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Originally Posted by asid61
You definitely need a rolling toolbox. One with ball bearing drawers will last an age compared to regular ones. Tackle-box-like boxes are fantastic for organizing screws and small parts. Start organizing immediately or you will regret it.
A shelving unit, also rolling if you don't have a permanent space for it, will come in handy later. So will a few 2015-style totes for storing large items or projects as long as you make sure to keep them uncluttered. Magnetic tool/parts dishes also help with cluttering.
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Definitely the rolling tool box. The red "Pro" cabinets from Harbor Freight are probably one of the best things they carry. One or two like this
http://www.harborfreight.com/tool-st...net-68784.html are very nice since you can put a workbench top on them. It seems to me that they would make a nice addition to both your shop and something you could probably fit in your pit. The only caveat is to check the cabinet at the store, when you get one that isn't damaged they are great, but I recently bought their 26" cabinet and I had to go through 3 of the top boxes before I found one that wasn't significantly damaged.
For small parts storage, these
http://www.harborfreight.com/tool-st...ase-93928.html,
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-bin-p...ase-93927.html are very nice for the price. When closed they do a very good job of not getting parts mixed up between bins and you can take one of the bins with you when you need a bunch of 1/4 20 bolts, or whatever. Also look online for ideas for making rolling cabinets to hold a bunch of the cases. Adam Savage has a Tested video about the storage cabinets he made for his Sortimo cases.
Of course being Harbor Freight items make sure you look for coupons before you buy anything.