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water-based finishes, store your glue in there as well.

Epoxy and other two-part adhesives that are not water-based don't need as much hand-holding although these adhesives do have a limited life span. The manufacturer of West Systems epoxy says this adhesive has a shelf life of about one year from the date of manufacture, although this is probably a conservative estimate.

Polyurethane glue and liquid hide glue also are given about a year's shelf life from the time of manufacture before they should be discarded. Glue that comes in powder form can pick up moisture from the air over time. As with finish, it's a good idea to keep an eye on glue containers and get rid of those that are no longer reliable. Glue is one of those things you should buy as you go and use when it's fresh - you're not accomplishing much when you buy a 10-year supply of an adhesive that only lasts a year.

Nuts, Bolts and All Those Other Loose Ends

Who hasn't been in a woodshop at least once and looked up to see a series of neatly labeled baby-food jars suspended from the ceiling for storing nuts, screws and washers? In theory, it's an ingenious approach to storage. All you have to do is nail the lid to the ceiling and screw on the jar. When you need what's inside, just reach up and remove the jar.

But in truth, most of have trouble staying that organized. Even with the best of intentions, nails, screws and everything else too small to bother with ends up in a couple coffee cans under the bench. In time, we have absolutely no idea what's in them. Like the missing tube of 5-minute epoxy, the fastener we need is easier to replace at the hardware store than to find under our haphazard storage system.

Open bins and trays for the fasteners used most frequently can help. With a few hours to spare and a bit of ^/^/2" plywood, you can make a stack of

This easy-to-build cabinet holds a series of plastic trays - perfect for storing everything from ferrules to rivets.

Wire shelving helps turner Judy Ditmer stay organized. These shelves not only hold a lot of material, their design promotes air circulation.

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