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Organizing cleaning hardware
25 September 2013, 22:30
yukoncatOrganizing cleaning hardware
Most likely this is a silly question, but I would be interested in knowing how some organize there various cleaning brushes, jags, etc.
I have numerous calibers for both handgun and rifle, and don't particularly like my current method. I keep them in small see through bags marked with the caliber. Pics would be great as well.
Thanks in advance,
26 September 2013, 02:56
impala#03I keep my cleaning brushes, slotted tips, etc in one of those plastic boxes with the dividers. My jags, that came as a set, are in their own box, each one in its own labled hole. Cleaning rods in the plastic tube that it came in hanging on the pegboard wall. Patches are in the bags they came in, hanging on the pegboard. I usualy buy bore brushes in bulk. They are in plastic bags on the pegboard.
26 September 2013, 19:42
pennflyNot a silly question at all. I was cleaning last week and wondered how to better organize and clean up my cleaning supplies and hardware.
28 September 2013, 04:47
Brad HinnI use an old fishing tackle box, one this trays that fold out. The trays hold the jags, brushes and patches and I keep other misc stuff on the bottom.
30 September 2013, 17:06
arkypeteForgotten the name, I use the metal tins that the 'Curiously strong mints' from Briton.
One caliber per tin.
I bought a box of the mints in the tins, gave them to my wife to spoil her employees with. I wanted the tins and they got the mints.
jim
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01 October 2013, 04:37
richjthose table top drawer units. Also keep reloading press parts and other stuff.
01 October 2013, 07:59
Singleshot03I use plastic boxes for lures/stuff that you can separate in different sizes.
I labeled each compartment above the contents for caliber. Sorry for the glare on the picture
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19 October 2013, 09:03
Use Enough GunLike Brad said, the BEST thing ever for storing all of your gun cleaning materials is a large top opening and front-loading fishing tackle box, like a Plano. I have used one for the last 25 years and it is the only way to go.

Everything is there in one box and in one place. Now, all of my boys have their own.

20 October 2013, 04:07
just say moeOld prescription bottles - one for each caliber properly labeled. I store them all plus patches and solutions and other garb in a divided tool box.
"Pick out two!" - Moe Howard
20 October 2013, 04:28
shootawayThe only thing that works best for organizing to me is my brain.I know where this and that is after the last times I used it.I also have a box that contains shooting accesories that I dont need or rarely need or that I might need but probably not.
21 December 2013, 03:26
Pa.FrankI use a large tackle box.Works for me. Lots of drawers for small tools, like allen wrenches, and other small specialized tools you only use now and then.
It works for me.
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21 December 2013, 22:35
PaulSI don't use the aluminum take-down cleaning rods. My one piece rods hang on the wall. I keep the brushes, patches, jags, lube and solvent in a fold out tackle box. None of this is kept at my reloading station. My reloading station has my presses, dies, case prep tools, bullets, primers, and powder magazine within easy reach. I don't like the idea of having materials at my reloading station that can contaminate the reloading materials or process. I have a separate bench in a different location for cleaning and working on my guns.
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22 December 2013, 17:17
SaeedI use one of the small caliber, plastic Sinclair loading trays that hold 50 cases.
The brushes and jags fit into those hole very nicely.
04 April 2014, 03:51
cub124organization is for people too lazy to go searching for their stuff