2 pack small bins, 2 pack organizer cups, one paper towel roll holder, one cabinet. I went on the Milwaukee website and there is a place where you can “build your Packout” where it simulates all the attachments. So that is how I figured out what I needed. If you buy the multi packs on Home Depot it will save you about $5 versus buying all the pieces a la carte.

[@MAli-kl6fx]

What bracket (or part #) are you using to hang the m18 leaf blower off of? Please advise.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

In the video the leaf blower is just resting on the 6” Curved Hook 48-22-8331. It’s not actually hanging on anything. Alternatively you can use the 9” Straight Hook 48-22-8330.

[@anthonyrochon3907]

The battery holders compatible with Dewalt ones? Milwaukee system is so far ahead of aanyone else. Wondering if Dewalt guys, use Milwaukee storage system?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@anthonyrochon3907 the battery holders are not compatible with Dewalt. I don’t follow Dewalt products but if they haven’t invented something like that by now I know there are third party battery holders for Dewalt on Amazon

[@tequilandtacos]

that is fookin badass man, love to see it!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! When I was putting together my storage wall to my knowledge no one else had made a video of doing so. So I decided to make one.

[@jasonwarren213]

Take it all off the wall paint the wall red to match Milwaukee and it will look awesome I did it to mine

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Several of my friends have commented that I should have painted the wall first. If I was going to paint the wall I was thinking about doing a battleship gray color. I had not thought of Milwaukee red color but that would probably look really really good. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I think red and gray would go well together. Thanks!

[@russellpottenger8584]

I was kind of thinking kinda of the same thing. Not trying to come off sounding like an ass hat, but you spent so much time and money on the project I’m kind of surprised A couple hours and $50 in paint would’ve made it look a lot cleaner. With that said your set up looks awesome.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@russellpottenger8584 Thank you! It wouldn't take too much effort, you're right about that. The wall where the tools are on is just one side of the garage and the other parts, including the ceiling. are coming down in places. I need to either 1.) take the time to redo the drywall in my garage and completely (re)finish it or 2.) call someone in to do the work. If I do it myself it would take me a week or longer and I would have to take the time off work and lose the income. Or, I can have someone else do it for about the same amount in lost wages and it will be a lot more mindless for me.

[@ILruffian]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg The battleship gray you are looking for is "Wickham Gray" by Benjamin Moore. Get it in Scuff-X. That stuff is tough as hell.

[@SuperRoutman]

Do items lock into place so system could be portable in a van or trailer?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Great question. All the mounts have either a van 🚐 icon or a van icon with a slash through it. 🚫 🚐 I just examined all of my mounts and the only items with an approved van icon are the m12 and m18 battery holders as well as the paper towel holder. The shelves, hooks, accessory cups and tool stations have the “no van” icon. The small and large bins don’t say one way or the other nor does the cabinet. Of course nothing is stopping you from using any of the mounts in a van but due to the jostling nature of a vehicle’s suspension you can’t reasonably expect things to stay in place by using the non van approved items.

[@SuperRoutman]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg Thank you. I did not know about the van icon and will be checking out the battery holder.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@SuperRoutman You’re welcome! I am very impressed with the battery holder!

[@EliAngwin]

“I’m not sponsored” but I have 10 grand worth of brand new tools hanging off my wall. I’m a boiler maker- our service trucks have a fraction of that for a crew of 4-6 guys working out of one truck. Either you’re rich, you are a salesman for Milwaukee, or you robbed your local hardware store.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

😆 😂 I am definitely not rich - this was an accumulation of tools over an approximately 5 year period. I think the MSRP of the all the items shown are probably closer to $5,000 than $10,000. I am not a tradesman or have a job that requires the use of tools like that. As much as I would have loved to loot a Home Depot during times of civil unrest, that didn’t happen. I got lucky a few times with the “buy this battery / tool, get this battery / tool for free” promotions at the Home Despot. I am an average guy with an average job. I have a penchant for DIY, especially for things concerning automotive repair and maintenance. I am not a mechanic, but I can watch the KZbin video and save myself thousands of dollars rebuilding a car suspension, wheel bearing replacement, valve cover replacement, cleaning EGR system, etc. The money I save I put towards the tools that will make these jobs easier. During the time I’ve owned both my cars they have never been to a service shop for any repairs. I do all the maintenance on my cars. There have been times the Milwaukee impact guns and ratchet have gotten so greasy and oily that the red plastic parts were completely covered. Cleaning them with goofy off makes them look nearly new. Some batteries have become broken and detached at the top cover but still work fine and other batteries have splatter flung all over them from whatever tool I was using. Do your 4 - 6 guy crews buy their own tools or are they provided the tools by the company?

[@Allegedly2right]

Some like watch’s some like tools some spend their spare cash on booze what ever turns you on.Spot on like it couldn’t afford it just like the Rolex I can’t afford

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@Allegedly2right If you're not spending a lot of money on something, it's not a hobby, it's a past time. I am not a mechanic but most of my tools are used as labor saving devices to work on my cars. With the money I save versus taking them to a repair shop I can justify spending some of that on tools instead that I can use for the next job. I bought all those tools one at a time, some as part of special deals with a buy this, get that promotion at the Home Despot.

[@Allegedly2right]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg can’t fault you

[@appletree196]

멋진 구성입니다👍

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you!

[@cameronjordan9350]

Wholy shmoly! Amazing

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you Cameron!

[@marshallcollins8634]

I do not know YOU from dicks house cat. But I have never seen a man with such pretty nails that actually uses tools. Nice wall thingie. Now when they break in they will not have to look for a bunch of brand new tools. Hell im sure you even leave the garage door open for the Niebor can drool over . Keep up the good show. It's your money you can dream all you want.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Your comment made me laugh. If anyone breaks in and goes after my tools, at that point the tools belong to the insurance company. I’ll get paid and wind up with fresh new batteries.

[@johnd9357]

Just an FYI, unless you have a personal articles policy specifically covering your tools, you’re not going to get much money out of the insurance company to replace them. Typically tools and other miscellaneous items are covered up to 1.5k (sometimes even less) on homeowners policies. Most people are tragically misinformed about their own insurance policies and they think it covers everything up to replacement cost, which none of them do. If you want that coverage you must elect to have it, and pay for it. Source: it’s my job.

[@timbryan1564]

Thats awesome. Where did you buy it from?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thank you! I ordered everything off homedepot.com except for the cabinets because they didn’t have those available. I got the cabinets from Northern tool and they had a promotion at the time where I got a $50 gift card for ordering both of them because it was more than $250

[@thomschonfelder]

where can i buy ? Links ? Very nice nice video !!!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thom, I’m not sure where you are in the world, but I am in the United States. I got mine at Home Depot, here is the link below to shop for the individual modules: www.homedepot.com/s/Milwaukee+packout%20shop%20storage?NCNI-5

[@cranberriesdoodle1450]

I just want to know what you do for a living sir?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@cranberriesdoodle1450 I work from home occasionally. I mainly use the tools for DIY projects or car maintenance.

[@snhvnc]

Do the battery holders also act as chargers? If not, that kinda lame.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

No, they just hold the batteries.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

If they did act as chargers, I was thinking the circuitry would take up more space. Not to mention it would cost more. Novel idea though!

[@ILruffian]

You don't want to store batteries in a charger all the time. Not good for longevity with lithium ion.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@ILruffian great point! Lithium batteries are actually their happiest between 20% to 80% of their charge. So for long-term storage it would be ideal to keep them within those capacities.

[@MCC0NN377]

Have you ever used any of those tools? Everything looks fresh out of the box...

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@MCC0NN377 nope, don’t use them. They’re for display and macho purposes only. Clout 💪

[@BP-bb4vg]

you ever going to use any of them?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I use all my tools bro.

[@Wecandoit23]

Got all these tools to hang the Mount now doesn’t have any use for them haha

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I use all my tools. Don't spend all the money on them to display them and look pretty!

[@ggrizz457]

These are a great idea too bad it didn't have an option to have a multiple battery charging station

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Yeah none of the shelves are wide enough. I thought about that too. I have a simultaneous bay charger and I thought about putting it on top of my cabinet.

[@chrisgraves02]

all those tools and you have home depot cut the wood for you?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Someone has already mentioned that. I don’t work with wood very often and I have hand tools if I do. My emphasis is more on automotive work. Home Depot cuts it for free and makes it all that much shorter to better fit in my car as well. 9 foot of wood can be unwieldly in a car.

[@henri6595]

I wish I could do something like this but the auto door might open on its own and people would steal my stuff. too many people have the same garage door remote signal it seems

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Maybe it's time for a new garage door opener? I have a Chamberlain garage door opener and have never noticed an issue like that.

[@henri6595]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg I don't know about that. Replacement motor and key sounds expensive. I think I'll just keep my Milwuakee tools sitting in their packouts until I move to another house. That packout wallrail system looks aamazing!

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@henri6595 When you get to where you’re going, at least you’ll have some ideas about what you want to do with your new space!

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

I also have 13 charger because I got one thing at a time

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

It adds up! I have a bunch of M12 chargers because I’ve bought tool kits and they came with them.

[@unSTEVOED]

Has anyone have a use for a PACKOUT 'S Hook'?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Great question. I hope someone can chime in and share their opinion.

[@EthosArts]

From the looks of these comments, these boys have never used degreaser or cleaned their tools. . .

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Right?? I guess my tools don’t look used enough for them.

[@ometofu]

Very nice

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Thanks Louis!

[@calebmccalla4715]

But, like, how tf is everything brand new? I mean EVERYTHING.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

The tools look brand new because they can’t be used for their intended purposes. They are non functioning display tools I got from a Home Depot that was going out of business. They even have the lead weights in them to make them feel heavy but they are 100% fake. The batteries are empty aftermarket replacement shells I got off Amazon and then I plastered Milwaukee stickers all over them. They are bogus and just for show. Even the entire PACKOUT wall is a shameless Chinese counterfeit I got off Alibaba for $75 shipped - shhhhh 🤫 don’t tell anyone 😉

[@tipsreviews7476]

He just bought it.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@tipsreviews7476 I’ve had several comments about the like-new condition of my tools. There are indeed smudges, marks and scratches on them. I am not a tradesman or professional, I am more of a DIY guy with a focus on auto mechanics and maintenance. My tools do get greasy and dirty and when they get bad enough, I clean them with goofy off or spray 9 to remove the grease. I’ve had them so greasy the red plastic was barely showing through. I try to keep them clean because I don’t want my hands to get greasy or dirty. I am sorry but not sorry that my tools don’t look used or beat up enough for some viewers. When I was contemplating getting the wall organization system I went onto KZbin to look for first hand video from real end users only to find out to my dismay that there weren’t any videos. There were only ads and commercials and stock footage from the manufacturer. The reason I made the video was to give insight to potential purchasers who might be on the fence about the PACKOUT wall system and to help answer any questions they might have. At the time of the video posting mine was the first review of these products. I never thought I would have to fend off comments about how my tools look brand new like they’ve never been used. There are marks and smudges on them like I said, but maybe the KZbin video compression does a good job of evening out the colors? Maybe there are some people out there who consider it a mark of machismo that their tools are all beat up to hell and back but I am not that way. I have nothing to prove and I don’t owe anyone an explanation.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@robsoler2604 I was being sarcastic haha

[@El_Diablo_LI]

So what was the total cost for all of the storage system items, as shown, without the tools? Do you have a number you can share with us?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

It was around $1140 shipped. It was 6 wall plates, two 2 packs of tool stations (4 total), two 2 packs of M18 battery racks, (4 total), two 2 packs of M12 battery racks (4 total), one large hook, one straight utility hook, 2 pack curved hooks, 2 pack small hooks, 4 pack compact shelf, 2 pack large bins, 2 pack small bins, 2 pack organizer cups, one paper towel roll holder, one cabinet. I went on the Milwaukee website and there is a place where you can “build your Packout” where it simulates all the attachments. So that is how I figured out what I needed. If you buy the multi packs on Home Depot it will save you about $5 versus buying all the pieces a la carte.

[@lifegoeson05]

Can you link video from concord carpenter?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Certainly. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmmZoWl7gNR4mK8

[@lifegoeson05]

@@MinhNguyen-ot1zg thank you!

[@JWimpy]

A red fire extinguisher gets lost in the Milwaukee red wall.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

It all matches!

[@mozzberg590]

There is probably 10k in tools there, wow.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I don’t think so, if I had to guess I would say closer to 5k

[@ropesky8491]

Классный набор👍, у нас в России к сожалению такого не найти в продаже

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Привет из Америки! Я так рада, что у меня есть иностранные зрители! Надеюсь, после "Спецоперации" для всех вернутся лучшие времена.

[@LCculater]

Do you actually use all those batteries and tools ?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Yes I do! I can see by your user name that you are into Lexus. I just did a hybrid battery replacement exclusively using Milwaukee tools. The next Lexus I want will be a UX 250 H or NX 300 H.

[@trieuho838]

thank anh trai,clip hay

[@masonnelson7804]

I think someone like Milwaukee

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Somebody does! Milwaukee is the best! I’m a fan boy!

[@chrisoo8998]

How's the random orbital?

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

The random orbital is fantastic! I just used it recently to do the paint correction on my 10 year old Lexus. I had hazy, dull and scratched up paint and with compounding and polishing I restored it to a deep glossy black paint. I followed it up with a ceramic coat and the difference is night and day! It took me about 15 hours from start to finish over the course of 2 1/2 days. I took lots of breaks and had to clean off lots of pads during the process. But it was well worth it and my car looks amazing now.

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

I wish I could attach before and after pictures on here.

[@chrisoo8998]

I got the rupes but would like a battery one

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

@@chrisoo8998 i’m familiar with the brand you are referring to. Not having a cord is a definite plus. I did it in my driveway and moved all around the car. Until Milwaukee came out with one I was looking hard at the Makita model. Dewalt also has a version as well. The only thing Milwaukee had up to that point was a polishing wheel and I decided to wait and I am glad I did. Because as you can see, I have lots of batteries and running out of power is not an issue for me at all. Not to mention that the Milwaukee one does a very good job, although I don’t have much to compare it to.