How to Make the Low Cost Inventory Storage System
Intro: How to Make the Low Cost Inventory Storage System
I posted a thread at HipGirl forums: Home Made Storage Cube--Get My Ribbon Organized
A lot of feedback received asking for the instruction. So here it is -- Store inventory in the most efficient way.
Original source: Low Cost Inventory Storage System
STEP 1: Get the Boxes
The best place is uline.com. The boxes I bought are:
13X13X13 CUBE BOX 25/500 --$18 for 25 boxes
12X6X6 LONG BOX 25/900 --$8 for 25 boxes
25 cube boxes and 100 long boxes make 25 cubes.
13X13X13 CUBE BOX 25/500 --$18 for 25 boxes
12X6X6 LONG BOX 25/900 --$8 for 25 boxes
25 cube boxes and 100 long boxes make 25 cubes.
STEP 2: Assemble 13x13x13 Cube Boxes
cut the flappers on one side. Black & Decker Cordless Power Scissors are used for this job (You can use any cutting tool you have).
STEP 3: Tape Cubes Together
Tape cubes together--front, back and side. Then put them against the wall.
STEP 4: Assemble 12x6x6 Long Boxes Which Will Be Drawers.
Cut out a square at one end of the box. 4 drawers fit in 1 cube. Please note how the drawers are put into the cube--the tapes show where the flappers are sealed--2 vertical and 2 horizontal. Otherwise the drawers will be too tight to slide.
STEP 5: Load Inventories
Load ribbons (or whatever your inventories are) in the drawers, write the description on the box and then slide them into cubes. Sort the drawer by alphabetic order for best result. Here is the article about sorting everything in alphabetic order:
http://www.hipgirlclips.com/store/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=138&products_id=2341
http://www.hipgirlclips.com/store/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=138&products_id=2341
STEP 6: The Cube Without the Drawers Can Be Used for Larger Objects.
No drawer boxes needed for larger objects.
STEP 7: For Smaller Objects
Use small containers to store small objects.
STEP 8: How to Get Those Small Containers for Free?
These are tennis ball cans. Check with your local tennis club. You'll get hundreds of them for free.
STEP 9: If the Containers Are Full
These cans are almost full so the box flappers (got a lot in step 2) are padded under the can's open side to prevent the hair clips from falling out.
STEP 10: More Pictures
Here are more pictures.
STEP 11: More Storage Tips
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44 Comments
schlieffenska 12 years ago
Re-design 12 years ago
regina.bragg 8 years ago
4 years later but still just as important ! ! !
vkowalczyk 12 years ago
agutshall-diaz 9 years ago
I think this is a wonderful idea.This also can be used with recycled boxes.A great way to sustain and organize.Good job
dsantil71 9 years ago
alcurb 9 years ago
Purely functional form.
mistresszelena 9 years ago
I will probably use this for temporary storage but I have some concerns.One concern is water damage. I've lost so many craft supplies over the years to flooding, broken pipes, leaks, etc. I will always choose plastic with lids over cardboard. Also mice & rats love to eat through cardboard. Even in a rental storage unit things don't seem to be safe. Once without telling us, they ripped the roof off the unit to repair it, covering everything with debris. Another time the roof leaked and I lost a lot of fabric to mold. Your solution however is perfect for setting up shop if you have to travel or move a lot or if you are living on a shoestring.
Some of the comments seem to think postal boxes are a great resource for free stuff. Sure, if you want to run afoul of the law. Not to mention if you are in the USA people stealing these boxes doesn't help with the cost of postage that keeps going up and up.
imwilly 9 years ago
imwilly 9 years ago
ventifact 9 years ago
Everyone must remember that gravity will prevail.
joseph.strubhar 9 years ago
Another nice source for small round cans is Pringles Potato Chip cans - clear lids help you see what is inside!
dollarseed 9 years ago
As a side note. If you want to find the stretch wrap from a warehouse, just go to one and ask for the end rolls. Most of the time these get tossed when their is still ample wrap still on a roll, but not enough to wrap a full pallet. The tubes it comes on are also handy for organizing things in, and are all of a standard 3 inch diameter.
dollarseed 9 years ago
I have found that the small Sterlite Drawer systems are also great for storing small stuff. The drawers are easy to take out and reinsert for arranging them, but will not just fall out. They are also see through. I use these to keep my seed room organized @ DollarSeed. The large drawer systems also work great for the larger and heavier items.
Animatrixx 10 years ago
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