A Tool Organizer By KØFF
George, "Geo" (K0FF)
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March 4, 2003
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A Tool Organizer, or: KØFF In The DogHouse Again!
My favorite expression concerning tools has always been: " The only thing WORSE than not owning a tool, is to own it and don't know where it is!"
The Doghouse tool organizer is my answer.
Many years ago I switched to a tool system by Xelite, that has one or two handles with interchangeable tools that plug into them. Shown here is an organizer that I built around such a collection of over 50 hand tools. In order to replace each of these tools with a discreet unit, all having their own handles, it would fill up at least a few drawers.
In the 35+ years that I have been making and using this and other similar tool holders, I have never seen another one anything like it. (OK Bob Villa, give me a call, we'll do lunch!)
Magnets hold odd sized tools in place.
Note the little compartment on the bottom that holsters the otherwise unruly wire strippers.
In actual use, the doghouse sits on a Lazy Susan so it can be spun around to the right compartment.
Construction is very simple, being made of bent up pieces of flat aluminum stock, and appropriate holes drilled to accept the various tools, probes, pliers, tweezers and picks.
Happy Homebrewing
Geo, K0FF
Further construction info and parts sources at:
www.qsl.net/k0ff
email me at:
K0FF@ARRL.NET
Copyright 2003 GEOelectronics
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by N6AJR on March 5, 2003
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Now that is one slick Idea.. I have a whole tool box in my shack and this replaces it. Where do you keep parts like connectors and plugs etc., that you use often? 73 tom N6AJR
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by WB2TPS on March 5, 2003
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Yes, very slick.
Now if the tools would just stay in the organizer and not hide under schematics, note books, chassis and cables.
For parts storage I use "organizers" with clear plastic bins, available at Home Depot, etal. and hang them on the wall over the workbench. Try to get one with large bins.
Jim
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by WB2TPS on March 5, 2003
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Yes, very slick.
Now if the tools would just stay in the organizer and not hide under schematics, note books, chassis and cables.
For parts storage I use "organizers" with clear plastic bins, available at Home Depot, etal. and hang them on the wall over the workbench. Try to get one with large bins.
Jim
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by K0BG on March 5, 2003
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Geo strikes again! And this time it's a homer into right field (excuse the pun).
Alan, KØBG
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by W0FM on March 5, 2003
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Another nice one, George!
Next month, how about a plug-in alarm module to the "dog house" tool holder that would sound when the XYL swipes the needle-nose for a bracelet project! (Since she got into jewelery making, I have no tools left to organize!)
Great job.
Terry, WØFM
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by KC0MDC on March 5, 2003
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Looks like a great little project!! Also, I love that last comment about the XYL alarm, hahaha. You could fund your entire hobby with that one;)
Tim kc0mdc
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by WA2JJH on March 7, 2003
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Ultra cool. I have owned so many JENSON tool kits. No matter how many pallets, all the tools never stay in place. Entropy has always played havoc with my tool kits. I can never find the tool I need when i want.
I just might try your DOG-HOUSE aproach
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by KE6PKJ on March 8, 2003
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Wow, Deja Vu! I built one EXACTLY like this a few months back, except mine is larger and made of 2"x2" wood strips and 3'x4' peg board on both sides. Instead of the rubber feet, I used casters. It now rolls on the floor beside me within easy reach. The top section is about 1 foot wide and holds a cordless drill, hacksaw and small vise.
Great idea!
73
KE6PKJ
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by N0TONE on March 8, 2003
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Very nice. I built something similar about 40 years ago, but used hard maple framing and 1/8" hard masonite. Mine was a tad larger, and had a handle looping over the top so I could carry it from one workbench to another, or into the house to work on something in the house. Remember, 40 years ago, very few radios were small and light enough to carry anywhere, so the workbench had to be portable!
The concept sure looks cleaner when made out of aluminum.
AM
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by KA5G on March 10, 2003
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Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. I really like the magnet idea. Adding the pictures was another touch of class.
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