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Show us a picture of you Hangar storage de clutter solutions
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David Paule
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Shelves and tool chests.
Allow for the extras like extension cords or stock like oil filters.
Dave
Allow for the extras like extension cords or stock like oil filters.
Dave
N804RV
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First off, let me say, 'ROFLMAO'! "Declutter solution" is one of those mythical things like unicorns and hot stock tips.
After consolidating my project into a Port Authority lease hangar, where holes in the walls are discouraged, I made a huge free-standing shelf unit, added some more bolt-together shelves, some small parts bins, rollaway tool chests and a couple of multi-use tool work stands. Here's some pics:
After consolidating my project into a Port Authority lease hangar, where holes in the walls are discouraged, I made a huge free-standing shelf unit, added some more bolt-together shelves, some small parts bins, rollaway tool chests and a couple of multi-use tool work stands. Here's some pics:
YellerDaisy
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Sometimes I feel this is the only solution to declutter my hangar.
Right on!
My one table was buried several layers deep so I did the only thing that made any sense... got two more tables.
Seriously... if you like woodworking, Ron Paulk has some plans for a neat toolchest. I've made three so far.
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MacCool
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Menards or Harbor Freight plastic shelving. Parts and such in cheap Sterilite plastic shoebox things (Menards). Screws and small parts in cheap Harbor Freight small parts containers. Things that need to be hung on the hangar walls, I use magnets of various strength - cheap from Amazon.
This is hangar storage only. My tool and parts needs are simple since my hangar has nothing to do with building, only maintenance and repair. I don't need anything elaborate (="expensive"), just the simplest way to manage clutter.
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This is hangar storage only. My tool and parts needs are simple since my hangar has nothing to do with building, only maintenance and repair. I don't need anything elaborate (="expensive"), just the simplest way to manage clutter.
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Phyrcooler
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Dang-it Matt!
You’re on a level I can only aspire to.
You’re on a level I can only aspire to.
You guys are cheating! Mike said "hangar storage solutions". If you look at the far right of this pic, you'll see my plastic Ikea boxes - they work pretty well, and I stack them around the perimeter of the aircraft to hopefully reduce the chances of hangar rash.
BTW, those are some beautiful workshops, gentlemen - wow!
BTW, those are some beautiful workshops, gentlemen - wow!
Mikeyb
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rongawar is right. The more space you have around your plane the less hangar rash you get. I never had a hanger before the RV. I’m amazed how quickly things corrode in a supposedly dry SoCal T-hanger. The diurnal temperature swing is 30F or more. The hanger contents are below the dew point often.
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N804RV
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Dang! If my hangar was that organized, I’m afraid I’d just now be ready to inventory the tail kit!
dmattmul
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While I love the organization, I would never use the type of bin that you have hanging on the wall... The red ones that have a hook along the top back edge and they hang on a metal rail. I haven't seen an installation of those where it's not possible to catch an adjacent bin when you remove one and end up knocking one or two others off at the same time. I've had to clean up the resultant mess a few times as various offices i've worked in have had workshops that used these.
Of course, that's a minor nit to pick on such a well organized shop, and clearly i'm just jealous...
It's a fair point, but it hasn't really been a problem for me since I hardly ever remove the bins from the wall, and even then I find it easy to do if I'm not careless. In my workshop, the Akro-Mills bins are used to hold household-construction materials like screws and nails, so it's basically a home hardware store. All the aircraft parts live in Sortimo boxes which seal and latch shut.
Anything you build, put on wheels. Makes it easier to find that dead mouse stinking up the place, retrieve that lost bolt/part Friday night when you have the weekend free and it's the only one you have, and for general cleanup.
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MacCool
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Here's the YouTube bush pilot (Trent Palmer) solution to hangar organization...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HPdEwXdVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HPdEwXdVk
Paul 5r4
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It has been forever since I've uploaded any photos. I'll try. (WOOHOO... IT WORKED).
Here is my tool cabinet. I built two of these when I lost my hours at work for nine weeks when covid hit. I will add this thought. I can't imagine being involved in building or maintaining an airplane without some sort of organization.
Also. Pics of other cabinets on this thread are amazing. My preference is to be able to see all or at least most of my tools. Makes it easier to find stuff.
IMG_3465 by Paul Gray, on Flickr
IMG_3467 by Paul Gray, on Flickr
Here is my tool cabinet. I built two of these when I lost my hours at work for nine weeks when covid hit. I will add this thought. I can't imagine being involved in building or maintaining an airplane without some sort of organization.
Also. Pics of other cabinets on this thread are amazing. My preference is to be able to see all or at least most of my tools. Makes it easier to find stuff.
IMG_3465 by Paul Gray, on FlickrIMG_3467 by Paul Gray, on Flickr
And to think I was feeling pretty good about my stack of Pack Outs.
This is amazingly next level.
The only contribution I have to add is that I find it really handy to use a Grypmat or three stocked with only the items for the current operation. The high contrast orange makes everything easy to see and preloading the mats keeps me on task versus cycling through the pack out bins.
