Bolt storage during projects

[mailpup]

Like many others do, for longer projects like a head gasket replacement I use ziploc type bag with a identifying slip of paper inside. An exception is the head bolts themselves since they are obvious in my opinion. I will often store fasteners with their associated part so I don't have to sort through such a large pile of bags later but this doesn't work in all cases so I do have a small pile of bags.

 

[Outlawmws]

I pick up boxes of ziploc bags at yard sales. All sizes. Put the hardware in them, and label them with my Sharpie. For parts I have been using my used USPS FLAT RATE boxes. They are strong, I label them, and it keeps everything stackable.

I can't recall ever seeing any for sale at a YS.

 

[Hemihotrod]

So this is my first post so hopefully I'm doing this right. The best long term bolt storage I have found are part organizer trays. There are hundreds of version out there some just solid unchangeable ones some with removable slats so you can change the compartment size and my personal favourite is the one that have removable compartments. They work great in both home and work environments can can mark on the clear top with what we call a china pencil or a wax pencil of the same nature. At work we have up to 35 vehicles in progress at anytime so if they are labled we'll it allows anyone to put the vehicle back together. The was pencil washes off easily with the use of a towel and white board cleaner or plastic degreaser. I love this method for my home project as they are easy to store and all in one place. Hope this helps someone

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I can't recall ever seeing any for sale at a YS.

Actually, I think they were all at estate sales. I riffle through the kitchen cupboards and drawers. They seem to be catch-alls. So, I pick up the bags, tinfoil, and Nazi Silverware.

 

[SteveCh]

When working on my airplane, I use muffin tins. My airplane mechanic's shop must have a hundred of them in various sizes sitting around [muffin tins, I mean]. They won't work so well for larger, longer bolts, but they are perfect for screws, nuts, washers, pins, etc.

They are also handy for keeping a selection of new hardware for repair and replacement out at the airplane...electrical connectors, screws, etc., to avoid my having to walk around the shop a billion times every time I need a replacement connector, which can really eat up time.

 

[NC-Shaun]

I want a set of these stands that are made by Jims Machining specifically for Harley-Davidsons.

"These time saving organizers include a specific stand for top end, cam chest, transmission, and primary. When combined, they all nest within each other taking up very little space and can easily fit in a deep drawer of a tool box. When preparing for final assembly, the stands can be turned on their side for easy loctite preparation. The surface is powdercoated in JIMS durable blue and includes silkscreened hardware position art with torque specifications."

Pretty cool, they go in the spot from where you removed them in the bike and the stand is designed to turn on it's side so you can hit them all with Loctite at the same time.

I have an old Superglide that is almost in full mockup, ready for teardown for paint and powder. This is a nice looking option to keep the bolts arranged, but Jims stuff is always so expensive. I would also like to have a set of there Twin Cam Cam installation, removal tools.