Toolgrid

Toolgrid: A Modular Approach to Tool Organization

Toolgrid is a patented tool organization system from Mantis, a Canadian company based in Burlington, Ontario and established in 1986. Rather than relying on cut foam or loose trays, Toolgrid uses a series of interlocking boards and holders that let technicians build a layout around the tools they actually own. The idea is simple: every tool gets a dedicated, secure place, so nothing slides around in the drawer and nothing takes time to find.

How the System Works

The foundation of the system is the Toolgrid tool board. Each board is perforated with a dense pattern of holes, and holders are fitted with locating pins on the underside that drop into those holes for quick placement. Once a layout feels right, the holders are fixed in place with T20 screws, which gives a rigid, vibration-resistant setup. If your collection changes, you can unscrew a holder, reposition it, or add a new one without redoing the whole drawer, which is a real advantage over foam inserts.

Holders for Every Kind of Tool

The Toolgrid tool holder range is the heart of the system. It includes socket clips in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive sizes in both SAE and metric, ratchet head holders, tool tip and handle holders for screwdrivers, corner holders for boxed items, and adjustable universal holders for pliers, tape measures and other awkwardly shaped tools. Because the holders stand tools upright, they also help consolidate more tools into less drawer space.

Socket storage gets particular attention. The Toolgrid drive socket storage rail options and socket holder bundles are built around the three most common drive sizes, so a full socket set can be arranged by size and labeled for fast identification. Bundles bring together the holders and screws needed to outfit an entire drawer in one go.

Small Parts, Screws and Accessories

Loose hardware is a common drawer problem, and Toolgrid addresses it with modular containers in several footprints that sit on the board alongside tool holders, with dividers to separate contents. Replenishment bundles of holders and containers are useful for shops that regularly reconfigure drawers or outfit multiple toolboxes. The system also relies on dedicated Toolgrid screw sets to lock holders to the board, and there are battery holders sized for popular cordless platforms such as Milwaukee M18.

Who Uses Toolgrid

• Professional technicians who need a repeatable, transport-proof drawer layout
• Service truck and fleet operators who want tools to stay put on the road
• Home garage owners and enthusiasts organizing growing tool collections
• Shops that want a consistent look across multiple toolboxes

Toolgrid boards are designed to fit tool chest drawers or sit directly on a work surface, and the system has also been offered inside drawer and toolbox products from other manufacturers. For anyone tired of searching for the right socket or wrench, Toolgrid offers a flexible, expandable way to build a drawer that works the way you do.