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Making a Steel Mechanic’s Cart

Making a Steel Mechanic’s Cart

We hate having random bits of hardware and spare parts lying around our garage. There are some pretty nice mechanics carts on the market, but we really love the one that Pask Makes custom-built for his workshop. He cut and welded it from steel, then finished it with a retro silver-green hammer finish paint.

Alpha QuickFind Junk Organizer Drawers

Alpha QuickFind Junk Organizer Drawers
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If you’re like us, you probably have a couple of drawers in your kitchen filled with random junk. Alpha QuickFind’s patented organizer system brings order to messy junk drawers with its adjustable drawer compartments and alphabetical tags. It’s made from 100% bamboo and measures 22-1/4″ W x 17-1/2″ H x 15-1/2″ D. They also sell an optional stand.

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Small Parts Bucket Bag

Small Parts Bucket Bag
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This cotton canvas bag from Bucket Boss helps keep parts, hardware, and small tools organized. It has 13 exterior and six interior pockets and closes securely with a pull of its drawstring. Stack up to four inside a standard 5-gallon bucket, and grab their rubber bucket handle for added carrying comfort.

Titan Deluxe Tool Roll

Titan Deluxe Tool Roll

Rugged Tools‘ tool roll is designed to be more durable and functional than others. It’s made from a water-resistant, grease-resistant, rip-resistant fabric with reinforced seams, and has five deep tool pockets, and one that’s also accessible outside. Hanging grommets make the 26″ x 14.5″ interior easy to access.

Vertx VTAC Stackable Storage Cubes

Vertx VTAC Stackable Storage Cubes
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Zippered VTAC Stackable Storage Cubes are a no-nonsense organizational system to store gear for camping, hunting, overlanding and emergency services. Made in conjunction with Viking Tactics — designers of low profile tactical garments and concealed carry bags — the hidden interlocking tab system allows the cubes to be neatly stacked together.

Hexagon Desk Organizers

Hexagon Desk Organizers
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Keep your desk tidy in just the way you like it with these modular hexagon desk organizers from Ewartwoods. They’re available as a pen holder, one-, two-, or three-part trays, a cup holder, a business card holder, phone holder, and more. They can be lined with fabric or cork if you don’t want bare wood.

Transforming Storage Organizer Shelf + Workbench

Transforming Storage Organizer Shelf + Workbench

Most of us don’t have the luxury of a large workshop. When space is at a premium, you want it to be as flexible as possible. Builder Matthew Peech shows us how he made a wooden unit that transforms from a storage shelf to a workbench and only takes up 2′ x 3′ of floor space. Its pivoting design also makes it easy to access items stored on its top and bottom shelves.

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Clip&Carry EDC Storage Cases

Clip&Carry EDC Storage Cases
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Keep your gear organized with this duo of padded cases from StatGear. The Adequate and Magnum EDC cases offer a woven elastic grid for holding a various small tools. The smaller version has storage beneath its grid, while the larger one has two pockets and a portable dump tray.

Curved Colored Pencil Organizer

Curved Colored Pencil Organizer
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Do you like to doodle with colored pencils? This pencil holder gets them out of their box and turns them into a desktop work of art. The curved organizers are made out of beech wood by Bond Art Studio, and can be ordered in 24, 36, 48, and 72 pencil sizes, and have a storage tray for accessories like pens, smudgers, and erasers.

SneakerThrone Shoe Organizers

SneakerThrone Shoe Organizers
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Put your sneakers collection on display in these LED-illuminated shoe organizers. Each two-shelf module is handmade from wood and features lift-and-slide acrylic doors with brushed silver pulls. Each unit holds up to six pairs of shoes and comes with a remote to control lighting colors.

Best Pocket Knife Cases

Best Pocket Knife Cases

If you have more than one pocket knife in your collection, it shouldn’t be lying in some drawer. Treat these tools with the respect they deserve by storing them in a case. Everyday Carry shares five of their favorite knife cases, from a rugged, hard-shelled box with foam cutouts to a tool roll that keeps your knives safe in the minimum space.

Battery Organizer Briefcase

Battery Organizer Briefcase
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Sick of digging through drawers looking for batteries? Keep them all in one spot in this briefcase-style organizer. It’s got foam cutouts for AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and button batteries, along with zippered pockets for other sizes. It also comes with a battery tester, and its makers claim it’s fireproof, waterproof, and even explosion-proof.

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Superhooks Organizer Hooks

Superhooks Organizer Hooks

Keep all of your stuff neat and easy to access with Superhooks’ organizer hooks. They offer three mounting options: sticky tape, screws, or on an rail, and come in five different styles to hold a variety of tools, tech accessories, household items, keys, and more. Sold in packs of three.

mbarc Aluminum Pill Organizer

mbarc Aluminum Pill Organizer
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The medicine and vitamins we take help keep us alive and healthy. So why should you carry something so important in a cheap plastic case? The mbarc is a modern pill organizer made from aluminum with wood trim. It has seven compartments and a silicone closure on its drawer to seal out moisture. They also make an XL version.

Ryker Bag Tool Roll

Ryker Bag Tool Roll
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Keep hand tools organized with The Ryker Bag. This tool roll is made from water- and grease-resistant fabric and has four zipper compartments for screwdrivers, knives, pliers, and wrenches, along with two small, detachable zipper cases. It hangs from built-in grommets, and its center can carry longer tools when rolled up.

Velcro Easy Hang Straps

Velcro Easy Hang Straps
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Backed with heavy-duty Velcro fasteners, these straps are ideal for hanging up everything from garden hoses to power tools to extension cords in your workshop or garage. They come in capacities from 50 to 300 lb. and feature a spring-loaded quick-release carabiner hook.

Carbon Fiber Pocket Stash Box

Carbon Fiber Pocket Stash Box
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CountyComm’s pocket-sized stash box is perfect for carrying pills, dice, coins, or other small items. It’s made from lightweight carbon fiber with a sliding lid and dual spring-loaded plungers to hold it closed. Its interior dimensions are 2.35″ x 1.17″ x .47″. They also make a titanium version for $10 less.

Rux 70L Gear Storage Bag

Rux 70L Gear Storage Bag
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This collapsible utility tote is designed for efficiently storing and carrying gear. It’s as rugged as a hard-sided case but folds down small when empty. It’s made from weatherproof nylon with a rigid frame, a thick tri-fold lid, and a clear window, so you can see what’s inside. We really dig the new orange limited edition.

Dometic Go Hard Storage Box

Dometic Go Hard Storage Box
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This 50-liter, hard-shell box is ideal for storing and carrying outdoor gear. It’s made from impact-resistant polymer with an aluminum exterior. Each box has built-in handles, tiedown points, lock holes, and secure latches, which help protect its contents from the elements. They’re also designed for easy stacking.

Craighill Press Vessel

Craighill Press Vessel
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Accessory maker Craighill presents an elegant home for jewelry, coins, pills, or other small items you want to keep from getting lost. The Press Vessel is made from anodized aluminum, and its lid has a silicone o-ring for an airtight fit. Available in silver or black finishes. Measures appx. 2.5″ in diameter and 2″ tall.

Dango Side Tray

Dango Side Tray
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If Dango’s EDC Tray is too big for your bedside table, or you need to expand its storage space, the Side Tray is a great spot to dump the gear that’s in your pockets. The cast aluminum tray measures 8.39″ l x 7.24″ w and has anti-slip rubber feet. Available with or without the protective DTEX pads.

Evergreen 56 Dry Box

Evergreen 56 Dry Box
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This hardshell box keeps gadgets, keyfobs, pocket tools, and other small items safe from the elements. It’s impact-resistant, dustproof, crushproof, IP67 waterproof, and can float with up to 3 lb. of gear inside. A 3-step locking latch ensures contents stay dry and secure. It measures 8.4″ x 4.4″ x 2.3″ inside and 9.5″ x 5.8″ x 2.8″ outside.

Seventable Lift-top Coffee Table

Seventable Lift-top Coffee Table
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This convertible coffee table features not one but two liftable sections. The larger one is ideal for a laptop, while the smaller one is great for enjoying a cup of coffee. It’s also got storage space under its lids, a shelf, and two drawers to help keep you organized. Available in light grey, espresso, black, and brown finishes.

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