Garage & Tool Storage Discussion Board

Avoiding the clutter

SanJoseUser — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:08:52 GMT

I purchased a Craftsman Socket Organizer (essentially three plastic plates with holes. Holes accept plastic pins that hold various sized sockets) for my Craftsman tool chest. Price was expensive at $26 dollars. I needed more pins in two sizes. I ordered what I thought was a bag of each size for $5.00 and another $7 in shipping. I received one pin each. Although in a different numbered bag, they were the same size. Although Customer Service indicated 20 came in a bag, I got two for $5. They probably cost $.04 a piece to make. Price if purchased separtely are $2.50 a piece. Customer Service was unhelpful. I generally like Craftsman products. This is a good one too. However, woefully overpriced. Avoid it or find an alternative until they lower the price. Hopefully they will post this.

tool chest

catherine50 — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:54:30 GMT

i recently purchase a craftman 26" tool chest and i have found that it is a very good product and will recommend it to any and everyone

Avoiding the clutter

AdamO — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:35:22 GMT

We're talking home workshop here, right?

Because the store workshop looks more like an extremely "empty" office, with a perfectly clean workbench top and anything inside the area properly service tagged and "dusted" for possible inspection.

A regular workshop is "allowed" some personalization and having tools and supplies within easy reach.

And, maybe a project or two spread out on the workbench...

"What are those 'tools' doing on the workbench!"

Umm... Those are ratchets sir. I rebuild them. To save the company money. This store has been the Golden Ratchet award area winner for 3 years in a row.

"That's nice. Get RID of them!"

I'm ON IT!

Avoiding the clutter

michelina — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:43:13 GMT

Garages can get pretty cluttered especially if you use them for storing a wide range of things (lawn and garden supplies, tools, ordinary household items, sports equipment, etc.).

Staying organized can make life easier and can be done with simple things like shelving, hooks, storage boxes, racks.

Craftsman workshop stool

Paigeone — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:10:35 GMT

I am moving and taking the stool apart and putting it back into the original box for packing. I cannot figure out how to take the air cylinder off the seat. Any ideas? Help?

anti-slip drawer liners

AdamO — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:04:29 GMT

Your welcome.

Glad to be of service.

anti-slip drawer liners

Pams1958 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:27:20 GMT

Thanks again, Adam. Sears should pay you a commission for this. Happy Holidays!

anti-slip drawer liners

AdamO — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:17:07 GMT

I have the thick bumpy mats, that no only grip drawer and tools well, but are supposed to be able to prevent moisture build up on any tools placed on them.

I HATE rust...

The thinner Rubbermaid shelf liners DO bunch up, just as your brother-in-law fears.

So, getting a storage unit matt would be the way to go.

They're sold in either rolls (for wide storage units) or in pre-cut sheets for standard 26 inch storage units.

There's a choice of three pattern mats, and either black or black in color.

anti-slip drawer liners

Pams1958 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:04:46 GMT

Thanks, Adam! My brother in law is worried about them bunching up. Do you have these and do they work well for you?

anti-slip drawer liners

AdamO — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:01:38 GMT

Sears has thick mats, cut to precisely fit the drawers.

anti-slip drawer liners

Pams1958 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:52:18 GMT

Help! My brother in law wants drawer liners for all his tool drawer storage stands. He does NOT want anything that bunches up or slips. Any Ideas? Is there something specific/ or should he try silicone baking mats?

Avoiding the clutter

AdamO — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:19:49 GMT

I like drawers...

Enter my over 15 storgage units (roll cabinets, chests, and intermediate chests).

Avoiding the clutter

rstinnett — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:56:35 GMT

When they closed down our local Sears Parts & Repair Center about 4 years ago we acquired all the store shelving and displays. Our entire garage is lined with the shelves to keep us organized. Works very, very well.

Avoiding the clutter

Courtney — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:11:26 GMT

I'm not a fan of clutter and try me best (although it doesn't always work!) to stay organized. How do you keep your garage organized? Are shelving units a good way to go?