Sorting nuts and bolts

[double_entendre]

I've got the Feejer all torn apart and just toss all of the nuts, bolts, plastic connectors etc. into a restaurant-size plastic mayonnaise jar. I'm thinking there's got to be a better way, particularly with regard to sorting things for a long-term project where the odds of actually remembering where each particular bolt went are pretty slim.

How do you do it?

Rancho

 

[radman]

Zip Locks and notes.

 

[eeksnake]

Zip Locks and notes.

Gunny!

I also use two plastic bowls labeled "left" and "right" (left & right side of bike) for smallish projects. After my demonstration of a catapult, I will probably upgrade to magnetic trays in the near future. <_<

 

[Neil San Diego]

When doing smaller benchtop projects, I use an icecube tray for all the screws/nuts/odds-n-ends. It also keeps things in order of first to last.

 

[Jaycen]

I've got the Feejer all torn apart and just toss all of the nuts, bolts, plastic connectors etc. into a restaurant-size plastic mayonnaise jar. I'm thinking there's got to be a better way, particularly with regard to sorting things for a long-term project where the odds of actually remembering where each particular bolt went are pretty slim.
How do you do it?

Rancho

I use one of these to sort

https://www.planomolding.com/content/index....&partid=136

 

[keithaba]

If I run out of ziplocks I use tinfoil and notes, plus you can write on the tinfoil with a sharpie.

I also take pictures of things assembled so I knew where everything goes when it's time to put it back together.

 

[v65]

Zip Locks and notes.

Gunny!

 

[Grumpy]

Zip Locks and notes.

Gunny!

Gunny +2

Also the parts are in some kind of container that will hang onto them should the container get knocked over!

Jim

 

[odot]

Wow, you'se guys are a bunch of nerds. Pun intended.....just don't burn my house down, eh?

 

[JimLor]

Plastic divided box (clear). Still have 1 screw and 1 plastic push pin in there - fit under the front cowling somewhere I think.

Digital cameras are also a great tool if you want to take the time to lay stuff out and photograph as you go.

 

[Powerman]

Muffin pans with felt tip notes.

 

[mike25]

Cup cake tins rock.

 

[odot]

O.K., this is starting to get gay.

 

[stormrider]

I use small ziplocks and write on the outside of the bag

 

[FJR919]

I've got the Feejer all torn apart and just toss all of the nuts, bolts, plastic connectors etc. into a restaurant-size plastic mayonnaise jar. I'm thinking there's got to be a better way, particularly with regard to sorting things for a long-term project where the odds of actually remembering where each particular bolt went are pretty slim.
How do you do it?

Rancho

I use one of these to sort

https://www.planomolding.com/content/index....&partid=136

+1 on the Plano boxes. I also use little pieces of paper in each compartment to identify where they came from and anything unusual that would be helpful on reassembly. For anyone who has done large projects (car teardowns over a long period of time) it's the only way to go.

 

[Powerman]

"SOME PEOPLE... SOME PEOPLE LIKE CUPCAKES EXCLUSIVELY, WHILE I

MYSELF SAY THERE IS NAUGHT NOR OUGHT THERE BE NOTHING SO EXALTED ON

THE FACE OF GOD'S GREY EARTH AS THAT PRINCE OF FOODS... THE MUFFIN!"

 

[double_entendre]

Zip Locks and notes.

Gunny!

I also use two plastic bowls labeled "left" and "right" (left & right side of bike) for smallish projects. After my demonstration of a catapult, I will probably upgrade to magnetic trays in the near future. <_<

Still laughing at that visual. Thanks. :-D

Rancho

 

[double_entendre]

O.K., this is starting to get gay.

Thinking to myself, "This guy is a head case. Very entertaining, but a head case." Click on his avatar, poke through his profile. No location, opposed to horking.... Click on the "Friends" tab. "There are no friends to display."

Hmmmmmm...



Rancho

 

[Checkswrecks]

5 gallon painters bucket for big oily parts, usually for a kid's car,

tuna cans that have been through the dishwasher,

and lotsa ziplocks with a sharpie.