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My wife and I use a variety of dietary supplements that come packaged in sturdy 8 x 8 x 8 white corrugated boxes. They have a good lid and close easily and well, and they're too good to throw out so I've got a big stack of them on the top shelf of a storage closet. About six months ago, the spare parts began to get out of hand and disorganized and I began to put these boxes to good use. They stack easily, they're white - so I can take a Sharpie and mark "Rear Derailleurs" or "5-speed freewheels" or whatever on the outside, viewable flap; and most of my components (the smaller ones, anyway) are in ziplock baggies to keep the dirty parts from soiling the cleaned up one, as well as to contain loose screws and bits and pieces. The baggies fit easily into the boxes; I can easily reference the kind of parts I'm looking for to go with a particular build. I'll post a picture when I get back in town next week.
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Now we're getting warmer
Thanks for the reply's. I was thinking of using old ice cream containers because there're pretty freely available. I was looking for something a bit "prettier" for lack of a better word
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I de-skipped a couple of big metal filing cabinets. They are surprisingly deep, and one drawer holds forks. Wheel storage has me baffled, however.
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I would , if I could, send pictures but it would only confirm the fact that I have no storage area to speak of or knack for it. That is why I look to you all to give me directions!
What little I can- box and label individual project parts I am collecting for the frame I have stashed somewhere in the house. Wheels on constant rotation to an area so they won't be in the way.
Plan of action- Bring parts and frame together for completion, then move bike to in-laws, friends etc.so I will have something to ride when I am there.
I have much to learn..... 3ss
What little I can- box and label individual project parts I am collecting for the frame I have stashed somewhere in the house. Wheels on constant rotation to an area so they won't be in the way.
Plan of action- Bring parts and frame together for completion, then move bike to in-laws, friends etc.so I will have something to ride when I am there.
I have much to learn..... 3ss
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I have a small closet in our shop under the stairwell that I use for my bike stuff. Of course, I had to name it since everyone was telling me I had my own bike shop going on.
For smaller parts I use small plastic storage boxes that can be stacked. For the larger things - brakes, cranks, pedals I use an old dresser that came out of my daughter's room when she got a new one.
For wheels, I also use the "pole" option overhead.
I no longer really have a space of my own in the house - which is fine. I'll take the 38X50' shop anyday - even if I have to share it with my contractor brother-in-law.
For smaller parts I use small plastic storage boxes that can be stacked. For the larger things - brakes, cranks, pedals I use an old dresser that came out of my daughter's room when she got a new one.
For wheels, I also use the "pole" option overhead.
I no longer really have a space of my own in the house - which is fine. I'll take the 38X50' shop anyday - even if I have to share it with my contractor brother-in-law.
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For wheel storage, I use EMT and plastic conduit. I slip the steel EMT into the plastic conduit to stiffen the assembly. The plastic prevents scratches to the rims. All is supported with hooks screwed into the ceiling joist. For parts, I prefer plastic bags and cardboard boxes. Labeled and stacked.
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There's a Japanese clothing and housewares store called Muji that sells nice stacking drawers in various sizes. I store all of my parts collection in ziplock bags, in these drawers. I have 10 now (23h x 33w x 44d, cm) , and am thinking of getting a couple more. Categories are brakes, cranks and chainrings, derailers, saddles and so on. I set up a spreadsheet inventory for them. Bars hang out on top of them, Frames are on a bed that's not being used. Wheels, well, they're sort of in a jumble.
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Zip lock bags and an old flat file drawer set, deep enough to hold high flange hubs and front calipers, and everything else, save bars and wheels.
Shallow, so nothing get buried.
Home centers often sell vinyl coated bike storage hooks cheap, I think I have 100 now, stagger the hooks for dense packing of wheels, that way the rims on center can be placed 135 mm apart. I placed them into a carrier of a 2x4 spaced every 270 mm.
Shallow, so nothing get buried.
Home centers often sell vinyl coated bike storage hooks cheap, I think I have 100 now, stagger the hooks for dense packing of wheels, that way the rims on center can be placed 135 mm apart. I placed them into a carrier of a 2x4 spaced every 270 mm.
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If you want free, tomato boxes from your grocery's produce man work well, too. I use these + zip-lock bags.
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These are only 40 bucks, metal, and are easy to assemble. I have a couple and would have more if I had a garage or basement.
These are only 40 bucks, metal, and are easy to assemble. I have a couple and would have more if I had a garage or basement.
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Some great ideas here!
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I have parts boxes left over from my mower repair business that I put a lot of small parts in,I have cabinets and shelving units filled with parts as well as plastic tubs that stack. I hang most of my cranks and chain rings on peg hooks as well as some of my fast moving parts like cables, freewheels, some bar tape and a few handle bars.






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For parts, I have an old dresser in the basement. I'm selling of my remaining vintage stuff and really just want a few spares for the bikes I'm riding.
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Ikea has great inexpensive storage boxes in many sizes: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70102972
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Ikea has great inexpensive storage boxes in many sizes: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70102972
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