New shop Item

Trying to keep things organized in the shop is a constant challenge.  There are all kinds of small items like screws, nails, hardware, hinges, etc.

A few weeks ago, I found a case on KSL classifieds and bought it for a steal!!

It is really heavy and not sure where I want to put it yet, so I built a small cart for it to sit on, with wheels so it can be moved around.  Part of the fun with the shop is moving stuff around to be more efficient and to fit in more stuff!!  I may end up moving this cabinet several times before it find a semi permanent home!!

There are 11 drawers and the cabinet is about 24 inches deep.  Each drawer is divided into 5 sections, with little, short dividers. 

I went on line to a company called U-Line.  They have all kinds of boxes and shipping containers.  Found some cardboard trays that will fit in the drawers.  Had to order 100 of them, but should be able to use them all.

So I have been assembling the trays to go in the draws.  I can get two trays in each section, so a drawer will hold 10 trays.  I will have lots of room for storage and organization of the "small" pieces in the shop.  And I can take the trays out and take the try to the workbench to work on stuff.

When I got the trays assembled, they were about 1/2 inch too tall for the drawer.  Came up with a plan to assemble the boxes and then cut 1/2 inch off the back of the tray on the band saw.  It worked like a charm and made the whole process easier.