Hardware organization

Have had this thing for like 20+ years now,not sure the brand but it was purchased at Sears back then. Still works great. 

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I know alot of folks like the milwaukee one,what are yall using? Im gonna expand my collection soon. Never enough hardware storage.

I have a bunch of the Milwaukee organizers but I also for bits and blades I use some Plano or Husky clear organizers.

Jimbo

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Cool,I have some Plano ones too.  I probably have a few i could free up as well. one i use for electrical connectors and such.

A bunch o drill bits

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Hi, my name name is Steven, and I am addicted to hardware…. nuts, bolts, screws, nails, washers, spacers, rivets… Oh MY……

I have a few of the Dewalt organizers and one Milwaukee, I have a couple of the Husky (keter style) that I really like and a Keter that  I picked up on sale a Lowes a while back, love these organizers. My wife even picked up couple of cheaper ones at The Container Store for our sons Legos. 

Fazzman wrote:

2 hours ago, Fazzman said:

Cool,I have some Plano ones too.  I probably have a few i could free up as well. one i use for electrical connectors and such.

For home electrical I use a fishing tackle box. Tons of storage compartments and then a big open bay at the bottom to throw wire strippers and other misc large items.

MikeyB wrote:

49 minutes ago, MikeyB said:

I have a few of the Dewalt organizers and one Milwaukee, I have a couple of the Husky (keter style) that I really like and a Keter that  I picked up on sale a Lowes a while back, love these organizers. My wife even picked up couple of cheaper ones at The Container Store for our sons Legos. 

 

Nice selection brother. I need to get a labeler so I can do that with mine.

My wife makes the labels on the computer, really cool. You buy the label printer paper and off you go… 

MikeyB wrote:

1 minute ago, MikeyB said:

My wife makes the labels on the computer, really cool. You buy the label printer paper and off you go… 

Thats a great idea,I think I actually have a bunch of those. Thanks for the idea.

…and a hell of a lot cheaper than the replacement label tape on label makers I’m sure. Those freaking label makers are just outright scams, they sell the label maker for $10 with a small roll of tape. The maker uses 2 times or more the tape it needs when printing the label and the replacement tapes are twice the cost of the printer.

My wife just told me you buy some label paper at Staples or Target and it has the Microsoft word program with it that you use on your computer, she loves this thing, she actually turned me on to it… 

I think open office and such can do it too.

MikeyB wrote:

29 minutes ago, MikeyB said:

My wife just told me you buy some label paper at Staples or Target and it has the Microsoft word program with it that you use on your computer, she loves this thing, she actually turned me on to it… 

Fazzman wrote:

27 minutes ago, Fazzman said:

I think open office and such can do it too.

Sharpie works all the same lol

JimboS1ice wrote:

4 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said:

 

 

Sharpie works all the same lol

Sharpies don’t come off as easy as a 

Label when I change my mind an hour later… Lol 

Well now, I supposed I have to go take some pics of my hardware storage…

Kato wrote:

Well now, I supposed I have to go take some pics of my hardware storage…

Yes but surprise us with the background!

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I use a label maker. I love the thing. It’s nice, clean and uniform, which I like.

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You get no fancy backgrounds for this, just simple snaps. I have 3 Stanley organizers with all kinds of random crap in them, and a couple of Plano boxes. The smaller box holds screws, anchors, drywall screws, etc., and the larger one hold electrical stuff like wire nuts and whatnot.

man I love that I started this thread. You guys have some nice gear stowed away.

The only thing worthwhile is the Plano boxes, those Stanley organizers are nice but it’s too easy to jumble stuff up. I’ve got so much mix of gobbledygook in those that it’s not even funny.

I keep most of my hardware in the Milwaukee organizers. Just wishing I would have bought more when they were $19. $24 isn’t a deal breaker but I’ll save 5 bucks whenever I can!

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kruton wrote:

1 hour ago, kruton said:

I keep most of my hardware in the Milwaukee organizers. Just wishing I would have bought more when they were $19. $24 isn’t a deal breaker but I’ll save 5 bucks whenever I can!

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I knew i should have bought 4 more!! 

JimboS1ice wrote:

17 hours ago, JimboS1ice said:

 

I knew i should have bought 4 more!! 

That is what black Fridays are for. I am sure someone will have some for sale in November.

Now Lowe’s and Home Depot have spring ones, seemingly on different weekends.

The price is pretty good while the sale is on, but if some are left over after the sale and they are still in the store a month later, that is when the bargains happen.:D 😀 😀 😀 😀

With the old price you could get 5 for $100,now you get one less for that same $100 makes me wonder what the real story behind the price increase was.

Fazzman wrote:

7 minutes ago, Fazzman said:

With the old price you could get 5 for $100,now you get one less for that same $100 makes me wonder what the real story behind the price increase was.

They were 25 until they dropped around the holidays… sucks

Anyone use the Tstak system? I’ve been thinking of getting a few of those. Seem to be versatile and durable.

arkfit wrote:

8 hours ago, arkfit said:

Anyone use the Tstak system? I’ve been thinking of getting a few of those. Seem to be versatile and durable.

I dont have any personally but i know a few folks around here probably have a couple.

I keep a lot of tools, hardware and shop supplied in cabinet drawers.

ultgar wrote:

I keep a lot of tools, hardware and shop supplied in cabinet drawers.

 

 

And a couple festool drivers too?

Jimbo

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ultgar wrote:

11 minutes ago, ultgar said:

I keep a lot of tools, hardware and shop supplied in cabinet drawers.

 

 

LOVE THAT !!!

Nice Id love to get my hands on some lista or vidmar cabinets. Used alot in machine shops for all sorts of things.

Fazzman wrote:

1 hour ago, Fazzman said:

Nice Id love to get my hands on some lista or vidmar cabinets. Used alot in machine shops for all sorts of things.

I’ve been watching the Dunham stuff on Amazon. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WQB3RK

It’s very similar to the stuff Ace hardware uses to store hardware, metal case with removable plastic divider. I’m hoping the rack finds it’s way to warehouse.

ultgar wrote:

2 hours ago, ultgar said:

I keep a lot of tools, hardware and shop supplied in cabinet drawers.

 

 

Holy shite, that is some serious hardware organization.. Nice work bro ….

Hose clamp drawer….

Scopes and cameras

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Scopes and cameras

Dude you need Fort Knox security for all that awesome stuff you got!

Jimbo

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BMack37 wrote:

2 hours ago, BMack37 said:

 

I’ve been watching the Dunham stuff on Amazon. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006WQB3RK

 

It’s very similar to the stuff Ace hardware uses to store hardware, metal case with removable plastic divider. I’m hoping the rack finds it’s way to warehouse.

Aah,I do recognize those,seen them before long ago.

Fazzman wrote:

29 minutes ago, Fazzman said:

Aah,I do recognize those,seen them before long ago.

Very nice quality. Significantly smaller than what Ultgar’s crazy awesome posts are filled with but more along the lines of something most could get by with. A couple of racks would be more than enough for most. They’re solid, I think the steel is a little thicker than my Husky box is made from.

Yeah from what I remember of these,been a longtime since ive seen one,they are nice to have on top of ones bench or on shelves,small items dont slide over the top if you tilt them upwards either.

For grab and go hardware, I’ve got a mix of Durham scoop boxes, Stanley boxes, and Tanos/Festool systainers.  Get something with a secure latching system….I’ve had my single latch Durham boxes let go and dump the contents many times.  Here are some photos of hose clamps in all 3 types of boxes. SD

I’m not a terrible fan of the Durhams for mobile boxes either, they work but I prefer the plastic multi-latch boxes as well. The Durham handle and latch just aren’t as nice of a design. Sometimes you’ll pop the latch when lifting the handle, I imagine that’s how you’ve hand them come unlatched. I’m using mine as more of a stationary, semi-mobile storage solution. Basically, if you need to move it to the other side of the house, do it, but it’s never going in the car or being dragged from room to room.

I’ve been thinking of picking up some of the Milwaukee boxes for mobile hardware storage, I should have bought them last year when they were $20. 🙁

I keep wanting to get some of those milwaukee ones too. Perhaps they will go on sale again sometime.

I’m trying to make up my mind on one of the Dewalt ToughSystem options; Either the small DS150, or the new organizer with clear lid. I know, I know… buy both!

Anyone have either or both of these?

I like clear lids, inevitably you will buy another one and it’s easier to see which is which. Also allows you to see when you’re getting low, because we all know that unless you run out, you’re going to forget that you’re low if you notice it in the middle of a job.

That Dewalt one looks nice. Seems a lil more compact than the milwaukee one. Clear lids are defo a huge plus imo.

Here is some of mine…

Cool Chris,those Festool ones are really sweet. Thanks for sharing.

Fazzman wrote:

Just now, Fazzman said:

Cool Chris,those Festool ones are really sweet. Thanks for sharing.

Why thank you oh mighty Man of the Fazz!!!!

Big fan of clear lids as opposed to guess the box, nothing worse than flipping through boxes and boxes for a kreg screw when you already have a mess

Jimbo

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