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Lid-less parts container. A source? - T.J. - 09-05-2021

Hey, I hope everyone is staying safe and you and yours are all healthy and safe.

I come to you looking for a source for small parts containers to fit in drawers. For screws and nuts and such.
I have some of those Stanley boxes with containers in them, but I honestly don't like this approach for my shop. Lots of in-and-out of the lids. 
My preferred system is large, shallow drawers with divided areas for the parts. I much prefer to pull the drawer and scan over the content.

That said, I'd love to not make all these little containers from scratch. (I'm not in the 3-D printing game or I would likely do that. I love a super-custom job. lol)
I'm currently finishing up a large, 10-drawer parts cabinet on casters.

Does anyone have a lead on these various sized square/rectangular 'cups' or containers similar to those that come in those Stanley/HF suitcase style systems? I've been searching Amazon and just haven't managed to use the right words, I guess. I'm always getting full 'systems' with lids or some such.

Thanks in advance.
T.J.

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - FS7 - 09-05-2021

I'd search for stackable small parts storage bins. They are great for what you describe.

https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/akro-bins-stacking-bin-4-1-8-x-5-3-8-x-3-blue?infoParam.campaignId=WR&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%5BADL%5D%20%5BPLA%5D%20%5BS%20%26%20S%5D%20%7BBins,%20Totes%20%26%20Containers%7D%20(Overlap)%20-%20%5BHigh%20Priority%20SKUs%5D&utm_term=4583245515442892&utm_content=Storage%20%26%20Shelving%20-%20Bins,%20Totes%20%26%20Containers%20-%20(Overlap)&adlclid=ADL-07b2481c-7301-4d55-a438-f5827534252c

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RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - EdL - 09-05-2021

Surface mount electrical boxes have worked well for me.

Ed

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RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - rgc - 09-05-2021

Check these out from Lee Valley Tool. I use them and like them. They're not that expensive IMO.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/hardware/storage-and-organization/containers/70893-allit-43mm-insert-bins
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/hardware/storage-and-organization/containers/111949-allit-62mm-insert-bins

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - T.J. - 09-05-2021

Really interesting idea, Ed! Thank you.

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - T.J. - 09-05-2021

This is perfect, rgc! Thank you!

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - DieselDennis - 09-05-2021

If you just want little containers to go in your drawers, then look at Schaller Corporation.  They make little containers either 1", 2" or 3" deep.  Made for toolboxes or large drawer units in industrial settings.

https://www.schallercorporation.com/

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - T.J. - 09-06-2021

Wow, DieselDennis, this is even better. They even have a custom drawer configuration tool!
Thank you!

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - Bill Holt - 09-07-2021

T.J. check out Rubbermaid drawer organizers.  One of the cool features, they hook together.  I've had mine at least 15 years.

RE: Lid-less parts container. A source? - Cooler - 09-09-2021

Years ago I bought a couple of dozen metal "loaf pans".  Very rugged and under $2.00 each back then.  I see that they are now nearly $7.00 each.

I've used them on shelves.  and I've made a narrow cabinet with saw kerfs on both sides so that the pans could work like drawers.

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