Using for tools holder??

[pattye]

Hi all you helpful beaders,

What are you using to keep your pliers and tools handy? I have been going nuts because the tool holders don't work well with Lindstrom tools because of how they are hinged. So finally am trying some old lipstick holders I was getting ready to recycle, and they work pretty well, so thought I would share-----------





What is working for you????

[Cathybear]

Umm, the arm of the sofa, the coffee table, my lap, the floor lololol

[waimeamomi]

All over and under my work table, anywhere out of reach or hard to find, and all of the places Cathy listed above.
I keep thinking there must be a better way. Glad you found one!

[MsT]

I just throw them all in a plastic bin.

[waimeamomi]

P.S. Nice tools!

[knotty panda]

Lamp that does dual duty. Cigar boxes for old tools. Plastic bins for towels, needles, threads, wax, and all the little gizmos.

[Hanaleimom]

Hi Pattye, that is such a great idea. You must have a very neat working space; and nice tools too. I have a small table that serves as my sewing and knotting area. The container is an aluminum stove cover, partially lined with flannel, and my cheap tool set. Thread, gimp, findings, etc are in drawers. I sometimes carry the tray downstairs to knot while watching TV.

[Cathybear]

OH! Look how tidy that is!!! WOW!!

[pattye]

Oh my! That is beautifully tidy!! Soooo not my strong suit! Knotty, really like the lamp with compartments attached.

I am very messy, have a 5 ft work table covered with suede cloth, no, you truly don't want to see photos!!

Also have a couple of rolling organizers with wire bins.

The tools were a good investment--I have large hands and needed the ergo grips--makes a big difference when I am doing a lot of wire wrapping.

Am really, really wanting to be more organized-------

[Island Bound]

Here is a fly fishing caddy from Cabella's that a friend uses for her jewelry tools. I think it runs about $45.00 which would be a small price for me to pay to TRY and be organized!

Julie

[knotty panda]

Am I the only one who kept the little plastic covers that fit over the business end of the tools? Keeps me from doing damage to myself when I'm reaching/rummaging/not looking where I'm going.

[pattye]

Julie,

Thanks for the tip on the fly fishing caddy! Looks terrific, and not bad price at all! Plus would hold lots of the other "stuff."

Gotta admit, I ditched those little plastic covers right away.

[jerin]

For my tools I have a used plastic icecream box, they are big enough so everything fits.

[Nerida]

I keep my tools in a small drawer in the little desktop set of drawers that all my findings are in. Stringing supplies in a tray under the desk. And Pattye, I love my little plastic covers.. I am a little **** about these things.

[Sueki]

Am I the only one who kept the little plastic covers that fit over the business end of the tools? Keeps me from doing damage to myself when I'm reaching/rummaging/not looking where I'm going.

No, you're not alone Knotty.
My tools all have their plastic covers in place.
I figure they are supplied with the tools to protect the tips, so I should take the hint.

And I love the Cabelas tidy - might treat myself to that and free up some drawer space....