Sand Paper Storage

[Enad308]

Hi all,
I'm doing a little revamp of the garage and looking for storage inspiration for all my sand paper, drives me up the wall at the moment!

Cheers
Dane

 

[PWC Repair]

I have a couple of these

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sterili...in-3-Drawer-Organizer-Unit-20938003/100557600

 

[Ing3018]

The flat full size sheets store well in hanging files. I keep mine in a file box, organized by type and grit. I keep discs in their boxes. Belts hang on a nail.

 

[engineer2]

31 pocket accordion folder.
There are almost 30 sandpaper grits, so it works out well.

 

[jade97]

Repurposed metal magazine holder

 

[PelicanPines]

31 pocket accordion folder.
There are almost 30 sandpaper grits, so it works out well.

This... in flexible plastic... from Sears... says Craftsman on it... pretty sturdy... has held up over the years. Not as many slots tho...

 

[didit]

Expandable file folders are great for keeping full sheets stored according to grit/type. I do need a file cabinet to keep dozens of different type discs, air file paper and rolls organized. This has always been a 'back-burner' issue for me and I have more curled edge paper on hand then should be, from improper storage. I am looking forward to seeing your responses.

 

[pepi]

Just stack it flat on a shelf, all sizes on top of each, always flat.

 

[ZRX61]

This... Some slots are half sized for half sheets

 

[LeeG]

I picked this up years ago. It would be easy to build from scratch. Basically it is a box the size of a sheet of sandpaper, with hardboard dividers with tabs so sort by paper size. The weight keeps the sheets from curling.

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[niget2002]

I use the beige metal cabinet in the center left of the picture. Full sheet down the right side. Round hook and loop in the middle. Each grit in its own drawer.

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[Stuart in MN]

For storing sandpaper disks like you use on a random orbital sander I've often thought those plastic desktop cabinets for CD-ROM disks would work well. Since hardly anyone uses them anymore, you can find them at yard sales all the time for a few bucks.

 

[Dustball]

How about mail sorters found in offices?

 

[NUTTSGT]

I picked this up years ago. It would be easy to build from scratch. Basically it is a box the size of a sheet of sandpaper, with hardboard dividers with tabs so sort by paper size. The weight keeps the sheets from curling.

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I like those dividers.


I have my round diss in their boxes in an Akro-bin. The full sheet stuff sits in a cabinet on a shelf.


I've seen guys use a file cabinet and hanging folders for each grit. I always thought it was a good idea if you have a filing cabinet in the shop with your manuals or paperwork in it.

 

[BMWBOB]

Used file cabinets can be found for a song: offices typically don't use them anymore. I got two 4 drawer laterals for nothing. We're talking Steel Case, heavy duty cabinets. I've got hanging file folders for the sandpaper, but I've got ALL of my power tools and consumables
in there too.

The good ones won't let you open more than one drawer at a time....

 

[Kaizen]

I got this one after seeing a table maker using it. Organized. Plenty of space. I have all my auto body and wood round sandpaper in it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXXQFCX/?tag=atomicindus08-20


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[Vahispd]

My sandpaper is in different drawers in different cabinets, so I'm in for better ideas.

 

[nadogail]

I store sandpaper sheets in their packets flat on a flat shelf. I only buy a single packet of each of the grits I use.

 

[brownbagg]

i just use a plastic toolbox

 

[CraigStu]

I have mine laid flat w/ a sheet or bright construction paper separating the grits. I have been thinking but not building a box like Nuttsgt has but w/ shelves. I think his idea of loose dividers vs shelves will get me actually building.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have mine laid flat w/ a sheet or bright construction paper separating the grits. I have been thinking but not building a box like Nuttsgt has but w/ shelves. I think his idea of loose dividers vs shelves will get me actually building.

Thanks but I quoted another member. The credit goes to him, not me.

 

[ScottsGT]

May be overkill, but when I built my Steevo box, I added the side cabinet just to hold sandpaper.

 

[PelicanPines]

May be overkill, but when I built my Steevo box, I added the side cabinet just to hold sandpaper.

Can't resist... your labels... made me... happy.

 

[Enad308]

How about mail sorters found in offices?

My wife is a teacher and she is bringing me a metal one home tomorrow, she organises colours for the kids with Bull clips that you can label easily enough. Will let you know how it goes.

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[Enad308]

May be overkill, but when I built my Steevo box, I added the side cabinet just to hold sandpaper.

very impressive

 

[LS6 Tommy]

31 pocket accordion folder.
There are almost 30 sandpaper grits, so it works out well.

This... in flexible plastic... from Sears... says Craftsman on it... pretty sturdy... has held up over the years. Not as many slots tho...

X3. I use this one because of the way it can be free standing when you have it open:



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TSC74XZ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Tommy

 

[Thirdyfivepickup]

These are some great ideas! Keep em coming. Currently all of mine are in a small tote under my belt sander.

 

[zippyslug31]

Repurposed metal magazine holder

This is what I did, too. I like the fact that it doesn't take up a lot of horizontal space and it's mounted to a wall, out of the way.

 

[ScottsGT]

This is what I did, too. I like the fact that it doesn't take up a lot of horizontal space and it's mounted to a wall, out of the way.

Thought about doing this, was afraid it would turn into a dust collector. I guess the wire frame types would be good to go.

 

[zippyslug31]

^^^
Right. Mine aren't the "enclosed" box forms, so dust doesn't collect in the bottoms. Been happy with the open, wire types.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

I just keep it on the shelf of the workbench


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[Hooked]

Made a 'folder' about 50 years ago using 2 pieces of masonite cut to the size of a full sheet of sand paper. The 'hinge' is a couple strips of canvas glued to each of the pieces of masonite. I made it to hold what I had with expansion to hold 2-3 times what I had at the time. We're talking poor boy style folder which I eventually outgrew so the canvas straps were removed but I still use it laying on a shelf. The weight of the top piece of masonite keeps the paper from bowing up due to the humidity.

 

[brownbagg]

if i got to have an organization for my sandpaper. im spending too much time in the shop

 

[bushmechanic]

Hanging files. Done. Enjoy.

 

[SuperCat]

The accordion file is a genius level idea! I like the labels for the different grits.
I am worried that it may be too organized for me and cause my brain to explode. LOL.
Thanks guys, every day is an education here.

 

[Fatboy148]

I like my paper stored flat vs on it's end. I keep the paper in the factory sleeves. It's not nearly as handy as having individual shelves for each grit but I use milk crates turned so the opening faces me. On the top of each pile, I have a chunk of 2x8 that puts a little weight on it.

 

[shopnut]

I bought one of time card racks years ago and STILL haven't put it up...

If you cut down your sheets so they are ready to go on a sanding block, the old time card racks can work. The right size rack might work nicely for the palm/DA sander disks too.

Here is the used one I picked up for a song years ago.

Right now, I have all my full size sheets stored in an expanding file. It works fairly well.

 

[akalian]

Here's how I keep my sandpaper stored.

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[lilredex]

Found this Canada Sandpapers storage box a few years ago, it appears to be "one of a kind" as I could find no other info on it.

 

[Sumboodie]

I don't think I've ever bought a sheet of sandpaper. I use a grinder or 5" disc sander, usually 40 grit for rough pass and 80 or 120 for finish.
Just use a disc for rare times i need to hand sand.