How do you store your flashlight parts?

Well, I got bit by the lightning bug almost a year ago, and now I have a bunch of boxes with maglite parts, bulbs, LEDs, drivers, reflectors and much much more



I'm wondering who has the best storage solution for all these parts out there. If anyone can post pictures or recomend methods/storage units let me know :thumbsup:, I have a mess living under my bed.



Eddie

I use cheap hardware bins from Home Depot...

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Eddie,
I use multiple types of containers for the vast quantity of "Parts".
I would get yourself a Plano tackle box, preferably with removeable trays with locking lids/dividers. Get one that fits where you want to store it. Under the bed you might want two smaller ones instead of a larger taller one. They also have just holders for the trays for stationary/benchtop placement. I've found one that has removable dividers works best. You can get these style containers/tackle boxes at a dollar store ~$5, or spend $100's on a professional quality or wooden machinests chest, the choice is your preference.
Below are two of my parts boxes.

I got this one at the dollar store, $5 for the bin, and 2,788 free nails!:thumbsup:





And here is one I got from Micro Fastners, $3.50

Eddie-M said:

Well, I got bit by the lightning bug almost a year ago, and now I have a bunch of boxes with maglite parts, bulbs, LEDs, drivers, reflectors and much much more



I'm wondering who has the best storage solution for all these parts out there. If anyone can post pictures or recomend methods/storage units let me know :thumbsup:, I have a mess living under my bed.



Eddie

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My wife got me a bunch of floss boxes from the craft store when they were on sale. I labeled the end of each box with the contents, so I can tell what is in them when they are stacked on the shelf under my work bench. The boxes are similar to these, and can be bought in a pack of two, or three.

I also got a bunch of flip top lid boxes for storing SMD components that I buy in bulk. I labeled each compartment with the part number, and took them out of the reel for easy access.

At Wal-mart in the craft section you can buy the tic-tac type boxes. I use those to store boards, LEDs, and small things. I use a sharpie and write the part number on the box.

Hey, I had lost my reply durring the great fall. I did end up going to wallmart and buying this at the hunting/fishing section. Thanks for the replys (New and lost ones!)