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Re: Project Building and Sorting Table
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lugnet.storage
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Wed, 29 Dec 2004 16:12:01 GMT
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In lugnet.storage, Jason Spears wrote:
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I had forgotten that you use those dixie bowls for sorting. I like them
because their super cheap and easy to get parts out of.
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Yeah, they’re great on those two criteria, but being round, they’re an awful use
of space. Doesn’t anyone make square disposable bowls?!? I know there are some
GladWare options but those are pricier and still somewhat rounded.
I’m thinking about using basswood or balsa strips to subdivide the sorting area,
but haven’t decided to for sure yet.
Peter
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| (...) I use the Meijer workalike versions of these and have been quite pleased. I like that they are sturdy enough to be stackable and to hold a bit of weight. They are spendier but they seem worth it. Do you have trouble with those bowls tipping (...) (20 years ago, 29-Dec-04, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| (...) Peter, Nice job on the table. I too noticed that your sorting space could be much better utilized. I use these for storing model rocket parts during assembly. They are relatively cheap, $1 for 3 small or 2 large. I get them from a local (...) (20 years ago, 29-Dec-04, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| (...) I've used the small square-ish foam takeout hinged lid containers used to hold sandwiches and such as an alternative to those tippy bowls. Just lay out the container flat to get two conjoined ~5" square sorting bins, or seperate them at the (...) (20 years ago, 29-Dec-04, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| (...) Matt Chiles ordered a case of the clear plastic mostly rectangular bins you often see packaged mushrooms in (I'm pretty sure I've seen other produce in them also). The bins are about 4"x5" or so (there are also larger bins). Another cheap (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.storage)
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| (...) Looks nice and useful. I'm going to have to build some display and build tables for my lego room soon, so it's nice to see what others have done to get ideas. I had forgotten that you use those dixie bowls for sorting. I like them because (...) (20 years ago, 29-Dec-04, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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