Storage and Sorting LEGO

[sairayousaf]

Would anybody recommend this brand for LEGO storage?

[Daiman]

17 hours ago, sairayousaf said:

Would anybody recommend this brand for LEGO storage?

link no work

 

[ChrisXY]

What are the best lamps for Lego? I have trouble to sort old and new brown and also old Grey with light bluish grey. My eyes are hurting. Best light is daylight but I need a huge lamp to see everything? 

[Paul B Technic]

This is what I use.

[Paul B Technic]

Building a LEGO Technic Workshop with the Sussex Rolling Craft Cart

 

If you're deep into the world of LEGO Technic, like I am — building, modifying, and inventing new creations — you’ll know that organization is just as important as imagination. Parts get everywhere, projects stall because you can’t find a specific connector, and half-built models end up forgotten on crowded tables.

That's why I’m excited to share an awesome solution that’s made a real difference for my LEGO workspace: the Sussex Rolling Craft Cart from Spotlight (link).

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Why the Sussex Rolling Craft Cart?

Originally designed for arts and crafts, the Sussex Rolling Craft Cart is actually perfect for organizing LEGO Technic parts and projects. Here’s why:

• Multiple Drawers for Sorting
  The cart comes with a great mix of drawer sizes, which is a dream for sorting LEGO. Small pins, axles, and bushings can go in the narrow drawers. Larger beams, wheels, and motors fit nicely in the deeper ones. No more digging through a giant tub for one tiny part! I have also found that some of my previous dividers fit perfectly in the drawers. I have also added a timber divider to of the drawers.

• Smooth Mobility
  It’s a rolling cart — and that makes a huge difference. If you build at a desk sometimes, a coffee table other times, or want to move your project into another room, you can just roll the entire cart along with you. Heavy bins or crates can’t compete.

• Compact but Spacious
  The Sussex cart is a smart use of vertical space. It doesn’t take up a lot of room on the floor, but you still get lots of storage. Perfect for those of us who want a dedicated LEGO build zone without sacrificing half a room.

• Sturdy and Stylish
  Let’s be honest — LEGO building can get intense. You need something that won't fall apart if you bump it. The Sussex cart holds up surprisingly well for the price, and the white finish looks clean and modern alongside any LEGO display.

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How I Set It Up

Here’s how I organized mine for maximum building power:

• Top Drawers: Technic pins, connectors, axle pins, bushings (sorted by colour if you're feeling fancy)

• Middle Drawers: Liftarms and frames

• Bottom Drawers: Panels and wheels. The large drawer on the right is perfect to keep any works in process, if I need the top building area for other projects.

• Top Surface: Works perfectly as a build station! I keep my current project there with the instruction booklet and a small tray for loose parts if needed.

I also added small plastic dividers inside a few drawers to keep parts from shifting around — super helpful when you're searching for that one black 3L pin.

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Final Thoughts

Whether you're a casual LEGO Technic builder or running a full MOC (My Own Creation) workshop at home, the Sussex Rolling Craft Cart is a seriously good investment. It keeps parts neat, projects moving, and creativity flowing.

Plus, there's something deeply satisfying about being able to roll your entire Technic collection to wherever inspiration strikes.

If you're tired of clutter slowing down your builds, give this cart a try — your future self (and your future masterpieces) will thank you, plus it has a high "wife approval factor" ;)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://paulbtechnic.blogspot.com/2025/04/building-lego-technic-workshop-with.html

[Coren]

On 3/6/2025 at 3:26 PM, Berthil said:

Here's my storage, everything sorted on brick type first, then colour depending on storage space. Very happy with it although I might convert to Ikea storage some day. This is a happy building place.

Do you use something kind of dividers or smaller bins or containers on the Iris (like) drawers on the left side?

[Berthil]

@Coren In almost all drawers I use small containers of which exactly eight fit in a drawer. They are very cheap food containers without lid, also available in a transparent version.

Nowadays it is easy to 3D print containers in various sizes to fit the drawers (or buy from someone who prints them for you) but with these amounts of drawers it gets more expensive than the drawers themselves. The space below the table is also packed with drawers.

Edited May 13 by Berthil
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[Coren]

@Berthil Where did you buy those containers? Makro or something like action?

Edited May 21 by Coren

[Paul B Technic]

An update on my trolley.

 

[ChrisXY]

On 4/18/2025 at 11:54 AM, ChrisXY said:

What are the best lamps for Lego? I have trouble to sort old and new brown and also old Grey with light bluish grey. My eyes are hurting. Best light is daylight but I need a huge lamp to see everything? 

Anyone? :(

[Berthil]

55 minutes ago, Coren said:

@Berthil Where did you buy those containers? Makro or something like action?

From a Dutch website specialised in food container supplies, here's the link of which 8 exactly fit in an Iris drawer, 7 Euro for 100 of them, dimension 108x82x45mm
https://www.allesvoorverswinkels.nl/plastic-bakjes-250ml-polypropyleen-zwart

40 minutes ago, ChrisXY said:

Anyone? :(

Any bright LED light with 6500 Kelvin white light, I use Philips Hue so when not sorting the light can also have other colors.

[Coren]

9 hours ago, ChrisXY said:

Anyone? :(

I have one large LED light, if memory serves some 7k lumen and bright white. My room lights up like an ER room but it is super nice. Only problem is that white bricks sometimes look yellowed, probably because the light is really white. It makes any other lamps in the room superfluous 

[ChrisXY]

Well well, I can think about one of those ER lamps...that have arms and movable...that would be great!

[Paul B Technic]

LEGO Technic - Building and Storage Setup – June 2025

 

Over the past few months, I’ve been refining my workspace to make it as efficient and enjoyable as possible for LEGO Technic design and development. In this post, I’m sharing my June 2025 setup—my current "sweet spot" for building, storing, and working on Technic models.

A Dual-Purpose, Compact Setup

I’ve intentionally kept everything within a compact footprint, balancing a functional digital workspace with a hands-on building area. The setup lives in the corner of a bright room, with natural light from a large window—perfect for long sessions without the fatigue of artificial lighting.

On the right, I’ve got a height-adjustable desk with a laptop on a riser, a full-sized keyboard, and a external monitor for CAD, blogging, and video reference. The ergonomic kneeling chair beneath helps reduce back strain during longer design and build sessions. This is also the desk I use for my work from home setup.

On the left, my dedicated LEGO building cart has evolved into a central part of the setup. It's sturdy, mobile, and houses all the Technic components I need within arm’s reach.

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Storage That Works

My parts organization has seen several iterations, but this drawer cart system is finally hitting the mark:

• Top surface: Where the active build lives. In this case, my lime green off-road multifunctional truck, which you might recognize from earlier posts, sits in progress.

• Top drawer: Contains a large tray organizer with Technic pins, axles, connectors, and specialized parts.

• Lower drawers: Used for larger elements, wheels, electric components, and overflow pieces.

I’ve gone with shallow, compartmentalized trays inside each drawer so I can quickly spot and grab what I need—no more endless rummaging! This is crucial when prototyping mechanisms or making rapid adjustments.

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What’s on the Bench

Featured in this month’s build photos:

• The lime-green LEGO Technic off-road truck  (ORUT MK2), now sporting a front gripper attachment and backend modifications.

• A  "not LEGO" Technic supercar in blue, resting on the desk—likely appearing in an upcoming project post.

• My blog loaded up on screen as I draft this post!

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Final Thoughts

This setup is a reflection of what I’ve learned over years of building: keep the most-used tools close, the space adaptable, and make sure it inspires creativity. There’s always room for improvement, but for now, this blend of digital + physical workspace is a joy to use.

If you're looking to upgrade or simplify your own setup, I highly recommend starting with mobility (a rolling cart), compartmentalized storage, and ergonomic seating. It makes a world of difference.