Help Setting Up My New Tool Box.

[sanddan]

I scored a Kennedy upper tool box on craigslist today and I'm looking for ideas on setting it up with the appropriate tools. Show me your box's and what things you store in it. I am thinking I'll keep my most used measuring tools, drill bits, end mills and other smaller items. Any ideas on the layout? Which items in which drawers? I am not the best at organization so I thought I'd try here for some help. This is a stock photo but it looks just like it.

 

[T Bredehoft]

I used a box exactly like that for 20 years, it wasn't my first box, so it's organization was at second hand. the bottom drawer is rough tools, crescent wrenches, tap handles, punches, etc. The next drawer holds larger pieces, 1/2 in thick angles 1 2 3 blocks, etc. The top long drawer holds scales, square/protractor/center finder combination, and lots of feeler stock, from .001 to .030, long and short pieces the large center drawer holds my Machinery manual. Taps and drills on the three on the left, indicators, parts, wigglers, etc on the right, with small end mills and Easy Outs in the top drawer.
The top really doesn't have much in it, with a two drawer base under the tool box, the top is hard to use/see in.

 

[sanddan]

Thanks Tom, that sounds like a great start.

 

[chips&more]

Just send the box to me and I will fill it up with stuff and get back to you in about 20 years on how it all worked out with storing and organizing…Dave

 

[sanddan]

Just send the box to me and I will fill it up with stuff and get back to you in about 20 years on how it all worked out with storing and organizing…Dave

Sure, PM me your address and credit card number and I'll get it out to you ASAP. LOL

 

[Micke S]

The only thing I know for sure is that a tool box is full within hours and more is needed.

 

[Silverbullet]

Just not enough tool boxes made to hold all my tools , them thar things seem to be matin behind my back . I'm always needing more room for tools and junk my wife says. Look at your tools then the box the tools will help figure out where they will fit my top spot has the boxed letter and number punches and other tall items that won't fit the other draws. Scales in a flat skinny draw ,special bits drills , in another and so on. When you put them you remember if someone else does it you forget. Nice box too

 

[spongerich]

Here's a look at mine....

 

[Bill C.]

Nice Box. I had mine for over 40 years. I used the bottom drawer to store my mic's. The first long draw I used for scales. The tall drawer in the center was where I stored my Machinist Handbook, there should be a knock-out in the bottom so you can push the book up with your finger. All the drawers can be removed by releasing the spring clip on the side of each slide. The felt can be replaced if needed.

Hope she serves you for many years.

 

[sanddan]

spongerich,

Dude, you are over the top! I have a total of 4 pieces of HHS. LOL