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Re: Clear plastic "tackle boxes"
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lugnet.storage
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Wed, 4 Nov 1998 14:53:40 GMT
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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
Once upon a time, "Barry McFarland" <bmcfarl1@mail.arco.com> wrote:
> Is this one of those solutions looking for a problem?
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> If the compartments are clear, you can see the pieces through the box. Why
> would you need to label each one.
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> Of course this assumes you don't use all of the pieces in more than one
> compartment (in which case you may not remember in which compartment to re-sort
> those elements). This is unusual, at least in my experience. Though my kids
> often build from elements from just a couple of boxes (great models made
> entirely of 1X2 plates for example).
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> Dave Jost writes:
> > Any one try printing Ldraw parts on sticker paper and then label each
> > compartment????????
> > Just an idea.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Barry McFarland wrote in message ...
> > > Ralph Hempel writes:
> > > > Barry McFarland wrote in message ...
> > > > > Does anyone else use these flat, clear plastic, fishing tackle boxes for
> > > > > storing lego. I have about twenty of them now.
> > > >
> > > > Are these the PLANO boxes? If so, I heartily endorse them! They almost • seem
> > > > designed for LEGO elements, especially Technic!
> > >
> > > Yes, Plano are the ones I use as well, thought there are others.
> > >
> > > > Hmmmm, what about some custom stickers that say LEGO inside, sorta like • Intel
> > > 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.
> > > . .
> > >
> > > Barry
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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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| | Re: Clear plastic "tackle boxes"
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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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