jimdude
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I spent several hours today rounding up my pen kits looking for a nice Sierra. Didn't find it and I started thinking that I need a way to store them. How do you store your pen kits until needed?
Each kit type gets its own bin. Those that we make tons of get a bin for each finish. The ends of the bin get a label stating what is inside and the bins get stacked below a work table for easy access.
The bins that I use are 10.5" x 8" x7".Basically these type of storage "tubs" are the best way. I use smaller shoe box size. I DO however use the Exact same tub to transport to my work to shows
Each kit type gets its own bin. Those that we make tons of get a bin for each finish. The ends of the bin get a label stating what is inside and the bins get stacked below a work table for easy access.
Boy, I feel like an odd ball. My kits are hanging on peg board above my bench. I have my lathe about 3' out in front of my bench, so I turn the pen, the I just have to turn around and take a step to the final assembly area. I try to keep the bushings hanging on the same peg as the kits.
Adam
I use a series of tilt out storage bins of different sizes, like this one:
You can see when you are out, and I add a label for the kit type and finish. I pull the ink refills from the kit so they store easier.