the gypsy
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Wow I forgot that I actually looked at this post and especially liked the LBOXX cabinet. So for that reason I am making my mark. So it will be easier to get back to this post.
Cabinet for Small Parts Storage Cases
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Dick in Wisconsin
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Very impressed with the OP's project. Very nice. Great workmanship.
Mr. Vertcnc: Are you going to start a thread about your project? Inquiring minds want to know!
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Got inspired and built my own version. Much simpler but all the parts were free/recycled.
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MattVette89
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Saw this thread for the first time. Incredible design and craftsmanship!
Jim_No_Garage
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Got inspired and built my own version. Much simpler but all the parts were free/recycled.
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dfenderman - the only thing your cabinet is missing is a single pull out shelf at waist height that you can set a parts bin on while you grab what you need.
Nice job.
Jim
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I was thinking about something like that just last week. Thanks for the input!
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BajaScout
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The HF ad I received in the mail yesterday has a 20 bin version for $8.99. Wonder why they are $3.00 more.
dittle fart around
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Wow that is awesome work and great planning to make it all come together so well! I got lucky when I picked these up cheep:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283961
I sell these puppies all the time.
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eastbaysubaru
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Home Depot is listing the DS 150 for $50:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-DS-150-Tough-System-Storage-Unit-DWST08201/203696495
Not sure where you're seeing that price, but at $14 I'd replace all of my Stanley organizers with those. Do you have a link you can share for that price?
-Brian
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-DS-150-Tough-System-Storage-Unit-DWST08201/203696495
Not sure where you're seeing that price, but at $14 I'd replace all of my Stanley organizers with those. Do you have a link you can share for that price?
-Brian
retep
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Amazing work. I was thinking of something similar... But now I need to rethink mine. I just never thought about the slides.... What a perfect idea. Sir you have done an amazing job on this. It is so very well done!!!
Thats the standard price in the flyer. You need the coupon off there website
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/204_ITEM_20_BIN_PORTABLE_PARTS_STORAGE_CASE_1442196654.6276.jpg
looks like they raised the price
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/204_ITEM_20_BIN_PORTABLE_PARTS_STORAGE_CASE_1442196654.6276.jpg
looks like they raised the price
Nermal43
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Great build! I am one of the guys with the pull out bins and I was super happy with them until I saw this. Thanks for making future work for me!
For $14.00 you can not beat the DS150
DeWalt
Can you post the l to those prices?
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Well done!!!
That is a sale price, the lower price is only with a coupon.
Thanks for the kind words, and apologies for adding to your workload.
But it will be time and work well spent. Now that I have most of my "stuff" organized, it has saved me a ton of time not having to search for "stuff". 
Post pics of what you build.jp
BajaScout
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Thanks. Never knew to look for the coupons on the web site.
Gentleman Adventurer
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Nice Work.
Another shop project, just what I need! LOL
Another shop project, just what I need! LOL
BajaScout
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Current Dixieline flyer has these:
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dfenderman
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Just used that coupon you posted today. Thanks!
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aka Larry
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I was just going back through this thread and needing some hardware for a project I'm working on I decided to check out the above link.
I hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, but DAMN their concealed-type hinges are WAAAAAAY cheaper than anywhere else I've looked, or maybe I'm missing something? These are 6-way adjustable for just $0.75 each. I know they don't come with screws, but that's no problem. I wanted to go ahead and pull the trigger, but I wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something obvious here.
Anyone else see what I'm seeing here?
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This is awesome.
One thing i may add if you havent.
Secure the back to something, if you have alot of draws open it may tip over.
I didnt realize this, untill my kid opened all the draws in my box. And luckily i put a chain with a closed swivel bolted to the wall so it wouldnt tip over.
One thing i may add if you havent.
Secure the back to something, if you have alot of draws open it may tip over.
I didnt realize this, untill my kid opened all the draws in my box. And luckily i put a chain with a closed swivel bolted to the wall so it wouldnt tip over.
Looks like a good deal to me Larry. Never heard of that brand, but they make hinges and drawer slides. Their web site. Go for it, you can be our tester.
Let us know how they are, I am going to need some also.
jp
I saw several posts here where guys built cabinets or shelves to be able to stack small parts boxes/cases and be able to pull one out without having to dig to the bottom of a stack. Some used wood, some metal, some a combination of both. Others recycled old cabinets or racks. Lots of good ideas, and I almost copied some of them. Here is a link to one thread. But they got me to thinking.
One place I worked at had some of these:
One good thing about those metal cabinets is you can either open the drawers and remove one or two items or take the whole drawer with you to where you are working. The shortcoming of most of the racks I found here and other places on the net is that you HAVE to remove the case from the rack and sit it somewhere else to open it. I decided I wanted a cabinet to work like the metal one pictured above. I realize I kinda got carried away with the number of cases, but the size of the cabinet was determined by trying to get the most use from a single sheet of plywood.
First, the cabinet and drawers, without the storage cases:
And with the Harbor Freight 93928 storage cases:
The drawers are on full extension slides and pull out far enough to allow the lid to open all the way:
They lift off the drawers so I can take it to where I am working:
They are not attached to the drawer, just held in place by recesses in the side of the case that fit over the drawer sides:
The notch in the front of the drawers is for hand clearance.
jp
Great job........your work has been lost in this thread so I wanted to post it again.
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aka Larry
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Looks like a good deal to me Larry. Never heard of that brand, but they make hinges and drawer slides. Their web site. Go for it, you can be our tester.
Let us know how they are, I am going to need some also.
jp
OK, I guess I'll be the guinea pig. If they **** I'm not out too much. I'll report back and let you know.
Thanks for the bump.
I appreciate seeing all the other ideas for small parts storage. No one system works for everything. I have other storage for larger "small" parts, and still need more. I am thinking of how to make something to store brad nailers/staplers in, along with the fasteners, so everything is together. Sometimes tool storage integrated with the parts they use makes sense. Ideas anyone?
jp
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Capt Chrysler
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WOW! Nice job!
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alpinewhite
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How did you get the plywood edges to be smooth and void-free? Did you use cabinet-grade birch plywood? Did you use some sort of a filler to smooth out the edges?They lift off the drawers so I can take it to where I am working:
Also, I don't mean to criticize your work (it's top-notch) but do you think using something thinner like 1/4" masonite for the bottom pieces would save you some vertical space? I am about to copy your design and was contemplating on the masonite. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. In addition, would building this from four separate modules make it more flexible with respect to rearranging the garage?
Again, I'm not critiquing your design. Think of my suggestions as improvements for rev 2.0.
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I welcome a good constructive critique, and you have some solid ideas. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you build.
How did you get the plywood edges to be smooth and void-free? Did you use cabinet-grade birch plywood? Did you use some sort of a filler to smooth out the edges?
Both... well sorta. The ply is this, from Home Depot. It is not quite as good as birch, but much better than construction grade stuff. It has more plies than CG, but not as many as birch. The more plies, the better the chances it will stay flat. I have used this before (see here for an example) and always had good luck with it staying flat. It's hard to beat for the price, esp. compared to cabinet grade birch or baltic birch. I used Timbermate Wood Filler for smoothing the edges of the drawers. On this project, I only smoothed the edges that would show after everything was assembled. On the front edges of the 3/4" cabinet I used iron on edge banding, like this. HD has smaller packages in the store.
Also, I don't mean to criticize your work (it's top-notch) but do you think using something thinner like 1/4" masonite for the bottom pieces would save you some vertical space?
I considered other materials, including 1/4" hardboard (masonite), 1/4" plywood and sheet metal, and saving vertical space was the goal. 19 drawer bottoms of 1/2" ply = 9 1/2". 1/4" material would save 4 3/4". I am 6' 1", and have trouble seeing into the top drawer, so 4" or so would help. But, so would smaller casters. I also used 2X lumber under the bottom to mount the casters on. Probably overkill. I am considering removing those and just using a second layer of 3/4" ply. On the hardboard, I felt like it wouldn't be stiff enough. It tends to sag over time if not well supported. It may be OK, since the weight is distributed by the HF storage case sitting on top, BUT the HF storage case is subject to sag as well if filled to capacity with metal parts. I realize most of my cases are only lightly loaded (pop rivets, fuses, wire terminals, other light weight stuff), but I also have one with 1/2" bolts. I rejected using sheet metal, since my bending skills and tools are not that great. All I have is this brake. If I had a pan and box brake, I would have at least made a sample metal drawer to try. Whatever the material, I think you have to design for the highest anticipated load.
I am about to copy your design and was contemplating on the masonite. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. In addition, would building this from four separate modules make it more flexible with respect to rearranging the garage?
No doubt. You could then put each type of stored item close to the point of use. But, in my case anyway, I don't think it would be an advantage. I (mostly) do three things in my shop: work on cars, build stuff out of wood, and build stuff out of metal. All in a 40' X 43' shop. Some of the fasteners are used in all three activities. One of my goals (and how I wound up with the cabinet size I did) was getting max use out of the plywood. But if having your supplies divided up, or getting a better arrangement to suit your work style is a higher priority, smaller cases would work better for you. Your call.
Again, I'm not critiquing your design. Think of my suggestions as improvements for rev 2.0.
I welcome a good constructive critique, and you have some solid ideas. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing what you build.
aka Larry
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OK, TIA.
I was thinking guinea pig, but decided to be polite and say tester. But now that you have said it, you ARE our guinea pig.
Looking forward to your opinion.
jp
I placed the order so I guess we'll see what shows up. Concealed hinges for $0.75 each is pretty damn cheap so I'm still leary.
Word of note, the CS Hardware site is not secure so beware. I used my on-line only card that I just keep $20 or so on in case it gets hacked.
manwithtools
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Nice job - and you just cost me some money. I've got to build something like this. I've got an idea to use our CNC panel machine to drill all the holes for the drawer slides and to machine all the drawer bottoms so that all will be uniform.
I'll try to remember to post some pictures of the project.
I'll try to remember to post some pictures of the project.