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DBordello

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I am looking for a quality option for small part storage. I want something I can toss screws, nails, bolts, etc. in. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 28 Drawer Husky, but it just feels cheap. It is all plastic, and the drawers do not slide easily.

I took a peak on amazon, but it seems we have the same plastic problem.

Any recommendations for nice part storage?
 
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I bought this Husky 22 in. Cantilever Plastic Organizer with Metal Latches and it was one of my best storage buys. It has quite a few removable storage boxes that I use to store bolts and nuts, screws, small electrical items, etc. It closes up and stores away very nicely. I have had this thing for about 4 years now and it is very solid and has held up extremely well. I cannot recommend it enough.
 
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DBordello

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I bought this Husky 22 in. Cantilever Plastic Organizer with Metal Latches and it was one of my best storage buys. It has quite a few removable storage boxes that I use to store bolts and nuts, screws, small electrical items, etc. It closes up and stores away very nicely. I have had this thing for about 4 years now and it is very solid and has held up extremely well. I cannot recommend it enough.

I actually bought a similar DeWalt storage container. However, I am looking for something that I can wall mount, and is a little easier to get to.
 
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DBordello

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Without question or hesitation these:http://www.zoro.com/g/Sliding Drawer Parts Cabinets/00054215/None
I have the large and small cabinets and they are awesome. They will easily last you decades of use. I am in the market for more myself, but since I can't find the salvage place I bought them at originally I am going to have to spring for the full price new versions.

Those look pretty substantial, and spendy :) I will check them out.
 

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Without question or hesitation these:http://www.zoro.com/g/Sliding Drawer Parts Cabinets/00054215/None
I have the large and small cabinets and they are awesome. They will easily last you decades of use. I am in the market for more myself, but since I can't find the salvage place I bought them at originally I am going to have to spring for the full price new versions.

i have a bunch of these type of drawers in the garage, and in my service truck as well.

all mine at home were "salvaged" from broken and damaged units all headed for the scrap pile.

couple winters ago i threw together a shelf unit for a bunch of loose ones i had.
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Dbordello,

Sorry about how long this is...

Check out http://www.durhammfg.com/catalog.html?id=44 (manufacturer listing for this product line) -- I know they sell to Fastenal painted blue or you can find decent deals from industrial supply houses like GlobalIndustrial.com or CHDist.com -- I've never bought from zoro.com. After you figure out the model numbers you might like, google to find deals if buying new.

FWIW, I have a bunch of Durham "Large Compartment Boxes" that I bought new and even more used Durham and Bowman units off Craigslist. If you are buying new and will have a ton of weight in them, consider the "newer" versions that have the better slides; also consider the slightly taller cabinets (15"H), as the box lids will get bowed over time by apes, then don't fit or if you forget to latch them, they jam. I mounted two 5' stacks on a caster cart (like a movers dolly), back to back, and it works well. Lesson learned, don't put them above eye level, as you end up pulling them down to get anything -- haven't tipped the stacks (yet) as you have to open the box lids, so it isn't like a filing cabinet where you might pull all the drawers out at once.

I use the "horizontal adjustable" 099-95's for chainsaw chains, they don't shatter in the cold and keep my chains sorted by length and sharpness. I have a couple 109-95's that have the large section on the right and 20 little compartments for some electrical crimps and leave a crimper in the box, but most of mine are 111-95 (20 compartments) or 102-95 (24 compartments) for sorting out hardware. I have found 107-95 (32 compartments) to be a PITA because I can't get single pieces out with my fat fingers and **** ends up migrating into other compartments -- however, 113-95 (16 compartments) are almost too big for most things. "Vertical adjustable" 119-95's aren't bad, but they lose the radius at the bottom which helps my fat paws pull things out of compartments and thin stuff slides under the dividers when you pull the drawers out.

Global sells "ala carte" but makes you buy in case quantities -- I'd go with C&H , also selling ala carte but lets you buy singles:
http://www.chdist.com/interactive-catalog/?p=0185
The zoro packages might be a deal, especially if shipping is included -- best bet initially would be order a single http://www.zoro.com/i/G3164673/?category=5614 because it has a mix of compartments so you figure out what you like.

Good luck!

Mike
 

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Another vote for the Durham Manufacturing metal boxes & sliding racks. :thumbup:
 

Adam.C

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I am looking for a quality option for small part storage. I want something I can toss screws, nails, bolts, etc. in. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 28 Drawer Husky, but it just feels cheap. It is all plastic, and the drawers do not slide easily.

I took a peak on amazon, but it seems we have the same plastic problem.

Any recommendations for nice part storage?

How much quality are you looking for? Real industrial shops I've seen use the 11 drawer lista cabinets with the little red bins. I would think one of those and you'd be set. I'd like to have one.
 

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I have several of the Durham style, all bought used. Best advantage is I can take the whole drawer to the work area.
 
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The Durham style drawers are the true winner..... Too costly?????? compared to the Plano style plastic drawer units that have 18 or 60 drawers,, they may run a bit more; but are worth it.. When the lid is opened on a Durham Drawer, you can view all the contents at a glance... They are far more durable than the little plastic drawers, and are designed for being portable... I have twenty of the Plano drawer units,,,, they are ok; but hindsight says I sadly lack a proper amount of Durham drawers.... :sad::eek:
 

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I have several of the Durham style, all bought used. Best advantage is I can take the whole drawer to the work area.

Exactly, plus you can buy just the empty cabinet and then purchase drawers with different layout configurations and setup the cabinet however you want. I personally like the small cabinets with adjustable drawers. That way you can make whatever size compartments you need/want.
 

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The Durham stuff is good but quite expensive. For use in a shop or the occasional trip, I think they're unnecessary.

I think I am standardizing on the Stanley Sortmasters as many have. I actually priced out aluminum angle for building a rack for them today.

Modern Jess uses Sortimo's which are out of my budget, but this is the look I will be going for:

 

crewchief888

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The Durham stuff is good but quite expensive. For use in a shop or the occasional trip, I think they're unnecessary.

I think I am standardizing on the Stanley Sortmasters as many have. I actually priced out aluminum angle for building a rack for them today.

Modern Jess uses Sortimo's which are out of my budget, but this is the look I will be going for:


for a less expensive alternative to metal drawers, would be to find a plastic storage drawer from stanley, plano, ect. and build a wooden or metal box to store them in.

i have a few of the plastic stanley and plano boxes that held up to the abuse in my service truck for 3 or 4 years.
probably last a lifetime in a home garage :dunno:
i keep a couple of the stanley boxes with the removable compartments for specialty stuff,
ie: stainless allen head hardware for my harley & assorted small chrome bits and pieces
house electrical stuff, clamps, screws ect.

all up to you how much money you want to spend...
all my metal drawers and cabinets were free...


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Another Durham owner. Currently I only have one of the the 18" compartment boxes but I plan on getting more in other configurations. Klein sells a very similar, if not identical, box. Does anyone know if Durham is the MFG?
 

Linda@Lista

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@Adam.C - Thank you for mentioning Lista!

@DBordello Lista/Vidmar is an excellent option for small parts storage - please let me know if I can help answer any questions.
 
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