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Hi folks,
I have a small shed which has to be torn down and rebuilt because of termites. In this shed, I had three small shelves that held my small boxes of nails, but it is so disorganized, I found it easier just to buy a new box of nails than to search through all of the boxes.
So now, I have 47 (yep, I counted them) different kinds of nails which I use occasionally for different projects. I need some ideas on the best way to store them for future use. Costco sells a roll away rack containing about 48 different plastic containers, but this is expensive (~$150.00) and takes up much needed floor space. Harbor Freight sells a similar "wall mounted" rack that holds plastic boxes, but concerned that with all the weight, it will rip down from the wall. I also remember a friend's dad using baby food jars with the lids screwed on a 4" x 4" which spins, so you can easily select the needed nails. I have considered this idea, but using mason jars for a bigger capacity, but worried about glass breakage.
So my question to you other affectionados is, what ideas have you come up with for multiple nail box storage?
I have a small shed which has to be torn down and rebuilt because of termites. In this shed, I had three small shelves that held my small boxes of nails, but it is so disorganized, I found it easier just to buy a new box of nails than to search through all of the boxes.
So now, I have 47 (yep, I counted them) different kinds of nails which I use occasionally for different projects. I need some ideas on the best way to store them for future use. Costco sells a roll away rack containing about 48 different plastic containers, but this is expensive (~$150.00) and takes up much needed floor space. Harbor Freight sells a similar "wall mounted" rack that holds plastic boxes, but concerned that with all the weight, it will rip down from the wall. I also remember a friend's dad using baby food jars with the lids screwed on a 4" x 4" which spins, so you can easily select the needed nails. I have considered this idea, but using mason jars for a bigger capacity, but worried about glass breakage.
So my question to you other affectionados is, what ideas have you come up with for multiple nail box storage?