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Alright well I have always collected/hoarded bits and I am pretty compulsive about having them organized. Right now I have them organized in about 8 different bead cases and small tackle box. Now, not only do I want to try to find something to put all the bits I have in one container, but I am starting up an ambitious project and buying up lots of power armor bits, so I need something to hold what I have and have room to expand while still fulfilling my compulsive tendencies.

So any suggestions based on what you use or have seen are greatly needed. Pics more than welcome.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2463620.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2463620.page GMT Re:Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2463707.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2463707.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2464740.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2464740.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2464913.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2464913.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
Here's an example of the bead cases in the file tote. It's the same thing except that the bead cases in this tote have figures in them.



Here's a rolykit
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http://www.amazon.com/Plano-Molding-974-StowAway-Organizer/dp/B000CRHD6K/ref=pd_bxgy_hi_img_b

Stack or mount on wall. Not the cheapest thing in the world but they are nice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467472.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467472.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
Eilif wrote:I use bead cases. The standard size bead case fits right inside a standard letter size file tote. That tote holds all my bits boxes except for my vehicle bits which are in a rollykit.

Here's an example of the bead cases in the file tote. It's the same thing except that the bead cases in this tote have figures in them.



Here's a rolykit


Aye, this is me as well. I ghave the very same thing this guy does, but it is missing a little something, so for a cherry on top, I picked up a few of those bins with the plastic covers seen here. smaller, but larger for the added sprues.

One tip I have is to leave stuff on sprue until you need it. Just lable your containers, so you know where stuff is.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467481.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467481.page GMT Re:Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467493.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2467493.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
Eilif - what I had in mind was more like what you had in the background there. How would something like that do for bits that I could always have on my desk?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468763.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468763.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468796.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468796.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
In addition, you can usually buy larger containers for storing several of the smaller boxes, and they often come with tabs to vary the size of the sections.

I recently turned a set of black orcs into mean Goff Nobz using leftover bits - means the Nobz mob looks different to the mob leaders, which helps.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468808.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2468808.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
crossbonesx11 wrote:
Eilif - what I had in mind was more like what you had in the background there. How would something like that do for bits that I could always have on my desk?


The organizers in the background would probably be great for storing your bits. I used to use them for all my terrain bits, but now that I move my bits in and out of storage I use portable methods like the one pictured. I still use 9 large and 3 medium organizers for LEGO parts.

The background organizers were gotten from Menards for about 15 bucks each sold under a store brand that has "tool" in the name. Possiby "Tool Shop". Other places have similar versions and Target carries the AKRO Mills brand for about 20 bucks as seen here
http://www.akro-mils.com/home_office/coupon_display.asp?id=112
Most brands offer the large size pictured with 64 small drawers or 18 large drawers or half and half. There are also smaller versions that offer about 60% of the capacity in various configurations.

They are quite affordable considering the amount of space you get, removable drawers are handy, and having them at the ready on your desk is quite nice. However, a few possible downsides to consider.
-It's not as easy to see the whole of the contents as easily or quickly
-Opening a ton of drawers to find the bit you need gets tiring. Make sure you have a good system for organizing your drawers.
-Even when divided up, the compartments are larger than thread cases, so you may have to do a bit of digging depending on how you organize your bits.

Whatever you decide, it's defintiely the right decision to organize your bits. Having them easily locatable makes for much easier converting and kitbashing. Best of luck.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2470856.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2470856.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out!
I used to keep most of my stuff on sprues, but that gets pretty crowded real quick. Now I've got all my bits and even most of my unassembled kits in those organizers. I just keep all like bits together and made little labels for the front of each drawer so I know exactly where everything is at a glance.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2470957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2470957.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! IG about the time when my bro got marneus calgar and his honour guard about a month ago ( no it's still not painted he's leaning on me to paint it) I used the container that the metal peices came in]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2473010.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2473010.page GMT Bits collectors/hoarders help me out! http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2474562.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/347737/2474562.page GMT