Tool Storage & Mobile Distribution
Roll cabins, tool trucks and how technicians acquired and stored tools.
How did parts storage bins evolve in shops?
Short answer: Small parts were once kept in wooden drawers and cigar boxes.
Small parts were once kept in wooden drawers and cigar boxes. Steel and later plastic bin systems with labels became common, making it easier to manage fasteners, clips and fittings.
How did tool storage adapt to cordless tools?
Short answer: Cordless tools and batteries required storage for chargers and batteries.
Cordless tools and batteries required storage for chargers and batteries. Tool storage added power strips and organizers for battery tools.
How did shop carts change technician workflow?
Short answer: Utility carts let technicians bring parts and tools to the vehicle.
Utility carts let technicians bring parts and tools to the vehicle. They became common in shops as an addition to toolboxes.
General guidance only. Follow the vehicle and tool manufacturer's procedures, and confirm vehicle coverage on the tool maker's list before buying.