Simple & Cheap Universal Tool Chest Organizer - Part 1

In this video I show you how to make an insert for your rolling tool chest drawers that is compatible with the off the shelf organizer bins from Harbor Freight (93928, 62778, 93929, 93927). Its another step towards ultimate shop organization.
I took my inspiration for this project from another fantastic KZbin Creator Alexandre Chappel here is the link to his (much more impressive) video: • 3D Printing Even Bette...
I seem to have omitted the size of the drill bit that is needed to make the holes...its 3/4" or 19 mm.

[@ypaulbrown]

got me motivated to make this...thanks so much, cheers from Florida, Paul

[@Fich86]

That’s my brother in law. Giving me great ideas for my garage!

[@nicoleliberto971]

Organizing is fun!

[@80garage7]

It is!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Genius. Love it.

[@timmeneely2623]

Nifty system! With a little courage one could drill a stack of drawer inserts at one time and save a bunch of time.

[@80garage7]

Good point! I need a sharper drill bit before attempting that.

[@VJ-vr2zk]

Hey great job, I have to try this!

[@kevinshea5819]

3:48 "you can do it this way, or you can make it better," Awesome

[@PurpleRust]

Great idea!!

[@80garage7]

Thanks!

[@charleshunt9217]

i think that was vary interesting thanks

[@kg4gav]

A CAD file and a laser cutter could punch those grids out pretty quickly, and in any size you want. Very cool idea

[@80garage7]

10,000% agree...I have been keeping my eye on the Ortur Laser Master :-)

[@michaelhenderson5098]

Dang, I wish I hadn't sold my CNC now. I've done something like this making a work table top with 3/4 inch dog holes every 4 inches. It works great for clamping stuff when working off sawhorses.

[@dc5duben96]

nice vid, subbed!

[@3vil3lvis]

That's an excellent looking bench. Where did you get the tan steel that looks like industrial racking?

[@FastEddy5]

Yep I like it 😊

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks.

[@michaelholton5087]

Cool idea ! I just took the lid off mine and called it a day , took me 2 min

[@80garage7]

That is also a viable and simple solution! Thanks for watching!

[@mos8541]

im working towards a similar plan using Dewalt TS, Versastack and hobo freight

[@glockman9c]

For those less handy, you could just put all the bins in a drawer and cut a border so they fit snug against each other. 80% of 80%

[@zjedinite]

Hey, cool idea! You think you could just cut the bottom of the organization bin holders and then add those to the bottom of the drawer. I can’t see anyone getting all those holes straight without a drill press. Unfortunately, I don’t own one. OR!? Make that same piece to make a template 🤔

[@80garage7]

This...is a fantastic idea. If you don't plan to use the cases for anything then utilizing the cut out bottom would be the absolute ideal solution. Thanks for the great comment/idea!!

[@zjedinite]

@@80garage7 no problem, I also like to tinker around. Always trying to improve and think outside the box lol no pun intended. I guess I’m like a tinker Bell but with a pair of balls 😳😂 I’m actually thinking on doing my own channel but I never record any of my projects.

[@guytech7310]

80% Garage: Where did you get those under the counter tool cabinets? They look wider than the standard 27" roller cabinets. Thank you.

[@80garage7]

One of them is the old Harbor Freight Series 1 44" x 16" chest and the other is the Husky 44" x 24"(maybe 22") chest. They were different heights so I made wooden bases so the top drawers sat at the same height when open. The HF one is a bit sturdier but the Husky is a lot larger. Hope that helps.

[@guytech7310]

@@80garage7 Thanks!

[@SynthiaVan]

Man I could have the nicest drill press and precision jig, make perfect lines, and still the holes wouldnt line up in the end. Happens every time. Wonder if the feet would line up with holes in pegboard or florescent light diffuser grid.

[@SynthiaVan]

Ive had those HF kits before and basically ended up with little yellow boxes just all over the workshop full of who knows what. Kind of like those magnetic trays making the place look like a pepperoni pizza.

[@parabellumracecraft]

Why not just let the yellow bins sit on the tool chest drawer bottom?

[@jessieo8777]

Nice shirts

[@80garage7]

I will tell my wife you said so. She dresses me ;-)

[@TheDustyShed]

any comment

[@NathanNostaw]

No fair. That same parts box costs over $30 here in Aus. If only we could get the tubs separate in bulk.

[@kg4lod]

"39.5mm x 54.5mm" ... dude, the grid is supposed to be 40mm x 55mm. Harbor Freight has at least 3 different moulds at at least 2 different suppliers for these cases and there is almost zero quality control performed. What we've see over the years is that the boxes have dimensions that deviate from nominal as much as 1.5mm. Virtually all of the deep bin boxes (sold as "8-bin organizer") have grid circles too small. Originally they were using a 1 degree draft angle on the bin boxes and over the years have increased to 2 (and the more recently observed 2.5) degree draft angle to increase yield and reduce production cost (less down time from ejector pin failures and less plastic used per bin box). The result is that the taller bins "feet" no longer line up with the circles in the case bottom. That's why I think you've seen such a boom in people 3D printing their own bins/grids because the HF ones aren't very reliable... however... they is nothing more widely available and cheaper than the HF bin system (I standardized my shop on it too) and I really enjoyed watching your video. Thanks!