December 2023 - 42
BIG TIME BOXES
TOOL OBSESSION
There's just one rule when it comes to
Layton's wall of modular storage solution:
It's only to house Milwaukee tools.
All other tools go in his Snap-on boxes -
which are 90 percent Snap-on tools anyway,
he claims.
He not only admits that the PACKOUT
The wall of storage
By utilizing Milwaukee Tool's PACKOUT storage system, this
shop owner was able to organize an entire wall of tools.
By Kayla Nadler, Associate Editor
W
hen Robby Layton,
technician and owner
of Layton Autobody
and Paint in Ephraim, Utah,
found out about Milwaukee
Tool's PACKOUT wall storage
system he knew it was an obvious
solution for him.
Although he already has four Snap-on
toolboxes - two 72 " , one 54 " , and a side
locker - he still found most of his tools
lying around the shop, whether sitting on
top of a toolbox or on the ground under cars.
" I'm organized but not very good at figuring
out organization, " he says. " Milwaukee
makes it super simple with their PACKOUT
cabinets and drawers. I mean basically, they
give you the solution for putting stuff away
and keeping it organized. "
CUSTOM-FIT
Spanning 7' high and 7' across, Layton was
able to create his own " toolbox " by utilizing
a modular system to fit his needs.
Robby Layton
Shop: Layton Autobody and Paint
Location: Ephraim, Utah
" It's like a toolbox but it's connected to
the wall, " he notes. " It's pretty sleek and it
actually takes up less space than a [typical]
toolbox. It goes higher on the wall but it's
not as deep as a toolbox. "
Everything from his cordless tools and
batteries to bits, sockets, and tap and die sets
has a dedicated spot on the wall, keeping
both him and his team ready for anything.
" Everything has a place; everything has
a holder, " he says. " Everything is just so efficient.
[Milwaukee] really thought it through
and made it very user-friendly to organize. "
Aside from functionality, Layton's
favorite part is how it looks.
" It looks pretty cool, " he states. " Having
an entire wall that is nothing but tools is
very aesthetically pleasing, " he adds.
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JUST THE BEGINNING
In addition to owning a collision repair
shop as well as a tow company, Layton is
also a full-time YouTube content creator
(@RobbyLayton). Having the right tools
is essential and staying organized is just
as important.
When asked if he'll be adding to his
'wall of storage', he responded, " Definitely. "
" This is my start, " he says. " I'll probably
end up getting the entire PACKOUT
wall system. "
Want to see more photos of Layton's box?
Visit: VehicleServicePros.com/53078776
Want to show off YOUR Big-Time
Box? For more information, email
Editor@VehicleServicePros.com.
wall is " a little bit obsessive " but he also
confesses that he's fixated on having good
tools. " I go a little overboard when it comes
to tools because you have to have the correct
tool for the job. "
He started his Milwaukee collection in
2012 and since 2013 he completely switched
to using Milwaukee cordless tools.
The main reason is due to compatibility.
" The cool thing about Milwaukee is
they don't break compatibility, " he says.
" I can clip on their new M18 Redlithium
Forge XC6.0 battery into a tool that I have
from 2012 and it will run just like a brandnew
tool from 2023. "
Photo courtesy of Robby Layton
http://www.VehicleServicePros.com/53078776
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December 2023
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of December 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE
NEW PRODUCTS
DIAGNOSTIC TECH
AAPEX/SEMA EDITOR’S PICKS
TOP 100 PRODUCTS
TOOL BRIEFING
TOOL REVIEWS
INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
BIG-TIME BOXES
A systematic approach to finding the right scan tool
Old tools, new tricks
Are you calibrating ADAS-equipped vehicles?
A step-by-step guide with expert insights on mastering ADAS tech recalibration
Diagnostic products
December 2023 - 1
December 2023 - 2
December 2023 - 3
December 2023 - 4
December 2023 - 5
December 2023 - 6
December 2023 - 7
December 2023 - EDITOR'S NOTE
December 2023 - 9
December 2023 - NEW PRODUCTS
December 2023 - RSC1
December 2023 - RSC2
December 2023 - 11
December 2023 - DIAGNOSTIC TECH
December 2023 - 13
December 2023 - 14
December 2023 - 15
December 2023 - 16
December 2023 - 17
December 2023 - 18
December 2023 - 19
December 2023 - AAPEX/SEMA EDITOR’S PICKS
December 2023 - 21
December 2023 - TOP 100 PRODUCTS
December 2023 - 23
December 2023 - 24
December 2023 - 25
December 2023 - 26
December 2023 - 27
December 2023 - TOOL BRIEFING
December 2023 - 29
December 2023 - 30
December 2023 - 31
December 2023 - 32
December 2023 - 33
December 2023 - TOOL REVIEWS
December 2023 - 35
December 2023 - 36
December 2023 - 37
December 2023 - INNOVATION AWARDS PROFILE
December 2023 - CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT
December 2023 - 40
December 2023 - 41
December 2023 - BIG-TIME BOXES
December 2023 - 43
December 2023 - 44
December 2023 - S1
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December 2023 - A systematic approach to finding the right scan tool
December 2023 - S5
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December 2023 - Old tools, new tricks
December 2023 - S11
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December 2023 - S13
December 2023 - Are you calibrating ADAS-equipped vehicles?
December 2023 - S15
December 2023 - S16
December 2023 - S17
December 2023 - A step-by-step guide with expert insights on mastering ADAS tech recalibration
December 2023 - S19
December 2023 - S20
December 2023 - Diagnostic products
December 2023 - S22
December 2023 - S23
December 2023 - S24
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