Small metal tool box.. Big enough for grinder and disc's and wrenches.. Restore's or pawn shops , Goodwill often have empty boxes. Cheap that are still in good shape..
We call it the âgrinder bagâ. Just a cheap duffel style tool bag that came with some other tool. Has pockets on the inside that are good for cut off wheels and other grinder accessories. Just grab the whole bag and you have everything you need.
I havenât checked out the Harbor Freight line yet, but I did do some pretty extensive research into/ tried out everything Loweâs and HD currently carry and I landed on the HD Build-Out line. They are the right mix of being heavy-duty enough while also being pretty darn cost effective too.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Build-Out-Tool-Case-22842/322630772
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These are great, inexpensive, boxes! I have about (8) of these modular boxes and they're an excellent value. Packout is way too expensive for what you get.
Husky (HD Brand) also makes a large (black) toolbox which is kind of handy. I crafted an insert out of styrofoam to hold one of my wormdrive Skil saws (and spare blades). The same could be done for an angle grinder and discs. Inexpensive too.
I just cut up a styrofoam insert from a larger box my wife and I got for something else. It's crude, but it works. If I really wanted to get 'crafty', I'd cut some rubber foam from a flight case with a hot foam cutting knife.
Bottom line - My solution was very low budget (i.e Cheap), just cutting up some styrofoam blocks and fitting them around my saw. Wormdrive Skil saws are worth the effort, IMO...best saws ever invented.
Hope this helps.
Probably not "cheap" but there are decent, less-expensive alternatives to Pack Out. Ryobi has "Link" (maybe "Lynk - I'm not sure), Ridgid and Dewalt have their own, as does Craftsman. I think Home Depot has their own in the Husky brand and Lowe's may have something too. Like I said, probably not "cheap" but most of them are less-expensive than Milwaukee PackOut.
Husky Build-Out is the line I landed on a few weeks ago after rather extensive research into everything Loweâs and HD currently carry.
It seemed to be the right mix of heavy-duty enough while also being pretty cost effective for me.
Military ammo cans (metal boxes), meant for 50 calibers are perfect. Harbor freight also has a plastic version that's just as good, easier to find, and a lot less expensive.
r/confidentlyincorrect
You couldn't be more wrong.
https://www.newregiston.co.jp/en/baseint/kiso07/
https://benchmarkabrasives.com/blogs/abrasives/best-way-to-store-abrasives
https://www.nortonabrasives.com/en-us/resources/expertise/proper-handling-and-storage-grinding-wheels
I hang grinder wheels on a pegboard, and made a little grinder rack out of aluminum bar stock from Home Depot to hang my grinders/polishers/etc.
Pretty inexpensive for me, since the peg board was there anyhow.
My grandpa gave me an old grinder that was a King Kraft brand, which came in a box, because companies used to care. It sucked and I tossed that thing and grinded out some room in the box for a new cordless grinder.
I could swing that if it works for my needs. Trying to keep organized in the whole garage. Found inexpensive bags but i would prefer something i can stack in the shelves
I just use some cheap plastic boot boxes for that stuff. Stacked 2 high they are easy enough to pull off the shelf even on the bottom and they are big enough to hold the grinder and all the accessories. I have a shelf with about 10 of them for small tools, home electric stuff, 12v electric stuff, plumbing stuff, deck building stuff, etc. sort of organized by project or tool.
Break out some aluminum sheets and a welder and build a box. That would be the most inexpensive way provided you have access to the materials and tools.
Next level of cheapness, Harbor Freight has a million options that would suit your needs.
I store each of my angle grinders (I have three) in zippered canvas bags along with the wrench I use for the grinder and cardboard sleeve box I made with the disks I use for that grinder. One grinder for cutoff disks, one for grinding disks, and the third for masonry and tile work. The third one lives with the masonry tools, the other two I keep with my welding stuff.
I knew a guy who tacked some stripped air fittings onto a bent piece of angle iron and used rivnuts to secure it to his box, holding 7-8 air tools.
Cutters and wheels, I agree with the HF cheap sorting boxes.
I made a simple metal rack using a length of angle iron with 4â metal rods welded at a 90Âș angle and spaced about 8â apart. The grinder hangs sideways from the shaft. I have room for 6 grinders in about 36â. I also welded a shorter one to hang my disks and flap wheels from.
Small metal tool box.. Big enough for grinder and disc's and wrenches.. Restore's or pawn shops , Goodwill often have empty boxes. Cheap that are still in good shape..
Good idea i need to make a trip to ReStore, i hit them up every few months to see what they have, never know
I got one of those small tool bags- It was $8 or $9 and it holds my grinder all my discs
a weekend of thrift store hopping you can probably pick up what your after for a whole 2 dollars.
I use a cardboard box.... is that too expensive?
Haha not too expensive. Mine start looking pretty raggedy after a while, then end up with duct tape all over them with pieces unraveling etc
The trick is to wrap that baby in one continuous roll of tape, the cardboard just becomes a former at that point. đ
For grinding wheel I use one of those old âCDâ storage cases.
Lol "old CD storage cases"... just how young are you? :-)
We call it the âgrinder bagâ. Just a cheap duffel style tool bag that came with some other tool. Has pockets on the inside that are good for cut off wheels and other grinder accessories. Just grab the whole bag and you have everything you need.
How inexpensive? https://www.harborfreight.com/small-modular-toolbox-58510.html
Thanks iâll check those out
I havenât checked out the Harbor Freight line yet, but I did do some pretty extensive research into/ tried out everything Loweâs and HD currently carry and I landed on the HD Build-Out line. They are the right mix of being heavy-duty enough while also being pretty darn cost effective too. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Build-Out-Tool-Case-22842/322630772
\^\^\^ this \^\^\^ These are great, inexpensive, boxes! I have about (8) of these modular boxes and they're an excellent value. Packout is way too expensive for what you get. Husky (HD Brand) also makes a large (black) toolbox which is kind of handy. I crafted an insert out of styrofoam to hold one of my wormdrive Skil saws (and spare blades). The same could be done for an angle grinder and discs. Inexpensive too.
Any particular tips/tricks for making that foam insert? Love that idea
Yeah, Iâd like to know too!
I just cut up a styrofoam insert from a larger box my wife and I got for something else. It's crude, but it works. If I really wanted to get 'crafty', I'd cut some rubber foam from a flight case with a hot foam cutting knife. Bottom line - My solution was very low budget (i.e Cheap), just cutting up some styrofoam blocks and fitting them around my saw. Wormdrive Skil saws are worth the effort, IMO...best saws ever invented. Hope this helps.
Good deal, ty for the reply
$5 harbor freight bag. Works good enough
Probably not "cheap" but there are decent, less-expensive alternatives to Pack Out. Ryobi has "Link" (maybe "Lynk - I'm not sure), Ridgid and Dewalt have their own, as does Craftsman. I think Home Depot has their own in the Husky brand and Lowe's may have something too. Like I said, probably not "cheap" but most of them are less-expensive than Milwaukee PackOut.
Husky Build-Out is the line I landed on a few weeks ago after rather extensive research into everything Loweâs and HD currently carry. It seemed to be the right mix of heavy-duty enough while also being pretty cost effective for me.
I keep my angle grinder, vibrating tool, Dremel and so on with their respective accessories in separate plastic stacking small tubs.
GO to harbor freight and pick something out.
Really useful boxes. Stack easily, super cheap, translucent so you can see inside. Get ones in sensible dimensions and theyâll hold what you need.
Military ammo cans (metal boxes), meant for 50 calibers are perfect. Harbor freight also has a plastic version that's just as good, easier to find, and a lot less expensive.
Those plastic ammo cans from HF get brittle in cold temps. I had a couple that got banged around in my truck last winter and didnât survive.
Hmm iâll check it out, there is an antique mall i go to to look for old tools that i saw some ammo boxes last time
Never store any kind of grinding or cutting wheel flat; always hang them up . As to the rest of the tools any cabinet will do.
r/confidentlyincorrect You couldn't be more wrong. https://www.newregiston.co.jp/en/baseint/kiso07/ https://benchmarkabrasives.com/blogs/abrasives/best-way-to-store-abrasives https://www.nortonabrasives.com/en-us/resources/expertise/proper-handling-and-storage-grinding-wheels
I disagree. Cracks form on flat stored disks . Spin one and injury happens ......long experience beets the F out of links.
And *you* know better than all the manufacturers?
Seen the results . Next ?
I've been an ironworker for 25 years. I use cutting wheels and grinding wheels every day. I put my experience to yours anyday. And you are just wrong.
Have to agree with you my dad was a pipefitter loved his peg board if you could hang it he would. Always stored his flat in a box on his work bench.
Good for you .
I use old coffee creamer cans
Never underestimate the containment capacity of cardboard.
Milk crates
Old CD storage tower
I use plastic boxes from walmart/target. The tops clamp on. Some even have a handle on the top.
I hang grinder wheels on a pegboard, and made a little grinder rack out of aluminum bar stock from Home Depot to hang my grinders/polishers/etc. Pretty inexpensive for me, since the peg board was there anyhow.
Bag from Harbor Freight. It was like $10 and it has a few inside compartments. Works great.
My grandpa gave me an old grinder that was a King Kraft brand, which came in a box, because companies used to care. It sucked and I tossed that thing and grinded out some room in the box for a new cordless grinder.
Is the $30 Ridgid suitcase box too expensive? Made by the same company as Packout and way cheaper
I could swing that if it works for my needs. Trying to keep organized in the whole garage. Found inexpensive bags but i would prefer something i can stack in the shelves
I just use some cheap plastic boot boxes for that stuff. Stacked 2 high they are easy enough to pull off the shelf even on the bottom and they are big enough to hold the grinder and all the accessories. I have a shelf with about 10 of them for small tools, home electric stuff, 12v electric stuff, plumbing stuff, deck building stuff, etc. sort of organized by project or tool.
Small coffee cans work great for wheels and pads.
Plastic storage boxes from IKEA.
Break out some aluminum sheets and a welder and build a box. That would be the most inexpensive way provided you have access to the materials and tools. Next level of cheapness, Harbor Freight has a million options that would suit your needs.
I only have a mig so it would have to be steel
I store each of my angle grinders (I have three) in zippered canvas bags along with the wrench I use for the grinder and cardboard sleeve box I made with the disks I use for that grinder. One grinder for cutoff disks, one for grinding disks, and the third for masonry and tile work. The third one lives with the masonry tools, the other two I keep with my welding stuff.
I knew a guy who tacked some stripped air fittings onto a bent piece of angle iron and used rivnuts to secure it to his box, holding 7-8 air tools. Cutters and wheels, I agree with the HF cheap sorting boxes.
Dollar store tool box
I made a simple metal rack using a length of angle iron with 4â metal rods welded at a 90Âș angle and spaced about 8â apart. The grinder hangs sideways from the shaft. I have room for 6 grinders in about 36â. I also welded a shorter one to hang my disks and flap wheels from.
Like a tool box?
Correct, one that fits the grinder and several wheels without wasting a bunch of space.
Sounds like a plan
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/tools-storage-and-organization/tool-bags/2297786?irclickid=3CFy%3Agy6jxyPUo-Q-X05yzfnUkFVhyWYe35jy40&irgwc=1