Simon Shows Us His, Now It’s Your Turn
By Chuck Cage
TM reader and photo pool member Simon posted this picture of his shop, showing all Toolmongers that pegboard isn’t just for hanging tools. His bin-based storage system looks neat and tidy — and portable, as you can take a bin of fasteners (or whatever) over to where you’re working.
We’ll say this much, Simon: our storage area isn’t nearly as organized.
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July 18th, 2007 at 2:15 am
Thats a hell of a lot of akro-bins… I’m jealous.
I really need to pick up one of the benchtop type akro-bin racks for my reloading supplies. The drawers I’m using now aren’t very convenient.
July 18th, 2007 at 6:17 am
Wow Simon!
This reminds me so much of my pharmacy days, we had a similar system for organizing prescriptions.
Nice work, and thanks for the ideas.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:07 am
I find it funny that this pic will bring both side together; pegboard lovers and bin lovers.
It really is a sweet setup. It also looks a whole lot better than my little sliding plastic drawers that are 1″ deep. 
Coolness rating: ***
Usability rating: *****
Jealousy factor: *****
P.S. I just noticed you have THREE first aid kits and extra Band-Aids. Either you were a boy-scout and are always prepared, or you tend to have a propensity to bleed.
July 18th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Maybe I’m missing something but what purpose is the pegboard part of the setup doing? I didn’t see any typical pegs in there. Does the board just serve as a convenient way not to have to drill even spaced pilot holes in a sheet of plywood? I’m interested in a similar system for the top of my work bench that utilizes bins for all my various electronic parts.
July 18th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Looks great!
July 18th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
These bins are cheap compared to the Akro ones - 8 for $10CND at Home Depot. I also use the larger sizes for tools and parts.