Tool Storage

[herzausstahl]

How does everyone store their tools? Do you keep everything in one tool box? Separate tool box for wiring, repotting, & general stuff? I go back & forth on what I like best.

 

[Paradox]

I have milk crates for wire, separated by copper vs aluminum.
I use a bucket with one of the canvas tool keeper things for my tools, cut paste, other miscellaneous odds and ends. Most of my tools are in tool rolls that go in the bucket.
I have 3 different tool rolls. 1 is all my hand carving tools, 1 is my newer set of stainless tools and 1 is my older carbon steel tool set.
I have a dye grinder in a separate tool box and a battery powered dremel for small jobs in a smaller tool box.

 

[sikadelic]

For now, all my stuff is just thrown in an old ammo can. I plan to make a nice area for all my tools now that I have moved into a permanent place.

 

[MichaelS]

I keep my tools under all the cut branches, dead leaves and roots mixed in with old potting mix and preferably out in the rain. Sometimes when emptying out the rubbish in a couple of years you get a nice surprize. It's the only way to get that highly prized seasoning and antique patina.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

 

[sorce]

use a bucket with one of the canvas tool keeper things for my tools,

Someone at work tossed one with one ripped pocket...
So Now I use that too! Short one pocket!

And a clay pot with a toothbrush, scraper, and crap pruners stay outside.

Sorce

 

[herzausstahl]

I have milk crates for wire, separated by copper vs aluminum.
I use a bucket with one of the canvas tool keeper things for my tools, cut paste, other miscellaneous odds and ends. Most of my tools are in tool rolls that go in the bucket.
I have 3 different tool rolls. 1 is all my hand carving tools, 1 is my newer set of stainless tools and 1 is my older carbon steel tool set.
I have a dye grinder in a separate tool box and a battery powered dremel for small jobs in a smaller tool box.

I had 3 tool boxes for separating everything & then switched to a big one to hold most but then don't want to lug it into the yard so I like your idea, think I even kept my tool roll for carbon tools. But BVF might have best one that fits.

 

[herzausstahl]

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I like yours probably the best & almost think the old tool boxes I had are almost too big for everything. But will give me something to tinker with, think on when I get around to cleaning my shelves in the garage. We use the shelves like you have in the walk in coolers at the restaurant & I grabbed a few of the old ones we replaced a year ago to use for storage in the garage. Just need to organize them again.

 

[herzausstahl]

@Brian Van Fleet Can I ask where the drill comes in? Or just piggy backing on the shelf? Just reminded me watching my brother (an arborist) doing injections on our mothers lilac shrubs to try to cure an infection. Can't remember if it was bacterial or fungal. But didn't expect that kind of treatment to be used in bonsai. Also equally intrigued by its apparent gold color.

 

[JudyB]

I have plastic trugs that have handles and middle dividers, one for tools and aluminum wire on fishing line spools by size, and one (unpictured) for recycled wire pieces stretched back out flat. I just keep copper in a cardboard box.

 

[Tentakelaertje]

My parents got me a plastic IKEA storage box with a handy tray or something like that that can be lifted out.

My tool roll with the nicest and/or most used tools:


My tool drawer for big or less nice/ less used tools (under) and recycleable alu wire ends plus gloves and other shit:


Tool roll in place:



Sieves plus screens and wire rolls tucked inbetween old bed sheets for antibump:

 

[Arcto]

I keep my tools under all the cut branches, dead leaves and roots mixed in with old potting mix and preferably out in the rain. Sometimes when emptying out the rubbish in a couple of years you get a nice surprize. It's the only way to get that highly prized seasoning and antique patina.

Yep...I'm there too.

 

[wireme]

I had 3 tool boxes for separating everything & then switched to a big one to hold most but then don't want to lug it into the yard so I like your idea, think I even kept my tool roll for carbon tools. But BVF might have best one that fits.

Just watch that you don't have tools and things bouncing into copper wire, it'll get work hardened. I don't have any tools to worry about really but I treat the wire coils like newborns.

 

[Paradox]

I had 3 tool boxes for separating everything & then switched to a big one to hold most but then don't want to lug it into the yard so I like your idea, think I even kept my tool roll for carbon tools. But BVF might have best one that fits.

I never need aluminum and copper when wiring a tree so I can just grab whichever milk crate I need.
I rarely need to use ALL the tools so I have them separated and can grab whatever is needed for the task at hand.
Also makes it easier if I have to grab something like the die grinder for another purpose, non-bonsai related

 

[herzausstahl]

I never need aluminum and copper when wiring a tree so I can just grab whichever milk crate I need.
I rarely need to use ALL the tools so I have them separated and can grab whatever is needed for the task at hand.
Also makes it easier if I have to grab something like the die grinder for another purpose, non-bonsai related

Yes I've noticed that I don't need all the tools after I put them all together. Lol I think I did it so I could put the wire in with it all. Just adds up to a bulky, heavy tool box I've lugged outside the garage once I think.

 

[herzausstahl]

Thanks to everyone for your replies! Some great ideas here.