One thing you may consider is a way to put in one of the nice low cost Foam Renzetti tool caddies, but I am not sure how that would work with tools standing in it when it's closed. However it would concentrate the tools in a place that you can also use them like they are stored?? Not sure just a thought.
as for a vise I would read through the Ohio In-depth study they did. Here is a link. A little old now, but still very good!

Fly Tying Vises In-Depth Review by Fly Fish Ohio!