Storage and Sorting LEGO

[mokka]

Dear All,

My LEGO storage solution is built with 2 racks from the old IKEA EXPEDIT series.
The new KALLAX series with the same compartment size would work as well.

Each shelf has 4 x 4 compartments, which are further divided in 2 or 3 drawers.
Strips of particle wood set the height for the lower shelves and serve as guides for the cardboard trays.

The trays are filled with cans and boxes of various sizes.
Thanks to my volunteers the supply does not end (-:

The sharp edge is removed with a can opener. Any remaining burrs are smoothed using the steel rod with rounded tip.
This facilitates filling and emptying the cans and minimizes the risk of cutting my fingers.

Each tray contains parts of one size or type.

Depending on their quantity and size, the parts within one tray can be further sorted by color.
Frequently used parts are put on the front end of the drawers.
Drawers with frequently used part types or sizes are preferrably put at levels which are easy to reach.

Following these basic rules, my sorting scheme has developed as follows:
Bricks, plates and tiles are placed by type / width in rows and by length in columns.

The left bottom drawers contain miscellaneous stuff and overflow, sorted out from bulk orders.

This sorting system is working well for me:
- big storage capacity (well more than 100 k of parts), because the full 40 cm depth of the shelf is used
- high versatility thanks to variable arrangement of the trays and use of cans with various sizes
- easy access - single cans or complete trays can be taken to the building table
- the cats are well-fed and happy (-:

Greetings, Justus

Edited yesterday at 10:27 AM by mokka