# Flexible bit storage

**URL:** <https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312>\
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**Created:** [October 4, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312 "2026-10-04T21:30:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![Rich1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e56c9b/32.png) [@Rich1](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rich1)\
**Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312/1 "2026-10-04T21:30:38Z")

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I wanted a bit storage system that allowed for flexible storage – if you get a new bit/lose a bit a tray that could grow or shrink as your collection changes, without having to move all the bits around. Also to store them in original cases for details/vendor info. Also have an area for bits that are used for current job, I bought extra collets/nuts so I can set up to 4 bits and have them ready for bit swap. Would work great with rapidchange Solo - please Redline support this soon!. Storage for collets/nuts/wrenches. I combined a cnc’d mdf tray with 3d printed dividers that hook onto a rail and slide as needed as collection changes. Working well so far.

 ![bit storage2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/8/7/8723660a7b03bd0ab8f7d114edf2900b99baf111.jpeg)

 ![bit storage1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/7/1/7102c8f8fcafa9d783f2965e761f2a664e8825df.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![JimHatch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jimhatch/32/3928_2.png) [@JimHatch](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JimHatch)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312/2 "2026-10-05T13:33:35Z")

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Excellent solution. The problem with vertical storage (holes in a block) is the limitation on expandability/mismatch between hole diameter & new but shanks and you lose the info on the box. But it does make for a smaller footprint for but storage.

A tray is a larger footprint but better flexibility the way you’ve designed yours. Maybe I just need to make a shallow drawer and use a tray like yours.

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**Author:** ![Rich1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e56c9b/32.png) [@Rich1](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Rich1)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312/3 "2026-10-05T15:57:51Z")

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Yes, I did not want vertical storage as drawer would have to be deeper. Glad you like it and let me know if you can improve on it.

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**Author:** ![Machinist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/machinist/32/36465_2.png) [@Machinist](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Machinist)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/flexible-bit-storage/40312/4 "2026-10-07T01:36:42Z")

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This is my storage setup for my most frequently used bits. Close at hand in their original storage tubes. The caps are press-fit into the corian base, and the clear tops pull off easily.

 ![IMG_2629](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/a/6/a6dfe0a149f1f72217cd9bf43d2754751f5a9fc8.jpeg)

… and this is my drawer of shame! 😂  
I think I need one of these storage trays to clean this mess up.

 ![IMG_2630](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/3/0/30ae4429c83ddb91dda599c1aea61912518f279d.jpeg)