Woodworker's Storage Bin For Cutoffs
I needed a better way to store cutoffs from different projects. I had been tossing the pieces worth saving into a plastic tub, but after a while the tub filled up and finding a useful piece became more trouble than it was worth.
This rolling storage bin was meant to be quick, simple, and useful. I designed it around 3/4 inch material because I had scrap particle board and leftover sheet goods on hand, which made it a good project for using up pieces I did not want to throw away.
Watch The Build
The Plans
The base is 2 feet by 2 feet, and the bin is about 2 feet tall. Once the plans were printed, I laid out the parts on the 3/4 material I had available and cut everything with a circular saw. For this project, precision helps, but it is not the whole point. It is shop storage made from scrap, so practical and sturdy mattered more than perfect furniture tolerances.
Cutting And Assembly
After the parts were cut, assembly was straightforward. I used drywall screws for the whole project, which kept it fast and simple.
The dividers slide into one another, which makes the layout easier to put together. Once the inserts were in place, I screwed them down. That locked the dividers in position and stiffened the whole bin.
Adding Casters
I added casters so the bin could move around the shop. My plan was to keep larger pieces behind it, then roll the bin out of the way whenever I needed to get to the longer stock.
Filled Up And Working
It filled up quickly, though there was still a decent amount of room left. The project turned out handy and was very easy to build. Now I just had to get back to cleaning up the garage workshop.
Storage Bin Plans
The free storage bin plans are available as a direct PDF download.
