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Boostingaz
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This or I also saw and like the Din rail idea, just found some of Facebook. I also found a bunch of ULine bins, anyone know if the backs of those are the same or similar enough?
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This or I also saw and like the Din rail idea, just found some of Facebook. I also found a bunch of ULine bins, anyone know if the backs of those are the same or similar enough?
DIN rail isn't stout enough if these are heavy. And once bent, you'll cuss removing and replacing them on it....BTDT. My shop in Cali was a versa tube shack with the verts 5ft OC. I used 3" X 1/8" on a couple of the bays for project bins. Even a little tweak on that made placing a 12" wide bin tricky sometimes. Ohhhh ya'd think it hooked and the next thing you knew you were playing 52 pick up.
Make sure those bins have the hooks, some don't. I bought 400 of the 3" X 16" bins once that are only good for sitting on a shelf, there's no hook on the back.
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Boostingaz
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A couple of these would be lovely! if only I was a lottery winner haha.
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Bin Storage Cabinet - 48 x 24 x 78
Protect all your expensive tools and parts from dust, damage and theft. Rugged all-welded 16 gauge steel cabinet. Powder-coat finish. Easily adjustable bins hang on louvered panels. Doors have 3-point locking system – Keys included. (72) 5 1/2 x 4 x 3", (48) 7 1/2 x 4 x 3", (24) 11 x 5 1/2 x 5"...
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Boostingaz
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A couple of these would be lovely! if only I was a lottery winner haha.
Bin Storage Cabinet - 48 x 24 x 78
Protect all your expensive tools and parts from dust, damage and theft. Rugged all-welded 16 gauge steel cabinet. Powder-coat finish. Easily adjustable bins hang on louvered panels. Doors have 3-point locking system – Keys included. (72) 5 1/2 x 4 x 3", (48) 7 1/2 x 4 x 3", (24) 11 x 5 1/2 x 5"...
The Uline bins must be very similar to the Akron bins as it looks like they both use that same hook panel stuff.
I used to have one of those. It was pricey 20+yrs ago but what a dream it was. I used it for all our motor control goodies and it kept everything spotless. I wish I’d never sold after shutting down that business.A couple of these would be lovely! if only I was a lottery winner haha.
Bin Storage Cabinet - 48 x 24 x 78
Protect all your expensive tools and parts from dust, damage and theft. Rugged all-welded 16 gauge steel cabinet. Powder-coat finish. Easily adjustable bins hang on louvered panels. Doors have 3-point locking system – Keys included. (72) 5 1/2 x 4 x 3", (48) 7 1/2 x 4 x 3", (24) 11 x 5 1/2 x 5"...
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Boostingaz
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Menards has a couple different sizes of these in stock. When I get the rebate credits I'm currently waiting on I might grab a bunch of these.
Quantum Storage Systems® 4-1/8"W x 3"H x 5-3/8"D Stackable Bin at Menards® https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...kable-bin/qus210rd/p-1444451730678-c-9189.htm
Quantum Storage Systems® 4-1/8"W x 3"H x 5-3/8"D Stackable Bin at Menards® https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...kable-bin/qus210rd/p-1444451730678-c-9189.htm
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Boostingaz
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Here are the Trinity bins and their rack.
I'd kill for one of those. Uline has some interesting stuff but they're definitely not a cheap date.A couple of these would be lovely! if only I was a lottery winner haha.
Bin Storage Cabinet - 48 x 24 x 78
Protect all your expensive tools and parts from dust, damage and theft. Rugged all-welded 16 gauge steel cabinet. Powder-coat finish. Easily adjustable bins hang on louvered panels. Doors have 3-point locking system – Keys included. (72) 5 1/2 x 4 x 3", (48) 7 1/2 x 4 x 3", (24) 11 x 5 1/2 x 5"...
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Boostingaz
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The bins from Uline really aren't that bad I feel like. I can get 72 bins for right under $100 bucks. There cabinets and stuff are ridiculously expensive but the bins themselves I think are a decent deal.
www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12413BLU/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Stackable-Bins-5-1-2-x-4-x-3-Blue
www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-12413BLU/Plastic-Bins/Plastic-Stackable-Bins-5-1-2-x-4-x-3-Blue
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I have the Horror Freight version of those bins: 20-piece bins
They're $15 and include rails. Actually pretty decent quality, but I don't have experience with the ones from uline (which have more reinforcement on the sides).
I'm jealous of all your space in the shop. That wall looks big enough to store every bit of hardware you'll ever need!
jollygreengiant
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Are you sure you want to go the open bin route? Every one of those systems I've been around, they eventually get a bunch of dirt and dust on them. While not a huge issue it's still annoying. I plan on going with enclosed hardware storage in the future for this reason. Likely a combination of a drawer type cabinet and organizer trays with lids.
I'd think an old card type filing cabinet or similar would be a really good fit for you. Lots of storage plus having the ability to lock it would prevent little hands from getting in and messing up your hardware.
I'd think an old card type filing cabinet or similar would be a really good fit for you. Lots of storage plus having the ability to lock it would prevent little hands from getting in and messing up your hardware.
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I pretty regularly just blow the whole shop out with the leaf blower, so while I understand that isn't perfect I'm not super concerned about the bins collecting some dust. I'll check Facebook and see if I can find some type of dewey decimal type cabinets, those would be nice and hadn't thought of that. My wife already calls me a cabinet hoarder so this won't help my case
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I found two of these. They are in different locations and different sellers but what's nice is they are both IU library cabinets so they would match. Now how to tell the wife I need 2k more in cabinets
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72 drawer cabinet from Indiana University
Beautifully kept 72 card catalog from Indiana University that my great great grandmother acquired after they closed down the dewy decimal system and she retired. She was a librarian at the...
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One kitchen window got done today as timed allowed during lunch and naps. I also got the next window cut, header built (glue is drying) and it's in the basement acclimating to the house before stain.
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I got another kitchen window done spread out over lunch/nap time.
In doing so, my air compressor decided it wanted to start leaking. Cool cool. It is super old and I've used the piss out of it. So not surprised to some degree. Question for you tool heads. I have a spot and open breaker for a big air compressor in the shop. So I was considering the M18 compressor? This would be for around the house and smaller projects. Does anyone have any experience with the M18 compressor. Can it run 120 psi, or enough to easily run up to a 16g gun?
In doing so, my air compressor decided it wanted to start leaking. Cool cool. It is super old and I've used the piss out of it. So not surprised to some degree. Question for you tool heads. I have a spot and open breaker for a big air compressor in the shop. So I was considering the M18 compressor? This would be for around the house and smaller projects. Does anyone have any experience with the M18 compressor. Can it run 120 psi, or enough to easily run up to a 16g gun?
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No experience with the M18 compressor. I got sick of the noise from my pancake compressor and got a 1 gallon California Air Tools compressor. Incredibly quiet and looks like it weighs a couple pounds less than the Milwaukee without a battery.
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I got the middle big header built and in the basement warming up getting ready for stain. 
jar944
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For a small quiet compressor I've been happy with my senco 1010.
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Round one of stain on the kitchen center window trim.
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Boostingaz
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Thank you!
It's a 4 piece top.
It's a base 1x6 that I wrap with a shoe mold around the top edge and then cap it off top and bottom with a 1/2x that is ripped to give 1/4 reveals on all edges. Hopefully these pre stained photos show it a little better.
I glue and pin nail it all.
Here is the flattest photo I have.
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Thank you very much! Painting would have been so much easier lol, but I love the wood look. The stain is a bit time consuming as it's 2 coats of stain followed by 3 coats of poly. So each piece gets 5 coats before install.
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I love the look of the style trim, it really adds some dimension and character. I don’t use Milwaukee tools, I am a DEWALT guy. I love my cordless pancake compressor. For what it’s worth.
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Boostingaz
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I'm kinda of split. I have pretty much everything DeWalt and then most of the M12 line just because I like how small they are for around the house. My shop is a red/yellow rainbow haha.
Good memory. I've got (2) of the California Air Tool compressors, this one which is more portable and used for vacuum clamping or carry around as needed:
And then a bigger 5 gallon ish one I think it is as the "primary" for the garage
Definitely nicer noise level than the noisy as sin pancake compressors, keeps up well with nail guns, wouldn't want to run a roofing crew off it but for a single person I think it does fine and most importantly my kids don't scream when it flips on
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Boostingaz
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Good memory. I've got (2) of the California Air Tool compressors, this one which is more portable and used for vacuum clamping or carry around as needed:
And then a bigger 5 gallon ish one I think it is as the "primary" for the garage
Definitely nicer noise level than the noisy as sin pancake compressors, keeps up well with nail guns, wouldn't want to run a roofing crew off it but for a single person I think it does fine and most importantly my kids don't scream when it flips on
I think I am leaning towards this one for a mobile unit and putting something bigger in the shop that will not be "portable".
Either this or just the standard 2010A, I wonder if the "long life motor" is worth it ??
California Air Tools - The Largest Manufacture of Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free & Lightweight Air Compressors - CAT-2010ALFC
California Air Tools has Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free, powerful and Lightweight Air Compressors. SPRAYIT LVLP Spray Guns and Accessories.
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Well Happy freaking Friday the 13th!!
Two of my accounts were hacked. A credit card (yesterday) that I had to cancel and a totally not even related debit card (today) to a checking account that is only in my wife's name that never pays the credit card bill. So how someone got both numbers that have no common relationship is beyond me! They if course used the DC not the CC to run a bunch of charges.
Then I was woke up at 6am this morning by a phone call informing me that my grandfather passed last night. His official diagnosis was 11/6 so this was quick. We had plans to go have lunch with them tomorrow
Prayers for my Grandma would be much appreciated at this time.
Two of my accounts were hacked. A credit card (yesterday) that I had to cancel and a totally not even related debit card (today) to a checking account that is only in my wife's name that never pays the credit card bill. So how someone got both numbers that have no common relationship is beyond me! They if course used the DC not the CC to run a bunch of charges.
Then I was woke up at 6am this morning by a phone call informing me that my grandfather passed last night. His official diagnosis was 11/6 so this was quick. We had plans to go have lunch with them tomorrow
Prayers for my Grandma would be much appreciated at this time.
OutlawDrifter
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Sending condolences your way, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
68400BIRD
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Sorry for your loss, I lost my dad a few months ago so I know the pain.
I can't stand thieves. Hot tar and feathers for them.
I can't stand thieves. Hot tar and feathers for them.
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Boostingaz
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Sorry for yours as well! Makes you stop and think about how short life really is. Make the best of what we have!
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Even with gloves I really do hate this stuff lol.
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Next question for all you woodworkers. What are your favorite blades?
1) Miter saw 12"
2) Radial arm 12"
3) Table saw 10"
1) Miter saw 12"
2) Radial arm 12"
3) Table saw 10"
OutlawDrifter
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I've had good luck with Diablo blades.