AK Skim 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Through the years I have tried just about everything to manage and store tying thread, floss, uni-stretch, and tinsel. Use to hang the thread racks I got at Wal-Mart (they still carry them) on the wall above and to the side of my tying area. I still use a desk thread rack. For bulk storage That is stored under my tying station I do like the Rib Runner, but you see it still has its draw backs Tube storage, but the color thread I needed seemed to be always at the middle or bottom. Then I saw one of my TU members use Craft Mates to store his thread in. I liked it. They come in 7 or 14 containers Made it easier to carry a number of different threads, tinsel, and floss in my travel bag, than the thread tubes it came with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsignarcher 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 Good God thats a lot of thread. Thanks for sharing. Have you looked into Uni Tray's for wire, tinsel, or other ribbing storage storage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobHRAH 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 My favorite is a clear plastic lidded tray, hinged on one side with ridges in the bottom that keep the spools from mixing together. Holds 20 standard spools. You can easily see what's in each box. Easy access to any spool (not like a tube as mentioned above). Keeps the dust off. Only disadvantage is they don't snap shut and usually need a rubber band to keep closed. They stack easily. I got mine from Feathercraft. Unfortunately, I don't believe they currently carry them. But if you call them, maybe they have some left or can direct you to a source. I believe the cost was <$2@. Thanks, Bob H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2014 I brought the father in law a rib runner a few years back and he made me two larger ones. I keep Tinsel/floss on one and wire on the other. I like them and find they work well if tension is maintained properly on the dowel. All my threads live in a divider in a drawer as I dont like the effects sunlight has on the threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AK Skim 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2014 ... I dont like the effects sunlight has on the threads. I agree. My tying room has one window, that the blind is always closed, and I can grow mushrooms in there. I have an overhead ceiling light that I only turn on when cleaning the place, a desk lamp on my computer table, a lamp on the tying station, and two small lamps shinning down on my book cases. As I stated, I can grow mushrooms in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markbob 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 I recently discovered the flambeau umbrella rig boxes. I love them. The spools fit standing up and they hold quite a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 I use the thread racks for all my threads/wire.....gives me more table space......I bought mine when they were a few $....now they're getting up in price like everything else Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 I like this tray, brand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyFishin'Jam 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 You guys are all so neat!!! Great ideas for sure, this is how i store my thread lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoebop 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2014 You have more thread than the Bass Pro that I go to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnP 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2014 I thought I was a thread-a-holic. Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AK Skim 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2014 I like this tray, brand? Made by ArtBin. You can stack two spools of thread on each post. There are two pull out trays in each box. I believed I paid about $18 each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Grumpy 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 I use lure boxes to store threads, floss, wire, etc. They are translucent and double sided so you can find what you are looking for and don't have to tip the whole lot out to get at it.Tightlines,Stephen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scud 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 The Artbin thread box is on Amazon for 15.00. It looks great. I might have to get one. Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites