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phantom power

(25,966 posts) Wed Jan 2, 2013, 10:03 AM Jan 2013

trying to find a storage solution for drill bits & driver heads

I've got lots of drill bits of various types, and driver heads, but the cases they come in are cheap pieces of crap that have busted over time. I got a nice bit index case for my 'traditional' shank bits for christmas, but I've also got a ton of quick-change shanks. I was thinking this was a nice solution:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hitachi-50-piece-Drill-and-Drive-Set-with-Roll-Mat/3433263/product.html

But I just want the roll mat (or case, or whatever). I don't need any more bits, got a pantload of them.

Anyway, if anybody knows where to buy something like that, I'd be grateful

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trying to find a storage solution for drill bits & driver heads (Original Post) phantom power Jan 2013 OP

We use one of those old plastic roll up things bought off TV years ago.. Viva_La_Revolution Jan 2013 #1

I like Dewalt's plastic cases for drill bits Adsos Letter Jan 2013 #2

Less organized, but a tall pill bottle works great. Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #3

I use something like this. amerikat Jan 2013 #4

In my shop, bvar22 Jan 2013 #5

thanks to everybody for ideas phantom power Jan 2013 #6

Viva_La_Revolution

(28,791 posts)

1. We use one of those old plastic roll up things bought off TV years ago..

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 11:46 AM

Jan 2013

I'm trying to find a picture on the google, seems to be a lot of pouches for sale, but this thing is made of rigid plastic... I'll keep looking.

edit: found it http://www.asseenontv.com/roll-and-store/detail.php?p=355714
I don't know about the quality, but the older ones we have are pretty durable.

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)

2. I like Dewalt's plastic cases for drill bits

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 01:51 PM

Jan 2013

They're heavier duty than most, and have a convenient and effective slide lock.

Don't know if you can find them empty, though.

And I'm like you...I don't need ANY more drill bits or driver heads.

Stinky The Clown

(68,461 posts)

3. Less organized, but a tall pill bottle works great.

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Wed Jan 2, 2013, 04:21 PM

Jan 2013

Like the one on the left. Maybe 4" tall, or even taller. You can find them on eBay, but I bet your local RX might even sell you one - or give it to you for free. They're not unbreakable, but they're pretty sturdy, Plus you can see into them without the need to open it.

amerikat

(5,000 posts)

4. I use something like this.

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Wed Jan 2, 2013, 11:13 PM

Jan 2013

http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/storage/bins-totes-containers/compartment-storage-boxes/portable-storage-organizers

Get them from Kmart for about $10. Plenty of compartments for all kinds of bits and drivers.
I built a rack that holds 8 boxes.

For soft cases you might want to try a sporting goods store. they sell soft
ammo cases that might work for your needs.

bvar22

(39,909 posts)

5. In my shop,

Reply to phantom power (Original post)

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 09:24 PM

Jan 2013

I just use about a 1' length of 4X4 scrap.
Drill a hole in it with the drill bit I want to store.
Unchuck it, stick it in that hole where it fits snugly,
and them move on to the next one.

This works great for The Shop,
much better than the plastic cases,
but is too awkward to carry around for a mobile tool set.
I have an old Black&Decker folding plastic case that has lasted for over 10 years,
and is easy to use, but it came with a set of drills.

phantom power

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6. thanks to everybody for ideas

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Thu Jan 3, 2013, 09:34 PM

Jan 2013

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