What's Inside A Professional Homeowner's Toolbox

[@wranglerstar]

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[@RtCarolina]

I finally have a "big boy" shop at 43 yrs old. I've worked out of garden sheds, basements, wood sheds, dirt floor cellars and single bay garages and now have a 24'x50' shop with a separate office. Wow! What a difference in my life. Every man should have a space to do what needs doing.

[@SCooperEagle]

Good for you! Thats awesome

[@stas_from_haisyn]

That's great, man! Happy for you!

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

You're lucky. Hope I can get half of that someday.

[@connorbjornson8315]

That space is your moms bedroom

[@ahdam82]

That’s awsome! I’m 41 and about a year and a half I had a 24’x45’ built and it is life changing! A local cabinet maker had passed away and I was able to purchase all of his tools at a very low price. Festool miter saw, grizzly table saw, dust collection, planers, jointers, and much more I was glad to be able to give his tools a good home and continue their use. I wish you the best with your shop!

[@Jim-Wade]

"I was wrong about that." This world would be such a better place if everyone was willing to keep an open mind about things. Life is a process and those who are unwilling to rethink things and make appropriate changes diminish their potential to improve their lives and the world around them.

[@RtCarolina]

As I have gotten older I've found that more often I say, "I don't know" when asked something I'm unsure of. Instead of trying to have the answer, I'll try to find the answer. I find often that I my initial view was wrong or ill-informed. It's hard to admit that I was just as stubborn as my parents claimed. LOL

[@Jim-Wade]

@@RtCarolina I was born in 1947 and raised in a culture which gave the impression I was supposed to be right about everything. To not know something just wasn't acceptable. So everyone acted like they knew everything. By the grace of God, by the time I was 25 I began to realize how much needless pressure we put on ourselves when we try to become the authority on everything. Over the years, I've learned that it isn't necessary for me to interject my thoughts into every discussion, and that I learn a lot more by asking questions instead of being a know-it-all.

[@chriskelly3678]

@@Jim-Wade It was Amazing at 25yrs old realize my Father just may have had a bit more wisdom than my testosterone laden brains allowed through the filters God put between my ears.

[@Jim-Wade]

@@chriskelly3678 True, and yet we were wonderfully designed to seek our own way in life and to be dependently independent on our parents, and others. Growing up is a lot about learning from others,, who learned from others, who learned from others.... Engaging relationships with a mind open to learning rather than teaching is a tremendous asset. Being ready to share what life has taught us is important, but far too many times we miss lessons we should be learning because we assume the role of the authority on things and squelch the input others might have shared with us.

[@chriskelly3678]

@@Jim-Wade when this Bottom Boomer reads the latest "Those Millenials xxxx.... My typical reply = "I remember when I was a millennial" lol

[@eltomas3634]

Something I have discovered that I can no longer live without is a desktop magnifying glass with a built in lamp. As my vision diminishes with age, I find myself struggling to get just the right angle and lighting and distance to focus well. I have a huge magnifying lens on a huge swinging arm with a nice lamp and I love that ugly thing. It is as handy as anything I have bought in years. Invaluable for detailed work, makes tough jobs much easier when you can actually SEE what you are working with. Cheers!

[@scottb6194]

Where did you get it?

[@tomray4139]

As an Urban Wrangler, I have fewer tools, but divide them into application specific tool bags - Electrical, Plumbing, Auto Repair and Wood Repair. Saves a ton of time locating stuff I need for any job.

[@aeric_]

i still like to look at the fading of the old shop setup on the wood walls. we all grow and learn and change as time moves along and i am right there with you having your own space and to be able to change it around as you get more comfortable makes the world of a difference.

[@rickbrockthedog8017]

Thanks Cody. I'm in the last stages of completing my workshop/garage and living quarters. I'll be so happy to be able to organize everything and be able to enjoy it. I appreciate your videos on setting up a shop and various ways to do so. Extremely helpful to those of us in need of advice.

[@danielchruzander4560]

I have a sneaking suspicion that the Snap-on toolbox was actually bought brand new retail. Good for you Cody, you are worth it:)

[@worstworkshop]

What if you put some sort of pegboard on the wall, offset by about an inch, so you could run cords behind it? And you'd have a pegboard too.

[@cullendonaldson7841]

I have the same box and when i first purchased it I thought the organizer draw was going to be a waste of space but later on learned how handy it actually is to keep nuts and bolts, rivets, fittings electrical connectors and other miscellaneous things i would use everyday and having them conveniently organized saved time from walking across the shop to grab them from the wall bins.

[@jasonstorie8740]

I like what you said about being the economic engine, an engine has to have caretakers to service, look after, and make sure it’s running properly in order for it to be of service and your family does a great job of that. I’ve been a subscriber for years and have watched since you started clearing the first property and I really think a lot of you Cody, I’ve been an appliance service tech for 28 years and you have been a big inspiration in the way I work and carry myself on the job and at home. Thank you and I hope god continues to look over you and your family.

[@robertwazniak9495]

Put a 48 inch long power strip set back a couple of inches from the front under the workbench. You can see and access it easily. And, no cords across the working surface.

[@9696scott]

Tool boxes are just like your tools. Quality and organization makes the experience better. I have a large quantity of cheap tools. But the organization makes the experience enjoyable. Thank you for the video.

[@jasonbusch3624]

I have a piece of plywood with clipped corners and 4 drywall screws that are cut off and hang down to keep it center that sits on top of my trashcan. It makes a great portable workbench for chainsaws string trimmers and other small projects. Can easily move to wherever you are working and doesn't take up any more space in your shop. Plus the garbage is under, just lift the lid and throw your trash out.

[@williamrehberg2546]

Now that's a great idea I'm gonna use... thanks for the idea!

[@dandesorbo246]

The tool layout makes a difference. I have spent many of my slow days at work as an automotive tech just cutting and folding boxes into what I needed to organize what’s in my tool cart and in my tool chests.

[@TheCatanzaroShop]

I’m with you Cody, I was always big on having tools out on French cleats, in the open. I’ve grown too, now toolboxes work better for me for ease of keeping clean. I mainly do woodworking and the dust was unreal after a few projects. Now I can just close everything up and blow them down!

[@andrewjohnson8302]

Started putting up all my tools on French cleats or similar methods of hanging them and quickly started working on shelves and boxes lol. The dust is brutal

[@83nav]

@6:10 You´re so speaking from my mind. I would be so glad with metal cases.

[@MidwestToolReview]

I hate how you organized the box, but like all things, it’s a process, so I remain hopeful that you’ll make some changes going forward

[@BlackRifle]

You could mount the power strip on the bottom of the work surface, recessed in a little so when you plug something in it's not sticking out. Then you also wouldn't have to reach all the way to the wall.

[@FixitFred]

Order the Milwaukee M18 Heatgun and the M12 soldering iron. They are the perfect pair. Sometimes the m12 soldering iron is a little underpowered for thick gauge wires but it works so well and no gas and heats up very quickly.

[@spedly303]

Was a production welder for 10+ years and learned a lot about how to setup a workspace. Always had ten or so of my most used tools within arms rear, but everything else was in tool boxes so it wasn't in your way. Those ten tools rotated occasionally depending on what we were doing too. A fixed mindset on how to setup a shop is the only thing that doesn't work well.

[@dwoodog]

Adam savage may have said that about tool box's, but he didn't figure on the OCD professional homeowner (like me) liking everything kinda hidden away, so it all looks clean and tidy and when you start a new project, it's like starting fresh.

[@TheSnakeman3]

It does a man wonders to go through and update and rearrange things. Reminds you of all the stuff you have so you can take things off the wish list.

[@elBusDriverKC]

I used to be big on peg board tool storage. But like many, I went over to tool boxes to try and keep dust, dirt and debris from collecting on tools.

[@stevoo7819]

Nice to see you coming around to tool boxes I knew it would help specially for a guy with so many tools it’s nice to have over 100 tools in 1 nice secure location

[@claykalmar8131]

You and Adam Savage have inspired me to organize and improve my workspace in my garage, and encouraged my tinkering and making. It's good that you both (and my dad and father-in-law) don't agree on everything tool/shop/car related, it forces me to think and come to my own conclusions that best suite me and my wife. And thank you for mentioning Ernst Manufacturing; I've been in dire need of tool organizers, and the USA made aspect is a nice bonus!

[@FixitFred]

I am glad you share my hate for Blow molded cases. They are useless and take up so much space. I have trashed all mine, I bought packout, ernst socket rails, toolgrid. Not only can I store way more in my toolchest I am better organized and have faster access to my tools.

[@scottb6194]

I enjoy your videos and enjoy your ability to come around to changing your mind when you see a better way. Keep up shop organizing and the outdoor stuff. Those are my favorites. God Bless you and yours.

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

You might want to double up on those sliders with that heavy drill in that drawer. Your snap-on guy should give them to you.

[@wranglerstar]

The drawer is rated for over 200 lb, I think it's can handle a 10 lb drill,

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

@@wranglerstar oh it looked like it wrighed more than that when you put it in. I work for snappy and if a drawer will take two slides I put them in, never know what the future holds.

[@WeeZyF413]

Thank you… I really needed to hear that first bit.

[@armedappalachian]

I personally feel that many people misunderstood what Adam Savage meant when he said "drawers are where tools go to die." I feel he wasn't saying you shouldn't have tool boxes, but instead saying that your most used tools should easily accessible and viewable if possible. He has tons of tool boxes around his shop. His Tool Tower is the same principle as a mechanic's service cart, but just customized for a movie prop maker. It should hold the tools that you use multiple times a day to about once a week or so, to help you increase your workflow. You really don't need your chain breaker out and accessible. You don't need your reaction rod out and accessible. You just need to know where they're at for the times when you need them.

[@andycrow8]

Cody I realized the exact same thing about those blow molded cases when we cleaned out the garage

[@codycampbell2607]

As a professional mechanic but also a hands on homeowner seeing a snap on toolbox loaded this way to as confusing and yet it also makes sense

[@robertsophiea05]

Great color choice. I have a snap on box that my dad bought used in the 90s. I have no idea how old it is but everything still works. Its probably from the 80s. Only one section is on roller bearings (i think that was just normal back then) but it is the heaviest with all my sledge hammers. slides like it is on ice. what i am trying to say is you didn't waste a penny.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

I like that drawer with the dividers for sure

[@DaroffApFire]

The ONLY carrying cases that I like... are.. you guessed it. The Milwaukee organizational/carrying cases. They're really, really nice, sturdy, compact, stackable and NO bloat/wasted space.

[@Kipperbob]

I'm with you on those molded plastic tool cases, hate those things, I always throw those things out as soon as I open them and take the tool out. If I need to take tools to a job I wrap them in a blanket.

[@Zfirearms]

Hi Cody, I agree that you have to be willing to change up how you do things in your shop, I use to do a lot of metal work and mechanical work and was a toolbox guy, I have since evolved to woodworking and with a new type of work I’ve had to adapt to a new style of tool storage. I’ve gone the opposite direction and have built custom tool holders for all of my tools and they are all on display. I can see what I have and just looking at them sometimes inspires new ideas. So I think it depends on the type of work you are doing. When you setup the last shop you were into wood working, now you don’t do much of that, you are into electrical, mechanical type of projects. Stay fluid is what makes you a good craftsman.

[@wranglerstar]

we meet after going full circle,

[@Zfirearms]

@@wranglerstar Very true, the funny part is, I changed from a tool box guy and went French cleats and hanging all my tools because of you and your videos from the old homestead in your wood shop there. I see the advantages of both ways of setting up a shop. They new shop looks great, keep up the good work.

[@evansmith6481]

A robust drafting chair would be great for that bench. I actually use an old sturdy drafting setup as my work bench free from work and fits my needs perfectly

[@drizzle335]

I like to label all my tool boxes and drawers, just in case I have to have help or someone needs to find something I can just say rolling craftsman box third drawer up labeled electrical. It’s convenient incase mrs. w needs a tool if you’re not home

[@marshallgomez6974]

Man that’s a beautiful box. I just built a AR in the same color and I love the color so much

[@theplumbingtuba3136]

The dewalt heat gun works great and cordless! I use it for Thawing pipes in tight areas

[@akashicvizion]

Curiosity Q: I watched you **extend** the power cord that would feed the 'power drawer' in the SnapOn box in an earlier video, then **facepalmed** when I saw that you drilled the hole **5 feet** from the outlet you're most likely gonna use to plug into!! Why?!? You might as well have left it original length, and then swung a power strip over to it!! Now you'll have 5 feet of ugly black cord crossing that beautiful beadboarding under your bench, and it'll **always** pull my eyes to it! "PLAN your WORK, then WORK your PLAN... If you FAIL to PLAN, you PLAN to FAIL"... L.T. Dunlap (1910-1987) -- Blessed Be, & Peace! 🙏☮

[@jcervelli]

one of the pleasures of life, working and tinkering"...beautifully said cody, thanks as always!

[@cristallewis7802]

Look after yourself, so you are able to look after others. Good advice.

[@layback209fixorsmash3]

So many golden nuggets in here thanks for sharing. Very interesting I have a similar tool box set up organization, and also have "junk" drawers 😆. Totally support having a space for your self and your partner 👍 wisdom right there.

[@CJ-yf8uo]

Love your channel brother. We need more men like you. Exactly how I want to raise my boys here in NJ.

[@stas_from_haisyn]

Toolboxes are perfect storage solution for garage or small workshop. Nice video, thanks for sharing!

[@sociopathmercenary]

Nice setup, Cody. Lithium batteries dislike hot and cold environments so I setup my charging stations inside. Not as convenient but my batteries last forever.

[@plowboy5220]

I've heard that said many times. None-the-less, I live in Texas and my DeWalt and Ego batteries are always kept in either my garage or my equally hot truck. Most are several years old, and they are all still going strong. It would be nice if Project Farm ran a long-term test and gave us the bottom line on battery health vs. temperature extremes.

[@JW_934]

Having outlets in the drawer is super nice

[@acm1288]

The only thing consistent in this world is change. The new tool box set up is great for where you are right now. Like everything else, your needs will evolve.

[@scarling9367]

I actually love plastic cases. Helps organize my shop for speciality tools.

[@PDXBeach]

Would be nice to have a trap door at the back of the bench to access the cords in a canal/cable management trench. Cords under but access from above.

[@danielfuller3049]

Finally, someone has said it about blow moulded cases 😂 I have hated them since the first one I got

[@chriskelly3678]

When you have time... Can I suggest Building a magdrill stand possibly out of a repurposed drill press. Its on my TODO list.

[@becauseimbatmaaan3267]

Always enjoy the content! Personally I'm a guy on a budget so my stuff isn't as nice as some of yours BUT I usually find some tip or trick from your videos that help me to make do with what I have . Always some useful information in there somewhere and I appreciate it

[@scottb6194]

By what you need and afford. I started there and I am improving my tools over time.

[@timothyjones9863]

Hey Cody I put my outlet strip on the edge of the table and found it works well

[@Dlutheran]

My dad bought a brand new Makita impact and accidentally left it on an empty job for a few minutes and when he came back to the job site it was gone. You're right you don't want to leave your batteries out in the open.

[@justme-dm7sb]

Is this a brothers thing? I never heard that before. I am a woman and have done my own work my whole life. In fact getting ready to change out the front main seal in my big diesel truck! Hey good luck.

[@timhermes9536]

put a flat 3/8ths Steel on top of metal tool storage box, then you can really bang on it with no damage.

[@gunsbuns3532]

Looking forward to this set up. I believe of all your set ups this is the most applicable to me!

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, A deep tool box that you have to rummage through Is no better than a bucket (or drum) that everything goes into. Segregate, sort, divide and conquer. I have had to keep tools in work Utes (Trucks) The best Aussie Ute boxes are "FABER".

[@Northcoastwrench]

Just realized we have the same tool box. Found mine for 1500 on Facebook marketplace

[@treyhart6861]

For power, look up "24-Outlet Vertical Power Strip, 120V, 15A, 5-15P" Tripplite PN: PS7224 . Its a six foot long, 24 outlet power strip. Run one of these on the wall, about a foot above the work surface and all your outlet issues are solved! The only thing that would make it better is if it allowed for alternating circuits, so you had TWO 20-amp circuits feeding it, allowing for a better distribution of power.. I also love the parts organizer drawer, but I really do not like keeping consumables in the TOOL box.. I feel those need their own organizer like the packout organizers. That way you can have a stack of packouts, one for electrical, machine screws, wood screws, nuts, bolts, etc.. Also, something extremely imporant for me, task lighting.. I like to have a dedicated, extra bright light over my work area. There is nothing worse than dealing with shadows when working at the bench. I do wonder... I think Im about due for a bigger tool chest like that.. Im starting to spill over the one I have.

[@FinessaYT]

I’ve got a power strip on the bottom side of my workbench on two brackets, works great right next to my hand so I can turn off the tool when chabging a router bit ect. In Australia we have switches on out PowerPoints I realise you guys don’t

[@johnny6767g]

Be careful with the USB C plugs, some of the USB C chargers that come with their own blocks like the Nintendo Switch will break if you just use a random USB C outlet

[@chammer1103]

Love the blacksmith content! Great explanation and very interesting info on the Maker's mark.

[@Solvang_circus]

I love bespoke post iv had them almost 2 years now and loved every box I got. Thank you bespoke for the sponsorship. Cody what’s your favorite box? The edc items and knives are my go to.

[@PDXBeach]

It doesn't mean you shouldn't include your family in the process. Getting your partner onboard with your loves / passions and how that can evidence itself in your shop, office, garage etc.

[@greghomestead8366]

The key to tool boxes working well is to do what my uncle Fred taught me, He would say...... "No job is done until the tools are put away." Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

[@scottb6194]

That is the truth. I always tell my son the hardest part of any job is putting away the tools.

[@greghomestead8366]

@@scottb6194 Good man.👍 I also passed this tip along to our son ( he's 32 now ) him and his wife just had their first son. We need to keep teaching the younger generation just as we were taught. Have a Jesus filled day Greg in Michigan

[@henryvandentop4834]

Thanks for making this video. Interesting thoughts. Are you planning to do a toolbox tour on the black roll cart? I know you did one during a livestream. I was watching it afterwards, had to go do something else for a while and when I came back the video was gone.

[@lecompterc83]

I love cabinet doors and drawers… they help keep sawdust off my stuff

[@Spencer1609751]

Definitely have to start on organizing mine if only I could upload A picture of it!

[@regalbowman3143]

Change of mindset is good, its called evolving.

[@martinwashington6543]

100% agree. Boys, be the (righteous) King of your castle. It's not selfish for the King to take space for himself to manage his kingdom and to expect that space to be respected by the family.

[@OntarioFirewoodResource]

I wish my toolbox looked that organized

[@jessross9377]

Horse / Livestock rubber mat for the top of the toolbox

[@savannahrei8674]

Cody you probably covered this already but does your shop have two twenty amp 120 v circuits and one 60 amp 240 v circuit?

[@darrenconn3847]

Are you planning on having the locker paint to match? That would look sharp!

[@stuartrinker]

That turned out very nice. Maybe a couple of rubber or silicone matts would help with the small parts?

[@wot1fan885]

So true . The separate spaces .

[@bassinwithbuck4955]

I broke my screen by punching play when I saw this video drop. I've bought more quality tools due to this channel than I care to admit lol

[@HPTMPI]

Love the color on that Snap-On box! Great set up and I really enjoy your channel. God bless!

[@LakePresley]

Cody, per your request for a heat gun. I have a TITAN heat gun (same brand as paint sprayers) I’ve used it everyday at work and has never failed me. You can adjust the temp in increments of 20° up to 1200° and can speed as well. It has a basic screen display that will tell you the temperature as well as can level!

[@wranglerstar]

Do you have a link?

[@LakePresley]

Also your local sherwin Williams should keep them in stock! Great video today. Just getting back to the hotel from work and it was a great video to unwind to!

[@LakePresley]

KZbin is not agreeing with me posting a link for some reason. I sent it to you on Instagram

[@rexoliver7780]

The tool cases I don't like are the cloth bag ones.They don't give the tools protection and they don't stack well in a van or large shop tool cabinet as the rigid blow cases or metal cases -like the metal cases best.

[@dommy114]

For a split second, I thought that was your pepperoni drawer 9:40

[@maxroberts9158]

Cody, I have the Porter-Cable heat gun, and it is fantastic. Best one I have used.

[@JohnnySportsfan]

On the other hand, some blow mould cases are conformed so tightly, you never get the cord back in properly

[@taylerjensen7272]

The cases that Most Milwaukee stuff comes in really are better. Good latches and they seem to try and make them as small as possible. Not for the tool you use all day every day but for a router or sawzall they really are decent

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Life is change! Thanks for sharing!

[@shawnmurray5452]

Dewalt 20volt heat gun is great!

[@markemilyshepherd7981]

Adam Savage sets up his workshop for a particular way of working that induces creativeness in his mind. As a maker he needs to see the tools in order for his brain to process the possibilities of what he could do with the piece that he’s working on. As professional homeowners, we tend to be more task oriented. The tool facilitates a known solution and is not part of the solution thought generating process. Different processes for different tasks.

[@stas_from_haisyn]

That's true. "To work" and "to create" - is not always same thing.

[@dylcar]

Well put on change.

[@BigB1974]

Milwaukee has a beautiful M12 soldering iron!!

[@charleslane2735]

snapon makes a nice toolbox but you can get one just as nice at harbor freight for much cheaper and the quality is excellent,very durable.

[@ppetrey]

Your comments towards the end of the video I would call, "A Man's Circle of Work Life". There is nothing wrong with adapting. Someone that can't change, will be destine to make the same mistake over and over again.

[@MB12116]

Do you still have your metal bench that served as your main toolbox at the last shop? Also, I totally agree, I used to be all pegboards and now I am entirely in three toolboxes. I used the socket drawer in one of my toolboxes to put all the power tools in as it is at the best height in the toolbox and I tend to use them the most. I still have a small pegboard which I keep ONE set of pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, mallet and ppe which I found my self needing most frequently. All my additional duplicates of those tools I keep in drawers and I have found that system to work best for me.

[@jong7753]

Keep those Mitutoyo Calipers in that blow molded case :)

[@aaronhutchinson2680]

Just saw the video . I like your videos. You are a tool sob but you are cool. Thanks

[@theranger1701]

Can never go wrong with an empire set square, in metric though much superior measurement system