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Re: Sorting Methods
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lugnet.storage
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Tue, 7 May 2002 14:29:21 GMT
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In lugnet.storage, Duane Hess writes:
> I have started pulling apart a bunch of my complete (and not so complete)
> models and reintegrating the pieces back into my collection. My question is,
> How do most people begin sorting a pile of random pieces? I'm not talking
> about color vs. shape, I'm talking about the process itself. Any suggestions?
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> -Duane
I think it depends on how you're set up. I have a table with all my storage
drawers on it against a wall. The drawers only take up about 10 inches of
tables space (10 inches down the entire length of the table). I use the open
table space as my work area. As I build, I create a mess of parts in this
area. I also dump parts from other moc's that I am dismantling there.
To sort, I always get the big stuff out of the way first. (6x8 plates, etc)
then maybe I'll go for all the windows I can see in the pile. Then maybe for
all the red bricks (and then all other bricks). As the pile gets smaller I
will go for all tiles, & then all plates. etc. I always have a junk (for
sale on EBAY) bag going as well. (especially for the newish sets that I have
to sort).
Every month or so I do a clean up of this area.
On thing I definetly do is inventory management. I keep my collection under
control. i.e. I had abt 600 1x2 gray corragated (grille) bricks at one
point. I had no need for that many & sold some of them. I do this all the
time. 800 blue plates? For me: ridiculous, I'd never use them, so off to
EBAY they went.
If I have to spend too much time digging & looking for parts I get
frustrated & it hampers my productivity. Keeping my collection to a
managable size is very important to me.
Best,
Jonathan
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| (...) This is more or less the advice that I'm looking for. Basically, I have two 3'x 6' tables covered in miscellaneous parts, plus 3 or 4 3033 tubs with a variety of parts in them as well. My inclination is to divide and conquer. Split the larger (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.storage)
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| I have started pulling apart a bunch of my complete (and not so complete) models and reintegrating the pieces back into my collection. My question is, How do most people begin sorting a pile of random pieces? I'm not talking about color vs. shape, (...) (22 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.storage)
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