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Posted: 9/3/2020 1:04:17 PM EDT

I'm making a run on spare parts, gas rings, bolts, springs, etc.... I'm storing them in a plastic bag with some gun oil in it. Is that good or bad? The bags will live in an ammo box in a safe.

Looking for some ideas in case this is a bad one.

Posted: 9/3/2020 1:20:50 PM EDT

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thats as good as any. all of mine are oiled and in plastic bags.

i picked up a used medical cart. now i need more parts.

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Posted: 9/3/2020 1:26:41 PM EDT

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I use cardboard boxes.

Posted: 9/3/2020 2:55:25 PM EDT

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I use fishing tackle utility boxes from Wally, but I hear fishing stuff is pretty scarce right now.

Posted: 9/3/2020 3:54:45 PM EDT

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yup, the tackle organizers work well.

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Posted: 9/3/2020 5:02:40 PM EDT

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I just use the plastic organizer boxes with the little compartments.

https://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-6318-Portable-Hardware-Organizer/dp/B00004X14L

https://www.amazon.com/HDX-320028-34-Compartment-Organizer-Customizable/dp/B00GYQXRUY/

Posted: 9/3/2020 5:05:44 PM EDT

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Looks good guys. Do you think storing in plastic with oil could cause issues (moisture, corrosion, condensation)?

Posted: 9/3/2020 5:21:00 PM EDT

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I don't store them in oil.

Posted: 9/3/2020 5:42:02 PM EDT

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I don't store them in oil.

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Not floating in oil, but a squirt or two in the bag then zip it up.

Posted: 9/3/2020 5:45:53 PM EDT

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Not floating in oil, but a squirt or two in the bag then zip it up.

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If it works for you, go for it. I store them the same way they're shipped to me. Some parts seem to have a light film on them, if they do, I leave it on. If they don't, I leave them that way.

Posted: 9/3/2020 5:59:30 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/3/2020 6:04:41 PM EDT

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Getting ready to change into someone more comfortable. Name changes coming.

Posted: 9/3/2020 7:18:30 PM EDT

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OP I store almost all of my spare parts in tiny plastic bags with a few healthy squirts of CLP in them ensuring the parts are coated well. The bags are then organized in a clear plastic tackle box like storage bin. I have been doing this for years and have never had a problem with rust etc.

Posted: 9/3/2020 8:55:26 PM EDT

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OP I store almost all of my spare parts in tiny plastic bags with a few healthy squirts of CLP in them ensuring the parts are coated well. The bags are then organized in a clear plastic tackle box like storage bin. I have been doing this for years and have never had a problem with rust etc.

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Thanks! That was the kind of info I was looking for.

Posted: 9/4/2020 4:25:30 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/5/2020 7:46:10 AM EDT

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Yeah. Same here. Some of them have moveable dividers so you can make the trays longer/shorter based on the parts size or the number of parts of the same type you have.

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