Holders for tools come in a variety of materials to serve a number of functions. The two basic categories of tool holders are those for storage of tools and hardware, and those for fitting bits into electric cutting or milling tools.

Consider the types of tools you need to store, as well as what tools and hardware you need to carry with you, when searching for tool holders for tool storage. Tool holders for storage and portability may accommodate a range of tool types as well as hardware and accessories.

When shopping for tool holders, do the following:

1. Look for tool belts and holsters for portable tool holders.

2. Shop for a magnetic tool holder for easy tool storage in the workshop.

3. Buy quality lathe tool holders to make your lathe tools last longer.

Action Steps
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Shop for portable tool holders to carry several tools with you

Leather tool holders and belts with holders for tools are a great solution for people who need to carry several tools at a time. You can either use a single tool belt or tool harness with multiple pockets and pouches, or you can get a belt to carry several individual tool holsters fitted for specific types of tools.

I recommend: Check out Tool Barn tool belts if you're looking for a single easy solution when managing holders for tools. If you would rather have fitted holsters designed for specific tools and don't need any extra pouches, browse a selection of leather holsters at Tool Barn or Custom LeatherCraft.

Shop for magnetic tool holders for your workshop storage

Tool holders in your workshop or garage can become unmanageable if you have a large number of different sized tools. Magnetic tool holders are a good choice if you have a number of metal tools of various sizes that you need to store. Magnetic tools holders are just a strip of magnet you affix to the wall horizontally or vertically, allowing you to simply stick up your metal tools and go.

I recommend: Magnetic tool holders are an excellent replacement for a peg board or other unmanageable tool holder. Check out Magnet Source for several options, or Tool Snob to link to one of the least expensive magnetic tool strips available. Buy several tool strips and expand with more when needed.

Buy lathe tool holders for cutting and milling work

High-quality lathe tool holders can really make a difference in how often you need to repair and replace your tools and bits. When shopping for lathe tool holders, consider specialty tool holders as well as shrink-fitting tool holders for the best results.

I recommend: Schunk and CNC Lathe Cutting Tools both offer a variety of lathe tool holders and tool holding options. Command tool holders are available from Command Tooling Systems. Command tool holders offer innovative shrink-fit technology for the closest hold on tools and bits.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Pair storage and portability needs when shopping for tool holders. Keep in mind that you need a device to hold your tools both when they are in use and when they're not in use.