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Posted: 7/8/2023 12:54:11 AM EDT
Just wondering how you guys organize and label your small AR15 parts. I just recently started buying small parts. Better late than never. Lol.
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Posted: 7/8/2023 1:08:04 AM EDT
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I use similar segregated plastic bins/boxes (the kind most people use to store lures in).
Never been one to label them… |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 1:27:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aggie_Gunner: I use similar segregated plastic bins/boxes (the kind most people use to store lures in). Never been one to label them… Yeah, the labels might be a little over the top, but I like know where the parts came from. The parts that aren’t labeled are from Forward Controls. |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 1:36:44 AM EDT
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I do the same thing with the parts containers except I put the parts in small zip lock bags so I it gets dropped or knocked over when it's open I don't literally losse my shit with the parts going everywhere. I'll also use old pill bottles to put together a complete LPK or FCG.
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Posted: 7/8/2023 2:03:20 AM EDT
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I might have gotten carried away
 I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 2:31:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG Holy sheeee-it! Now, that is what I call organized. What label maker do you have? Must be a Tier One label maker. |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 8:54:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jwb211]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By urbankaos04: Holy sheeee-it! Now, that is what I call organized. What label maker do you have? Must be a Tier One label maker. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By urbankaos04: Originally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG Holy sheeee-it! Now, that is what I call organized. What label maker do you have? Must be a Tier One label maker. Tier one Amazon Chinese. I bought it on some deal where it was $30 off. |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 9:51:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/8/2023 12:43:47 PM EDT
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I like how the bottoms are rounded out on that Durham tray so you can get the springs and things out easier!
Ordering one now haha. |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 1:15:02 PM EDT
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Not my pics, but I store a lot of my parts the same way. These plastic bins are avail at Harbor Freight and work really well.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/8/2023 4:10:36 PM EDT
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I do something similar for my RR full auto HK94/MP5, but MP5's have a habit of eating certain spare parts, namely extractor springs and if you have first generation bolt, roller retainers.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 7/8/2023 4:20:09 PM EDT
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They’re all mixed together. No need to label them. I know what they are.
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Posted: 7/8/2023 11:02:20 PM EDT
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Bump for small parts porn.
Also, where do you all get yours from? |
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Posted: 7/8/2023 11:49:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BurtSaun1049: Bump for small parts porn. Also, where do you all get yours from? Here’sa picture of mine. Zoom in and you can see that I’ma Damage Industries fan boy.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 7/9/2023 12:10:14 AM EDT
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Little zip lock bags from the craft store labeled with a fine point sharpie, stored in a dedicated Plano box.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 7/9/2023 2:53:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hiker1911]
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Originally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG You are an inspiration! Word/ descriptions instead of images will work for my project, thanks! Between the LaRue box and other items in little boxes, it's time to bring springs and extra parts together. |
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Posted: 7/9/2023 3:23:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hiker1911: You are an inspiration! Word/ descriptions instead of images will work for my project, thanks! Between the LaRue box and other items in little boxes, it's time to bring springs and extra parts together. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hiker1911: Originally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG You are an inspiration! Word/ descriptions instead of images will work for my project, thanks! Between the LaRue box and other items in little boxes, it's time to bring springs and extra parts together. It’s a work in progress in my spare time. I have so many little organizer boxes and crack sacks full of parts and pieces I couldn’t find what I was looking for half the time or I would buy stuff I already had. I'm slowly getting everything rounded up and deciding on what order/grouping to put them in. After I accomplish that I’ll label them. The pictures weren’t necessary but I had the ability so I thought why not. I figured the labels on the lids would make for fast identification since they are kept somewhat above eye level. Some of them I would have to pull down completely to be able to see down in the compartments. If anyone buys these containers don’t put anything such as detents in the top row of dividers. The tray is notched for the hinge and in the event it got turned upside down or something they can get in the void and end up underneath the tray. So far I have about 12 cases worth of little stuff that I know of.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/9/2023 5:55:25 PM EDT
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How I’ve been storing spare parts for years.
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Posted: 7/10/2023 12:14:52 AM EDT
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This thread makes me realize how unorganized my setup is. I have one open top organizer tray and the rest is scattered about in one of these.
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Posted: 7/10/2023 12:31:32 AM EDT
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Some of you guys are super organized and have a ton of spare parts!
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PA, USA
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Posted: 7/10/2023 5:16:46 AM EDT
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I use a 25+ year old hotwheels/matchbox car case. Tiny parts are in crack baggies. Everything too big for the case is stored in larger containers.
 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2023 6:24:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bladeswitcher: They're all mixed together. No need to label them. I know what they are. |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 7:18:12 AM EDT
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Big plastic tub for everything. Small parts stay in the little ziplock bags put inside bigger ziplock bags.
Everything fits in there, stocks, buffer tubes, Grips, and receivers. I accumulate enough parts and forget what have. Then another AR will be built after I dig through things. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2023 10:57:41 AM EDT
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I do the same as what most are showing here, but I also have the parts in little ziploc type bags I get from Brownells in different sizes and keep all parts coated in Break-Free Collector oil.
I also write on the bags with a sharpie marker the brand of the part, but not usually what it is since I know at a quick glance. |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:05:18 AM EDT
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I use one of these for AR parts and a tackle box for Glock parts.
 
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:14:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aggie_Gunner: I use similar segregated plastic bins/boxes (the kind most people use to store lures in). Never been one to label them…  Attached FileMy wife calls mine a caboodle. |
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Posted: 7/26/2023 11:25:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango: Big plastic tub for everything. Small parts stay in the little ziplock bags put inside bigger ziplock bags. Everything fits in there, stocks, buffer tubes, Grips, and receivers. I accumulate enough parts and forget what have. Then another AR will be built after I dig through things. That's what I've done over the years. Between moves and deployments I ended up with multiple little Rubber Made tubs of stuff all over the place. |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 7/26/2023 12:56:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG You sir are the king! You must be a Tier 1, Navy SEAL, Ranger qualified, Para-rescue, Delta Force Operator, since they're the only ones who use that type of label maker! To answer the OP's question, I use the Husky (I think) boxes from Home Depot, they're similar to the boxes posted. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:06:53 PM EDT
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I have a few parts stored.
I'm using infinite divider boxes, and Flex-A-Top containers.  
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:24:00 PM EDT
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Y'all is crazy. Any spare parts I have are still in the PSA lower parts kits boxes they shipped in. Either that, or built into a complete lower or complete gun.
I dont understand the need to have a tackle box full of sprigs and detents. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:33:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: Y'all is crazy. Any spare parts I have are still in the PSA lower parts kits boxes they shipped in. Either that, or built into a complete lower or complete gun. I dont understand the need to have a tackle box full of sprigs and detents. Because shit breaks, people lose shit, and people like to be prepared. That and people that lived through multiple panics where everything is out of stock and/or prices were ludicrous know better. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:49:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jwb211]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mindfull: Because shit breaks, people lose shit, and people like to be prepared. That and people that lived through multiple panics where everything is out of stock and/or prices were ludicrous know better. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mindfull: Originally Posted By giantpune: Y'all is crazy. Any spare parts I have are still in the PSA lower parts kits boxes they shipped in. Either that, or built into a complete lower or complete gun. I dont understand the need to have a tackle box full of sprigs and detents. Because shit breaks, people lose shit, and people like to be prepared. That and people that lived through multiple panics where everything is out of stock and/or prices were ludicrous know better. No kidding, during the 2008 panic there were some that would have pimped out their mother for a DPMS LPK. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:59:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mindfull: Because shit breaks, people lose shit, and people like to be prepared. That and people that lived through multiple panics where everything is out of stock and/or prices were ludicrous know better. How often are you guys breaking takedown pins and detents? Its so often you need a tacklebox full of them? I understand having spare parts. I dont see any point breaking up a ton of complete lower parts kits. Its not like those parts wear out on a regular basis. You can realistically have 1 or 2 that you pilfer parts from. This seems more like OCD than based out of necessity. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:40:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mindfull]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: How often are you guys breaking takedown pins and detents? Its so often you need a tacklebox full of them? I understand having spare parts. I dont see any point breaking up a ton of complete lower parts kits. Its not like those parts wear out on a regular basis. You can realistically have 1 or 2 that you pilfer parts from. This seems more like OCD than based out of necessity. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: Originally Posted By Mindfull: Because shit breaks, people lose shit, and people like to be prepared. That and people that lived through multiple panics where everything is out of stock and/or prices were ludicrous know better. How often are you guys breaking takedown pins and detents? Its so often you need a tacklebox full of them? I understand having spare parts. I dont see any point breaking up a ton of complete lower parts kits. Its not like those parts wear out on a regular basis. You can realistically have 1 or 2 that you pilfer parts from. This seems more like OCD than based out of necessity. Theres more in parts than pins and detents and you can purchase individual parts without breaking down and separating lpks. Like I said before, some people like to be prepared or they have collected a bunch after years of owning and buying stuff. If I need an extra spring and I didn't have it on hand, it's a 10 cent part and shipping on that 10 cent part is $8-$15, so order 20 of them to make it sting less. Same with other little parts. Do that with individual pieces and firearm parts over the course of 10/20/30 years and you end up with a lot of stuff. If you upgrade parts, you end up with extra replacement parts. I'm not sure why that's hard to grasp. If people have a tackle box full of parts why do you care? This is a technical thread in a technical sub forum discussing storage of said parts, not a GD thread questioning thread participant's on why they have so many parts and then suggesting that they have OCD because they do. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:51:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/27/2023 12:09:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redrum: I have a few parts stored. I'm using infinite divider boxes, and Flex-A-Top containers. http://i.imgur.com/k7axnck.jpg http://i.imgur.com/q62uzkh.jpg @Redrum Do you have some part numbers or direct links to the smaller boxes you have in those photos? |
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Posted: 8/27/2023 9:50:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: j3_]
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I use the jar-o stuff method in the past. Divider trays now.
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Posted: 8/28/2023 6:37:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/7/2023 12:56:58 PM EDT
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MI, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2023 1:06:25 PM EDT
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I just followed ITS article .
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Posted: 9/7/2023 1:25:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYup, same here.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2023 1:44:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG You could market and sell those.l |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 7:13:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: I might have gotten carried away I have tried all kinds of containers over the years. Some have worked better than others but nothing ever seems like what I am searching for. This time I’m giving these a try. They have quite a few options and have racks with slide outs for them too. I bought a new label maker at the beginning of the the year and it’s been getting a workout. So much you can do with it vs the old Ptouch but the Ptouch is still probably better for file folders. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/5728A08B-DFED-4083-AECE-983AFC662886_jpe-2877809.JPG @jwb211 What label maker did you use? |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 7:37:10 PM EDT
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I used to think I had pathological OCD. Then I read this thread and I no longer feel the need for therapy. Thanks GD
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Posted: 9/7/2023 10:06:37 PM EDT
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Appreciate all the responses and additional organization ideas.
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Posted: 9/7/2023 11:14:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: @jwb211 What label maker did you use? @QtrHorse This one off Amazon. It was on some sort of deal so I got it cheaper.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 12:47:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: @QtrHorse This one off Amazon. It was on some sort of deal so I got it cheaper. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/37A206AD-4ACC-49A3-BC37-22D2C21D24E4_jpe-2946347.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwb211: Originally Posted By QtrHorse: @jwb211 What label maker did you use? @QtrHorse This one off Amazon. It was on some sort of deal so I got it cheaper. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/37A206AD-4ACC-49A3-BC37-22D2C21D24E4_jpe-2946347.JPG Thank you! I have the big P-Touch label maker below. It is a great label maker and they have all kinds of different types of label material for it but the biggest height labels are 1in. I was looking for something that had slightly bigger labels like the Phomemo M200 series. Looks like you can get their M221 for $67 which seems like a decent deal. 
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Posted: 9/8/2023 8:04:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: Thank you! I have the big P-Touch label maker below. It is a great label maker and they have all kinds of different types of label material for it but the biggest height labels are 1in. I was looking for something that had slightly bigger labels like the Phomemo M200 series. Looks like you can get their M221 for $67 which seems like a decent deal. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/278288/IMG_1660-2946400.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By QtrHorse: Originally Posted By jwb211: Originally Posted By QtrHorse: @jwb211 What label maker did you use? @QtrHorse This one off Amazon. It was on some sort of deal so I got it cheaper. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/160892/37A206AD-4ACC-49A3-BC37-22D2C21D24E4_jpe-2946347.JPG Thank you! I have the big P-Touch label maker below. It is a great label maker and they have all kinds of different types of label material for it but the biggest height labels are 1in. I was looking for something that had slightly bigger labels like the Phomemo M200 series. Looks like you can get their M221 for $67 which seems like a decent deal. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/278288/IMG_1660-2946400.jpg I’ve got a similar version of the Ptouch. I still like it better for file folders and little things like that but was wanting something to do barcodes. I was looking at Dymo printers and found the Phomemo. I got it for a similar price so I figured it was worth a shot. There are a few things I don’t like about it but for the price I can deal with it. I do wish it was large enough to print shipping labels though. To keep with the organization theme in the thread I also bought one of those Harbor Freight knock off cases to store it in. I got some old pill bottles to keep the different size labels and charging cord in. I just need make the labels for the bottles now.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 1:23:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: airgunner]
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I bought one of these plano 2 tray tackle boxes and painted it OD green to make it tacticool lol but its worked out very well as my AR-15 kit
 Top holds my AR specific tools...  Upper tray holds upper receiver small parts...  Lower tray, lower parts...  and parts that are too big to fit into it (CH's, stocks, grips, acton springs, forends and even receivers) go into the parts locker in these 12x12 plastic bins...  The only thing I haven't come up with a decent solution for is spare barrels so I tend to either sell them or build the into a complete uppers lol PS... and I also have a field kit... 
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Posted: 9/8/2023 8:36:35 PM EDT
[#49]
Got a few of those little green boxes from when I bought some Armalite lower kits.
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Posted: 9/8/2023 9:14:12 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By j3_: Got a few of those little green boxes from when I bought some Armalite lower kits. Yeah, I didn't care much for the LPK's themselves but the box was cool. Wish I had a couple more. |
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