Hardware Storage Cabinet

[skillybob]

Well, after being a World Class Lurker I thought I would post my latest completed project. I took the plans from a Shop Notes magazine . I was spending too much time looking for hardware, fasteners etc. so some form of storage seemed like a good idea. Now I just have to find some printable labels and get it all sorted out properly. My next project will be to tackle drill bit storage . Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[LCHIEN]

Get a Brother P-Touch Labeller. Even the cheap ones make nice labels. The better ones are not that expensive and offer PC USB connectivity and tape width up to 1"
I have the PT1280 which is a middle line unit.
Tapes run about $10 and I have not yet used one up, Start with 1/2" black on white. Later get 1/2" black on clear (this would llook great on your green bins), both very much used. I also find 1/2" white on black is useful for electronics. Comes in many other colors and widths.


Nicely featured labeller for $32
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-PT-128...3616052&sr=8-5

cheaper and smaller ($18):
http://www.amazon.com/Brother-PT-80-...3616052&sr=8-5

These are a million miles ahead of those old Dymo label makers. and those ones with the big 12" wheels. Give you very professional looking work.

[twistsol]

Very nice indeed. It beats the plastic drawers I have screwed to my wall. I second the recommendation on the P-Touch. I got one free with a Brother laser printer and never thought I'd use it. I've found it to be indispensable.

[Ed62]

Nice project for the hardware. And a third vote for the P-Touch.

Ed

[cgallery]

+1 Loring's suggestion on the Brother label printers.

I just wish they didn't waste so much tape at the beginning/end of the label.

[skillybob]

Thanks to everyone on the P-touch suggestions.

[JR]

Man, that is a great project!

JR

[footprintsinconc]

the cabinet look real nice. very functional. i cant seem to keep my hardware sorted, this would be the ticket.

[lrogers]

Excellent job. Now you have no excuses for not being able to find the screw, nut, etc.

[os1kne]

Very nice! I like it - you can close everything up in the cabinet, and you still have the ability to remove a bin when you're working on a project.

I agree about the P-touch, we have one at work for labeling files.

[SARGE..g-47]

Nice job and you will find the benefit enormous...