How To Keep Parts Organized

[Mrbeebe2125]

Happy New Year. My first job of the new year is to add a stem extender to a watch. I had to buy three to get one and I am curious to see photos of how one should keep parts organized and more importantly how to easily determine if I have the "widget" or do I need to order one.

 

Thanks very much indeed

 

Todd

[fjseal]

Hi. as a first timer this is how I do it. I keep the tops from milk cartons, wash them and use as in photo. Keep any screws with the part.

Incidentally, if I get the correct replacement quartz movement for this watch I will post details on the forum. Also, if you have a camera that is good at close-ups, take photos of everything as you disassemble it. Happy New Year to all contributors.

[Mark]

Happy New Year. My first job of the new year is to add a stem extender to a watch. I had to buy three to get one and I am curious to see photos of how one should keep parts organized and more importantly how to easily determine if I have the "widget" or do I need to order one.

 

Thanks very much indeed

 

Todd

 

Sorry, I would be a bit too embarrassed to photograph my parts storage at the moment. It's really all over the place. But much of my stuff is in trays similar to these:

 

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/compartment-boxes-with-divides-slide-lid?code=B39605

[Geo]

I can highly recommend these:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEWELLERY-STORAGE-BOX-WATCH-BEADS-GEM-CONTAINER-PLASTIC-/290388807767?pt=UK_Crafts_JewelleryMaking_GL&hash=item439c859057

I believe Cousins sell them too. :-)

Edited January 12, 2015 by Geo

[clockboy]

I have a lot of these as they are larger than normal so I find them easier when searching for that vital bit. I purchase from Axminster Tools & machinery .

 

 

Edited January 12, 2015 by clockboy

[ro63rto]

I went the cheapskate route and bought an 8 pack of 6cm x 6cm plastic sauce containers with clip on lids (purple, bleurgh) from my local 99p store.

For larger items ie straps & bracelets, a 3 pack of 6.5cm x 9cm hermetic clip lid boxes.

[bobm12]

Nice ideas here. I use the same as Geo, Mark and ro63rto and I'm looking to order the oversize tins clockboy posted. All very handy depending on what to store.

[steveorval]

hi mr beebe, this is where most of my parts are stored, the place where the chair stands on, last count 15 bridge screws 3 click springs and a couple of winding dogs

i use these which are quite cheep on the net and at 30mm you can put most movements in them

[bobm12]

Yeah, sometimes I wonder if the floor could be considered as storage...permanent storage! :notfair:

 

:D