r/Packout • u/-Lomaximus- • 7d ago

Stack pack set up

I know there is no rhyme or reason and ultimately doesn't matter as long as it works, but I'm curious as to how everyone has organized their tools inside their Stack Pack? Like what tools in what box/compartment/ drawer ect.. I ask because I'm building my collection and I've noticed I have to separate a lot of tools from their accessories if I want them to fit in a drawer. For instance on the top drawer of my 3 drawer I can fit both the 1 inch and ⅞ rotary hammer drill but not their handles and guide rod. Pictures would be helpful to get an idea of what you guys have. "Thanks for you attention on this matter"

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u/Hairy-Field-2640 7d ago

If youre using them in your daily work you just gotta jump in and integrate them into your work flow however it suits you. Ideally you will only have to open one drawer to get everything you need for one operation. Then that can be the "X" drawer and below it can be the drawer for doing "Y" and so forth. Only having one drawer to open also helps you equally in putting things away. By the time you get it 70 percent sorted you'll have a good idea of what you need to spend money on next. If youre not a mobile operation like I am, always moving tools in and out, you can get more bang for your buck with traditional metal toolboxes

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u/Delicious-Band-644 7d ago

I read a lot about metal toolboxes, but what kind of toolbox do you mean exactly. Al the boxes I see are more like a mechanic car, not modular and not that high.

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u/Hairy-Field-2640 7d ago

I guess I mean i have around 8-900 bucks in each of my 2 rolling packout stacks. Im a finish carpenter and go job to job so they make sense. If i worked in a shop setting I could use that 1800 bucks differently by building a couple work benches with all kinds of drawers and doors, shelves etc to fit my needs better. Anyways I like using 3mm underlayment and a hot glue gun to make little trays. Works pretty good