5 Things to Make With Old Tool Cases

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • I had too many of these tool cases on hand so I decided to make a few projects with them. let me know if you have any more ideas of what I could make with these.
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  • @1984keen
    @1984keen Před 3 lety +508

    I feel better knowing that I'm not the only one that holds on to these cases knowing that I'll never do anything with them until now

    • @Monkeyshaman
      @Monkeyshaman Před 3 lety +26

      I have reasons. 🙄
      _I just don't know what they are yet_

    • @joequillun7790
      @joequillun7790 Před 3 lety +9

      Me too. Mine still have the old drills, and flashlights, that the batteries are so expensive, you can buy a whole new drill kit, for less than the replacement batteries. Someday I'll toss them....(I hope)

    • @learningtolivewithhumans1859
      @learningtolivewithhumans1859 Před 3 lety +7

      no many of us do bro hahahaha

    • @bayleaf2366
      @bayleaf2366 Před 3 lety +2

      #me 2 😁

    • @curtis5809
      @curtis5809 Před 3 lety +3

      So creative and resourceful putting these to good use. I can imagine how many of these end up in a land fill somewhere in Georgia

  • @fernandochavez4312
    @fernandochavez4312 Před 3 lety +547

    I like storing bricks in my old tool cases. That way when some SOB steals them out of my truck they think they got something good. Thanks. You have some great ideas.

    • @001deathstar
      @001deathstar Před 3 lety +58

      Years ago I was seeing some girl that had a dog. Her dad was yelling at her to clean up all the dog shit in the yard. He glanced at me and I was smiling. He asked why I was smiling. I told him that he should pick up all the dog shit and place it in a box. Then let it sit outside to freeze. He then can wrap the box in Christmas paper and place a little to:/from: sticker on it. He could then let the thing sit in his unlocked car for someone to steal. He did this laughing the entire time. Two weeks later he called my laughing his ass off. He said someone stole the present when he was at Walmart. My girls friend got out of cleaning up after her dog and her dad got some jollies. Some thief's girlsfriend got a nice Christmas present.

    • @farmonious420
      @farmonious420 Před 3 lety +55

      I have a friend who bolted his empty drill case to the bumper of his truck. He was never tailgated again.

    • @chrissmith9151
      @chrissmith9151 Před 3 lety +7

      @@001deathstar I am definitely going to try that.

    • @makeitbetter.1402
      @makeitbetter.1402 Před 3 lety +5

      hahahaha
      i'm going to do this!!!

    • @paulhare662
      @paulhare662 Před 3 lety +4

      @@farmonious420 Freaking brilliant.

  • @majorssimworld2364
    @majorssimworld2364 Před 3 lety +89

    On the inside lid of your girls art box you could paint it with blackboard paint so she can draw with chalk or a peice of whiteboard. Just a thought.

    • @dantizzle00
      @dantizzle00 Před 3 lety +8

      Good idea! I'd say whiteboard, just because she'll likely wind up with chalk dust on everything inside--and thus chalk dust every time she opens it and uses something (until they're cleaned...until they're used again 😂)

  • @Cardnim
    @Cardnim Před rokem +10

    BUddy, Ive never watched one of your videos, but clicked this one because its exactly the problem I have - you cant throw them away, but those old cases end up just sitting around. You've given me good ideas, but also you've made it a really enjoyable video to watch. Love your down to earth, humble presenting style. Looking forward to watching more!

    • @WyldeWoodworks
      @WyldeWoodworks  Před rokem

      Thanke you!😁

    • @theoriginal
      @theoriginal Před 6 měsíci

      Me too, thank you all! I'm gonna repurpose 2 of my cases thanks to your video!

  • @ActuallyAndrewFishing
    @ActuallyAndrewFishing Před 3 lety +243

    A dewalt diaper bag? You got my thumbs up for that.

    • @WyldeWoodworks
      @WyldeWoodworks  Před 3 lety +17

      Success!

    • @calstatelaalproductions2358
      @calstatelaalproductions2358 Před 3 lety +4

      I used one of my first Makita tool bags as a camera bag. Loved it so much more than the retail camera bags available at the time.

    • @danweyant707
      @danweyant707 Před 3 lety +5

      Straight up genius, really. What is LESS "masculine" than most child care accessories? You may have stumbled into a big market! 'MANLY bags are Manly!' Well done on the recycling, organizing and memorial.

    • @rcschmidt668
      @rcschmidt668 Před 3 lety +4

      Toolbox diaper bag? Your Man Card is secure!

    • @hatednyc
      @hatednyc Před 3 lety

      The best

  • @SilentKnight43
    @SilentKnight43 Před rokem +42

    I'm 58 and have the tin dustpan my father made as his shop project in school. He's 85 now. I still use it in the garage almost daily. Works better than a store-bought plastic one. Two thumbs up for your case recycling and keeping the memories alive in your cutting board.

    • @sapulpaorganics5402
      @sapulpaorganics5402 Před rokem +3

      That is very cool about your fathers dust pan. I also made one 50 years ago in metal shop class out of galvanized sheet metal and a flat steel bar bent for the handle with a loop to hang it and all spot welded. I still remember making it in class and I use it almost daily as well. Very simple design and it's the very best dust pan I have ever owned. It will be handed down to my son and I know he will love it too.

  • @richardtullius6419
    @richardtullius6419 Před 3 lety +211

    I use a couple of them to hold my ratchet straps tie downs that I use with my pickup truck. The boxes slide under the seats so they are never in the way, but always close by when needed.

    • @imacoonass01
      @imacoonass01 Před 3 lety +8

      Thanks for that Idea

    • @speedyspooley
      @speedyspooley Před 3 lety +4

      This is such a great idea! I'm going to make this. Thank you.

    • @paultaylor119
      @paultaylor119 Před 3 lety +6

      Pure genius, they get tangled and lost normally, thats a great idea!

    • @Billothy69
      @Billothy69 Před 3 lety +5

      that's a pretty good idea. I have mine in my center console in a little case but it's not quite ideal for it. I might steal that

    • @ronfox5519
      @ronfox5519 Před 3 lety +1

      I used to do the same. But have since just got rid of the ratchets & use the strap as a rope. Now they are a lot smaller & just lay wherever

  • @soyburglar1878
    @soyburglar1878 Před 3 lety +58

    As a musician, cases like these, as well as vintage luggage pieces and cool kitschy things like that, are perfect for carrying everything from cords and various tools to mics and foot pedals, etc. There’s really no end to the uses you can find for them.

  • @SpartacusColo
    @SpartacusColo Před 4 lety +776

    The DeWalt diaper tote is the best man-purse you could carry! The other dads would be green with envy!

    • @ericjohnson2543
      @ericjohnson2543 Před 4 lety +9

      The Milwaukee 13 inch job site tool box works good too. Saw a review on it.

    • @queen-tee08
      @queen-tee08 Před 4 lety +2

      Yh for sure !! 💜🤩👣👣😍 ABSOLUTELY 💯💥💥💥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 haha 😎😎😎 Fantastic + unique ♥️

    • @boxsterman77
      @boxsterman77 Před 4 lety +8

      And no one would even know.

    • @ulfdanielsen6009
      @ulfdanielsen6009 Před 4 lety +7

      One question though: Is it for the baby,- or for himself,- just saying.

    • @SpartacusColo
      @SpartacusColo Před 4 lety +5

      @@ulfdanielsen6009 It's win-win!

  • @ridefastjumphigh420
    @ridefastjumphigh420 Před 3 lety +14

    Having a "shop oven" for projects like this is a great idea.

  • @xtraceex
    @xtraceex Před rokem +5

    Inspirational ideas from this video:
    (1) the 45° jig with the table saw.
    (2) Melting the cutoffs for re-use.
    (3) Using a scroll saw for cutting precise shapes in the foam / plastic. I used to struggle with a knife to make marginal looking cutouts.
    Great video.

  • @DawgsChamp88
    @DawgsChamp88 Před 2 lety +12

    I love to see things repurposed into new things. I especially love the metal case you turned into your daughters art case and also the DeWalt case you cut foam to fit your gun. Those two are absolutely genius! I love the emergency car kit too. Thank you for these ideas.

  • @MedievalFolkDance
    @MedievalFolkDance Před 3 lety +106

    Modding up an old tool case as an emergency kit for the car sounds like a boss idea

    • @robwagner7545
      @robwagner7545 Před 3 lety +2

      It's a gas, man.

    • @MedievalFolkDance
      @MedievalFolkDance Před 3 lety +3

      @@robwagner7545 As much as I dislike the dad joke, you get a point for the cunning use of slang

  • @MrPolleyr
    @MrPolleyr Před 4 lety +20

    I’m a musician (guitar ) and a handyman kind of guy.
    I took an old Dewalt drill case, cut out the inside partitions and use it to carry all my sheet music, cables and some extra batteries for my peddles.
    These are the best cases ever.

    • @davidfink4963
      @davidfink4963 Před 4 lety

      I used a hard golf bag case to store all the cables associated with my PA system. Put dividers in it, which made otganization a breeze. Having the handle and a set of wheels make transport much easier.

    • @ucanliv4ever
      @ucanliv4ever Před 3 lety

      Typical musician,can't spell pedal

  • @patmason7276
    @patmason7276 Před 3 lety +2

    Use mine to hold my tow chains and other things to keep together. Cool job nice to see other people used them, have 31 years of cases.

  • @greenwolf401
    @greenwolf401 Před rokem

    I love the idea of re-purposing items like that.

  • @rainger66
    @rainger66 Před 3 lety +40

    One idea I suggest (and will be trying myself): to keep some of the rigidity of the PE HD cases, rather than cut out the inner layer that was preshaped for the power tool, heat it up with a heat gun and see if it will sag down to the shell on its own.
    It may need help into the corners, and maybe a pinhole on the outside connected to a shopvac would pull it down well. 🤷‍♂️
    But this seems like a good way to open up the storage space, without cutting out the material, possibly strengthening the body?
    Great video! Thanks for the inspiration!! 👍🏼

    • @theoriginal
      @theoriginal Před 6 měsíci +1

      I don't own a heat gun yet, but is there a chance that it would melt the outer shell as well?

    • @rainger66
      @rainger66 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@theoriginal No, probably not. It's very easy to control how much heat you are putting into the material, and actually hard to overheat it.
      It's possible, but you would need to be trying intentionally.
      Good luck!

    • @theoriginal
      @theoriginal Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@rainger66 thank you. Now off to get a good deal on a heat gun.

  • @TreborMontagueTheThird
    @TreborMontagueTheThird Před 4 lety +691

    Out for a walk in the park, reaches for dewalt diaper bag, opens, “shit I brought the handgun to a play park”...

    • @mattadamsnet
      @mattadamsnet Před 4 lety +14

      That’s why he labeled the gun case. I thought the same thing at first.

    • @Bionicjoe
      @Bionicjoe Před 4 lety +41

      Just lean back with the rest of the parents and shoot the shit.

    • @chex313
      @chex313 Před 4 lety +8

      @@Bionicjoe Put your mask on first...

    • @klevlev4112
      @klevlev4112 Před 4 lety +4

      Anakin approves

    • @davidmaes3253
      @davidmaes3253 Před 3 lety +38

      Even worse: That day at the shooting range ...

  • @paddyodonohoe5862
    @paddyodonohoe5862 Před 3 lety +15

    I’m off to my garage now... never in a million years would I have thought of doing something like that

  • @Cyril29a
    @Cyril29a Před rokem

    I live in a small apartment and I found a bunch of dewalt cases in the trash a few years ago. I use them to hold all my tools, my hardware and anything related to construction and repaire. They are fantastic and it is alawys nice to be able to take what I need to people's houses when they need me to fix something. Never throw these away.

  • @traceyhuff2228
    @traceyhuff2228 Před 4 lety +108

    Just an idea on your daughter's art case you could paint the inside lid with chalkboard paint.

    • @_P0tat07_
      @_P0tat07_ Před 4 lety +3

      That’s a fantastic idea! And add another divider for a pack of colored chalk

    • @gwheeler7105
      @gwheeler7105 Před 4 lety +12

      Or glue a piece of dry erase board on a side or inside.

    • @passiton3801
      @passiton3801 Před 4 lety +3

      I was just gonna say that, as soon as I saw, she had drawn on the wooden panel..

    • @bradlepaddle9512
      @bradlepaddle9512 Před 4 lety

      I thought the same thing with dry erase 👍

    • @kkaucher
      @kkaucher Před 3 lety +3

      I was thinking about a dry erase board on one side, chalkboard paint on the other, and magnets to hold it in place. The best of both worlds - chalk and markers!

  • @SB-131
    @SB-131 Před 4 lety +59

    I just got tears imagining his daughter as an adult still having the art box her dad made for her.

  • @paulbeckelman7908
    @paulbeckelman7908 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm a 61-year-old third generation Stone cover on the National Cathedral I've been doing little projects like this for many many years love your channel

  • @nageshnaidu1290
    @nageshnaidu1290 Před rokem +1

    Thank you 👍🏻inspiring work
    I have
    1. First aid storage, all in 1 place to go in need.
    2. Thread, needles, buttons, velcro, clothes n curtain repair kit with assorted threads from cotton to high strength polyester, fishing line for various repair jobs.
    3. Fine models n paper model tools, paints, brushes
    N many more, very handy, rugged n can store anywhere, dust free
    A big thank you fm Bengaluru, India 🌺🙏🏼🌸

  • @ericrandall3539
    @ericrandall3539 Před 4 lety +301

    "It's not hoarding if you're organized!"
    -Me

    • @jamesray9009
      @jamesray9009 Před 4 lety +7

      ohh in that case ,I'm a total hoarder haha

    • @69shovlhed89
      @69shovlhed89 Před 4 lety +1

      then i must be a hoarder...

    • @jacobshort6528
      @jacobshort6528 Před 4 lety +1

      My Dad doesn't have anywhere NEAR enough shelves in his pole barn or his two garages. Some old reused kitchen cupboards, some surplus airforce desks, and some shelves, but he's been overwhelmed for 20-some years now. Everything just piles up like a hoarder.

    • @dsc3230
      @dsc3230 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm keeping that line

    • @lordlukeatyoutubable
      @lordlukeatyoutubable Před 4 lety

      Thanks, I really need that assurance, knowing I'm not the only one... no to organize...

  • @J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams.
    @J.Cameron.Stuart.Adams. Před 4 lety +176

    You're on to something with the dad diaper case. The last thing men want to carry around is pink or baby blue floral diaper bag with lace trim. A Bosch Baby Box or Dewalt Diaper Dispatch would be the envy of DIY dads. Just add a snap on external hand sanitizer pump fashioned to look like a 20v battery and you'll be the next self made man to be featured on Shark Tank.
    Cheers!

    • @WyldeWoodworks
      @WyldeWoodworks  Před 4 lety +25

      Not a bad idea. The first diaper bag I had was actually a replica World War II bio Hazard satchel. I'm sure there's a lot of ways of making the manly diaper bag.

    • @ffjsb
      @ffjsb Před 4 lety +13

      Don't forget a pop riveter to fasten those diapers...

    • @dannyk886
      @dannyk886 Před 4 lety +4

      I think making manly diaper bags is an excellent idea!

    • @seldonwright4345
      @seldonwright4345 Před 4 lety +1

      And include your first born child. Yuupp

    • @NoNORADon911
      @NoNORADon911 Před 4 lety +18

      I use these boxes for crackheads to steal, I put a few bricks in them, set in back of truck and wait, heh heh

  • @bjornmclir5015
    @bjornmclir5015 Před rokem +1

    I just threw two dewalt cases in my dumpster im going in after them gonna make new pistol cases, awesome video love it.

  • @richhowlett5815
    @richhowlett5815 Před 3 lety +9

    I've always wanted to make a lunch box out of one of my Dewalt cases, Some spray foam and some fiberglass. a few pieces of channel and some rivets.

  • @alphafert608
    @alphafert608 Před 4 lety +56

    This vid popped up the day after I spent 4 days organizing my garage. By day 2 I considered seeking professional help for hoarding. It's not just cases for me, I save the most random junk. Everything looks useful for me.

    • @imranh5395
      @imranh5395 Před 4 lety +12

      You must be my kindred spirit- my workshop, too, is a hoarders den. At least that's what my wife thinks. But everything in there is useful, and will be used. I swear!

    • @alphafert608
      @alphafert608 Před 4 lety +19

      Sure, easy to say but what is the time limit & should there be a capacity. I've recently used parts off junk I have been pushing around for 10+ years. It also sometimes seems like stuff suddenly becomes useful after it has been disposed of.

    • @spocksvulcanbrain
      @spocksvulcanbrain Před 4 lety +3

      So true. An all those CZcams enablers with their "don't throw away scrap" videos. I need a blind person to come in and clean my garage out. He won't be tempted to keep thing based on what they look like.

    • @scottm.franklinnc7942
      @scottm.franklinnc7942 Před 4 lety +9

      Having done maintenance in commercial and residential properties for 27 yrs. I can understand holding on to that item...
      That being said I re used a lot of that stuff as well ... Swap out a faucet ..put it in a box with others ..get a client who needs a new faucet but can't afford one
      .rebuild the best in the box using parts from others in the box of same type...presto that family has a refurbished good shape faucet.
      Now what to do with all the cords I've cut off things " yea good repair cord" along with the other 50 to 75 in the drawer or old light fixtures. ...🤔🙈( it will go away, it will go away) lol

    • @scottyboy7462
      @scottyboy7462 Před 4 lety +6

      ALPHAFERT don't worry - we are totally normal!! 🤪

  • @kennethfaron5486
    @kennethfaron5486 Před 4 lety +23

    I work for an Art College. I see students carrying their art supplies in store bought boxes. Re-purposing these boxes for art supplies or even camera equipment would be a big hit among students. Students like anything "green" or recycled. Cheers!

    • @69shovlhed89
      @69shovlhed89 Před 4 lety +2

      you ought to make one and show it to them. might start a new green trend.

  • @shawnn6926
    @shawnn6926 Před 3 lety +3

    I see these cases all the time at garage sales and never thought about making one into an emergency kit to put in my truck Great ideas. Thanks

  • @dale8809
    @dale8809 Před 2 lety +1

    I was just doing big cleanup in my garage and I tossed all of that stuff into the recycle. Now I wish I would have kept a few. Cool project.

  • @THEScottCampbell
    @THEScottCampbell Před 3 lety +40

    Old tool cases are great for transporting microphones, effects pedals "stomp boxes"), harmonicas, or other music gear to and from shows. You can even use them for tools.

    • @edwhite7475
      @edwhite7475 Před 3 lety +2

      i do it all the time,,,ANY kind of case...it makes EVERYTHING easier.
      My mic case is an old Clarinet case, and i use it to expose HS band nerds-
      SO many have looked at it and said, Do YOU play Clarinet???
      and i say AHAH!!!...GOT YA!!!!...YOU were in marching BAND!!!!
      always a good laugh-

    • @Bennett8187
      @Bennett8187 Před 3 lety +1

      Oo i got a thin square metal one. Im gonna try this.

  • @adirondacker007
    @adirondacker007 Před 3 lety +48

    Years ago, my son wanted to try model rocketry, so I converted a dewalt case into a launch console, complete with safety key.

    • @kdrapertrucker
      @kdrapertrucker Před 3 lety +1

      Nice Idea, when I was a kid my dad built a launch console out of scrap wood and 1970s paneling.

    • @jameskarllipscomb2948
      @jameskarllipscomb2948 Před 3 lety +9

      ... thereby turning it into a "launch" box.

    • @youhaveinfinitevalue5755
      @youhaveinfinitevalue5755 Před 3 lety +2

      Is this what the President carries around?

    • @youhaveinfinitevalue5755
      @youhaveinfinitevalue5755 Před 3 lety +1

      Actually, super great idea. I do Este rockets with my kids. That would be so cool. Wish I could see pictures of your project. I’ll have to give it some thought and come up with a design. Super cool. Thanks again!

    • @adirondacker007
      @adirondacker007 Před 3 lety +3

      @@youhaveinfinitevalue5755 Hi! I can describe what I did. Here goes: I used a Dewalt drill case and a Dewalt 18V battery for power. Alligator clips connect the battery to the circuitry. I installed the following in the cover: 12V indicator light with "Armed" label; momentary push button switch; 3.5 mm mono audio jack (for safety key). The "Armed" indicator light is wired from the load side of the safety jack to negative battery terminal to indicate key is inserted. Key is 3.5 mm mono plug shorted at connectors. I put a labelmaker label on it pendant style reading "Safety Key". It just completes the circuit to the launch cable. For that, I used about 30 feet of 2 conductor stranded (18 or 20 AWG ?) with small alligator clips for the ignitor. Black to battery negative, red to load side of push button. Cable, motors, key, and ignitors all fit inside. If I recall correctly, our rocket fit in there too. Hope this gives you enough info. Be safe!

  • @ID-8491
    @ID-8491 Před rokem

    5:56 So nice to see you hang out with your kid while you work. She will probably remember these times forever.

  • @jenniferellifritz4547
    @jenniferellifritz4547 Před 2 lety +8

    I don’t know why it never occurred to me to cut out the inside tray. My own tool boxes are still holding the tools that came in them, but I see them EVERYwhere, and they’d be great for storing photography gear, laptops, camping gear, picnic-ware, sewing supplies, pet supplies, emergency kits...
    The list honestly never ends.

  • @MySocialExperiments
    @MySocialExperiments Před 3 lety +3

    I took an old VHS recorder case and stuffed it full of pyramid acoustic foam. I then put my Snowball mic, pop screen and cables in it. Really great video. I specially like the cutting board made from memories. Nice!

  • @CaptainRon76
    @CaptainRon76 Před 4 lety +3

    This guy is creative, recycling, artistic, displaying his affection for his family, and showcasing a skilled hobby...why in the world would anyone give this video a thumbs down?

  • @erikslagter3231
    @erikslagter3231 Před rokem

    I like the way you're thinking! Good reuse of what normal people would consider junk!

  • @markharvey7988
    @markharvey7988 Před 3 lety +9

    Awesome! Best and most useful video I've seen since I can remember when. The 2 reasons I come on CZcams is to be entertained and learn something useful and you knocked both out of the park in the same video! At first thought the diaper storage case seemed like a waste but I am in my 60's now so it may come in handy in the near future.
    Now, where did I leave that damn oscillating tool, I've got some new projects...

  • @dereksstuff8395
    @dereksstuff8395 Před 4 lety +58

    Great ideas. Up here in northern N.Y. I use a few for ratchet straps and tow chains, on the back of my truck. Keeps them a bit more organized. Nice work

    • @norsefalconer
      @norsefalconer Před 4 lety +1

      Same.

    • @russellmartin8496
      @russellmartin8496 Před 4 lety

      I'm so glad you said that about the ratchet straps!
      I hate trying to grab one and have to untangle several before using it.
      I'll be putting this idea to use soon! Thanks!

    • @jaymeddaugh5640
      @jaymeddaugh5640 Před 4 lety

      I used that same technique for my toe chains in an old circular saw box w/ the guts cut out!! Ratchet straps are next!! GREAT VID!!

    • @69shovlhed89
      @69shovlhed89 Před 4 lety

      now that's a damn good idea! i got a bunch of straps all over the garage, and at least 3 of those old tool cases catching saw dust

  • @darknightdreaming7174
    @darknightdreaming7174 Před 4 lety +23

    Excellent ideas, no shame or judgement in up-cycling for nappy carry! Keep up the good work!

  • @fvrrljr
    @fvrrljr Před 3 lety

    Goldsmith Master Jeweler here. been using this for a long time but You did something i didn't think of, melting them i'm impressed. i always come across empty cases and cut out insides for my tools but the other essentials Genius. i Like, OLE!

  • @eugenetswong
    @eugenetswong Před rokem

    I like videos about turning junk/stuff into other things. CZcams recommended this video.

  • @davidcullen6797
    @davidcullen6797 Před 4 lety +24

    Hooray -- great ideas! My brother can get pallet loads of like-new cases from a company nearby that pulls the tools out for use in its huge shop. The tools get used until they break and then get tossed. Cases sit in stacks in a corner until guys like my brother come along. While some are immediately useable for actually putting tools in (like ones that came without cases or in soft totes), many of them are just too specifically designed to use for some random tool that might need protection. So, they sit around waiting for inspiration.....like this. Thanks!

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 Před 4 lety +1

      You guy's really should come up with a good idea to repurpose the case's and sale them on line y'all can make some big $$ on something that going to get tossed out anyways.
      A guy like me is always buying case's from Harbor freight to store a tool's in that came in cardboard box that needs a case. I like my tools organised so I just pull the case out that has the tools I need on the shelf. My brother's shop he spends to much time looking for a tool he needs, my shop is the opposite everything is in case's and labeled or in reach of right where it needs to be

  • @TomStedham
    @TomStedham Před 4 lety +10

    Dang, I wish I could have watched this about 30 years ago, because now my first-born child is far too big to fit in a case........
    Great video!

  • @HeavyIronsProduction
    @HeavyIronsProduction Před 3 lety +3

    The video CZcams didn’t know it needed. This was perfect

  • @clintcrain1992
    @clintcrain1992 Před 3 lety +1

    Repurposed Adventures sent me - can’t wait to use some of my old boxes

  • @v8tony
    @v8tony Před 4 lety +25

    I wish I had thought of that diaper bag idea back when my kids were that age. I used a soft sided Craftsman toolbag for years... no judging here... love the channel.

  • @escalade78
    @escalade78 Před 4 lety +10

    Dang just pitched a whole stack of Dewalt boxes in the recycling bin, about 2 weeks ago! They do take up lots of space & it seems like everyone gets to where they don't put their tools back in them. Mine are all nicely organized in large metal cabinets in garage. Who doesn't like popping the door open & admiring a good Dewalt selection!
    Great, great work on repurposing all those!

  • @Hogscraper
    @Hogscraper Před rokem

    I did demolition in HS and it's been 25 years but I still have an empty circular saw case I found on a job. I immediately cut out the inner parts like you did and made it a place to store important things for the car. One side has a reflective thermal tarp held in with velcro straps and the other side has the same for things like a couple flares, packs of batteries and maglight, a pair of winter work gloves and a few other things like that. I've actually changed vehicles three times and that case still comes along for the ride just replacing the batteries every few years just in case. It's probably the oldest thing I still own, and will likely always own, since I graduated from school.

  • @theseconddarrin3788
    @theseconddarrin3788 Před 7 měsíci

    I am somewhat obsessed with kits and cases for art, tools, slingshots, poker chips - the list goes on and on and on and it’s nice to find a fellow enthusiast. This is a good video.

  • @bentnickel7487
    @bentnickel7487 Před 4 lety +63

    5:18 Damascus plastic, it's a thing now and it's cool.

  • @TheLovelyMissBeans
    @TheLovelyMissBeans Před 4 lety +19

    The diaper kit is pure genius! I love it, if I had littles around I'd be building it for me right now!
    But here's some improvements to the design: add some straps with quick release snap buckles so that none of the stuff falls out when you open it. Equip the lid side with a large pocket to stash a change pad, and a couple small pockets to keep a few empty plastic bags for soiled clothes, etc.

  • @fuzzypicklez
    @fuzzypicklez Před 3 lety +12

    Maybe integrate a padlock for the ASSULT box? Otherwise, fantastic ideas all around. I loved seeing your kid use the box you built for her, great touch.

    • @jsanregrets
      @jsanregrets Před 3 lety

      It's "Assault" .. My God.. Did everyone who commented get get their education from a sh$hole blue-state inner-city.. Wtf?

    • @VagoniusThicket
      @VagoniusThicket Před rokem +1

      It’s assault .

    • @spudflakesyum
      @spudflakesyum Před rokem +1

      @@VagoniusThicket if you watch the video, the case is labeled “ASULT”. Not sure if this was supposed to be a joke. This was by far the most idiotic case and the last thing that should be shown on the internet.

    • @stevegem4155
      @stevegem4155 Před rokem +1

      @@spudflakesyum I thought it was a great idea. I believe it's known as, recycling. And the whole world knows about guns, so don't get your panties in a twist

    • @spudflakesyum
      @spudflakesyum Před rokem

      @@stevegem4155 okie dokie!

  • @sk3tchimdg3t33
    @sk3tchimdg3t33 Před 3 lety

    Finally a down to earth actually useful up cycling video

  • @bradenhosking9342
    @bradenhosking9342 Před 4 lety +184

    filling the cases with concrete to use as weights for glue up’s? easy to handle. plastic protects from scratching too much.

    • @blzt3206
      @blzt3206 Před 4 lety +13

      or get shredded while gyms are still closed

    • @TheBassking15
      @TheBassking15 Před 4 lety

      Glue ups?

    • @rickt151
      @rickt151 Před 4 lety +5

      @@TheBassking15 Guess the term is most used in woodworking, but it means gluing wood(or else) together which requires either clamping pressure(clamps , screws, nails,...) or a big weight on top.

    • @daveparker839
      @daveparker839 Před 4 lety +2

      Braden Hosking - Love that idea!

    • @jprevard
      @jprevard Před 4 lety +5

      @@TheBassking15 In case you're genuinely asking, Braden Hosking means to use the weight to provide compression between two wooden boards that are being glued together. Modern woodworkers use a lot of glue in their projects. Typically clamps are used to provide the pressure but in certain situations adding weight on top of the two (or more) pieces is required. In fact something similar was done in this video when he was compressing the plastic cutting board to squeeze out the air pockets.

  • @AndrewSmyk
    @AndrewSmyk Před rokem +2

    This is a great idea. Going to turn one of the cases into a bike repair kit for when we go trail riding, extra tubes, hex wrenching, etc.

  • @jonessenoj6753
    @jonessenoj6753 Před rokem

    What youtube was made for 👍👍👍 man after my own heart, great video...

  • @ganormand
    @ganormand Před 3 lety

    Thank You. I was about to book an appointment at the shrink...to discuss why I can't throw away my old tool cases. You saved me money and time.

  • @749Giovanni
    @749Giovanni Před 4 lety +5

    That was so awesome I love the fact when you show your daughter's head pop out of one of the boxes. Lol That was awesome you are a cool dude in a loose mood.

  • @jamesdolan5236
    @jamesdolan5236 Před 4 lety +6

    Ammo cans. Insert foam with cut out slots for loaded magazines.
    Make a miniature toy box for the car or camper. Little slots for hot wheels or matchbox cars, or a box to hold game pieces. Traveling spice rack for camping trips or picnics. Traveling medicine cabinet, or first aid box. Gun cleaning supplies.

  • @dariuszcesarz1965
    @dariuszcesarz1965 Před 3 lety

    You are a very nice family guy, with smart ideas. I admire your resourcefulness and I greet you from Poland

  • @presto21
    @presto21 Před 3 lety +4

    OMG that diaper bag idea is absolutely amazing , i'm headed downstairs to shop now to do that thank you for the idea

    • @joannesferrati3076
      @joannesferrati3076 Před 3 lety

      Ya, great place to store extention cords, tents, water toys. Got it!

  • @scottfenton7607
    @scottfenton7607 Před 4 lety +11

    I like the go bag and the road emergency or safety (first aid case)!
    I think a road trip case that holds Tire plug kit with a compressor. I try to keep the small thing like duck tape fuses and stuff that can come in handy like safety wire to hold things up!

  • @zmijas90PL
    @zmijas90PL Před 3 lety +19

    The flat one with wooden interior could be made into portable board games like checkers on one side and backgammon on the other or Ludo

  • @ct026
    @ct026 Před rokem

    This is going to revolutionise storage in the boot, (trunk) do my Land Rover. Ingeniously simple......the best kind of ideas. Thanks from South Wales, UK.

  • @jed-henrywitkowski6470
    @jed-henrywitkowski6470 Před rokem +2

    As a creative type, who has the art case my mom had in college, I am confident your daughter will cherish the case you made her.

  • @zagajan
    @zagajan Před 4 lety +9

    Thanks for the ideas. I have watched it JUST IN TIME and almost get rid of my cases. Same as you i also kept them for so long time hoping one day i can need them for something. And now thanks to your vid i can gladly say; Im happy that i kept them .

  • @williamroden8495
    @williamroden8495 Před 4 lety +3

    That momentary pause after you closed your daughters head in the box was a good example of comedic genius of timing!

  • @toddbennett6097
    @toddbennett6097 Před rokem

    Best Dad diaper bag ever! This grandpa is making himself one tomorrow. Thx

  • @DH-pq2ud
    @DH-pq2ud Před 3 lety

    You could always keep your tools in them. What a novel idea!

  • @j.bermudez3958
    @j.bermudez3958 Před 4 lety +41

    Yo. Cases for electronic/musical equipment are really over-priced and rarely made for a specific piece of equipment, so a custom case for like a drum machine or a midi keyboard or a sampler that keeps everything safe and secure would be super desirable. Great vid. Cheers!

    • @jmack619
      @jmack619 Před 4 lety

      Great idea! Pelican products has good, expensive cases. I don,t know where you could find a case big enough to retrofit. Survey equipment cases are big.

    • @MrTPF1
      @MrTPF1 Před 4 lety

      Awesome idea! Tons of gear that could be put in nice cases! Thanks!

  • @cormacmccann3608
    @cormacmccann3608 Před 4 lety +39

    Love the dyper bag idea, wish I'd done that when my kids were younger.

    • @eswift8318
      @eswift8318 Před 4 lety +1

      On the flip side, a diaper bag is good for carrying your more valuable stuff. No one steals a diaper bag.

    • @GrouchoTM
      @GrouchoTM Před 4 lety +1

      Same here! Better to look like a DAD then a dad with a purse!

    • @47Rolling
      @47Rolling Před 4 lety +1

      Cormac McCann make one anyway. Eventually we will all get older and may well need diapers again

  • @gregs90quattrocoupe
    @gregs90quattrocoupe Před 3 lety +1

    More ideas, thanks. Always hated carring tools loose. I have old steel cases for my Skilsaws.
    I modified a Dewalt box to carry a 1/2in impact wrench and a 1/4in compact impact gun, for going to the junk yards. Carries both with batteries attached and a spare 4ah battery.
    When going to help my son with projects, the same case carries a 1/2in drill motor and 1/4in impact gun.
    Old cases are handy.

  • @panamajack44.
    @panamajack44. Před 3 lety +1

    I also keep all my old tool cases in hopes of repurposing them someday. Thanks for the great ideas!! It never occurred to me to cut them or melt them. The possibilities here are endless when you look at it this way!!
    Genius...

  • @ImGdiddy
    @ImGdiddy Před 3 lety +26

    I’ve got several of those boxes stuffed around taking up space. You have me thinking now of how that I can repurpose them. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @Baka_Hannibal
      @Baka_Hannibal Před 3 lety +6

      Reminds me of the time I filled one with old cat litter and left it in the back of my truck. I know whoever stole it was super pissed😂😂

  • @lehcim777
    @lehcim777 Před 4 lety +8

    I kept my power tool casses in the off chance I would move. I've been in my house for twenty years, it's time I started doing stuff like you did. Really liked the cutting board, something I want to try. Thanks for the great ideas. News subscriber.

  • @koshergrillboss1355
    @koshergrillboss1355 Před 3 lety

    Now I have a weekend project for all those thrown away cases I have found on the side of the road and just had to check them and their content out. Ones man trash , another mans treasure.

  • @safffff1000
    @safffff1000 Před 3 lety +14

    The art case would mix everything together when pick up, the go int the lid part, you have divide on top

  • @terrypeters8880
    @terrypeters8880 Před 3 lety +60

    I have used an old case to carry my ratchet straps in my pickup.

    • @dalyjolly5891
      @dalyjolly5891 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes! Along with noisy winch related stuff.

    • @gregp4735
      @gregp4735 Před 3 lety +4

      Great ideas guys. I’ve been holding on to a couple of old cases, trying to figure out how I could repurpose them and now I know. Thanks.

    • @Lugnut64052
      @Lugnut64052 Před 3 lety +1

      Excellent. Mine are always kicking all over on the back seat floor. Thanks for the good idea.

    • @brookjohnson8216
      @brookjohnson8216 Před 3 lety +2

      Great idea. You just solved a problem I wasn’t aware I had until I read your solution.

    • @johnmiller4553
      @johnmiller4553 Před 3 lety +1

      Nice 🤙🤙🤙

  • @RowdyElectron
    @RowdyElectron Před rokem

    Using extra floor mat for backing in the pistol case is a great idea. Thanks!

  • @earlarthur9378
    @earlarthur9378 Před 3 lety

    DUDE PURE GENIUS!!! The gun box is by far the best idea, and I just happen to have TWO empty Dewalt Cases!!

  • @zhinka1
    @zhinka1 Před 4 lety +17

    I used an old sawzall case that I added foam into for carrying my butchering knives, makes it safe to travel with them and keeps them sharp

    • @PhilDeGuzman
      @PhilDeGuzman Před 4 lety

      Traveling with butcher knives? That's not something you hear about every day :)

  • @navtrtl
    @navtrtl Před 4 lety +33

    This was great. Everybody has boxes like these just taking up space.

  • @Pun_Solo
    @Pun_Solo Před rokem +1

    Super impressed by the cutting board. Not sure why I've never thought of or heard of doing that but that alone was worth the watch.

  • @jimsig2194
    @jimsig2194 Před 3 lety +1

    Watching this on Saturday morning drinking coffee.. Sir you are a genius.. Much better than watching TV..

  • @dragoeg70
    @dragoeg70 Před 3 lety +27

    I used my dewalt boxes as a “saddle boxes “ for my commute bicycle they fit perfect yes a little heavier but they look nice!!!

    • @joewoodchuck3824
      @joewoodchuck3824 Před 3 lety

      Great idea!

    • @Automedon2
      @Automedon2 Před 3 lety

      VERY good idea

    • @bruceschwenck638
      @bruceschwenck638 Před 3 lety

      How do you attach them to your bike Enrique??

    • @halen7098
      @halen7098 Před 3 lety

      @@bruceschwenck638 First I have a bike rack I used before then I centered and marked the best I could the points where the boxes meet the rack supports that bolt to the bike, drill some holes on the boxes I reinforced from the inside of the toolboxes with a thin piece of metal and used heavy duty wire clamps (small size) the ones they have a piece of rubber inside were the wires go thru and bolt them over to the rack supports I finished the holes with some silicon from the inside of the toolboxes bolts and pieces of metal trying to get them water tight, I hope it makes sense this.

  • @michellewarren6208
    @michellewarren6208 Před 4 lety +11

    Really enjoyed this one. Loved the comments and overall demeanor of the whole thing.

  • @d-rbrtsn9989
    @d-rbrtsn9989 Před rokem

    A lot of these videos like this are utter nonsense but these are truly great ideas and very useful. Great information and I look forward to anything else you have.

  • @stevegreen1711
    @stevegreen1711 Před rokem

    Great video. I turned my Milwaukee Sawzall case, without cutting anything out. Into my grease gun holder. Put an adorable pad underneath. Worked out perfect

  • @keithtodd8631
    @keithtodd8631 Před 4 lety +128

    How about one to keep your Wife.s purse in for those times when She says , Will you hold this for me !

    • @jesseobrien756
      @jesseobrien756 Před 4 lety +4

      Haha

    • @williamthegriffin6185
      @williamthegriffin6185 Před 4 lety +2

      Anytime I am asked to hold a purse, I tuck under my arm like a football. 🤣😁😎

    • @UkrainianBazooka
      @UkrainianBazooka Před 4 lety +2

      Or you could just be a man about it. 🤦‍♂️

    • @youhaveinfinitevalue5755
      @youhaveinfinitevalue5755 Před 3 lety +2

      NICE!!!
      Actually, I slip it over my shoulder just to watch the looks I get. I totally own it. Some years back before my wife cut off my nuts, I had an ounce of pride left and would have loved your idea. She beat that pride right out of me and I haven’t been the same ever sense. Remind me why we got married...
      And sex isn’t an answer, it’s a given.

    • @keithtodd8631
      @keithtodd8631 Před 3 lety

      @@youhaveinfinitevalue5755 Yea ! They have a habit of cutting Men's nuts off , I think they wear them around their necks !

  • @joyelle-hc6rt
    @joyelle-hc6rt Před 3 lety +3

    That Diaper Bag was a good one. You should make more of those and sell them to Dads who doesn’t like the Girly Diaper Bags!

  • @fredandrade4676
    @fredandrade4676 Před 3 lety

    Cool video! Recycling reduces rubbish!

  • @mrpete1972
    @mrpete1972 Před 3 lety

    I will never again throw an old tool case away. EVER, I PROMISE. Great vid, great ideas.

  • @jasonpayne1240
    @jasonpayne1240 Před 4 lety +9

    You’ve got my vote for “Dad of the Year!”

  • @KpopMom1980
    @KpopMom1980 Před 4 lety +6

    There are endless possibilities with those cases :) one could be turned into a random catch all for random odd pieces from old tools sets :) or I would make a super cool lunch box out of it... The big one could actually be a neat picnic "basket"... Seriously endless ideas :)

  • @Habibulla.M
    @Habibulla.M Před rokem

    That Rockwell box looks like a top box for biking....Very useful for long rides if you could fit that in the bike rack.

  • @jrsforest187
    @jrsforest187 Před rokem

    Ha! What a great coincidence. I'm cleaning out my workshop and how I accumulated so many tool cases is crazy.

  • @shoppe99
    @shoppe99 Před 4 lety +152

    Be careful of leaving your "DeWalt diaper case" in the plain view in a locked car. You just might get your window busted for a case of shitty diapers.

    • @seeingthepattern
      @seeingthepattern Před 4 lety +28

      Imagining the thieves face when they opened it would almost be worth a broken window 😂

    • @scottm.franklinnc7942
      @scottm.franklinnc7942 Před 4 lety +7

      That would be a real pisser 😳

    • @roblamb8327
      @roblamb8327 Před 4 lety +5

      How about turning it into a real "Jack/Jill/jest-in-a-box" by replacing clean 'diapers' (aka 'nappies' on this side of the pond) with a spring and used diaper and appropriate noisemaker - say an inflated balloon & reed! Ok, need to contain the smell until it's opened but it's your genius idea.
      By the way, let me compliment you on the originality of these ideas - I've always thought these cases a wasted resource but you've possibly opened-up a viable sideline/career for some-one.

    • @alexandergroppe448
      @alexandergroppe448 Před 4 lety

      Lol!

    • @rfarevalo
      @rfarevalo Před 4 lety +3

      Only buy vehicles with a secure lockable trunk. That is why the FBI states the VANS, Trucks, SUV's, and 5 door hatchback have higher property theft rates. Much higher. The safest vehicle in a crash or to protect your property on average is going to be a midlevel or luxury model sedan. They all have strong trunks that cannot be accessed from the passenger compartment. In most USA states a sedan with a lockable trunk meets the firearms transportation requirements for civilians and law enforcement.