theblue Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 one of the things that frustrates me to no end is that we just throw all our fluids in a big bin and it makes a mess, things fall over, I can't find stuff etc etc. there must be a better way. please share ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 26 minutes ago, theblue said: one of the things that frustrates me to no end is that we just throw all our fluids in a big bin and it makes a mess, things fall over, I can't find stuff etc etc. there must be a better way. please share ideas. My milk crates are a little more organized. I keep brake fluid, oil, wd40, etc. even have a spray paint crate. As long as it’s totally full, nothing tips over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakks Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Make sure the caps are tight?..... * I can’t add green font Edited May 29, 2018 by jakks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Chris Huggins Posted May 29, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selections-12-Gallon-Clear-Tote-with-Hinged-Lid/4462415 I use these. Redline 1 gallon bottles fit standing up. I probably have 50 of these totes storing various parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBoost91 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 If you're crafty with wood at all, I've seen some really nice custom totes made out of sanded plywood that keep everything in its place without spilling via custom side pockets specific to each fluid type. Makes for a handy grab and run over the pit wall when SHTF and you're not digging through plastic tube for fluids you can't identify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblue Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 there must be something out there like a good movable partition setup or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittenauer Racing Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 So far we subscribe to the "throw all the fluids in a big tote" method but with one adjustment- Cardboard boxes inside it. So the big gallon oil jugs go in there loose, but the other stuff gets smaller "sub compartment boxes". Keeps them from falling over/ending up under the jugs/etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilsonSteele Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 We cut up the plastic from one of our old fascias to put a diagonal down the center of a standard tote bin with hinged lids. Same as cardboard, but wont get soggy. Works much better, bottles fall over a lot less. But that bin will always be dirty or oily inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead_42 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 I use a Dewalt "Tough Chest" for fluids, hose, funnels, etc. Wheels, extending handle, etc. Home Depot, 79 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblue Posted May 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2018 $79 for the new box, $79k for new truck needed to haul it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead_42 Posted May 30, 2018 Report Share Posted May 30, 2018 5 hours ago, theblue said: $79 for the new box, $79k for new truck needed to haul it When you blow up as often as I do, you need a lot of fluids on hand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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