- 1. Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 07:58:49 EDT
- << just sharing my boring day stocking my sprite shelves in my basement. >> Speaking of stocking shelves--Anybody come up with an interesting, effective, and/or unique way of storing all those new an
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01049.html (7,413 bytes)
- 2. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:18:27 -0700
- A good start is to get sturdy boxes that are all the same size and catalogue what is contained in each box. Make 2 copies of the contents of contents of each box. Attach one copy to the box and keep
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01050.html (8,720 bytes)
- 3. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:20:13 -0400
- Try my system. Put them in un labeled boxes (two categories, greasy parts and clean parts) in the living room, dining room and guest bedroom. Then when you have a need for one of the parts you alread
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01051.html (8,622 bytes)
- 4. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 5:53:9 -0700
- For storing small parts like fasteners, carb parts, etc., I use the clear plastic containers that you can get from Walmart or Home Defect for a couple of bucks apiece. They are flat and store stacked
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01054.html (9,747 bytes)
- 5. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:11:19 EDT
- << Put them in un labeled boxes (two categories, greasy parts and clean parts) in the living room, dining room and guest bedroom. Then when you have a need for one of the parts you already have, just
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01055.html (7,998 bytes)
- 6. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:00:13 -0500
- I use a bunch of clear Rubbermaid 'shoeboxes' for smaller items; almost everything, when broken down to a component form, will fit inside one of these. Boxes are labeled on the outside with a removea
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01056.html (9,313 bytes)
- 7. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 07:34:17 -0700 (PDT)
- Just do what Peter Egan discussed in a column once. Label the boxes with a date 3 years from when they are packed (meaning today you would label a box "7/17/03"). If you don't open the box by then, t
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01060.html (8,932 bytes)
- 8. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 12:00:50 -0400
- Ron, Be careful! What some of these guys save may smell pretty bad three years from now..... Kevin V.
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01062.html (8,478 bytes)
- 9. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:06:29 EDT
- Anytime you guys have some spare time on your next trip to the UK by sure to drop by for a couple of days and don't forget to bring some empty boxes - YOU CAN CATALOGUE MY JUNK. Daniel1312
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01068.html (7,938 bytes)
- 10. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:42:36 EDT
- Speaking of stocking shelves--Anybody come up with an interesting, effective, and/or unique way of storing all those new and/or used parts so you can find them again?... When I strip a car for restor
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01072.html (8,838 bytes)
- 11. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:50:28 EDT
- << Speaking of stocking shelves--Anybody come up with an interesting, effective, and/or unique way of storing all those new and/or used parts so you can find them again? Does it Involve labeling, uni
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01077.html (9,973 bytes)
- 12. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:25:15 EDT
- << Label the boxes with a date 3 years from when they are packed (meaning today you would label a box "7/17/03"). If you don't open the box by then, throw it out. >> Doesn't this stand against everyt
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01078.html (8,643 bytes)
- 13. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:16:06 EDT
- << It is our nature to sit down at the computer before starting almost any task or project. So we have used a database to keep track of parts on hand as well as parts needed. >> That is neat, Bob and
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01082.html (8,846 bytes)
- 14. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 13:48:18 -0700charset="iso-8859-1"
- After perusing all of your methods of madness, running from the anal (you know who you are) to the sublime, I have to say that the one with the system closest to mine is Larry Cogan. Way to go Larry
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01083.html (9,845 bytes)
- 15. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:08:02 -0700 (PDT)
- I use the same exact system.... Every time I go through my boxes, it's like a treasure hunt. I'm always coming across parts that make me go 'wow, I didn't know I had that', but of course, I never fin
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01084.html (10,212 bytes)
- 16. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:29:47 -0500
- When I was doing this seriously, I would use similar boxes (my favorite are file storage boxes w/ removable lids) and label each one with the parts manual page that the contents could be found in. he
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01085.html (10,815 bytes)
- 17. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:54:36 -0700 (PDT)
- Use MS Access to database them, then label the frames in your shed and track the boxes by frame location. Ask me how I know this works... Anal in Roscoe _____________________________________________
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01086.html (8,619 bytes)
- 18. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:04:27 -0700 (PDT)
- I thrive on disorganization. Besides it's a lot more fun 'tearing your hair trying to find a 'I'm positive I had one of those' part. Why just the other day I came across an extra piston I didn't know
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01087.html (11,744 bytes)
- 19. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:23:50 -0400
- Here is my storage solution. I use Rubbermaid 12 qt stackable bins for medium stuff like 1 for fuel pumps (good and bad) 1 for NOS stuff, brake stuff, switches, etc. I use the large 20 gallon totes f
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01095.html (9,825 bytes)
- 20. Re: Storing and Cataloging (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:31:33 EDT
- << If I was organized Sandi would feel left out as she always has to come and find the missing parts. >> You still have to have gofers (go for this, go for that) even if you are organized. <BG> Bob 1
- /html/spridgets/2000-07/msg01097.html (8,353 bytes)
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