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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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 😂)
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.
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.
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
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.
I just stumbled across your video while researching Amazon e-bikes lol. I am saving this for my husband to watch when he gets home. You are such a delight and I love how much you think about your children in each and everything that you do. I look forward to gleaning some great DIY ideas from your page. Thank you for sharing your human experience. Sending love and light.
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.
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.
I see these at thrift stores all the time and always wonder why anyone would buy a specific drill or saw shaped case but this makes way more sense. I'm definitely gonna grab a couple of these and make job specific tool kits to just throw in the truck and go when I need it
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
So true. An all those RUclips 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.
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
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.
@@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.
@@StillLifeWithTwoFishes 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
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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.
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 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!
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!
I like not only your Tool cases Projects but also your big Workshop (wish I would have that much room available) and your Humor/ your easy going way of telling. Hans from Germany.
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.
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...
Awesome! Best and most useful video I've seen since I can remember when. The 2 reasons I come on RUclips 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...
Great ideas bucko! Glad to see somebody doing something with these plastic cases instead of just throwing them into the trash. Thanks for all the info as well.
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!
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.
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.
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-
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.
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!
@@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!
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.
Making the cutting board with scrap was awesome. I hate waste and love useful boards like that. Do that enough and tile your bathroom with em. Endless projects
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.
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!
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!
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.
Great ideas. I’ve used a universal circular saw case to put smaller plastic boxes which have a selection of screws, nails, wallplugs, washers and various bits and pieces. With each item in its own lidded box they don’t fall out if the box falls over. But are easily removed to use, or refill, or change for a different item.
That is an excellent idea. Having them all in a portable case would save me a lot of time from running up and down the stairs to find a part that fits!
@@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.
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!
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.
I think we still have some from tools we no longer have. I just can't get myself to toss 'em out 'cause... you never know. Might need it for _something_ =)
I‘ve transferred several of cases like these into storage cases for tools, materials etc. Great idea to use the electric chisel tool for the so called „shading“. What you did with the pixelated „super-perforator“ is another technique I‘ve applied a couple of times. I call it creating flexible inlay inserts, or „caseing lodgements“. My next probable project in this concern might be a remodelled case for electronic bite indicators for night fishing sessions.
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 :)
Thanks ! It just hit me what to do with all my cases, throw them away ! I think they'll look great rolling down the alley in the back of the trash truck !
when I go to a job site I open several of my dewalt cases and plug in my 3 batt chargers in one case. Batts in another case and my "bits and blades" case with bits, blades, nails, screw bits and all the other tiny parts needed for a job. Makes loading and unloading truck faster. Keep my 2 "wiggle saws" and all its blades in one case too. Tile tools in another. These cases really help me keep from losing stuff. Also have a sandpaper case with all the diff papers. I keep my batt tools in a buckets to make easy carry. I mark them with a paint pen to save me time. I try to spell correctly too..... asalt looks even better...
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 .
Well...I am gonn'a judge and I would say very creative and inspiring. I too feel some need to save old "worthless" cases knowing they could be repurposed. One again, thank you for your ideas and sharing them with us.... MD
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!
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.
I took one some time ago, like the first one, put lot of padding, then a bunch of thin dowels, and now I have a bobbin case for all my thread ( I have an embroidery machine)
I've actually been doing this since a few years ago. But I like what you did with them( the boxes), by going that extra step and making them more useable than just cutting the insides out, thank you for the inspiration on future projects and letting me know that I'm not the only one thinking outside of these tool boxes.
honestly I really liked this. I don't need to see a million what tools to buy or how to build storage or the perfect blank for your shop video. I just like this kinda thing because I do have some of these and they're just taking up space atm.
@@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.
@@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.
I've converted a few Dewalt cases to carry music equipment line cables, effect pedals, and strings. You may want to get in touch with a guitar player and create a custom pedal board box.
I have had the same thoughts on this subject for thirty years. Especially the melt and reform with pattern welding part. I was happy to see your video.
I've done it with year's of medicine plastic bottles cut them all up and made a sheet of plastic for a knife handle still have enough to make other stuff with it. Pretty much can mold just about anything with it. Just wear heat gloves you don't want to get hot plastic on your skin!
@@mikeadams2339 you definitely want a fan going smells like plastic, the medicine bottles I used wasn't that bad, but the black plastic cases I can see that being a different melt down. Some plastics melt different than other's that may have to do with the chemistry they used to make the plastics.
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.
I think it's real interesting since most of this would never get actually recycled if you threw it in your local gov recycling program. The ultimate idea might be making them to hold rechargable batteries. Maybe integrate a charger with a short extension cord. Might be able to do something similar with the larger cases and tool batteries. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!
Yeah, I’m guessing that most of the better tool cases are made from a grade of plastic that’s more difficult to process, especially the really sturdy ones with metal hinges and clasps. It makes more sense to just reuse them than to expend a disproportionate amount of effort to then turn them into things that will end up in a landfill that much faster anyway.
I like the good old days when the cases were made of metal. Easy to re use and easy to recycle....and if they do get to a land fill they do decompose ,
@@FC-qe1wl Few metal cases decompose. Ferrous metal might get picked out. But yeah, metal is superior in most ways. I don't know why we let companies like Coca Cola get away with plastic bottles when they already make plenty in glass bottles (& aluminum cans, though those have plastic liners).
@@jenniferellifritz4547 ♻️ #1 & #2 are supposed to be easy to recycle, but large items like these cases are not wanted (despite the ease of recycling) due to their size and their rigid, non-crushing/non-crushable nature. plastic drinking bottles crush easy and are prefered, but these cases, not so much, even it is has a "1". a real shame really.
I just threw two dewalt cases in my dumpster im going in after them gonna make new pistol cases, awesome video love it.
Pawn shop dumpsters are often full of these cases.
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!
Thanke you!😁
Me too, thank you all! I'm gonna repurpose 2 of my cases thanks to your video!
Idea for the don’t judge me part don’t judge me I’m a dawalt daddy
what he said!!!! Thanks!
A dewalt diaper bag? You got my thumbs up for that.
Success!
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.
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.
Toolbox diaper bag? Your Man Card is secure!
The best
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.
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.
I have a friend who bolted his empty drill case to the bumper of his truck. He was never tailgated again.
@@001deathstar I am definitely going to try that.
hahahaha
i'm going to do this!!!
@@farmonious420 Freaking brilliant.
This is what i love about youtube. Your video randomly popped up and i love it. 4 year old video with actual purpose. Great ideas, excellent video.
Same here. Now to see if there's a part 2.
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.
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.
Beer carrier for the deep ones.
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
I have reasons. 🙄
_I just don't know what they are yet_
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)
no many of us do bro hahahaha
#me 2 😁
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
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.
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 😂)
Reduce, reuse, recycle, be prepared. This guy knows what's up.
The DeWalt diaper tote is the best man-purse you could carry! The other dads would be green with envy!
The Milwaukee 13 inch job site tool box works good too. Saw a review on it.
Yh for sure !! 💜🤩👣👣😍 ABSOLUTELY 💯💥💥💥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 haha 😎😎😎 Fantastic + unique ♥️
And no one would even know.
One question though: Is it for the baby,- or for himself,- just saying.
@@ulfdanielsen6009 It's win-win!
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.
Thanks for that Idea
This is such a great idea! I'm going to make this. Thank you.
Pure genius, they get tangled and lost normally, thats a great idea!
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
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
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.
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
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.
I just stumbled across your video while researching Amazon e-bikes lol. I am saving this for my husband to watch when he gets home. You are such a delight and I love how much you think about your children in each and everything that you do. I look forward to gleaning some great DIY ideas from your page. Thank you for sharing your human experience. Sending love and light.
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
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.
Awesome thanks!😁
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.
Out for a walk in the park, reaches for dewalt diaper bag, opens, “shit I brought the handgun to a play park”...
That’s why he labeled the gun case. I thought the same thing at first.
Just lean back with the rest of the parents and shoot the shit.
@@Bionicjoe Put your mask on first...
Anakin approves
Even worse: That day at the shooting range ...
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.
I see these at thrift stores all the time and always wonder why anyone would buy a specific drill or saw shaped case but this makes way more sense. I'm definitely gonna grab a couple of these and make job specific tool kits to just throw in the truck and go when I need it
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.
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.
Typical musician,can't spell pedal
I just got tears imagining his daughter as an adult still having the art box her dad made for her.
Stop my heart
you cry to much.
It’s a mom thing! /You’ve already had to bury your dad.
I bet she WILL still have it !
ABU Studio iPhone Drum Loops sometimes I do!
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.
Thats brilliant
Modding up an old tool case as an emergency kit for the car sounds like a boss idea
It's a gas, man.
@@robwagner7545 As much as I dislike the dad joke, you get a point for the cunning use of slang
Watching this on Saturday morning drinking coffee.. Sir you are a genius.. Much better than watching TV..
That diaper bag is gold!
Nice cutting board too 👍
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.
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.
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!
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.
So true. An all those RUclips 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.
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
ALPHAFERT don't worry - we are totally normal!! 🤪
Repurposed Adventures sent me - can’t wait to use some of my old boxes
OMG that diaper bag idea is absolutely amazing , i'm headed downstairs to shop now to do that thank you for the idea
Ya, great place to store extention cords, tents, water toys. Got it!
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.
It's "Assault" .. My God.. Did everyone who commented get get their education from a sh$hole blue-state inner-city.. Wtf?
It’s assault .
@@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.
@@StillLifeWithTwoFishes 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
@@stevegem4155 okie dokie!
For the first born, the case needs a super solid lock! Great video, thank you for your time and ideas.
Just an idea on your daughter's art case you could paint the inside lid with chalkboard paint.
That’s a fantastic idea! And add another divider for a pack of colored chalk
Or glue a piece of dry erase board on a side or inside.
I was just gonna say that, as soon as I saw, she had drawn on the wooden panel..
I thought the same thing with dry erase 👍
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!
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
Same.
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!
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!!
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
Wow, that art box came out great, love how your daughter personalized it.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!! 👍🏼
I don't own a heat gun yet, but is there a chance that it would melt the outer shell as well?
@@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!
@@rainger66 thank you. Now off to get a good deal on a heat gun.
Well, did it work?
I bought a heat gun but it came with another case
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!
I like not only your Tool cases Projects but also your big Workshop (wish I would have that much room available) and your Humor/ your easy going way of telling.
Hans from Germany.
Excellent ideas, no shame or judgement in up-cycling for nappy carry! Keep up the good work!
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.
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...
Awesome! Best and most useful video I've seen since I can remember when. The 2 reasons I come on RUclips 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...
What I learned from this video is that I need to buy a new tool, a multi tool cutter so I can recycle my old toolboxes. Happy day, new tool!
Great ideas bucko! Glad to see somebody doing something with these plastic cases instead of just throwing them into the trash. Thanks for all the info as well.
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!
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.
Don't forget a pop riveter to fasten those diapers...
I think making manly diaper bags is an excellent idea!
And include your first born child. Yuupp
I use these boxes for crackheads to steal, I put a few bricks in them, set in back of truck and wait, heh heh
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.
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-
Oo i got a thin square metal one. Im gonna try this.
Man, right after I dumped my stash of old cases, too. Well, now I've got some ideas. Thanks!
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.
Love the dyper bag idea, wish I'd done that when my kids were younger.
On the flip side, a diaper bag is good for carrying your more valuable stuff. No one steals a diaper bag.
Same here! Better to look like a DAD then a dad with a purse!
Cormac McCann make one anyway. Eventually we will all get older and may well need diapers again
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.
Years ago, my son wanted to try model rocketry, so I converted a dewalt case into a launch console, complete with safety key.
Nice Idea, when I was a kid my dad built a launch console out of scrap wood and 1970s paneling.
... thereby turning it into a "launch" box.
Is this what the President carries around?
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!
@@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!
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.
Making the cutting board with scrap was awesome. I hate waste and love useful boards like that. Do that enough and tile your bathroom with em. Endless projects
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.
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!
you ought to make one and show it to them. might start a new green trend.
5:56 So nice to see you hang out with your kid while you work. She will probably remember these times forever.
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!
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
Traveling with butcher knives? That's not something you hear about every day :)
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.
Great ideas. I’ve used a universal circular saw case to put smaller plastic boxes which have a selection of screws, nails, wallplugs, washers and various bits and pieces.
With each item in its own lidded box they don’t fall out if the box falls over. But are easily removed to use, or refill, or change for a different item.
That is an excellent idea. Having them all in a portable case would save me a lot of time from running up and down the stairs to find a part that fits!
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.
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😂😂
love the "just in case" bag in the car and love the messenger bag!
I used my dewalt boxes as a “saddle boxes “ for my commute bicycle they fit perfect yes a little heavier but they look nice!!!
Great idea!
VERY good idea
How do you attach them to your bike Enrique??
@@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.
You are a very nice family guy, with smart ideas. I admire your resourcefulness and I greet you from Poland
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!
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.
Awesome idea! Tons of gear that could be put in nice cases! Thanks!
Man ive been saving these boxes for so long knowing there was some higher purpose they wound serve, awesome video!
I think we still have some from tools we no longer have. I just can't get myself to toss 'em out 'cause... you never know. Might need it for _something_ =)
Yes I've used old dewalt case's for many items, good job sharing
I‘ve transferred several of cases like these into storage cases for tools, materials etc. Great idea to use the electric chisel tool for the so called „shading“. What you did with the pixelated „super-perforator“ is another technique I‘ve applied a couple of times. I call it creating flexible inlay inserts, or „caseing lodgements“. My next probable project in this concern might be a remodelled case for electronic bite indicators for night fishing sessions.
This was great. Everybody has boxes like these just taking up space.
I got a bunch from my friend that I’ve been saving, maybe now I’ll use them. Melting the plastic was awesome!
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 :)
The video RUclips didn’t know it needed. This was perfect
Love this idea! Might just go on the hunt for some old cases so that I can make Camera cases for my camera bodies and Lenses!
Goodwill and other thrift stores, I see them all the time.
I’m off to my garage now... never in a million years would I have thought of doing something like that
Thanks ! It just hit me what to do with all my cases, throw them away ! I think they'll look great rolling down the alley in the back of the trash truck !
when I go to a job site I open several of my dewalt cases and plug in my 3 batt chargers in one case. Batts in another case and my "bits and blades" case with bits, blades, nails, screw bits and all the other tiny parts needed for a job. Makes loading and unloading truck faster. Keep my 2 "wiggle saws" and all its blades in one case too. Tile tools in another. These cases really help me keep from losing stuff. Also have a sandpaper case with all the diff papers. I keep my batt tools in a buckets to make easy carry. I mark them with a paint pen to save me time. I try to spell correctly too..... asalt looks even better...
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 .
Well...I am gonn'a judge and I would say very creative and inspiring. I too feel some need to save old "worthless" cases knowing they could be repurposed. One again, thank you for your ideas and sharing them with us.... MD
Very Clever! I love your packing job for the emergency kit!
You daddy diaper case is great for a Double Doodie Emergency!
I can't throw the dumb things away. Now I know what I can do with them, store ski wax and tuning supplies.
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!
"It's not hoarding if you're organized!"
-Me
ohh in that case ,I'm a total hoarder haha
then i must be a hoarder...
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.
I'm keeping that line
Thanks, I really need that assurance, knowing I'm not the only one... no to organize...
I took one some time ago, like the first one, put lot of padding, then a bunch of thin dowels, and now I have a bobbin case for all my thread ( I have an embroidery machine)
Great idea, yesterday I spent ages sorting out thread bobbins in the bottom of my sewing box.
I like the way you're thinking! Good reuse of what normal people would consider junk!
Really enjoyed this one. Loved the comments and overall demeanor of the whole thing.
I've actually been doing this since a few years ago.
But I like what you did with them( the boxes), by going that extra step and making them more useable than just cutting the insides out, thank you for the inspiration on future projects and letting me know that I'm not the only one thinking outside of these tool boxes.
honestly I really liked this. I don't need to see a million what tools to buy or how to build storage or the perfect blank for your shop video. I just like this kinda thing because I do have some of these and they're just taking up space atm.
filling the cases with concrete to use as weights for glue up’s? easy to handle. plastic protects from scratching too much.
or get shredded while gyms are still closed
Glue ups?
@@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.
Braden Hosking - Love that idea!
@@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.
I've converted a few Dewalt cases to carry music equipment line cables, effect pedals, and strings. You may want to get in touch with a guitar player and create a custom pedal board box.
Excellent video. The best part (of many!) was about the difference between PE and PP cases.
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!
I have had the same thoughts on this subject for thirty years. Especially the melt and reform with pattern welding part. I was happy to see your video.
I've done it with year's of medicine plastic bottles cut them all up and made a sheet of plastic for a knife handle still have enough to make other stuff with it. Pretty much can mold just about anything with it. Just wear heat gloves you don't want to get hot plastic on your skin!
How bad iz the smell during the melt?
@@mikeadams2339 you definitely want a fan going smells like plastic, the medicine bottles I used wasn't that bad, but the black plastic cases I can see that being a different melt down. Some plastics melt different than other's that may have to do with the chemistry they used to make the plastics.
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.
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
I think it's real interesting since most of this would never get actually recycled if you threw it in your local gov recycling program. The ultimate idea might be making them to hold rechargable batteries. Maybe integrate a charger with a short extension cord. Might be able to do something similar with the larger cases and tool batteries. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!
Yeah, I’m guessing that most of the better tool cases are made from a grade of plastic that’s more difficult to process, especially the really sturdy ones with metal hinges and clasps. It makes more sense to just reuse them than to expend a disproportionate amount of effort to then turn them into things that will end up in a landfill that much faster anyway.
That's a great idea! Thanks! :)
I like the good old days when the cases were made of metal. Easy to re use and easy to recycle....and if they do get to a land fill they do decompose ,
@@FC-qe1wl Few metal cases decompose. Ferrous metal might get picked out. But yeah, metal is superior in most ways. I don't know why we let companies like Coca Cola get away with plastic bottles when they already make plenty in glass bottles (& aluminum cans, though those have plastic liners).
@@jenniferellifritz4547 ♻️ #1 & #2 are supposed to be easy to recycle, but large items like these cases are not wanted (despite the ease of recycling) due to their size and their rigid, non-crushing/non-crushable nature. plastic drinking bottles crush easy and are prefered, but these cases, not so much, even it is has a "1". a real shame really.
Very refreshing, I've been doing similar projects with old tool cases for years. Good to know there's company.