DIY - Breaker Bar Storage

**timofytit** · 25-08-2006 09:16 AM

I have created this thread to show one way of storing tools in the boot of your car, without them rattling, becoming unsecure and damaging your car or your passengers. For this task i am securing my breaker bar to remove wheels and tight bolts/nuts. I am placing it in an unused and discrete place so i dont have to look at it, dont have to worry about it getting away, and because the space is there.

Tools and Equipment needed:
- Foam
- Car with storage space
- Sharp knife

Here is a pic of the location. Its always about location location!!
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First take a piece of foam like this one.
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Make sure your tool is not too long!!
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Get out your cutting tool, i use one like this
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Cut a line into the foam about the length of the tool you wish to place inside. Dont worry too much about the width, the foam is very permiable

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Now that your hole is now chopped, jam your tool in the hole. Should be nice and tight.
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Its tight when it looks like this!
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Now its tight in there, jam the whole lot into the desired space.
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Happy DIY'S

**DomenEK** · 25-08-2006 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by timofytit

Make sure your tool is not too long!!

I don't think many members would have that problem!!

Nice write up man - been thinking of something similar myself, just haven't been assed to do it. I might do similar this weekend....

**BlitZ** · 25-08-2006 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by claymore

Good idea but the open cell foam you used sucks in water and may start your "tool" rusting. Try and find some closed cell foam to keep moisture away from your "Tool".

what kinda tools u use that rust?

and besides... if you have water in you spare wheel well.. i think you may have other concerns over the rusty breaker bar

**bennjamin** · 25-08-2006 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by BlitZ

what kinda tools u use that rust?

and besides... if you have water in you spare wheel well.. i think you may have other concerns over the rusty breaker bar

All tools will rust. Even stainless steel can rust. ITs the chip marks and scratches on tools you have to watch out for ~

Still , a good idea.

**timofytit** · 25-08-2006 08:52 PM

Sidchrome tools. Why would i get water in there anyway? My Type R dont leak.

**destrukshn** · 25-08-2006 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by timofytit

Sidchrome tools. Why would i get water in there anyway? My Type R dont leak.

shit happens, and it may leak.
lol.

**DLO01** · 25-08-2006 09:13 PM

Nice write up man. Good idea!

**spardikis** · 26-08-2006 11:20 AM

i have that problem - will look into it asap!

**28RAG** · 26-08-2006 08:13 PM

Nice work Timmy, good write up and good idea

**aaronng** · 26-08-2006 09:29 PM

Most good tools are chrome vanadium steel. A bit more difficult to get to rust unless you spill lemon juice on it (which is so corrosive when left overnight that it rusted my molybdenum steel knife!)