CHEAP Milwaukee Packout Labels using PEX
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Ай бұрынLooking for a good way to Label My Packouts and came up with this idea. I am interested in what you think or your other ideas. Let me know in the Comments!
Hope it is useful & THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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@OnusBones 28 күн бұрын
Oh yeah..."Wire Testicles" is the kind of label I'd use too!🤣
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@OnusBones I wondered what the guy at Etsy thought when he got my order 😂
@cyberworld6469 28 күн бұрын
Great idea, finish it off with a clear heat shrink before you put it on - much better than tape.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@cyberworld6469 that’s a good idea 👍👍
@BradNeumyer 27 күн бұрын
This is an awesome solution. I haven’t had the need to start building out a stack of pack outs yet, but when I do I will definitely keep this in mind.
@MORGANSMaintenance 26 күн бұрын
@@BradNeumyer appreciate that. There are lots of 3D printed options, but it can gets costly to an already costly set of packouts
@woodchuck211 27 күн бұрын
I think it would be great for you to do an episode or episodes that shows your tools in Packouts. Show everyone how you organize your tools and what fits. It would help give ideas to Packout people. Then have viewers send in pics of their tools in Packout and share their pics with us over many episodes. Kind of like your "Guess the Trade" episodes but maybe "What's in our Packouts" episodes. Just an idea for content. Love all your episodes and your attention to details.
@MORGANSMaintenance 27 күн бұрын
@@woodchuck211 those are good ideas. I was actually going to film Loading my Electrical one and ended up deciding to make labels instead. I may go through some of my organizers and make some videos 👍
@1970gregg 23 күн бұрын
I agree. I swear I tried to put my router in the same box and it didn’t fit.
@MORGANSMaintenance 23 күн бұрын
@@1970gregg it has to be at a certain depth if I remember right for the base to hit in a groove on the top
@1970gregg 23 күн бұрын
@@MORGANSMaintenance box it came in. Thanks for the tip. I’ll try again. I’m tired of using the
@jaybently 27 күн бұрын
Maybe going with your idea of the pex you could put a dab or two of superglue on each side, that would probably help prevent it from spinning around like it was. Just a thought though!
@MORGANSMaintenance 27 күн бұрын
@@jaybently I think that would probably work 👍👍
@scotts4125 28 күн бұрын
For anyone who doesn't have a label maker Brother has a few different ones but they have industrial labels that hold up better. I have those labels on parts bins in my hot So. Fl. garage and have never had them come off or even peel up. They have many different colors too. I have a not very expensive cordless label bluetooth printer. It can use batteries or plugs in. You use an app to make the labels as well.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
Appreciate it… I probably need to buy a better one
@shark2492 29 күн бұрын
That’s a Good idea. And for the spinning ones you can put a dab of glue in one the sides of the tube to stick it to the handle, but not too much or it will jam the axle.
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
@@shark2492 I was thinking about that… I may end up doing it if it bothers me too much. Thats how my buddy did his PVC ones. He notched them and slid them over with glue… (the Pex was just easier and quicker in my opinion) Appreciate the suggestion 👍
@pubcollize 28 күн бұрын
Try those (i think either silicone or vinyl not sure) "transparent tubings". The good ones start flexible, the cheap ones are a bit tougher but not like PEX. Either way at first when you give them some light heating they become softer, which would facilitate a tight friction-fit (usually onto a barb fitting but would fit your usecase), but if they're exposed to heat for some time they lose a lot of flexibility. So it will be very easy for you to fit it into place, and then if you heat it some more it should lose a lot of flexibility. Also what might be cool is to put the sticker on the inside of the tubing rather than the outside, might lose some readability but worth a try.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@pubcollize thanks for the suggestion 👍
@MegaDadof6 28 күн бұрын
Great idea, will be doing this on Monday on mine. Thanks my friend
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
👍👍. You are welcome
@pubcollize 10 күн бұрын
Just got recommended a vid by some channel called Newman something and he showed how to install 3D printed custom label handles. Might be worth checking out.
@MORGANSMaintenance 10 күн бұрын
@@pubcollize yeah I saw those… it was Tooling with Newman. One day I might spend the time/money to learn how to 3D print stuff 👍
@pubcollize 9 күн бұрын
@@MORGANSMaintenance I think he said they can also be bought somewhere online. Personally I wouldn't bother trying 3D printing myself seems like there's a lot of wasted effort dumped into calibrations. Also I tried playing around with 3D modelling a few times in the past and I guess it's just not for me, but to each their own.
@MORGANSMaintenance 9 күн бұрын
@@pubcollize that’s why I haven’t dug into it much. I’m not sure I have the time to dedicate to learning which printer to buy, how to use it, etc. Sometimes it’s cheaper/easier to just buy the stuff from someone
@danbegin8532 28 күн бұрын
You sir, always have the greatest idea ever! Haha and that's why we love your channel
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
I’m just cheap (on certain things) and don’t want to spend the time to learn a 3D printer 😂 Appreciate it 👍👍
@Stefan_Kawalec 28 күн бұрын
Excellent idea! I think that putting a small screws on both sides of that PEX (as close as possible to the metal pins of the handle) would make it stable.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
Appreciate it. I’m going to see how much it bugs me and try something like that or glue 👍👍
@nachoisme 28 күн бұрын
I use color…tape or paint. I can see it from a distance if needed and it holds up well. No need for labels when I know blue is fasteners and orange is wire testicles
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@nachoisme 👍👍.. I need to do that on my plier handles
@nachoisme 27 күн бұрын
@@MORGANSMaintenanceevery slot I have in my bag is a spot for a specific tool so I don’t need to color code. Every tool goes to the exact same spot….every time. I’m surprised you don’t do the same 🤷♂️ Either way…a wrap of electrical tape would do the trick. Different colors, on one handle or both, multiple bands, etc.
@MORGANSMaintenance 27 күн бұрын
@@nachoisme for the most part yes… occasionally I load up pouches for specific jobs and it takes a few pulls before I get it down. My bags are always 100% the same. That way I can look and see if/what I’m leaving behind
@nachoisme 27 күн бұрын
@@MORGANSMaintenanceI will fill a slot in a bag of something that is a slim possibility to use just to have it occupied so I can look at a glance at the end of the day to make sure all my tools are accounted for My pouches change on what I am doing but all of the various stuff I do usually still has the same spot…just different tools for the job that day. I wear a second pouch if I need stuff that is not usual and that’s always a mystery
@leonardpaciora5039 29 күн бұрын
Buy the way, Great idea!!!!
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
👍👍
@chuckdawg3214 28 күн бұрын
Wonder if a dab of hot glue on each end of the tube would keep it from spinning?
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@chuckdawg3214 I believe that’s probably a good idea and I think it would work. That’s how my buddy did his PVC ones when he notched them and slid them on. He couldn’t bend his.
@GR7O 28 күн бұрын
Love your content! I watch every video! Wish we had your department stores in New Zealand. Have you done any upgrades to your work Ute? Would be keen to see a new tour video
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@GR7O a few but nothing major.. I will probably do another one at some point. Appreciate you watching.. I’d like to come visit your area sometime
@MattHmm-rq6dn 28 күн бұрын
Love it ute! I bet his truck would be a Mitsubishi raider or toyota scout? And he would be required to get some marvel cross cuts 👍. I love alot of the different things you have over there. I've even herd you can get a titanium dalluge hammer still?
@neverfalter6702 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was looking through your videos and don’t see any packout load outs. Would you be willing to make a video showing what you have in them? I started a handyman business and just got business coming in and wanted to try to build my system but couldn’t decide which boxes would work with which tools best. Thanks as always!
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@neverfalter6702 I was actually thinking about filming that today while I was loading my electrical one, but got sidetracked into filming the labeling 😂 I may go through some organizers make some loadout videos 👍
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@neverfalter6702 I do have a “How to organize your organizers video” from a long time ago. I really like doing my boxes by job if I can. Best way to use your Organizers for efficiency... Tools, screws, bits... Is Job Specific Better? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rth-jbWCq6mofoU.html
@MattHmm-rq6dn 28 күн бұрын
I do think whatever common bag/storage system it would be nice to get 3 or 4 peoples setups with that specific storage device to show things from many views.
@OnusBones 28 күн бұрын
Great idea. Maybe put a dot of glue from a glue gun at each end to prevent the spinning.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@OnusBones 👍👍. Good idea
@lightinthedark_ 28 күн бұрын
I was thinking a light clamp while it's still pliable so the ends are slightly out of round.
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@lightinthedark_ that might would work too 👍
@Neto-1984 29 күн бұрын
Very interesting concept...BTW, on a long holiday weekend, it's better to get a 30 pack instead of a 12 pack.
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
Appreciate it… worse thing ever is to run out of stuff to find out stores are closed 😂
@Neto-1984 29 күн бұрын
That's the reasoning behind it... you know exactly what I'm talking about 😂@MORGANSMaintenance
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
It's funny long weekend means doing prep/cleanup/organization that I don't always have time for. Maybe a little of both relaxing drink and work?
@WoodWorkerWannabe 23 күн бұрын
Thanks! What width of labels do you use to tape onto the pex?
@MORGANSMaintenance 23 күн бұрын
@@WoodWorkerWannabe I’d have to check and see what my label maker has in it. I believe they are 1/2”, but I will check tomorrow and see if it’s something different
@ElectroAtletico 29 күн бұрын
....now I'm going to have to go out and buy a Heat Gun.
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
@@ElectroAtletico I like that Metabo one because you don’t have a trigger, but I’ve used the Milwaukee one too… it’s pretty good. Electric ones aren’t very expensive though if you think you would use it near power all the time
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
It's hand to have even a 20 dollar Wagner corded is a asset. Plus if you use the spouses hair dryer enough you'll get one for Christmas 😆. They get way hotter than a hair dryer.
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
Another reason to get a corded heat gun it's a way to test 15 Amp draw from a outlet very quickly and controlled. Sometimes people say this only happens when this is plugged in well if your heat gun can't trigger it must be something else
@cndream1 28 күн бұрын
Use clear shrink tube over the label ???
@MORGANSMaintenance 28 күн бұрын
@@cndream1 that is a good idea 👍
@leonardpaciora5039 29 күн бұрын
Thanks again but I've got a question about the m12 53/8 saw. Will it cut a 2x4 on the bevel?
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
Not at all full 45 degrees.. I think you can get in the 20 degree mark or so. I would have to try it and double check to remember, but someone asked me on the older version.
@leonardpaciora5039 29 күн бұрын
@MORGANSMaintenance Thanks I'm thinking about getting one, That 99.00 dollar price is to hard to resist!!!
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
@@leonardpaciora5039 I’m have used it several times since my video. I really like it. I feel like it’s a great saw. Definitely get a different blade. Those Milwaukee ones that ship with saws aren’t very good… save it to use on something where it will ruin the blade
@leonardpaciora5039 29 күн бұрын
@MORGANSMaintenance One last question Sir, Will it cut a 45 bevel on 3/4??
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
Yes it will on the 1x or 3/4 👍 just checked on some pome 1x
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
Does it come in black 😆 🤣. That's a good cheap way to label something for sure. I don't have alot of packout organizers less than 5 per vehicle and mine might have 10 so good old mental memory ussaly just knows. I tend to put stuff back in it's place and every time so it's not such an issue. In the past I've used the cheap plastic cartridge 80s style labels and they turn out fine no packing tape required. One thing with the packing tape and it's important is to put thoes over the labels on your ladders! It may not seem like a big deal but if you ever show up on a jobsite and osha pops up that will save you fines questions or your bacon. Yes they can google the model but some inspectors are lazy and just give you a fine and call it good. We personally don't allow any step stool or ladder that isn't iaa or 375 rating at work. I don't care if it costs more money your insurance company or workman's comp will ask questions and investigate don't give them a reason to deny. So yea put clear tape on your ladder labels or even power tool seral number for warranty purposes (oil based laquer will work too and won't peel up).
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
I wish it did come in Black… I think that would look better. Good tips on the ladders 👍
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
That mostly came from comerical we couldn't use aluminum anything ladder. Also with a anyone weighting 250lbs or more for insurance requirements 375 ladders were mandatory since tools and belts can really add up in weight. As for the labels if a ladder on a comerical site didn't have a readable label it was sawzalled and thrown in the trash no warning! Some of the insurance requirements at some businesses we work at won't let you in the building to work unless these things are met and this isn't Intel it's smaller companies. It's not all seriousness here it's a way to not get kicked off a job before you start or have insurance claim issues cya. On a side note if you did thr pex thing you could spot stolen tools quickly maybe do it in a fun font!
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
Since you drove home the definition of tool talk I take it some ugliness has come from one in the past I wasn't aware of? Without calling a name out can we discuss what went wrong trolling or what? The best way to prevent issues is to make people aware of them.
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
No, nothing bad. I’m just meaning my purpose behind tool talk videos is never to say “my way (or this way) is the best way”… I’m just sharing something and really want feedback and other ideas from people. My hope is the comment section is better than the video. I’ve been pretty lucky on this channel. It’s few and far between on the bad comments… but I don’t mind them. I’ll listen to anyones opinion. You can learn something from anyone. Tool talks to me are more about just talking about a subject in general terms. Tool Reviews are more about specifics on something or one item. Sometimes I have a hard time deciding which one a video actually fits in, I just pick which one I think is best.
@MattHmm-rq6dn 29 күн бұрын
As long as there's not an issue or or cloak and dagger dark stuff brewing I'm glad rhe community is safe for another day 😆. I wasn't expecting another video before Saturday but I'm glad it could happen. Me and Rob are looking forward to it already 10 comments and it hasn't even aired shows your skills.
@MORGANSMaintenance 29 күн бұрын
@@MattHmm-rq6dn 👍👍
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