Small stock storage

[golddustpeak]

I have an assortment of assorted 6” or so, rounds and flats in assorted metal types that I would like to store by category (possibly stacking some).

I’m wondering what types of storage devices are popular with home machinists.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.


TNX in advance

 

[MachineTom]

I stack several cardboard tubes, and sort the rod and bar stock. Real short stuff goes in plastic bins.

 

[bazmak]

cut lengths of plastic pipe say 90 dia in a corner horiz and or vertical
They fit together well and cheap

 

[RonGinger]

I built a series of small shelves out of 1"x4" wood, about 36" long. Originally these were behind a door but in my new shop they are just along a wall. They are only about 6" apart so from floor to ceiling there are nearly a dozen shelves. There is a shot of theminmy shop tour video, posted elsewhere in this forum and on youtube.

If I were doing it again I would tip each shelf up in front so small stock cant roll off.

 

[gerritv]

I am working up a storage solution using toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. 1/8" Masonite at the back to keep things from falling into the abyss behind the shelves.