I still like spending 4 hours looking through the toolbox for the 10mm socket so I can use it for a couple seconds, then loose it in the engine bay.

I work in Aviation and tool accountability is literally life or death. We have a similar shadow box to assist with accountability. Nice job

Back in the 90s when I was an apprentice I had my box set up with foam ( it was all the rage for hobby / shade tree guys ) I quickly learned what a waste of time and effort it was . Not only is the foam not solvent , oil , gas rated ( eats foam over time ) As a professional you are constantly upgrading your tools and storage capacity . There is always the next best tool to make your job easier and more efficient , then there are always the next tool required for specific make/ model for service . This stuff is ok for a hobby guy who isn't constantly having to upgrade in both tools and storage. Foam is useful for a dedicated diagnostic cart to keep all your leads and transducers organized and to to keep scanners , scopes , etc to protect from shock while moving around the shop. But otherwise in my experience pretty useless .

I watch this every night to fall asleep. I wake up feeling accomplished.

I'm a long haul professional truck driver. My tools are my life on the road. I can't always rely solely on mobile mechanics. So when it comes to fixing on the go, having all you tools organized and available makes it that much faster and easier. Thanks for the recommendation. Looking forward to my order.

That looks great and makes me realize my ocd is not nearly as bad as I thought it was.

I joined the Coast Guard in 1980. My first Air Station had all their tool boxes organized like this with this layered foam 40 years ago. I have never been happy with any other tool boxes since.

Was just thinking a couple weeks ago about how I wanted to do this in a Milwaukee pack out box. This video was all the encouragement I needed!

Dude, this organization method constitutes a hobby in it's own right. Looks absolutely gorgeous and probably not something I'm going to do 🤪

Its called "shadowing" and is an industry standard in aviation, to ensure tools do not get left on aircraft which could cause problems...

I appreciate the amount of time, effort, and care you put in to your tools. Which if you pay as much as you do for tools then you should take care of them. Yes I know there's more expensive tools but you should take care of what you got regardless of price and always be proud of what you got. I would probably take the fine tip marker and write the socket size or tool type inside the cut out. Just to make things easier if you happen to have a bunch of tools out before you put any back. It happens sometimes. I usually don't put them back until the job is done. That's just me though. Love what you're doing. Keep it up👍

Would love to see a tool box tour. Love the setup and how organized you have it all. Great job

Great Video. I was unaware of the Layered Foam and I’m pretty sure that the Rubber Mats in my drawers will be replaced with Foam very soon. I’m also thrilled to see a young Man that’s chosen to be a Tradesman. You obviously take care of your Tools and taking the time to organize them probably means you will put the same attention to detail in your Work.

Nice setup! I don't need to lock mine up since I only do personal, friends, and family. I still own as many tools as a mechanic because I'm a nerd like that. I have setup a whole wall with peg board and it's simply amazing. Looks like a store and it's super easy for me or any helper to find everything without fumbling through drawers. I mean socket rails wrenches you name it. Makes it so much faster to find and put up

Great breakdown. I'm looking forward to using this foam to help organize my toolbox. Its desperately in need and overdue. Also, I am a Combat Veteran, so I used the link you provided to learn about and ultimately sign up for Project 22. Thanks for including that.

Best explanation and how-to I have found. Your explanation of lay out and then time-lapse showed the proof that you have a successful technique. I appreciate you sharing this.

That is definitely a labor of love. It looks really nice. I'm very impressed with your craft and patience in doing this.

Thanks for sharing! Lots of great tips, and helpful, very detailed information. This is exactly what I've been looking to do with my new tool chest (and want to buy some new Tekton tools to fill it, instead of my mishmash of random ones I've acquired over the years). I've looked into the Rockler foam, but I think I might like this Kaizen stuff better with the red interior. Great look!

Ive been wanting to do this for a long time but the task just seemed so daunting...not from a difficulty perspective, as its clearly not difficult. Just knowing that its going to be very time consuming has prevented me from doing it. That said, watching this video has inspired to me do it, and maybe just take my time to do one drawer at a time. The final result looks like it will be absolutely worth it!!

Whoa! I didn't even know this Kaizen foam existed. This would satisfy my OCD. Everyone always wants to borrow my tools because they are always organized and easy to find. This may exacerbate that situation but I don't care. It looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the video!

Impressive dedication to making the organization clean. Work well spent.

I’ve had a product like this installed in my toolbox since the early 90s because I used to travel all over the United States and it always kept my tools organized

You could use some red nail polish and paint where the size of the socket is engraved into the metal then wipe off the excess leaving only the engraved part with the polish in it so it stands out.

Great set up, I’m definitely going to look into the foam for my 56” husky box.

You're deduction to organization is admirable , I personally am the same at home but in the workplace it would have been a little impractical;( retired BMW/Audi). Snap On does have custom inserts for dowers but it comes with the cost. Very informative and well planned out,I for one really enjoyed it and I think you're going to have a successful carrier , if you don't already. Take Care and keep twisting them wrenchs!

I have been looking for a way to organize my tool boxes for all of my sockets and ratchets , I have 1/4 ,3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 inch sets and I spend more time looking for the right sockets to work on the project.... simply crazy... using the Kaizen foam is simply the best way to organize your tools... easily organized...and looks awesome

This is real nice. I don't remember you saying how many hours you spent on this. I just bought a Husky 41 inch. Thank you for the video, this can really help someone that has time to fit each piece.

Thanks! I've been using the British equivalent 'Shadow-foam Easy-Peel', with a medical grade scalpel, but your approach is both easier & gives better results than my 'hand cutting round misc tools using a rapidly blunting scalpel without a depth gauge' has, so I've ordered a couple of those snap-off blade knives & some spare blades & a suitable marker, & I'm going to try it your way :-) I found this very useful....

Do a tour on that box when your done so we can all see how it’s done in the end. Thanks for sharing

I appreciate the idea of using AAA batteries as spacers and the use of tape to keep all the sockets lined-up. You had a great presentation.

I know you mentioned using the black marker because it hides better. You can also take alcohol wipes when you're done and wipe the excess marker off of your foam to really get things cleaned up nicely.

I prefer using the longest/largest drawer for all of my sockets (chrome and impact 1/4, 3/8, 1/2) because I work in automotive, but this was a great tutorial, definitely keeping it in mind!

Great video, I will be looking at your others. The most important part for me was the end where you showed a drawer you had not done yet because you were still working out the organization. I have the same tool chest arriving (in blue) next week. Looking forward to reaching the point where I even know what tools I have!

I really like how you can just glance in each drawer and see quickly if you haven’t put something back after you use them.

I'd never heard of Kaizen foam before this. Thank you.

Looks great! This is an industry standard in Aviation used for FOD control. The company I work for owns an industrial CNC. We cut all of our foam in house on the CNC.

Thanks for sharing your process. Although it's time consuming, the result looks amazing, nice job!

30 years ago I used the same technique you are using for my tool box . One would have thought someone would have come up with an easier solution.

Great organization toolbox and tour. You can try painting over the engraved numbers on sockets with your favorite acrylic enamel paint. I would suggest a bright neon color.

Really good approach to keep things straight and professional!

awesome tip. I want to see more of the shop and organizing tips. they're always oddly satisfying

I'm :45 seconds in, and had to stop to compliment that socket drawer. Bravo, sir! Beautiful setup. Ive never seen your channel before, but always like to see a different setup.

Can't believe I sat thru the entire video great job on the foam cut-out looks real clean I like it a lot gonna have to order me some of those foam pieces and follow your method down to a tee!

As always, informative and explained very well. I appreciate that you always include all the tiny details and nuances in your videos. That's why I subscribed and will stay subscribed. 👍

Awesome video. This is definitely best set up video I have seen using the tape and batteries works out perfectly. Well though out and gives me a few great ideas on how to do my mobile box. Thanks for putting in the time.

I used this foam while in the military inside my gun case to hold my m4, 1911, mags, and spare batteries and misc stuff. The foam material held up well.

Looks cool don't get me wrong. I personally don't have that much time on my hands. And it takes too much room in the drawer. You can fit 4 times the sockets in that drawer by using vertical magnetic socket organizers. I love the kaizen foam for hand tools in a case like drills and such. Great video...

I learned a lot from the Keiser foam you installed looks like a great product and looking forward to your next review in 6 months to decide to buy it

Very nice method for planning and cutting this stuff out. Nicely done!

Absolutely sweet organization! I agree with you, that cutting finger pulls for all the tools kinda messes up the whole look of the truly organized tools, but that's how I do it. Cool video. 👍😎

I love the way the foam looks and your cuts are very precise. I just don't know if I have the patience to do it. Especially the sockets since most people have including me probably have a hundred or more separate ones.

Excellent precision in the tool box. It will save hundreds of hours.

Wow that’s super clean! I Just picked up some Tekton long flex head ratcheting box end wrench set in metric , soooo worth it. I’m going to be switching my craftsman to Tekton slowly.

I bought the foam sleeping pads from a military surplus store for cheap. Cut one layer all the way through and glued it to the bottom layer. It was a quick solution, but I'll probably do something more official down the road. Good work.

man this was awesome. I saw another video of these foam inserts but forgot all about them. Glad I found this video.

This is fantastic! Thanks so much for putting together such a nice tutorial. I’m definitely going to do this.

Awesome video; thanks for the tip on using the AA/AAA batteries for spacing of sockets, I don't think this could have been demo'd any better! As others have said, yes do a video on your tools so we can see your set up (and ideas).

I have been looking at different tool sets with foam from Kobalt to full blown Sonic tool eva sets. I am definitely going with Tekton and Kaizen setup. Thank you for this video it definitely sold me.

Love the videos of the tekton tools. Keep up the great content!

I think Tekton is a good choice; I’ve been buying Tekton for several years now after Craftsman went down the tubes. My only comment about the foam inserts is that I prefer to keep tool sets together in an organizer so I can grab the entire set out as a unit, use, clean and put the whole set back away vs piece by piece. This way if I’m under a vehicle and misjudge a socket or wrench size, I have the whole range of right at my disposal. Over the years I’ve used many organizers from plastic to magnetic looking for that best way to grab & go so I’d be interested in seeing various types of organizers in action.

My brother! At 4:40 you blew my mind with the way you keep the knife packaging so you can store the knifes! I never even thought of that! Never to old to learn. PS - Great video!

I'm loving that tool box. All the drawers are great

Thanks for the overview! One note about Husky toolboxes is the new version of the $129 4 drawer is far lower quality than the previous. The drawer slides are wobbly, and the cabinet handle is folded metal instead of tubular. Casters are also weaker.

On the tekton sockets, fill the engraved numbers with a oil based paint like red white or blue. Then use a rag that's wet with alcohol. And ever so slightly wipe over the oil paint. Thus cleaning it up and leaving a painted engraved numbering. I do this with a lot of my wrenches and sockets. Even my ratchet to make it pop more

Awesome and clean set up. Definitely going to try doing this!

This video was really helpful. I’d love to see a full tour of your tools

Very cool, you seem honest and down to earth. Good content, God bless your future endeavors.

Amazing. Great idea, should only take 4 months to get mine finished!

Sonic is doing some absolutely beautiful things with foam organization......if you can afford it. You did a great job with this, young man.

I never get tired of looking at tool organizing it’s my asmr and great idaes

Omg I never knew this stuff existed. Your the best for showing this

I have the same box, I really like how you set your up!

I totally agree with you. Buying a complete set is investment for years to come and saves lots of money.

Looks Awesome. I might do this for my wrench’s and ratchet’s. But I used the tekton 18 inch trays for my 1/2 tekton set, and wouldn’t want any other way.

This is a great idea to organize your box. Thanks for the details on how to do this.

A true labor of love - well done 👍🏽

Supper clean look. I don’t have near the time it would take to do this to all my box drawers. Be fantastic if someone sold precut sections for standard socket sets!

I have tried to like systems such as ToolGrid, but something about it I don't like. Now this is exactly what I think it should look like. It's so clean looking. What would look good is the size written in white under each socket. That would look so good.

Wow great work! I'll be considering this once I buy my tool box and new tools.

Great how to. I've been looking at kaizen for a while. Many thanks

Great video - Thanks for taking the time to show this. (i think you could have a side-hustle of cutting these panels for people. Basically a set of pads for whatever tool brand you use personally, so you have the tools on hand. You cut the panels, and sell them to anyone that has (or would buy) your same tool set. (They would let you know their drawer sizes) - I would be a customer.....

Great presentation fam. Will be my go to video when I get it all together.

Great video. My wife will appreciate the organization. Please continue to do more workshop organizing videos.

I have black harbor freight sockets that were very hard to read, I took a yellow lumber crayon and rubbed it into the stamps on the sockets. Worked really well. Not sure how well it would work on polished sockets but you could give it a shot

Thank you for all your help. That looks nice.

very clean installation and finish product. nicely done!

Nice video. I saw one where the guy painted the numbers on his sockets. Made them very easy to see.

Best set up seen yet 💪🏾

I really like this setup it is a step in the right direction to help me get organized

Awesome work! Looks great!

Looks awesome. I'm re-organizing my tools now and will give Kaizen foam some thought.

Looks clean !!! Keep it up brother!!!

excellent tips & quite an education, thanks so much for the great vid !

P.s. great 👍 job over all love the battery hack for spacing , I also make branding irons from aluminum scrap to use under the sockets then fill in with paint, the reason I tried this method is I used plywood instead of kaizen foam that was fun 😀

This is a very nice way to organize a box, thank you for posting well done.

Thank u for the great ideas. I wasbkillimg myself trying to figuer out to keep my tools nice and clean

Great job ! May I suggest using a paint pen to color in the engraved size on your sockets and then wipe them off and you will have all your sockets numbered so that you can see them instantly !

FYI a magnet on a stick , oven gloves and a oven works great on wrenches and sockets melt it into the foam and then pull out at your depth and let cool you can peel off the melted foam and its a lot quicker than cutting around all the metal sockets i have several tool boxes and its worked great for me

Thanks so much for your demo, I am about to start. Got my batteries and other tools. Woot!

Great video. I like what you did with the foam. Very cool.