[Shop-talk] Reasonably priced storage bins

[John Innis]

I have been buying Akro Mils totes.  Normally they run about $18 each, but
you can occasionally find them on sale for as low as $13 each.  I have only
broken 1 (dropped on a concrete floor with almost 90lbs of tools in it),
but other than that they have been great.  They come in a variety of sizes
and colors if that is important to you.  I usually just buy whatever color
is cheapest.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000189CSC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_sNYPEb26KYSX6

On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 1:50 PM eric--- via Shop-talk <
shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> My next question is about bulk'ish plastic storage bins.
>
> I'm looking for plastic storage bins, around the size of 24"X15"X18".
> Note, actual size is not important, just around those dimensions
> approximately.
>
> However, once you start looking into these, the prices seem counter to
> buying a bunch.  I was thinking of buying maybe 20 or 40 of these, but most
> would mean hundreds (or thousands) of dollars. In fact, Uline starts ONE of
> these containers (a little bit bigger than I need) for over $400 A PIECE!
>
> *https://www.uline.com/BL_8213/Plastic-Bulk-Containers*
> <https://www.uline.com/BL_8213/Plastic-Bulk-Containers>
>
> Many of Amazon seem to be over $30 a piece.  I didn't want to spend that
> much on these.
>
> Does anyone know of a good reasonable alternative?  Is there maybe a place
> that sells them as surplus or something?
>
> Thanks.
>
> I can't use cardboard, I am trying to keep out mice and moisture (but it
> doesn't need to be airtight if the price is right).  I would prefer
> something stackable, but if not, I can make shelves. Again, exact size
> isn't important, but big enough to hold at least 5 binders would be a good
> start.
>
> This is for storage of shop items and such.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mule
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