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RE: Storage
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lugnet.robotics
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Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:57:08 GMT
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Tilman Sporkert <tilman@activesw.comAVOIDSPAM>
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I've been using a collection of Lego tubs, Sterilite and Rubbermaid plastic
storage boxes with lids, and tackle boxes. Very similar to what another
poster is using (see
http://www.frii.com/~jwest//lego/storage/tub01.jpgEverything for his
picture). The smallest shoe box sized storage boxes cost only $0.88 each at
WalMart. Target carries another brand that is frequently on sale for $1
each. Everything is put away neatly, can be carried around, and nothing gets
mixed up if you turn your containers upside down by accident.
The big problem that I've found is that you need a lot of space to keep all
the opened containers while building something. While they are open, you
can't stack them, and you quickly have a big mess of containers being in the
way of each other, your project, or out of reach of your hands.
I'll try to convert to a drawer based storage system. Akro-Mils has some
very nice economical and stackable storage cabinets with drawers. See
http://www.akro-mils.com/d-cab.htm . Another poster has a picture of a
similar setup at http://www.marsrobot.com/legostorage.htm . These cabinests
are widely available, and cost between $12 - $15 each. The advantage of this
solution is that you can keep everything stacked in a small area, even while
getting parts out. The disadvantage is that you have a big mess if you by
accident knock your cabinets over. The drawers can open, spilling their
contents. Even with the drawers closed, small parts like washers or pegs can
end up in other drawers. If you plan to travel with your Lego, this won't
work.
Tilman
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| Those of you interested in this thread may also want to check out (URL) even more intricate discussions of boxes :) Seriously, if you are looking for storage options, I seriously suggest finding a Container Store ((URL) near you and going there. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) Those look almost exactly like the drawers that I store my lego in. I bought mine cheap from Walmart. They work great! Adrian -- (URL) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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