Parts Bins Opinions

[Stephen]

My next "Stay Home, Stay Safe" project is organizing all my miscellaneous nuts, bolt, screws, washers, etc, etc. Since I've been renting up till this place, I always kept them in tackle/craft boxes so when I moved to the next place, they'd be easy to move. But now that I have my own garage, I want to install some parts bins above my work bench.
I'm debating between some of these louvered panels with hanging bins and your standard cabinet/drawer type set up. But I was curious about what everyone else has done.

 

[Kevin B.]

I'm no help, but that's a good project. I've been wanting get a thread checker and sort out my Bucket Of Old Bolts. I guess now is the time.

 

[Stephen]

I'm no help, but that's a good project. I've been wanting get a thread checker and sort out my Bucket Of Old Bolts. I guess now is the time.

A thread checker is a good idea! I'll add that to the list.

 

[nnnnnate]

I bought these HF parts bins that lock and I'm really happy with them. I have too much dust and an open bin like you linked would get filled up with crap. I also feel like I'd knock those over and then have to pick everything up off the floor. I built a little wall rack to house a bunch of the bins I linked. I'll try and find a picture to post to show it but I label the front of the bins and try and keep like items together.

 

[Tonkaman]

If your anything like me you have 1,000 different types of hardware but only 5 of each type. I feel like small bins are the way to go so you don’t start to compromise your organization.

If you have the space, hold out for some old index card bins or retired hardware store bins.

I picked up a few like this from RME last year: https://www.homedepot.com/p/OLYMPIA...mplete-Kit-Red-and-Black-90-800-220/203513621

 

[Stephen]

If your anything like me you have 1,000 different types of hardware but only 5 of each type. I feel like small bins are the way to go so you don’t start to compromise your organization.

If you have the space, hold out for some old index card bins or retired hardware store bins.

I picked up a few like this from RME last year: https://www.homedepot.com/p/OLYMPIA...mplete-Kit-Red-and-Black-90-800-220/203513621

Those are pretty slick! Pricey, though.

I'm a bit limited in space, otherwise I'd be all over old index card bins. There are a couple full height ones up at University surplus right now (or, before the world ended, anyway).

 

[Homefryy]

I have 1 each of the below. They come with drawer dividers so you can split drawers into smaller areas if you want.

I like that the drawers are easy to remove so you can pull a bin of screws out and take them to wherever you are doing a project.

Akro-Mils 10144 D 20-Inch by 16-Inch by 6-1/2-Inch Hardware and Craft Cabinet, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003P2UOCO/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_qPlLEb588D3T3

Akro-Mils 10124 24 Drawer Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinet, 20-Inch x 16-Inch x 6.5-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TV3NL0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_UQlLEbSQDEGTC

 

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[nnnnnate]

The cleats on the side are screwed in from the outside. I made this probably 4 years ago and it's been nice to have.

 

[Stephen]

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The cleats on the side are screwed in from the outside. I made this probably 4 years ago and it's been nice to have.

I’m looking for something that’s labeled on the outside of each bin for quick reference. Otherwise, your setup looks fantastic.

 

[Gravy]

I’m looking for something that’s labeled on the outside of each bin for quick reference. Otherwise, your setup looks fantastic.

Label makers are cheap

 

[Tonkaman]

I’m looking for something that’s labeled on the outside of each bin for quick reference. Otherwise, your setup looks fantastic.

Unless you are going to create a comprehensive “stock on hand” you will always be changing what you do and do not keep around. If you have permanent labels then you will end up with empty spaces reserved for a specific item. If you can change labels (like with a label maker) then you can re-arrange as needed.

 

[Stephen]

Nothing will be permanent, I've got a label maker and it won’t be crazy specific. Just want to be able to quickly scan the bins when I’m working on something.

 

[Homefryy]

When it fits I cut labels off the boxes that screws come in and tape them to my bins for labels.

 

[ID Bronco]

When it fits I cut labels off the boxes that screws come in and tape them to my bins for labels.

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This - and a Sharpie goes a long way for labeling.

 

[POR]

Hmmm.... So the bucket method of storage is no good I take it? Hahaha

 

[gary78bronco]

If you are wanting just a cheap thread checker, I can help out with that if you are in the Orem Area.

Like this one but its yellow. https://www.grainger.com/product/2E...s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916713517!!!g!82128627117!

 

[Tonkaman]

I'm no help, but that's a good project. I've been wanting get a thread checker and sort out my Bucket Of Old Bolts. I guess now is the time.

Speaking of thread checkers, Nut and Bolt supply sells a good set. It’s the same that they use to help customers.

 

[Kevin B.]

Nut and Bolt supply sells a good set.

Oh do they? I got stimulated yesterday, maybe I'll go support my local hardware joint instead of ordering on Amazon.

 

[glockman]

When it fits I cut labels off the boxes that screws come in and tape them to my bins for labels.

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I have that same label maker for your lug nuts bin.