Parts Storage Solution

Great parts storage and indexing solution.
Features:
-Simple to construct
-Inexpensive
-High density
-Floor or bench space NOT required.
-Scaleable, go as big as you like
-Easy to index new parts

Step 1 Parts Required #1

-3/16" x 36" Metal rod
-2 Small U-Clamps
-2 Utility shelf mounting brackets

Comments

[peptidefarmer]

Cool! Just like the pharmacy does it. I should try this - I am in dire need of an improved organization system.

[pfred2]

You're really dead set against parts drawers? I rather favor my Akro Mils storage solutions here.

[carlmal]

I'm always acquiring parts and I found it hard to fit them in using drawers. If you always work with the same parts I suppose parts drawers are fine. I do think this is more volume/footprint efficient though.

[carlmal]

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[pfred2]

I see. For larger parts I have this. My "junk box".

[carlmal]

I'd love one of those! If I bring any more old organs home my wife would make me live there....

[pfred2]

I've seen folks living in worse. The whole thing only cost me $200 to put up. I used a lot of scrap wood for the frame though.

[dimtick]

I like this idea. I have a lot of miscellaneous screws that this would work with.
I wonder if adding file tabs onto the bags would help. may help you find what your after faster.
think there's something better you can do with the wire rolls and the alligator clips but the bags are cool.

[carlmal]

I have a thick wooden dowel mounted above my bench for spools of wire. It partially inspired this design. So you are correct, there are better things to do with the spools.

[extremeseeker]

where do you get the "J" hooks?

[carlmal]

http://www.uline.com/
I bought 1000 J-hooks and 1000 4x6" bags for about $100
Probably 2 - 4 times as much as I'll need in my lifetime.
If you only need a few, 3M makes them in smaller batches.

[Bongmaster]

neat, space saving, and u can see all the parts without having to rummage :)