If you often have to drill something, you probably have a whole set of tools on hand. For some, they are packaged in different boxes, for example, 1-5 millimeters, 5.1-8 millimeters, 8.1-12 millimeters. At the same time, the instruments are, as they say, “in bulk”, and not in single copies. Of course, this interval is very conditional, however, such storage is not entirely convenient.
Here's the thing: let's say you needed a drill with a diameter of 3.8 millimeters. To find it, you need to shake up the entire box of the first interval. And it’s good if this parameter is marked on the shank. If you don't have one, you'll have to use a caliper. All this takes quite a lot of time. To solve the problem, you need to have a drill organizer that keeps your most commonly used items within easy reach.
Basic storage rules
Drills are cutting tools. Their main task is to cut holes on various types of surfaces . Most often, drills are made of steel or other durable alloys. The determining factors for storing drills are the material of manufacture and the method of heat treatment of the products. However, signs of improper storage of tools most often include debris sticking to the product, broken blades, and more.
The corners are the weak point of the drill - they are the first, unlike all other parts of the tool, to break off. Storage in separate tanks also means that the possibility of various injuries in the workplace is significantly reduced. It is also worth noting that one of the significant advantages of various devices for storing drills is the ability to easily carry them. This becomes especially important when moving.
When the tools are laid out in a certain order, the speed of work also increases.
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Types of devices
The main purpose of cases, boxes, cases and other holders for drills is to conditionally isolate drills from other tools, and sometimes from each other, so that they do not rub against each other, which, as a rule, leads to dulling of the tools. The most famous and common containers for storing drill bits are these.
- Pencil cases. They are a convenient solution for storing drill bits in cars or when moving. Doesn't require much space. You can also include cases (soft pencil cases) in this category. The drill case can be used when hiking or transporting a small number of tools. There are also special portable bags for storing and transporting drills.
- Various wooden stands. Most often they are a three-layer structure. Holes-cells are drilled in the top two layers. Drills are inserted into them. The bottom layer plays the role of the bottom. The cells have different diameters. There is a wide variety of wooden coasters. They are durable. It is important to pay attention to the surface finish of the wood if you are making your own wooden stand. Otherwise, the service life of the wooden product will be significantly reduced.
- Plexiglas boxes . They look like pencil cases, but, as is obvious, they are only transparent. The main thing when buying or making it yourself is to check the strength of the lock.
- Organizers. Usually they are two or three parallel plates with holes of different sizes. The dimensions of the holes must correspond to the cross-sections of the tools that will be stored in them. The plates can be held together by one wall in the form of the same plate. This also includes plastic boxes. Sometimes they can be several cells into which drills can be inserted in a vertical position. In this case, the tools will not be isolated from each other, but will be sorted by size or frequency of use.
- Hanging structures. They are perhaps the most modern of all the species described here. However, the method of attachment to the surface and the structure of the surface must be taken into account. It is obvious that such holders are best secured by screwing them to the surface using nails. If the surface of the walls is covered with tiles or other similar materials, then the method of fastening must be changed. And also, especially when installing it yourself, you must take into account the load-bearing capacity of the structure. Some hanging structures will only need to be secured to the wall surface with epoxy glue. The very basis of such structures comes in two types - solid and perforated.
The latter are considered a more convenient and practical option, since, thanks to the holes located on the perforated panel, it is always possible to remove or attach new fasteners.
- Tool cabinets. They are distinguished by large dimensions. There are several subtypes - they can be mounted, stationary (similar to a regular chest of drawers or drawers), mobile (chest of drawers on wheels) and others. They represent the safest container for storing drill bits. There are combined models - hanging cabinets, which are a panel with shelves attached to it.
- Tubes . They are suitable for storing any long and thin items and tools. Most often they are stored together with similar tubes on large shelves. Tubes are used, as a rule, only when there is a shortage of free space. Tubes can be made of metal and plastic.
It is worth clarifying that almost all, and not just the last of the varieties mentioned here, can be either portable or stationary.
All currently produced models can be equipped with various parts - magnetic locks, clasps, rollers, as well as other various moving elements that make use more convenient.
Advantages and disadvantages of a homemade stand
Do-it-yourself drilling machine from a drill
The following advantages of homemade devices are highlighted:
- A homemade machine is very cheap.
- When constructing the device, you can use parts left over from old equipment.
- All drawings and detailed manufacturing algorithms can be found in the public domain.
- You can make a very high-quality and technologically advanced model. You have the opportunity to make a truly high-quality device.
However, there are also disadvantages:
- To manufacture parts, special equipment will be required.
- If the guide is of poor quality, this will greatly affect the drilling accuracy.
- It is very difficult to make a mechanism superior in quality and functionality to the factory one.
Guide bed
The bed is one of the most important parts of a drill machine. It can be constructed of metal or wood. The thickness and dimensions of the frame depend on the weight of the structure and the tool. The size of the bed also depends on the type of operations performed on the machine:
- Dimensions 50 by 50 millimeters are used for drilling.
- 100 to 50 for more complex operations.
A stand is attached to the frame, which can be attached using screws; it is important to understand that it must be strong enough
Guide post
The stand can also be made of wood or metal. It consists of guides (a rail for tool movement) and a clamp for fixing the tool at the same level. Its production proceeds as follows:
- Secure the stand to the frame.
- Attaching the guide to the rack.
- Install the carriage, which should be located on the guides.
The tool can be mounted on a stand using clamps or a special block
How to make a drill machine with your own hands.
To make a drill machine we will need the following materials:
- Plastic bottle.
- Plastic cover.
- Drill.
- Stationery knife.
- Marker or felt-tip pen for marking.
- Universal glue.
Homemade device guide stand
What about other materials?
To create such designs, you need to take into account the required sharpening angle. The greater the sharpening angle, the more ribs the nut should have. To create such a device, you can use, for example, an octagonal nut.
True, in this case, you need to take into account that the sharpening angle will be equal to one hundred and thirty-five degrees, that is, such a drill is suitable for wood or granite.
In order to sharpen a drill for plastic or soft alloys, you need to look for a square washer. But due to the fact that there are almost none, you can use a square block.
However, then you will need to take into account that it will be problematic to clamp the drill, so it is better to bypass an extra couple of hardware stores.
What is the best way to store it?
One of the main factors in this matter is the number of drills. If there are a large number of tools, then a cabinet would be the best option. If you have several drills at your disposal, you can store them in a small organizer (the cheapest, most convenient and accessible option). An excellent solution for a very large number of tools can be a multi-stage rotating organizer, where each stage will be made in the shape of a circle with holes for drills. The easiest way is to build one yourself.
If you plan to store drills along with other tools, then it is also recommended to purchase or make a cabinet yourself. The main thing in this matter is to think through and choose the internal design of the cabinet that suits you. A convenient option might be to combine two types of drill storage tanks. Such, for example, as a small organizer with holes in a cassette case, a wooden drawer and a pencil case with horizontal recesses for each drill and other options.
One of the not entirely rational, but quite popular “devices” for storing such tools are various jars - glass, canned food, coffee and others. This storage method is considered outdated, as well as inconvenient and unsafe. For those who don't want to bother with a stand, the best solution is a portable suitcase, which is usually sold along with a set of drills.
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Why?
The essence of our homemade tool for sharpening drills is that we use the fact that the angle of the edge of the hexagonal nut is exactly what is needed to sharpen a drill for metal.
The difference in the sizes of the cut triangles makes it possible to obtain a cone-like end of the drill.
A prerequisite is that after sharpening one side of the drill, you only need to turn the drill inside the structure.
The structure itself must be left in place. If you just sharpen the other side without turning the drill, the end will be shaped like the bottom of a boat and it will be very awkward to drill with.
Homemade stand for drills
Hello to all DIY lovers!
Today I want to show how you can literally make a fairly simple and convenient stand for twist drills out of trash. Moreover, for this you only need a small board and one or more cardboard milk or juice bags.
I must say that I am now slowly setting up a new workshop in a recently built barn. At the same time, I constantly have to collect various tools that were at one time (when the old barn was demolished) temporarily stuffed into other barns, a garage, verandas, a house, etc.
And now my hands have just reached the drills. I decided to put together all the metal drills and, in order to make them convenient to use, make convenient stands for them with the ability to hang them on the wall in the new workshop.
I decided to start with the smallest diameter drills. Moreover, many of these drills were purchased by me several years ago and still have not been used or even unpacked.
So, to make stands for drills, we will need the following accessories:
Materials and fasteners:
• A small board 2.5 cm thick, 6 cm wide, and 20 - 30 cm long. • Cardboard milk or juice bags.
Tools:
• Drawing and measuring tools (pencil and square, as well as calipers for measuring drill diameters). • Shiloh. • Scissors • Jigsaw with wood saw. • Electric drill. • Metal drills of different diameters. • Spherical cutter for wood. • Sandpaper.
First, we mark the board from which we will make stands.
The size of each stand should be such that it fits into a cardboard milk carton. In my case, the dimensions of the stand are 6x9 cm.
I decided to make two stands, one for the smallest drills with diameters from 1.5 to 3.5 mm (in increments of 0.5 mm) and the other for drills with diameters from 4 to 5.5 mm. Moreover, the drills will be located in stands in several rows. Each row will contain drills of the same diameter (for reserve). As for smaller drills (0.5-1 mm in diameter), they are very small and, as a rule, are practically not used in the workshop, and for larger drills, such stands will be too small.
Next, we prick the centers of future holes with an awl and drill them with drills of different diameters.
By the way, I would like to especially note that holes for drills of a certain diameter must be drilled with drills with a slightly larger diameter (about 1-1.5 mm). So, for example, I drilled holes for drills with a diameter of 1.5 mm with a drill with a diameter of 2.5 mm, for a drill with a diameter of 2 mm, with a drill with a diameter of 3 mm, etc. This is done so that the drills can be easily inserted and removed from the holes.
After we have drilled the holes, we countersink them with a spherical wood cutter to make it easier to insert the drills into the holes of the stands.
Next, we saw off the stands with a jigsaw, and in order to make them easier to insert into cardboard bags, we sawed off their corners.
Then we process our stands with sandpaper. And now the blanks of our coasters are ready!
Initially, I did not plan to make bottoms for these stands. But at this stage of production, I decided to make a bottom for each stand, since in this case the stands would be much more convenient to use. I made the bottoms from two pieces of hardboard, using a chisel to adjust them to the size of the stands.
I then nailed them to the stands with small nails.
And here we have the finished coasters!
I inserted drills into one of the stands to get an idea of what it would look like. It turned out pretty good!
Well, now we need to make convenient holders or, more precisely, hangers for our stands out of cardboard milk cartons so that they can be hung on the wall.
To do this, take scissors and cut out the pendants of the shape we need.
Then we make holes in the back walls for hanging. For this I used a punch. But in principle, if there is no punch, then it is quite possible to make such holes with a drill or a stationery knife.
And now the pendants are ready!
But that's not all. I decided to label each cardboard box to indicate the drill diameters. To do this, I made these on the computer and then printed them out on a printer.
Then I cut them out and glued them to each box with tape. Then I inserted drills of the appropriate diameters. And here are the finished stands with drills!
As you can see, the stands are not yet fully equipped with drills (especially the stand for larger drills). But this is temporary until I find and sort other drills. If you don’t have any drills, you’ll have to buy more.
But the most important thing is that now I have convenient stands for drills that can be stored, either hanging on the wall, or simply placing them on a shelf or on a workbench.
And the drills will always be at hand, and you can find a drill of the required diameter literally in a split second! In addition, if the drill breaks, you can always quickly take a spare one.
Well, that's probably all. All the best and bye!
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I continue to equip the garage with small amenities.
As a rule, a lot of all kinds of tools and devices always accumulate in drawers and on shelves. Recent work involved a large number of holes in the metal. And I put everything into different boxes. Finding the right drill sometimes takes quite a lot of time. And so, wandering around the Internet, I discovered an interesting organizer for drills. And when I found out where they made it, I went and bought it. Made well and, most importantly, very comfortable. Now you need to find a drill in a couple of seconds
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Traditionally, the most convenient option is a wooden stand hung on the wall in the workshop. This way you can not only store tools, but also place them within easy reach. You also need to carefully consider the number and size of holes if you are going to use an organizer for storage and even plan to make it yourself.
A universal holder that takes up little space and can also fit into any room is a hinged design. The magnetic holder is also convenient. A thin magnetic strip is installed along one long part of the board. You can store not only drills, but also other tools on it. This design will be relatively safe for children, since it can be hung and secured at the required height. It can also be a convenient option for the garage, since the tools will be accessible.
Repair professionals recommend that you don't settle on just one drill bit storage option, but try several to see what suits you best.
To learn how to make a drill organizer with your own hands, see the following video.
Making a simple homemade organizer for drills
There are factory-made and home-made samples of organizers for drills.
Factory-made products may not suit you for various aspects or reasons, so you can independently modify them to suit your needs.
For example, add special plastic inserts to secure the tool in the compartment/groove of the organizer. Also, instead of plastic inserts, you can use a piece of a strip of soft rubber or several layers of electrical tape.
Accuracy in this process is not very important, because if you miss by a fraction of a millimeter, then it’s okay, because rubber, like electrical tape, tends to shrink under load.
And now, how to make an organizer for drills for a workshop or garage with your own hands.
To make a stand for drills, you will need a piece of board, timber, or chipboard.
The dimensions of your material should be selected based on the number of drills that the stand will need to accommodate and the following parameters of the slots for the drills:
- The depth of each groove is approximately 2.5 centimeters
- The distance between the grooves is at least 1 centimeter
These parameters are not strict, so they can be changed if it is more convenient for the user.
After selecting the material, holes are drilled in it that will serve as nests for drills.
The holes can be located in one/two/several rows or in a checkerboard pattern.
Next, under each socket, for convenience, you should mark the size of the tool.
Doing this on a wooden surface will not be problematic.
Afterwards, metal corners are installed to the rear edges of the stand using self-tapping screws, which are screwed into pre-drilled holes.
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Finally, the stand is installed on the wall.
If desired, an additional shelf can be added to this design, which will increase the number of transportable elements and make the design “two-story.”
And if you add handles and a lid to the design, you can get a portable wooden organizer for drills.
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I recommend the following video, in which the author makes a homemade stand for drills and explains the process in detail:
How to properly organize drill storage
To store drills, you can come up with an organizer of your own design or use options that have already been tested by other home craftsmen. The main thing is that such a device provides convenient storage of drills and allows you to quickly find the required tool at any time.
Organizers for storing drill bits can be made from any available materials. These can be scraps of wooden blocks, parts from old furniture and much more.
This drill organizer is made from scrap aluminum profiles.
The stand for drills must be made with holes. The distance between the holes, as well as their diameter, are selected depending on the cross-section of the tool. The depth of the holes is usually within 25 mm. To make it easy to find drill bits in a homemade organizer, you can make a sticker below each storage hole on which the diameter of the tool will be written.
The shape and dimensions of a homemade organizer for storing drills can be any - it all depends on the preferences of a particular master.
A simple stand for drills made from planks
How to properly store drill bits
And now a little about the nuances of storing drills.
The first nuance is that drills should be stored based on their purpose (for drilling wood, for drilling metal).
Secondly, the drills should be arranged according to their diameter - from the smallest to the largest or vice versa, whichever is more convenient for you.
Third, each drill in its groove must have a reliable fixation, regardless of whether the organizer is portable or stationary; it is also necessary to exclude the possibility of the drill elements touching each other.
And the last, fourth point is ease of use. The drills should be located in an area where you can easily reach them and out of the way of other samples.
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Classification and purpose
The organizer is designed to conveniently store tools of specified sizes in one place and in a specific order, which ensures quick access and maximum efficient use.
There are many design options, the main ones being stationary and portable.
Stationary fixtures can be in the form of drill boxes built into the workbench, or wall-mounted elements. Their advantage is their large holding volume, that is, they can accommodate products of various diameters and types.
Portable options are also available in the form of boxes, but more compact ones, cases, and various holders. They are easy to transport, do not take up much space, but can accommodate a limited number of tools. Therefore, you need to plan in advance the types and volumes of work to be performed in order to take with you only the most necessary things.
The most compact in the portable category are cases and cases for drills. The first are folding “book” type products, made of soft polymers, artificial leather or genuine leather with pocket holders stitched or glued inside. The diameter of the instruments in this case does not exceed 3 millimeters.
The second type of products are, as a rule, cylindrical containers that can accommodate 15 - 20 drills of various diameters.
For convenience, on the surfaces of both types you can stick paper with the listed diameters and types of tools (for example, like this: 0.8; 1.3; 2.7; 3.2; 3.6 - for metal).
The best option is a factory-made drill box, where the grooves for the parts are cast and marked.
You can also purchase or make your own stand and box for drills. We will tell you how this is done below.
As a result…
Homemade supplies for drills are ready. This simple design made from scrap boards, lumber, chipboard or other wood material helps organize the drilling process by ensuring quick search, access and efficient use of drills. Similar organizers for drills are stationary and portable. Making them is not particularly difficult, you can verify this by making an organizer according to the instructions above.
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