Storage issues

Chako · **on:** March 06, 2025, 11:47:09 PM

I keep running out of collection storage room. A while back I was forced to buy 2 plastic 5 drawer storage units because my new additions were relegated to populating cardboard boxes. I bought these plastic storage units because they fit in between 2 more collection storage units...and I thought I had staved off the ever creeping storage blues.

Well a while ago, I noticed a definite lean to the 2 units. I am not sure why, but I had neglected the weight of the ever growing collection of knives, multi-tools, etc. The plastic unit was never designed to hold such weight. I realized I would need to keep my eye out for something more durable.

I looked high and I looked low but couldn't see anything that might work. Then one day, the local Princess Auto had a sale of plastic ammo containers of a good size. They even stacked which was perfect for what I had in mind. I bought 8 of them and I think this should be great to replace the 2 plastic drawer units, especially seeing that the plastic frames are bending and warping.

Here is a photo of one of the 5 drawer plastic storage units. They were stacked one atop the other, but once I noticed the damage, I took the top unit off an placed it on the floor.

20250306_172152A by Chako, on Flickr

Here are the 8 new replacement storage containers. These have sturdy handles, are built of far more durable and thicker plastics, etc. For now, they are stored in my little gun room to stay out of the way until transfer time.

20250306_171952A by Chako, on Flickr

20250306_172015A by Chako, on Flickr

20250306_172023A by Chako, on Flickr

20250306_172056A by Chako, on Flickr

I believe this will work out brilliantly.

Echotech · **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2025, 01:32:49 AM

They definitely look sturdy, I've got some of my boxes in something similar

Chako · **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2025, 03:52:53 AM

I hope once the dust settles, these will fit more than I currently have in those plastic drawers. I already have an extra plastic tote full above and beyond what is stored in those "expansion" drawers.

Chako · **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2025, 05:35:51 PM

I decided to move the Roxon collection to one of these boxes as it was currently stored in a cardboard box. The boxed are far bigger than I anticipated. I reckon I will have plenty of room to transfer the plastic drawer stuff over, which is a great thing as I always need room sooner or later.

20250310_114029A by Chako, on Flickr

20250310_114416A by Chako, on Flickr