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Does anyone else use these flat, clear plastic, fishing tackle boxes for storing lego. I have about twenty of them now. You can sort each box by piece types (slopes, inverse slopes, round(ed) elements, 1Xn plates, etc.) while still being able to see (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Barry McFarland wrote in message ... (...) Are these the PLANO boxes? If so, I heartily endorse them! They almost seem designed for LEGO elements, especially Technic! Hmmmm, what about some custom stickers that say LEGO inside, sorta like Intel (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Yes, Plano are the ones I use as well, thought there are others. (...) inside? (...) I am currently in the process of developing stickers for each end and front that describe the contents of each. Had not thought about including the Logo. . . (...) (26 years ago, 1-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) can (...) about (...) I use something similar to these, they ARE clear plastic, but they are "Popular Mechanics" brand and are sold for small parts in the tool department of WalMart. Some movable dividers, and the same "nest a row together lid (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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I use the Plano brand......Why?? Well the sell those in different depts that will allow you to have several big wheels or wings in these or super small pieces and still they stack on top of each other saving some room. I have several and enjoy them (...) (26 years ago, 2-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Any one try printing Ldraw parts on sticker paper and then label each compartment???????? Just an idea. Dave Barry McFarland wrote in message ... (...) seem (...) Intel (...) Logo. (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Dave Jost wrote in message ... (...) Selçuk (...) front (...) (26 years ago, 3-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I did that once, awhile ago. It was easier than explaining my sorting system to my sons, and expecting them to remember it & live by it. Steve (26 years ago, 3-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Is this one of those solutions looking for a problem? If the compartments are clear, you can see the pieces through the box. Why would you need to label each one. Of course this assumes you don't use all of the pieces in more than one compartment (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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If the compartments are labeled, it makes it easier to put pieces away correctly. Even with clear drawers, it may not be possible to positively identify the pieces within. At least, it wouldn't be easy. Steve (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <36406a15.2899209@lu...et.com>... (...) Steve, that's why I open my clear boxes to get a better look at the insides. It's also easier to put the parts in the compartments when the box is open. I have a link to a 12 step (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) The bins I use are translucent so sometimes I can't see in from the side. Especially when the bin is inside a bigger bin and I am rooting for a particular part. So I see this as a good idea. But some of the bins just need a label, as they have (...) (26 years ago, 4-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) It's always encouraging when I do something that I think others would consider "odd", and then find out that someone else has done the same thing. Of course, being an AFOL, the online LEGO community was a god-send. "Round things" is a good (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <3641bd2a.9377676@lu...et.com>... (...) OK I give up, and my head cold prevents my brain from working well this morning. What's an AFOL? Cheers, Ralph Hempel - P.Eng ---...--- The train stops at the train station, The (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) "is" a good idea. Selçuk (Jesse II, Jr.).:-D (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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Selçuk wrote in message ... (...) Yes, "is" is correct, because it is a single category. And I never knew there was a Jesse wannabe out there... Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly Jingoist Looking for answers? Read the rec.toys.lego FAQ! (URL) in Deja (...) (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Todd coined this, I think. Adult Fan Of Lego... broader than "collector" as I am not a collector, I am a builder/operator. (1) 1 - despite being LC and 9V complete I still see building as the focus of my hobby.. (26 years ago, 5-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Wouldn't that be LC^M (1) complete? (1) - where the ^M means complete multiple times (2) (2) - How many shuttles again in your fleet? (...) (26 years ago, 6-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) 2 times, technically. I only have two of the shuttle launch crew and 2 of the 1682 first shuttle pad. (...) Mid twenties. (26 years ago, 6-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Well, with the latest advances in atomic teleportation you may no longer have to worry about opening the compartments to put the pieces inside. (26 years ago, 9-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) I hear he's busy governing Minnesota. (26 years ago, 9-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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I read about that in the paper.........I thought that was pretty interesting, amazing really.... Regards Dave Mike Stanley wrote in message ... (...) (26 years ago, 10-Nov-98, to lugnet.storage)
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