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AD- HOC STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Not everything needs a fancy plastic storage bin. Sometimes simple— and free— is better.
Here are some storage ideas for when you don’t need a fancy solution.
• Cardboard shoe boxes still make great storage containers. Keep the lid so you can stack
up the boxes, or just use the box open if you need quick access.
• Zipper locking food storage bags, particularly the heavy- duty ones for freezer use, make
ideal containers for odd- sized items. Mark the contents with a Sharpie. Tip: The wide- bottom
bags stand up on their own.
• Baby food jars, plastic or glass, are still an excellent storage solution for very small parts,
such as 2–56 size hardware. (If you can get ’em, use the glass jars for electronics parts, as
they don’t generate static.)
• Empty egg crates and egg boxes are also useful for holding small parts, but take care not
to overturn the crate or box, as the lid doesn’t close over the hollow for the egg. If you’re
not careful, your parts may spill out or get mixed up.

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