A storage box for chenille

Someone may have already made something like this but this is the box I made.

I wanted something to organize all the chenille that is being stored all over and around my tying station. I had a few utility boxes and this is the storage I made for the chenille.
I went to Harbor Freight and bought some 5/16 grommets. On the back side of the box I marked places for 18 holes and drilled a 5/16 hole and installed a grommet in each hole.
I used two dividers per roll for a total of 18 sections. To load turn the front of the box up and open. Start the chenille through the grommet and let around 2'' hang out of the box then load the remaining chenille in a section.
After loading all sections close the top and turn the back of the box up. Now you have all of the chenille together.
I also wrote down the color and number of each chenille onto a address label and placed them beside the grommets for reorder info.
This may help someone get a little organized. Below are the pictures.

Good looking box's!!!!!! An older gent from back home that ties jigs buys chenille by the skein, he use's the line holder box's for his.

Fatman

Thanks, I looked at the line boxes too. LOL I couldn't put enough in one but if I ordered more chenille at a time those boxes would be great!!

Stump Hunter,
That is a great idea!!!!

Ronnie you need to apply for a patent on that! I will have to make one myself, unless you want to get rid of one of those. I like the full one! LOL Great idea and thanks for the tip!
Scott

Great idea!

Nice work Swamp...Can you build one to hold skeins ;)

That is being creative. Good idea there.

Very good idea. Even if you start buying by the skein you don't use it all at once. You can just cut a few yards off.

that is definitely a cool looking way to store your Chanel.

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Originally Posted by Fatman

Good looking box's!!!!!! An older gent from back home that ties jigs buys chenille by the skein, he use's the line holder box's for his.

Fatman

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Hey what kind of box are you talking about? I need some relief as I have so many skeins of chenille that my drawers I use for it are all totally full and I had to start putting some in big bags over in my wall cabinet. Two at a time and lots of colors makes for a big problem for me and I just keep thinking of new combos that I want. I really got to stop adding more and more colors and materials.

Skip

I think he means these Skip.
Cabela's -- Plano® Line Spool Box

You are right Smoothlures. With the line box you could use old line spools to roll the chenille on and then feed it out the front the same as you would the fishing line.

I have some bigger rolls and on them I pulled off 5 yards and the box sections holds it with no problem.

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Originally Posted by ScottV

Ronnie you need to apply for a patent on that! I will have to make one myself, unless you want to get rid of one of those. I like the full one! LOL Great idea and thanks for the tip!
Scott

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You got a good eye for a full box :D

The grommets are used so you have a smooth surface for the chenille not to get pulled. If you don't want to use the grommets you can drill a smaller hole but make sure you spend some time sanding away any rough edges. A 3/16 or 1/4'' hole will work.

Good idea i have mine in a pound zip lock bag. Then i don't have to dig thru it
I'm going to try it. But you better get a patent before someone uses the idea

Hey Ronnie, I was just thinking, as odd as that is, how would it work if you drilled the holes around the outside edge of the box instead of the lid? Then if you opened the lid to re-supply a compartment, your ends wouldn't pull out of the grommets. Maybe we can share the patent. HaHa!
Scott

Nice box! I currently use a similar box, minus the holes and grommets. I just take out the handfull of chenille that I am going to use, then return it to the box when done. That way I dont have to cut off a piece to use, I just tie it, wrap it, and then cut off at the finish, leaving no wasted chenille, plus it gives you a longer piece to hold onto when wrapping. And Scott, I dont think the ends would pull out when re-stocking, cause I believe the holes are in the bottom of the box, not in the lid.

I made one of the Chenille Dispensers today and probably will need at least 2 more!!!! Thanks Stump Hunter for the idea!!

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Originally Posted by steelslinger86

Nice box! I currently use a similar box, minus the holes and grommets. I just take out the handfull of chenille that I am going to use, then return it to the box when done. That way I dont have to cut off a piece to use, I just tie it, wrap it, and then cut off at the finish, leaving no wasted chenille, plus it gives you a longer piece to hold onto when wrapping. And Scott, I dont think the ends would pull out when re-stocking, cause I believe the holes are in the bottom of the box, not in the lid.

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I told you it was odd when I went to thinking:confused:LOL I can see where the bottom of the box would work great. Better to remain quiet and let people think your dumb than to open your mouth and remove all doubt! :eek:
I think I'll try it. Scott

Looks great Len and you are welcome :)
Scott, at least you are thinking. :D:D

thanks stump

skip

As smooth said those are the right kind but for the amount of stuff you have I'd look for the ones that hold the big 1500 yard spools, see below

PLANO 1085 XL LINE SPOOL STORAGE BOX - Sporting Directory - Australian Sporting and recreation shopping


Course ya gotta find some of the empty spools

Fatman

Okay Ronnie, I couldn't stand it. Great idea, Thanks! Scott
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Scott your storage box looks good :) and thanks.

Ok I like the idea but have a question when you use it to make the jigs do you leave it in the box or cut a strand off? And if you have extra left after you make the jig what do you do w/ it.

Thanks,
AC

thats a great idea ur a pretty smart feller :)
ill probaly will be making one of thoes boxes for my chenille

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Originally Posted by ACSooner80

Ok I like the idea but have a question when you use it to make the jigs do you leave it in the box or cut a strand off? And if you have extra left after you make the jig what do you do w/ it.

Thanks,
AC

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I cut a strand off. It takes a piece about 3'' long or my index finger to tie each jig. I just tied four jigs and cut a strand long enough for the four and only had a piece 3/4'' wasted. I only tie for myself so I'm not worried if there is a little waste. :)

when u drilled the holes did you have any problems with the plastic box wanting to crack? now if there was just a way to keep your marabou and buck tails and stuff like that orginized thats the only bad part about tying is just having lots of materials that are un orgnized im using a 3 drawer toat at the moment to keep all my tying materials and stuff in

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Originally Posted by crappie josh

when u drilled the holes did you have any problems with the plastic box wanting to crack?

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I didn't have any trouble but I have drilled in plastic before. You need a sharp bit and you have to go slow. If you get your bit hot it will try to melt the plastic. If the plastic is old it tends to crack also.

Thanks to Stump Hunter for the idea of the Chenille storage. I change mine just a bit and it came out perfect....

Nice job on your box Crappie Pop. I like the way you are keeping track of the names of the chenille too :)

Stump, I think you have created a monster. The stock market is down, but I think I will invest money in Plano. Real good job and thanks for sharing this with us. That is what this forum is all about.