New 32x40 is done

[Musky_Hunter]

My shop was completed last month and I am trying to figure out how to organize it. What is a good way to store random parts. I could do shelves but they collect dust and other random stuff. I am trying to keep the storage area looking clean. Also is there a good solution for storing small parts and hardware? Something like the hardware store has with the drawers on top of the bolt bins.

 

[bad466]

I would like to see some pictures of it. That’s the size I am getting ready to start building.

 

[Bucko]

Recently moved and starting from scratch again but now have a dedicated 2600sq' shop and a 3 car garage to spread out. Just had a 3 car garage before and it was very shallow to boot. To maximize storage before I bought the $1 plastic shoe box containers and some of the larger size for bigger items. I built my cabinets deep enough to fit the boxes in with the short end facing out and just labeled them with a marker and painters tape. Made the shelf hight just a bit taller than the boxes. Was able to fit alot in the cabinets and keep it organized. Also made moving easier and unpacking as well. Currently they are just on some basic bookcase type shelving the previous owner left.

 

[619DioFan]

My shop was completed last month and I am trying to figure out how to organize it. What is a good way to store random parts. I could do shelves but they collect dust and other random stuff. I am trying to keep the storage area looking clean. Also is there a good solution for storing small parts and hardware? Something like the hardware store has with the drawers on top of the bolt bins.

Welcome to GJ. Pictures of the inside of the shop as well as information on your intended use will go along way in regards to us helping you with set up and organizing ideas.

 

[Crabman]

I think OP has to have a certain number of posts before he can post pictures

 

[Musky_Hunter]

I don't have enough to post pics yet. Sorry for the delay in updating I've been busy farming. The shop is built with two 9x9 overhead doors at one end close enough together to leave the other end as a workshop. Trying to get electric installed next week if weather is good. I am putting 200 amp service off the house and the house is getting upgraded to 400 amp. Saves me from having two meters.

 

[CraigStu]

I agree. I like cabinets a lot more than shelves. As long as you don't store heavy items in them, the unfinished kitchen wall cabinets from L or HD work well and are inexpensive. Last time I did this I painted w/ solid color stain. Now that paint seems to have gotten more expensive a slight upgrade to whatever they have in white might be worth looking into. I'd love to have nicer bolt buns but they are crazy expensive to me. So I have several similar to these.

Stalwart 24-Compartment Small Parts Organizer HW2200013 - The Home Depot

Keep your work space organized with the help of Stalwart Small Parts Organizer.

www.homedepot.com

I am surprised at how much weight they will hold as long as I put a 1x2 under them and screws at the top.

 

[BORING HOP YARD]

This is a hard question to reply to.
I fabricate in my shop which generates dust everywhere. I look at someone's "Man cave" and think it couldn't happen in my shop.
Nothing negative about a Man Cave just not for me. I own three tractors that have to be worked on from time to time and that generates a great deal of dirt in my shop. Can you give us a vision on how your planning to use the shop.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[grant00]

These are my favorite type of metal bolt bins/drawers for hardware. Just like the hardware store metal drawers with multiple configurations.

Empty assortment bins & Accessories, Large metal trays - Bolt Depot

www.boltdepot.com

For small parts outside the drawers you could use the typical part storage bins but get a cabinet for them like this:

Stackable Bin Storage Cabinets in Stock - ULINE

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I just have a generic steel U-line cabinet with shelves for cans/aerosols/fluids and stack the plastic bins on the shelves with small parts in them as needed.

 

[Musky_Hunter]

This is a hard question to reply to.
I fabricate in my shop which generates dust everywhere. I look at someone's "Man cave" and think it couldn't happen in my shop.
Nothing negative about a Man Cave just not for me. I own three tractors that have to be worked on from time to time and that generates a great deal of dirt in my shop. Can you give us a vision on how your planning to use the shop.
Thanks for sharing!

I do some fabrication and welding. I also repair some farm implements as well as our own tractor and vehicle maintenance. In my free time I work on my F100.

 

[nadogail]

My fastener storage is in cabinets that were discarded when a previous employer changed hardware suppliers. There was no way the Bowman rep was going to put his stuff into Mechanics Choice bins and drawers. Both of those companies sell, in my opinion, over priced merchandise with concierge service.

 

[BORING HOP YARD]

So your into F100s that's cool! I have a 56 that I have been working on for about 40 years (off and on)
Look for items that can be closed up, my fasteners bins are open and collect lots of dust.
I have a couple of open racks but have parts in plastic totes and everything is on wheel which allows me to move as needed.
I have a ring of cabinets around the shop as well, its shocking to see how much dust / dirt collect on top of my cabinets and the car covers. I will also blow my shop out from time to time when the wind is blowing out the big door.
My shop is 30 x 60 I currently looking at adding another 16 feet on the side of my shop to get my completed projects out of the shop to keep them out of the shop hazards, like grinding and such
Welcome and thanks for sharing.

 

[Musky_Hunter]

That's a nice looking old Ford! How do you like that radiant heat setup?

 

[BORING HOP YARD]

Have you ever worked in a shop that had forced air heat. Open one of the big doors and you feel the heat blow away. Then you have the heater run for a long time to get the shop back to where it was before the door was opened. I really like my radiant heater and will replace it with another one, if and when it dies. When I open the big door in the shop in the cold you don't get that cold feeling. Once the door is closed the heat recovery is very fast since everything in the shop is radiating heat back into the air. It very different than forced hot air trying to warm everything in the shop. I keep the thermostat around mid to high 60s and work in my shop just about everyday. I have laid out painters tarps on the floor setting up a temporary area to spray epoxy paint in the middle of winter. The wind has to be blowing the right direction, but I open the man door as the intake and it flows out the 1/4 open big door working as the exhaust. Shop always stays above the minimum epoxy heat range. Its also not as loud as forced air. My highest heating bill is around $125 but it usually its under $100 a month for about 4 months a year.

 

[glentre]

Is this like what you are looking for?

Glen