
Purchase a universal hard-plastic toolbox-organizer tray similar to the wrench tray shown in Fig. Achieving this can be accomplished in a number of ways: With your newly edited “active” tool inventory it is time to assess the space afforded by your toolbox and divide the space so each tool has its own unique space making it easy to recognize, put away, and find every time the drawer is opened. One-off tools that only see occasional use can be inventoried, organized, labelled and stored in a separate specialty tool space/cabinet/box(es).ĥS Step 2: SET IN ORDER. The rule of thumb is an “active”, or daily working toolbox, should be set up only with tools that have been used in the past three months. Every maintainer has his, or her, primary and essential tools employed in continuously use and that require easy access on a daily basis. Giving up tools, even inferior tools, is never an easy decision especially when tools have sentimental value, but a necessary steps toward organization. Once the tools are grouped, the second level sort begins to weed out broken tools, duplicates, and inferior quality tools. screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tools, sockets, striking tools, etc. This is where we sort our tools into groups or types, e.g. But utilizing the Japanese 5S approach to organizing a workspace will facilitate consistency by ensuring a place for every tool and every tool having its place.ĥS Step 1: SORT. Granted, there’s no right or wrong way to organize a toolbox. A maintainer’s toolbox is an intimate workspace and organization is paramount for performing work excellence in a safe manner. An all-to-common disorganized-toolboxĪlthough there is no definitive study on time spent and wasted looking for tools, most readers will relate to and recognize the time and wellness benefit of working with organized workspaces and inventory. 1, maybe it’s time to begin organizing it.įig. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, or, truthfully, if your toolbox resembles the one shown below in Fig.
Note that accessories are sold separately.Have you ever spent time on the job looking for a specific tool you thought was in your toolbox? Have you ever cut yourself rummaging through a sea of tools trying to find a specific tool? Do you carry multiples of the same tool of differing quality that could cause you to choose and use a poor quality tool and potentially damage equipment or injure yourself? Have you ever spent time looking for a tool that wasn’t in your toolbox forcing you to leave the jobsite to go find a replacement? It may also fit beds with plastic and metal bed liners, in some cases after modification of the bed liner. DECKED does NOT come with these accessories, ‘cuz not everyone wants ’em.ĭECKED is designed for beds without bed liners, or with spray-based bed liners. Accessories for narrow drawer available 2018.
DECKED midsize truck systems include one full size drawer and one narrow drawer. Lock the storage drawers and your tailgate, and you have total piece of mind.ĭial in your midsize DECKED storage system with locks, dividers, drain plugs and D-box toolboxes. Airborne dust and mist may infiltrate drawers.Ĭlose ‘er up, and your beloved 12 gauge, Bessie, and everything else is out of sight. Midsize system ammo cans ARE weatherproof. Weighing in between 205-229 lbs (with a 2000 lb payload) DECKED has the strength to weight ratio of a prizefighter.ĭECKED truck bed tool boxes keep your tools and gear secure, dry and out of the elements. DECKED truck bed organizers get you dialed and makes your life more efficient.ĭECKED for midsize also features a ‘detent stop’ on drawers which keeps drawers open on inclines. So load up and get busy livin’.Įnd the junk show. DECKED has a true 2,000 lb payload and preserves the entire foot print of your bed. Drawers slide out at waist height for easy access.
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