Cabinet Install Supplies and Jigs

[SoonerFan]

I am curious how others are storing and transporting cabinet install supplies, jigs and clamps. Like many around here, I am heavily invested in Systainers. However, I keep my cabinet install stuff in a single plastic tub with and lid. It’s a big unorganized mess. I am looking to switch this out and get better organized. In the tub today I have four Jorgensen Cabinet Clamps to attach adjoining face frames, a 35mm hinge cup jig, a Rockler Jig It for installing under mount drawer slides, a True Position cabinet hardware jig, and a couple clamps to hold on drawer fronts. In addition I have a few containers with screws needed to install Blume drawer glides and hinges. I seem to have around 10 hinges at any given time. I have a separate Festool tool box for hardware needed to attach cabinets to walls so don’t need to worry about space for that stuff.

What do y’all suggest I purchase to hold the cabinet supplies jigs and screws? Maybe a SYS3-SORT/3 M337 for the jigs/clamps and then a SYS3 ORG M89 22xESB for all the little screws and space for hinges? Any pictures of how you hold/transport your cabinet supplies how be appreciated.


Thanks in advance!

 

[Lincoln]

I just got one of the new 2 drawer systainers, which I'm going to dedicate to general install jigs etc, with the Sys-Bag clipped to the top of it, for hand tools. The big bottom drawer looks to be much more useful than the smaller ones, found on the three drawer Sys. Haven't had the time to set it up yet, though. The True Position jig is a real pain to store and the dedicated blow moulded case isn't great. (Can't remember if the TP rails fit in a systainer/drawer diagonally)
I keep spare hinges and plates in a drawer, in my van - don't like them taking up space in my day-to-day set up.
I currently use a couple of the clear lid organisers for screws etc, but the drawers are so much better, so might make a change there, as well.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I just got one of the new 2 drawer systainers, which I'm going to dedicate to general install jigs etc, with the Sys-Bag clipped to the top of it, for hand tools. The big bottom drawer looks to be much more useful than the smaller ones, found on the three drawer Sys. Haven't had the time to set it up yet, though. The True Position jig is a real pain to store and the dedicated blow moulded case isn't great. (Can't remember if the TP rails fit in a systainer/drawer diagonally)
I keep spare hinges and plates in a drawer, in my van - don't like them taking up space in my day-to-day set up.
I currently use a couple of the clear lid organisers for screws etc, but the drawers are so much better, so might make a change there, as well.

I really wouldn't put loose items, like screws, in a drawer. It's fine in the shop, but not in a mobile situation. The orgs keep things in place. Bigger things, like plates and hinges, pulls, Tite-joint fasteners, etc, sure. Then keep the bigger boxes in the van, as "stock".

 

[Lincoln]

I really wouldn't put loose items, like screws, in a drawer. It's fine in the shop, but not in a mobile situation. The orgs keep things in place. Bigger things, like plates and hinges, pulls, Tite-joint fasteners, etc, sure. Then keep the bigger boxes in the van, as "stock".

I agree with you, when talking about the smaller drawers in the original sortainers, but the bigger drawers in the Sort3 are much better. Those smaller drawers were a nightmare - screws constantly jamming them shut.
I just like been able to access as much as possible from an on-site 'stack', without detaching systainers.

 

[tjbnwi]

For screws and other small items I use two of the tackle box style Systainers.

Tom

 

[Component Carpentry]

I kaizen foamed my TruePosition jig and accessories in one of the wide clear top screw organizers. The extension JUST fits. I utilize the old style 3-drawers for pretty much everything else (that will fit anyway). Screws, clamps, tools...I love being able to access everything possible without stacking/unstacking. I got a couple of the new style 2-drawer units and am currrently trying to incorporate them into my setup. It's nice to have the deeper drawers.

Just be careful what you put in that big drawer, I've found it's far too easy to accidentally pull it free from the box. If you open it a WEE bit too far, or bump it while it's fully open, crash. I had one set up for my lasers, which ended up on the floor one day . Luckily the plastic drawer didn't break, and because everything was Kaizen foamed, the lasers survived.

The small drawers are the same way, though a little more difficult to knock out, they still can be.

Bit of a design oversight by Festool as the old drawers were retained by the two side clips. Who knows what they were thinking.

Anyway, I 3D printed a solution here if you're interested in NOT dropping your stuff on the floor!

 

[Packard]

The problem with fishing tackle-style boxes for small parts is that they have flat bottoms and squared corners. When the container is more than 1/4 full, that does not present a problem, but when it is nearly empty, scraping the small fasteners out of the sharp corners is a challenge.

A better solution, in my opinion, is “cosmetic-style” clear, screw top containers. The 4 ounce size is a handy size for small parts. Label the lid. Get the clear container versions. You can then lift the container out and spill the parts into the palm of your hand. You can also bring the small container to the work area, which is doubly handy.

In the right depth drawer, you lose very little space with this system. This one is from U-line and the image looks way bigger than the actual product. Cheaper versions are available from Amazon.com. From U-Line they are $0.90 each. From Amazon, 50 jars cost $25.00.

Here was my initial search:

Google Search

Clear PET Straight-Sided Plastic Jars - 4 oz, White Cap S-25184W - Uline

Clear impact-resistant jars for trail mix, bath salts and hair gel. Flush cap provides high-end look. Super-wide mouth for easy filling. Lightweight, durable PET. FDA compliant. Caps included . ULINE offers over 43,000 boxes, plastic poly bags, mailing tubes, warehouse supplies and bubble wrap...

www.uline.com