# Drill bit organization

**URL:** <https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148>\
**Category:** The Workshop\
**Created:** [May 4, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148 "2023-05-04T10:47:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![NickJ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/nickj/32/2474_2.png) [@NickJ](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/NickJ)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/1 "2023-05-04T10:47:48Z")

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What is everyone using to organize random assortments drill bits? Not drill indexes, I’m talking a junk drawer of random bits that are still good to use. It seems over the years I buy several specific size bits for a job, then keep all together in a big pile. Always having to sift through for the right size.  
I do keep a stocked drill index for normal uses, but my drill bit junk drawer is getting out of hand.

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**Author:** ![BEzzell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/bezzell/32/114_2.png) [@BEzzell](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/BEzzell)\
**Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/2 "2023-05-04T15:49:35Z")

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I use this cool old rack with bins for different sizes. If I didn’t have this, I’d probably use a bunch of akro-bins on rails.

 ![IMG_4967](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/uploads/fireball/original/1X/7bcf11dfa73b0638e90bf54f542b238075f9a39e.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![NickJ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/nickj/32/2474_2.png) [@NickJ](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/NickJ)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/3 "2023-05-09T16:53:57Z")

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That’s a nice setup for drill bits.

I was hoping someone else had a toolbox type kit they found to work well. Some drawers with decent slides and lots of dividers. McMaster has a 3 drawer box with dividers that is economically prices. But curious of what others use for the random bits organization.

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**Author:** ![NickJ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/nickj/32/2474_2.png) [@NickJ](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/NickJ)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/4 "2023-05-23T13:07:57Z")

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After some research and looking around in professional shops, I noticed Huot drill bit dispensers are commonly used. Made in USA. Ther ergonomics of each slot has a curved feature to the bottom. Making it simple to grab a small round drill bit and drag it up the side with one finger. Two options below stood out to me.

For under mount (bench) option, this one looks fantastic.

> **[Master Undermount Drawer - Drills - Huot Manufacturing](https://www.huot.com/product/master-undermount-drawer-drills/)**
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> Fractional drills 1/16" to 1/2" by 64ths

Found on eBay for nearly the same cost is this one. Two cabinets that are stackable. I did check out the seller, they distribute Huot tool cabinets from their website.

> **[HUOT DRILL BIT DISPENSER (ORGANIZER) CABINETS 13000, 13025 Fractional &...](https://www.ebay.com/itm/121787607574?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220705100511%26meid%3Daa11821e78014c8bbe38da25504948eb%26pid%3D101524%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D121787607574%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2&_trksid=p2380057.c101524.m146925&_trkparms=pageci%3Ae4bdce8e-f969-11ed-a811-6ac3ff462858%7Cparentrq%3A48b306841880a4d6b0c4d1e0fffcfb38%7Ciid%3A1)**
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> Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for HUOT DRILL BIT DISPENSER (ORGANIZER) CABINETS 13000, 13025 Fractional & Number at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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**Author:** ![Fireball\_Jason](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/fireball_jason/32/52_2.png) [@Fireball\_Jason](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Fireball_Jason)\
**Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/5 "2023-05-24T02:03:39Z")

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@NickJ I have the same boxes. They are great. Definitely a must have for any workshop.

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**Author:** ![DesertRat828](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/desertrat828/32/737_2.png) [@DesertRat828](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/DesertRat828)\
**Post date:** [July 22, 2023, 10:13am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/drill-bit-organization/148/6 "2023-07-22T10:13:18Z")

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I’ve been eyeing this organizer on Amazon. They also have one for your larger silver & Deming bits, taps, and end mills.

VEVOR Drill Bit Dispenser Cabinet, Three-Drawer Drill Bit Dispenser for 1/16" to 1/2" & Letter Sizes A to Z, Five-Drawer Drill Bit Organizer for Wire Gauge Sizes #1 to #60, 3 Pieces Drill Cabinet Set [https://a.co/d/4uDcB0F](https://a.co/d/4uDcB0F)
