If you have a bike, you need to have some repair tools. These tools come in different sizes and functionality and loosing each of them means an extra cost.
A toolbox helps you to organize the tools in a neat manner and to use lesser storage space for the tools. Keeping your tools organized also helps you access them easily when you need them.
I’m sharing some tips on how to organize your bike tools with a toolbox.
Important Tools To Organize
Toolbox Mat:
The presence of a mat or a toolbox liner is very useful in a toolbox as it will prevent your bike tools from slipping. With a mat, you will not have to worry that your tools will slide from their organized position when opening the box.
Cut-out Tray:
With this tray, you can place your tools according to how they fit in order to keep them in place. If you do have enough cash to purchase the trays, you can make your own unique trays.
Organization Box:
Most bike riders usually have extra spare items that were not in the packaging kit. An organization box will allow you to store these items organized and safe.
Pliers’ Holder:
The pliers’ holder is used to keep your pliers in an organized manner.
Socket Holder:
Bike sockets are small items that should be stored separately to avoid getting lost. If you mix with other tools it can give you a difficult moment while looking for them.
Classify Your Bike Tools
Before organizing your bike tools with a toolbox it is good to first group them. This will make things easier while organizing. Remove all your from the storage point and place them safely on a clean surface where no one will interfere with it. Cluster the bike tools according to functionality.
Similar tools should be kept in one cubicle. You can further divide these tools according to the size where huge items should be grouped together. Group the small items together. This should be organized in separate portions as it will allow you to find tools easily in case you need them.
Also, it is wise to group the tools further according to the frequency of use. Those that are most used should be grouped together and the least used separately together.
According to the number of groupings and the portions in your toolbox, you will be able to know whether you require additional organization boxes. These boxes will ensure that your tools are not so squeezed.
How To Organize The Tools
Once you classify your bike tools it now becomes so easy to organize them in the toolbox.
Before placing the tools in the toolbox make sure that the box is clean and free from dust and other materials.
Keep the type of bike tools you use so often at the upper portion of the toolbox. These tools and products include grease, screwdriver, pedal wrench, pliers, picks, wrenches, cable cutters, knife, side cutters, scissors and other tools that you use frequently.
Placing the commonly used tools at the top will prevent you from disorganizing the other tools each time you need one of them.
Among the regularly used tools, choose the tiny items like the nails and screws and place them in a separate organization box. This will help you to find small tools faster rather than mixing them with bigger tools. In case you get a box with a lid for the small tools the better.
Put the alike and frequently used tools in separate boxes.
Other tools that are useful but not frequently used should be kept in the second box of the toolbox. Also, ensure that you place them in different boxes according to size and similarity.
There are some chemicals like acetone and tire sealant that are rarely used. Together with other tools that stay for so long without being used, place them in the lowest portion of your toolbox.
After organizing your bike tools, you can choose to label the toolbox containers so that you will always know where each tool is placed. This will also allow any other person with your permission to access any tool easily. Also, ensure that your tools are safely locked to avoid children from accessing.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
Q: What is the best way to organize wrenches?
A: Before looking for the best way to organize wrenches it is good to know how many wrenches you owe. To organize wrenches perfectly it is advisable that you modify your toolbox. You can get a foam kit and create a vertical wrench arranger after measuring all the wrenches that you have. Position each wrench at its specific place.
Q: How do you organize sockets in a toolbox?
A: Get a toolbox socket organizer. Sockets are small tools that need to be kept separately. A socket organizer will keep your sockets safe from mixing with other tools which becomes difficult to find them. With a socket organizer, you will be able to quickly notice in case one of them gets misplaced.
Q: Is a toolbox shadow any good?
A: Yes a toolbox shadow is very important when it comes to organizing your tools. This is because it allows you to quickly realize any missing tool. This will help you to manage your device inventory effectively. It will also keep your toolbox neat and tidy as well as reduce the time used to look for a certain tool.
Q: What are the things to consider when organizing bike tools?
A: When organizing bike tools it is good to consider some factors. First is the frequency of use. Put those tools that you use often nearer in the toolbox. Second is size, small-sized tools should be kept in a different box from the big sized tools. Third, is the function, all tools with similar functionality should be placed together for easier access.
Conclusion:
An organized toolbox becomes more useful as it will utilize each space efficiently. It feels good seeing your tools neatly organized. Organizing bike tools will reduce the hassle of looking for a certain tool that you do not really know where it is positioned. This will positively influence your bike riding as you will always be in time to amend your bike in case of any problem.
Hello Guys! I am John Reese, a professional biker and my hobby is biking! I have been biking for last 10 years and I love using bikes while outing as well. Based on my experiences with the different type of bikes (mountain bikes, road bikes and hybrid bikes); I am sharing my opinion about various bikes so that a beginner can get started right away. Happy reading!
