Boxes for screws and fittings

[Alan m]

hi there.
i love having everything tidy and in its place ( : :thats the plan anyway)
i hate when the cardboard screw boxs fall apart or open on all sides.
i have  been using cheap plastic boxs(like tuperware but cheap) for them. but they are hard to upen without breaking the lips on ht ebox or the lid.

i dont like those organisers with the devisions  for screws ( i have loads of them for other things ) i always find that some one always mixs them up. that does my nut in.
i would rather have them seperate.

is there any boxs out there that would hold up to the kind of abuse that they will go through

thanks alan

 

[tbellemare]

The SYS 1 Box TL is quite nice for most screws and other small, sharp hardware. One can remove the box(es) of hardware and either dump it in an apron/pouch or take it where it needs to go.

The SYS 1 Uni TL has separate compartments but they are all connected so it offers less flexibility.

Either hold screws and such quite nicely. I don't recommend Sortainers for small, sharp objects unless they are going to sit more or less in one place. When moved around, the drawers tend to get stuck from screws and such getting caught.

Tom

 

[semenza]

If you really want seperate boxes with lids, maybe try the actual Tupperware? Probably more durable.

Seth

 

[Laminator]

Try the systainer with the plastic insert cups as mentioned above and you will probably be delighted at its functionality.

 

[jblair]

Hi Alan,

I like the idea of your MFT / Dewalt Miter stand. I plan on copying it.  So as a license fee, I figured I'd give you my thoughts on your organizational woes.  I love the Stanley Deep Professional Organizers.  The lid has groves to lock containers into place and prevent screws from coming out.  I use them both for organizing screws and as tool boxes with Kaizen Foam (Systainers are too expensive for me).  Since I have about 5 of them as tool cases, I have *PLENTY* of the yellow boxes in various drawers around the shed.

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I also use them with Kaizen foam as tool chests.

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Since you are a Dewalt guy, you might want Dewalt's version.  I think they are probably made by the same factory as the outside dimensions are identical.  I know Stanley are always available, but Dewalt's seem to be more hit or miss.

Best Regards,
John

 

[Guilliaume woodworks]

hi there.
i love having everything tidy and in its place ( : :thats the plan anyway)
i hate when the cardboard screw boxs fall apart or open on all sides.
i have  been using cheap plastic boxs(like tuperware but cheap) for them. but they are hard to upen without breaking the lips on ht ebox or the lid.

i dont like those organisers with the devisions  for screws ( i have loads of them for other things ) i always find that some one always mixs them up. that does my nut in.
i would rather have them seperate.

thanks alan

Alan,  this has been a lifelong quest of mine...to find the ultimate screw / organizer box..recently I've given up hope. I'm  anxious to hear what the FOG comes up with.
is there any boxs out there that would hold up to the kind of abuse that they will go through

Edit> moved reply out of quote box.

 

[BUTTER]

This year I have been using some Keter boxes sold at the Home Despot with some success.  They have removable boxes inside for different fasteners, similar to the Dewalt and Stanley boxes.  What I really like about them is that they are designed so that the boxes inside stay upright when transporting with the handle, preventing screws from migrating to the wrong box.

I use one for my cabinet installation fasteners and another Is split between general screw assortments on bottom and brads/micro pins up top.  They also make a "deep" version that I use for drills.

It makes a nice stack in my rig; I usually roll them on top of my systainers.
Keter also makes slightly smaller versions that you can buy at Sears or OSH or other outlets, I'm sure.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-202021301/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=HusKy+toolbox&storeId=10051#.UOkr5Td5mSM

 

[Timtool]

When i bought my T15 it came as a promotion with a free sys 1 box, i always thought they may be handy but thinking they were too expensive i would have never bought any.
Well now i know that would have been a mistake, i don't use it in the workshop because i made my own dividers in my sysport workbench , but when i go out i always have that sys box with me containing a selection of most type of screws, nails and plugs. As i mostly work in the workshop i don't have a van or trailer filled with all types of screws and this box gets me through most install jobs. And when i think i will need more screws then i take some cardboard screw boxes just in case!

Personally i don't think these boxes or any other type are ideal for in workshop storage, instead of having them in a systainer or case you could make drawers for them. And when you need to be mobile you put the ones you need in the systainer or carry case.

 

[Alan m]

Hi Alan,

I like the idea of your MFT / Dewalt Miter stand. I plan on copying it.  So as a license fee, I figured I'd give you my thoughts on your organizational woes.  I love the Stanley Deep Professional Organizers.  The lid has groves to lock containers into place and prevent screws from coming out.  I use them both for organizing screws and as tool boxes with Kaizen Foam (Systainers are too expensive for me).  Since I have about 5 of them as tool cases, I have *PLENTY* of the yellow boxes in various drawers around the shed.

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I also use them with Kaizen foam as tool chests.

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Since you are a Dewalt guy, you might want Dewalt's version.  I think they are probably made by the same factory as the outside dimensions are identical.  I know Stanley are always available, but Dewalt's seem to be more hit or miss.

Best Regards,
John

welcome to the fog  john.
i have a few of those stanley deep ones full of blum hidges  handle, things like that.
and about 10 cheaper ones full of ods and ends, springs, nuts ,bolts,washers,o rings,electrical bits,.

i tried screws in them but hated it. i like the removeble boxs but i always find that the screws get mixed up (not by nature) but by people not putting them back in the right section.
at the moment i have a tool box that i put the cardboard boxs in  so i leave that in the van and only bring in the boxs i will use.

 

[upscale]

is there any boxs out there that would hold up to the kind of abuse that they will go through

Depends on your budget and how many parts bins/drawers you need/want. Here's what I bought late last year. About $1200 for two stacking parts drawers. Yup it's crazy expensive and a little cheaper construction than I expected, but it still does the job.

 

[tbellemare]

Since you are a Dewalt guy, you might want Dewalt's version.  I think they are probably made by the same factory as the outside dimensions are identical.  I know Stanley are always available, but Dewalt's seem to be more hit or miss.

I suspect they are made in the same Chinese factory. B&D bought DeWalt several years ago and Stanley bought B&D a few years ago. So, Stanley owns DeWalt...

Tom

 

[DKurzweil]

This year I have been using some Keter boxes sold at the Home Despot with some success.  They have removable boxes inside for different fasteners, similar to the Dewalt and Stanley boxes.  What I really like about them is that they are designed so that the boxes inside stay upright when transporting with the handle, preventing screws from migrating to the wrong box.

I use one for my cabinet installation fasteners and another Is split between general screw assortments on bottom and brads/micro pins up top.  They also make a "deep" version that I use for drills.

It makes a nice stack in my rig; I usually roll them on top of my systainers.
Keter also makes slightly smaller versions that you can buy at Sears or OSH or other outlets, I'm sure.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-202021301/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=HusKy+toolbox&storeId=10051#.UOkr5Td5mSM

+1 for these.  I have one for finish screws, another for drywall/decking screws, and another with all my kreg stuff in it.

They do work quite nice, and offer plenty of space.  Just be careful as they WILL get heavy.

Daniel

 

[jmarkflesher]

Do you remember "METAL" coffee cans. I started in 1975 in my Dodge Tradesman van. Maybe with 5 to 10 cans, than 20, than 50. It would take me 10 minutes to find the can I needed. It was always the last can. Now in me shop I have 250 cans all numbered all in there numbered spot with a 1/4" luan board with 250 numbered blocks and a fastener hot glued in each block to easily find the fastener. If interested I will try to post pictures.  MARK

 

[semenza]

Do you remember "METAL" coffee cans. I started in 1975 in my Dodge Tradesman van. Maybe with 5 to 10 cans, than 20, than 50. It would take me 10 minutes to find the can I needed. It was always the last can. Now in me shop I have 250 cans all numbered all in there numbered spot with a 1/4" luan board with 250 numbered blocks and a fastener hot glued in each block to easily find the fastener. If interested I will try to post pictures.   MARK

Pictures of that set up would be cool to see!

Seth

 

[GPowers]

Hi Alan,

I like the idea of your MFT / Dewalt Miter stand. I plan on copying it.  So as a license fee, I figured I'd give you my thoughts on your organizational woes.  I love the Stanley Deep Professional Organizers.  The lid has groves to lock containers into place and prevent screws from coming out.  I use them both for organizing screws and as tool boxes with Kaizen Foam (Systainers are too expensive for me).  Since I have about 5 of them as tool cases, I have *PLENTY* of the yellow boxes in various drawers around the shed.

I also use them with Kaizen foam as tool chests.

Since you are a Dewalt guy, you might want Dewalt's version.  I think they are probably made by the same factory as the outside dimensions are identical.  I know Stanley are always available, but Dewalt's seem to be more hit or miss.

Best Regards,
John

Plus one on the Stanley boxes  [wink]

I use both the deep ones and the shallow ones. Just wish the shallow ones had fewer super small dividers. 

I can find the deep one at Home Depot. But can only find the shallow ones on Amazon.

 

[Kristian]

This system from ESSVE is pretty cool. Not sure if it's available outside Sweden, though.

http://www.essbox.org

 

[semenza]

I used to use a row of Sortainer drawers but I switched to a Racktainer  for my screws. Because- no drawer jamming, holds more, individual boxes are removable.   I love the modularity of the Raaco boxes, and a big plus is that the Racktainer integrated with all my other Tanos cases.

I have 24 different sizes in the case shown, and the compartments could all have twice the quantity in them than what is shown.  I would say that each one shown has 25 - 50  screws, and could hold double that. I have it set up for a broad range of sizes because I don't typically use  a large quantity  of any one size  on site. But  it would be easy to set the case up for fewer sizes and more of each size by using larger inserts. Pretty sure an insert is available that would divide the space into as few as four compartments..

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Seth

 

[Jalvis]

That Racktainer set up looks perfect!  Are those still available?

I use a few cheapy plano boxes similar to the Racktainer and have to say its been great other than not being compatible with systainers and the occasional mess if the box gets moved too much.  Its time to up grade!

 

[semenza]

That Racktainer set up looks perfect!  Are those still available?

I use a few cheapy plano boxes similar to the Racktainer and have to say its been great other than not being compatible with sustainers and the occasional mess if the box gets moved too much.  Its time to up grade!

A bonus over the Plano cases is that the individual compartments in the Raaco case are removable.

Currently the Racktainer is not available in the USA, but hopefully soon from Woodcraft or maybe Lee Valley will get some more in stock. 

Seth

 

[semenza]

This system from ESSVE is pretty cool. Not sure if it's available outside Sweden, though.

http://www.essbox.org

That is  a nice case. Individual modular boxes in a case but they also have individual lids. which  can be on or off while inside the case.

Seth