Hello, I recently "upgraded" my router bit storage system, and thought I'd share some photos in case anyone's looking for inspiration. My new storage solution started when I found an old 3.5" floppy disk storage drawer in the discard pile at work (I guess saying "OLD 3.5" floppy disk" is redundant...). I thought it looked handy for this application, so I grabbed it. I cut a few pieces of 5/4 butternut (because that's what I had handy) to fit snugly in the drawers, and drilled holes spaced at semi-arbitrary distances. I mounted the drawer under my router table for quick access to bits, but it closes up so dust/chips can't collect on the bits or in empty holes.
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unused collet sits nicely in a 3/8" (IIRC) hole, and slotting cutters fit over a 1/4" dowel, as seen in the second photo:
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only problem? I can't buy very many more router bits... Right. I mean, soon I'll have to move the least-used bits to an alternate storage location. The photos made me realize I need to work on getting more colorful bits - so far I've been pretty partial to various shades of gray: MLCS (decent quality on a budget + free shipping) and Infinity (great quality IMO at moderate prices). My only CMT bit is an upcut spiral, which doesn't have any orange. Oh, well. Hope this is, well, inspirational... Andy