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Well I think I've settled on my storage medium. Gladware. The stuff is really cheap (about $0.75 for a 64 oz. container), stackable, and pretty gosh darn durable. Well now the sorting begins (ugh!). Adam (24 years ago, 21-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) For the small bits, (and some larger bits) I use fishing tackle boxes. A bit more expensive, but very flexible. (24 years ago, 20-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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The most inexpensive storage unit is the resealable plastic bag. You can buy these in snack, sandwich, quart and gallon sizes, usually 50 or 100 in a box for several bucks. You can store smaller bags in larger ones, so your gallon bag might contain (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Here is my problem. I currently have four 18 gallon rubbermaid bins filled with PBB's. Unfortuantely, bulk rubbermaid storage makes small parts (and sometimes larger ones) a pain to find. So today after looking for a computer piece that I had only (...) (24 years ago, 15-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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I have just bought my first set since my DA, an 8448 supercar. I also have some smaller technic sets like the speed slammers red car and I want to know what I should put it in. I got myself a plano tackle systems 2 tray tackle box which will be good (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I finally got back to IKEA about a week ago. They had just enough IVAR shelving in stock in the size I wanted (7 foot tall, deep shelves), so I bought several hundred dollars worth of it. Oops. And I am very happy with the IVAR! My Lego room (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Just like to add a comment in the UK I can get the following 200 Plastic Selves for £3 for 200 A4 Manuals Folders , there are two types - leval arch file, which is the largest but damage's your manuals over a period of time, this is the cheapest one (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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G'Day I like storing my instruction sheets in vinyl page protectors placed in binders. The catch is you need a contact in Europe who can can you a couple of A4 size sheet protectors and binders, since half the instructions are printed in Europe on (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I haven't seen the Rubbermaid version yet but have been seeing the Sterilite version ("Show Offs"?) for a while now, is it so hard to think that Sterilite could beat Rubbermaid to the punch? (...) I have both Rubbermaid and Sterilite "shoe (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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I got enough requests for the PDF version of my box labels that I put them up on Brickshelf: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.edu)
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Don't overlook the simple solution of hanging files in a file cabinet. They are 11.75 inches wide, so the instructions fit just fine. You can use manila folders inside the hanging files if you want to subdivide by size. This has the added advantage (...) (24 years ago, 24-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Hie thee to Wal-Mart, where you can buy zipper binders for $2.00 on clearance (from Back to School). these won't help on the really BIG instructions, but are great for the 8.5 x 11 or near that size (but smaller). YOu will need some sheet (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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----So the dividers stay in better than the old Plano boxes? That would be great! Yes, the older ones just slip in, while the new one grip pretty snug the last 1/4" or so during insertion. Thanx, Mark Millère (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) So the dividers stay in better than the old Plano boxes? That would be great! (...) If the dividers stay in good, this would be very welcome. I have some parts situations which could benefit from the deeper box. Frank (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I just found "new" Plano 3700's at Lowe's that now have 48 divisions and the inserts stay in well. They are using a new label also. Odd though is they still label it a 4-24 box with only 24 dividers. They are also ~$1 cheaper then Wal-Mart or (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) $1.90; (...) Ooh, I hope they aren't discontinuing the Tuff Tainers. I like these much better than the Plano brand. They have twice as many divider positions, and the dividers stay in much better. I'll have to check the local Targets here and (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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I was at Target near Detroit and they had clear small parts storage boxes on clearance by the fishing stuff. Flambeau #5004 (large) Reg. $3.99 tagged $1.90; Flambeau #4006 (medium) Reg. $2.99 tagged $1.40. Seemed like a good deal so I cleaned 'em (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Michael, (...) Your welcome. Always happy to put a plug in to my page, although it needs a vast update, which I am in the midst of. (...) they (...) You can get them at Office max, Office Depot, Staples, etc. They are just about anywhre where office (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Thanks Scott! I read your page over, it's just what I was looking for. Where could I get those holders? Would Office Max carry them? Also, about how much would they cost? ~ Michael (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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Michael, You can check out my site, I use several different Avery products, such as picture holders and the plastic coverings with the three ring binders. It works rather well, IMHO. Here is the link: (URL) S. -- Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices? (...) (24 years ago, 17-Sep-00, to lugnet.storage)
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