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Posted: 7/13/2017 2:29:46 PM EDT

Sometime in August I plan on beginning my personalized retro rifle build. Obviously It's going to take some time to get all the parts together due to both funds and availability of the parts, namely the barrel assembly and receivers. I'd like to hear how you all store your parts during the build. I've got an empty ammo box and a four-pistol foam padded case I can store most of the parts in. save for the barrel and possibly stock.

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:11:45 PM EDT

[#1]

These are pretty cool.... LINKY

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:12:11 PM EDT

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I usually put all my parts in one of these bags (the larger bag) and leave them in there original packaging until I have all the parts necessary to finish the build. The barrel is usually the only item that doesn't fit in the bag and that will usually just go into the safe.

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:19:44 PM EDT

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I have one of these on top of my safe that I keep a lot of misc accessories and parts in. Being clear helps when digging for parts.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-28-Quart-Clear-Underbed-Tote-with-Standard-Snap-Lid/50239203

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:24:38 PM EDT

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I have peg board in my shop, small parts remain in their bags and such get hung on the peg board, barrels stay in their original box and put on the barrel and hand guard shelf, receivers are placed in a box and put on the receiver shelf, currently I have 3 boxes full of 80% lowers and 3 boxes full of upper receivers and a dozen BCG's in their own box.

I have purpose built my shop so I have a place for everything so when I am building a gun, I know exactly where to go to get the part I need and nobody but me plays in my shop!

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:31:27 PM EDT

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Those ammo box organizers look really cool. Favorited for later....

Hmm, that craftsman bag gives me an idea. I ought to look around and see if I have an old luggage bag or backpack I can use. Knock the dust off it and put it to good use.

Never thought of one of those types of plastic containers. We've got a bazillion of those in the kitchen, surely nobody will notice if one goes missing.

Definitely envy your shop. I wish I could say I have that many parts. Maybe some day I'll have a spare rifle or two in boxes, waiting for it's day.

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:53:08 PM EDT

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Glass jars, are cheap. I used baby food jars for springs and stuff.

Posted: 7/13/2017 3:59:14 PM EDT

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I don't know anybody with babies!

Posted: 7/13/2017 4:05:16 PM EDT

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I envy you. Seems like everyone in my family is birthing 24/7.

Posted: 7/13/2017 4:12:06 PM EDT

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Walmart - $1

box

Posted: 7/13/2017 4:20:36 PM EDT

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Harbor Freight about $3.50 with a coupon. I print the labels on my printer.

Also have one for springs, and so on.

Posted: 7/14/2017 11:19:23 AM EDT

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I guess I need to snap a pic.....current build is in a decent size cardboard box ie: aero upper / spikes crusader lower / ambi safety / fail zero bcg / cheap cobratec handguard / BCM grip / waiting on a couple triggers I sent to failzero-utc for coating / just got my barrel back from ADCO after pin and weld [13.7-kx5] / phase 5 charge handle / lower parts kit minus trigger

Posted: 7/14/2017 11:27:17 AM EDT

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The top shelf of my gun safe is a mess when builds are going on.

I have three receiver sets and random parts up there now.

Posted: 7/14/2017 12:23:18 PM EDT

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While I'm working on a build everything usually goes in a cardboard box in original packaging, all my extra small parts goes in those clear fishing tackle storage boxes. Works really good. As for larger extra parts, I just keep them in a big tote, I swear everytime I open it I spend money and end up with another rifle.

Posted: 7/14/2017 12:45:11 PM EDT

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Spare and repair parts go into this.

Posted: 7/14/2017 4:07:53 PM EDT

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THIS ALL DAY LONG.

Harbor freight has storage compartments for $4. You can move the dividers to create different shaped spaces to accommodate longer parts.

Harbor Freight box

I have like 6-7 of them...one for each platform... AR15, AR308, AR9mm, GLOCK, CZ, SPRINGFIELD, etc.

They stack nicely, they fit into larger range bags, they can be labeled easily with sharpie or stickers, and have held up fairly well without cracking or falling apart.

FWIW....I have yet to see anything better for the price.

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Posted: 7/14/2017 5:07:25 PM EDT

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I have a couple of these. 1 for lower & 1 for upper parts.
Has enough compartments for every part,seals tight and snaps shut w/carry handle.

https://akro-mils.com/Products/Types/Portable-Small-Parts-Storage/Portable-Organizers/Portable-Organizer-06115

Vid: https://youtu.be/wnEO6Lsu-PE

Posted: 7/14/2017 10:15:19 PM EDT

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This is how I store most of my small parts.

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