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Old 09-03-2011, 09:13 AM
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Late getting back to the game...

Here's the $5 solution like was mentioned earlier. I had some extra foam rubber floor matting. The kind you use in a home gym, or what not (what I used it for). It interlocks along the edges, super cheap, know what I'm talking about? (Edit: I just realized there are some pieces sitting next to the box in the first picture, so you know what I'm talking about.)

Cut out the dimensions of my drawer on it with a box cutter, laid out the tools, traced them with a sharpie, and cut them out with a dremel. You'll see a few of them have little chunks missing... I was experimenting with different dremel bits. Hands down the best thing to use was a regular wood drill bit. Just make sure you have something under it you dont mind scratching up. My next drawer will look better now that I have the technique down.



Did the same thing for wrenches too.

Socket set I have a set I've been using on my cars for years. Cut it in half and the halves laid into the drawers perfectly.




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Old 09-03-2011, 09:31 AM
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I wonder if it would help to freeze the foam before you cut it.
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Old 09-03-2011, 09:38 AM
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I found a new way to shadow your tools.

http://www.machinistblog.com/pamper-your-tools/

I think I may try this with a couple of the shelves in my craftsman.

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I've taken the time to shadow my tools in foam before, and for anyone with a significant number of tools it takes quite a bit of time. I love the idea of just using an expanding foam to do the work for you! I'll be trying that next time for sure.
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Old 09-03-2011, 09:54 PM
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Here's a writeup on using expanding foam.

http://madmodder.net/index.php?topic=4770.0
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Old 11-13-2012, 10:25 PM
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Default Toolbox Foam

Walmart sells cheap camp pads that work great! Check out http://aviationmechanic.blogspot.com/ for a how-to.
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:07 PM
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Great how to!

Anyone tried adapting an exacto knife to one of those vibrating/oscillating tools to cut the ethafoam mats?

If someone has all the supplies, please return and report.

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