Not that it has ever happened to you, but in the midst of 1-2 recent projects, my boat descended to a state of chaos. I'm gradually getting a handle on things, but I know I will constantly be in a state of managing inventories of small parts and objects in a mobile aquatic environment.
Enter the Husky Tools 10-Compartment Interlocking Small Parts Organizer in Black from Home Depot. Twelve dollars. Cheap, I say! I have three so far. They are sturdy enough to serve as tool boxes and I am using one as such. The spread-out format (vs. a traditional deep tool box) makes it easier to see what is where in a jumble, as does the clear plastic top.
The organizers come with many small dividing cups, the majority of which I chucked as they did not accommodate some of the larger items I wanted to stow.
The other advantage is that one can gang the boxes together with the integrated clips for consolidating mass and careful stowage, which may or may not be synonymous with "chucking 'em up in the V-berth." I'll probably add some labels at some point. Currently one for adhesives and lubricants, one for small electrical and fasteners, and one for tools.
One other tool recommendation:
If you are new to soldering or poorly equipped to do it, tool-wise, the Plusivo Soldering Iron Kit from Amazon is an amazing deal for $32. Solder, iron, tape, flux soldering iron stand, decent multimeter, solder wick, electrical tape, etc. etc. etc. It had stuff I needed I didn't know I needed. It all zips up in the included handy carrying case.
Enter the Husky Tools 10-Compartment Interlocking Small Parts Organizer in Black from Home Depot. Twelve dollars. Cheap, I say! I have three so far. They are sturdy enough to serve as tool boxes and I am using one as such. The spread-out format (vs. a traditional deep tool box) makes it easier to see what is where in a jumble, as does the clear plastic top.
The organizers come with many small dividing cups, the majority of which I chucked as they did not accommodate some of the larger items I wanted to stow.
The other advantage is that one can gang the boxes together with the integrated clips for consolidating mass and careful stowage, which may or may not be synonymous with "chucking 'em up in the V-berth." I'll probably add some labels at some point. Currently one for adhesives and lubricants, one for small electrical and fasteners, and one for tools.
One other tool recommendation:
If you are new to soldering or poorly equipped to do it, tool-wise, the Plusivo Soldering Iron Kit from Amazon is an amazing deal for $32. Solder, iron, tape, flux soldering iron stand, decent multimeter, solder wick, electrical tape, etc. etc. etc. It had stuff I needed I didn't know I needed. It all zips up in the included handy carrying case.
