Original review: 7/2017
I don't review ALL of the products I get on Amazon, but I was HIGHLY impressed with this product and felt that although it has a very good overall rating, some of the reviews were pretty unfair. So I will address some of them and add some of my thoughts at the end. First of all, automatically disregard any review that faults it for some ham fisted delivery personnel, it's a product review, not a shipping review. Second, disregard any reviews that mention how easily it tips over. Unless you are organizing a feather collection, it needs to be anchored... That's common sense. Some reviews mention the bins being brittle, absolutely not, they are actually quite flexible, yet sturdy. Some reviews mention the drawer stops being cheap and "probably" won't hold the drawer in if there's a good amount of weight. Well I have one drawer that has almost 4 pounds of bolts in it and the drawer stop works fine.
I initially bought just one of these to see how I thought it would hold up/work for my application. About 3 days after the first one arrived, I ordered a second because I was VERY happy with it. I do want to point out the unit on the right in my photo. If you look closely you will notice that it does have a SLIGHT sag to it...there is 45 pounds of hardware in that unit (not including the weight of the product itself). Not an exaggerated figure, not a guess, I weighed it. The optional hanging bracket for this unit is rated at 40 pounds, so it's safe to say I'm exceeding the design specifications. Even with it sagging, all of the drawers still function smoothly; however, in the interest of ensuring long term fatigue doesn't get the best of it, I will make a simple shelf underneath of them.
The only problem I have with them is that they are TOO handy and I'm putting ALL of my small items in them, so now I need a third lol.
EDIT: 1/6/19
Wow, I just got notification that 100 people found this review helpful. I figured since it's been well over a year I would give an update. Both of mine are still going strong, nothing has broken, even in the cold temperatures of northern winters. I am still very happy with these bins, and always keep them in mind when I have small things to organize. I did put a shelf under both of them and it has prevented the sagging issue from having more weight than I should have in them. So, I'm still VERY satisfied with them. I'm glad my review has helped.
I bought all three (24, 44, 64 bins) as a trio for electronic repair. I have the set stacked and recessed into a unused wall hollow. Be prepared to trim some of the clear excess casting material from the bins. I had to do this on 20% of the bins or they will not slide properly. It only takes 3 seconds, but it must be done.
Fantastic for organizing Lego pieces that aren't bricks! The black dividers help, but I just wish more came with it. I ended up making my own out of the stuff you can find in the craft section at Walmart. (I forget the name, but it's something like loop something mat lol sorry). They worked great as dividers!
They are working very good. Did not come with many dividers so I had to 3d print some extras. If you have 3d printer and need more you can DL my thing. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:720200
I ordered the Akro-Mils 10164 and 10144 to use for storage for my jewelry making accessories (i.e. beads, charms, findings, etc.). It's PERFECT! The drawers are pretty small, so perfect for beads. The 10144 model that had 12 of the larger drawers are great for storing ribbon and such, as well. I used a couple of the drawer dividers that come included (attached to the back of the unit, which you just cut/snap off). There aren't enough of them included to be used in all of the drawers, but I think cardboard or posterboard would probably work just as well. The only negative I have is that the two plastic bars that go across the back were slightly bent in, which makes the middle drawers all pop out slightly rather than closing all the way. But, they are still secure enough to not fall out, so I'm not worried about it. Overall, this is great for my jewelry making needs!
Feature Product
- Rugged, High-Impact Polystyrene frame
- Drawer dividers molded into back of cabinet
- 12 virtually unbreakable drawers, 4-3/8-inch by 2-inch by 5-1/4-inch
- Also 32 virtually unbreakable drawers, 2-1/8-inch by 1-1/2-inch by 5-1/4-inch
- Perfect for crafts, beads, hardware, fishing, and more
Description
Strong plastic cabinets organize and protect components. Cabinets stack securely and can also be wall mounted with keyhole slots. A variety of drawer configurations provide versatile storage solutions. Clear polypropylene, Dividable drawers offer easy content identification. Finger-grip drawer pulls provide easy access and rear stop tabs prevent contents from spilling.
Good for odds and ends. I used it in my bathroom for my makeup and whatnot. I didn't want to buy one of those makeup containers because I felt like they are too small and wouldn't have enough space, so I gave this a try. The containers are not long enough to fit most of my brushes and eyeliners, so I put my brushes in a mug on top. I think it would work well for jewelry storage also but obviously not in a display form but rather in storage form. You can add labels to each container fairly easily. It's also pretty sturdy but you can attach it to a wall if you so choose. See pics.
I picked up a couple varieties of these organizers for my garage to hold fasteners. They work well and are very convenient. I mounted mine across a pair of 1x2's because the keyhole mounts don't align with stud spacing and I didn't want to hang them with just drywall anchors. The mounting is rock solid, but the organizers have all sagged in the middle after a couple years. They haven't broken or failed, but the center of the cabinet is probably a quarter inch or so lower than the corners now. The drawers aren't really loaded up, but perhaps I have exceeded a load rating that wasn't obvious. Just something to be aware of. For light-weight items, this may not be an issue.
I absolutely love this - I actually purchased another one after seeing it in person and starting to fill it up. It is great quality and I haven't had any issues at all so far and I have been using it daily sometimes for hours as I sort my LEGO pieces. It is perfect for LEGO sorting/storage and it doesn't look out of place; in other words, the way the storage drawers look is very versatile and looks great holding LEGO parts even though it is likely usually bought more for storing nuts and bolts in the garage. I am an adult so I actually much prefer the plain look of the black cabinet and clear drawers rather than something much cheaper / brighter / child-like so that storing it in-sight doesn't make my wife even crazier than the LEGO obsession already has in so many ways. Not an eye sore at all!! In addition, it is much more helpful than other solutions I have tried because, for example, with a storage case if something is tipped or it falls, then the dividers may as well not be there and I would find myself sorting more than building. Because of that I am finding myself loving the drawers rather than cases with dividers (that are worthless to begin with!). This is very much worth the price and I'm sure a third will be purchased soon!
I had a really cluttered desk covered in little dc motors, resistors, and other electricap components. So much so that I found it difficult to actually use my desk.
I wanted an organizer but didnt want to pay more than $30. I foumd this one at a few bucks umder my price point and decided to organize for the new year.
Well, my desk is clean now and I still have a decent amount of empty drawers on it.
drawers arent cheap and flexy like others, and I dont feel like the box will tip nor has anything fallen out the open back.
Not enough drawer seperator inserts for all drawers, but I didnt use all of the ones supplied anyway.
I really like this cabinet for basements and inside closets. It is not the most beautiful thing in the world but it will solve your storage and organization issues for small and medium parts. I am sharing pictures of my installation. Note it does not come with the screw to wall mount it, but a quick stop at Home Depot or any screw at home will do the job, the cabinet is very light. The drawers will not fall off easily if you pull them all the way towards you, you really need to pull and then push up for them to release. Overall, very satisfied with the product. Finishing could be better, but again this is not meant to be decorative anyways.
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