MIGHTY-TINY TOOL KIT

This Instructable will show you how to create a tiny tool kit using the ever-popular Altoids box. All these tools will fit! (edit: the wrenches will only fit if you follow the optional steps at the end)

Step 1 Step one--what you need

You will need:
2 altoids boxes (I cut them down with tin snips and taped the cut edges). Tin snips breeze through the metal, just watch out for sharp edges!

You choose the tools to go into your tool kit. My choices were: 1/4" drive sockets 1/2", 7/32", 3/8" and so on, down to 1/4.

I had a strip of hex bits that came with a larger tool kit, which fit perfectly in the tin. You will also need a hex-to 1/4" adapter.

I had to buy an L-shaped Craftsman hex driver and cut the end off short enough to fit in the tin. Use a Dremel or grinder if you have it--cutting with a hacksaw will take some time. File the cut end so it's not sharp. I also got a round keychain screwdriver at Sears.

I cut down an x-acto knife to fit in the tin. File the cut end.

I cut a hacksaw blade to fit inside the x-acto knife handle.

I cut a pen to fit inside the x-acto knife handle.

Comments

[xxx k550]

Thats great, i love how the tools are a perfect fit! 5/5

[bicycleflyer]

Nice toot kit... have you seen my instructable? It's called the "bicycle mini tool kit" I have a fellow who has posted several questions and it seems your design may better suit him. So I have referred him to your kit.

[Heywasup]

whats your treasure shop just wondering???

[TinaAshling]

Goodwill outlet store--everything is sold by the pound--small light things like bags are very useful and dirt cheap.