On Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:30:59 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote:
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 2:09:15 PM UTC-4, Puckdropper wrote:
Glad Large size boxes hold 5 lbs of screws, if you need something a
little tougher (or water proof) than the cardboard box they came in.
They're cheap at Menards, less than $3 for 3.
Other sizes of containers are also useful. I found some worthless in
the kitchen extra small square size containers were ideal for holding
screws as I disassembled a project for painting.
Plastic zip-top bags are great for storing related parts within larger
containers. One such box has various plumbing fittings, and finding
what I need is a matter of flipping through a few bags rather than
digging through an entire drawer full.
Any storage ideas you guys would like to share?
Puckdropper
See-through is key.
I recently bought a 25-pack of 4 oz specimen containers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2LVZVJ
I sorted my mixed batches of spare nuts, bolts, washers, etc. into them.
I store them up-side down on an eye-level shelf. A quick scan of the
see-through containers and I can quickly find the hardware I need.
I have a wire shelving unit outside the shop. I use a few of these for larger
odds and ends and parts:
https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-205.../dp/B002BA5F6G
In the garage I sized some of the shelves to fit these plastic crates:
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-16qt-.../dp/B005D5I144
The lower shelves (and floor) fit 18 gallon totes (not see-through)
Shelving system: https://i.imgur.com/0v44CJq.jpg
I'm also a fan of zip lock bags for both short and long term storage.
Student Housing storage:
A few years ago I built a knock-down full size bed for my daughter to
take back to college. She wanted it to fit in her car and be high enough
to fit the 18 gallon totes underneath so she could have more storage than
your average student.
5 pieces here - The three 3-legged sections and the head and foot cross
pieces:
https://i.imgur.com/eBHvDEG.jpg
Add 2 pieces of 1/2" MDF and it's sweet dreams:
https://i.imgur.com/Is1Kryc.jpg
Order a lot of spices from Penzey's, have a few bottles of both glass
and plastic.