Bonsai wire holder?

[IrishCrow]

Hey everyone, I haven't see a thread on this subject sense I've been here so I figured I'd throw it out there. I'm still very new to bonsai and for the life of me I can't seem to keep my wire in order without it looking like a crossed fishing line. Does anyone have a bonsai wire holder that you can share? I've only seen them go for a hundred dollars and up. Is there any methods to store your bonsai wire to keep it from looking like a mess? And please, if you have the urge to respond to this to just make a jerk comment bravo, now go away. Like I said, there's holders out there but they are pretty pricey. So anyone who has a good way to keep their wire in good order this thread is for you. Please respond and share your ideas. Thanks for your time.
-Jason

 

[VAFisher]

I keep mine hanging from a peg board next to my work bench in the garage. Seems to work ok.

 

[IrishCrow]

I keep mine hanging from a peg board next to my work bench in the garage. Seems to work ok.

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Wow that's a awesome bonsai workshop. Thanks for the advice!

 

[music~maker]

I keep mine hanging from a peg board next to my work bench in the garage. Seems to work ok.

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Wow, that is disgustingly well organized. =) Pretty much the complete opposite of my bonsai work space right now.

 

[VAFisher]

Wow, that is disgustingly well organized. =) Pretty much the complete opposite of my bonsai work space right now.

By necessity. It's a one-car garage, so if you want to get a car in there you are kind of forced to keep things in their place.

 

[Stickroot]

These are sold by Cass Bonsai in Edwardsville Illinois. The green and white spooler is manufactured by my company. Each spool holds a Kilo.

 

[GrimLore]

haven't see a thread on this subject sense I've been here so I figured I'd throw it out there.

https://bonsainut.com/threads/wire-storage-solutions-thoughts-please.22017/page-2#post-325628

Grimmy

 

[just.wing.it]

My stuff is in an automotive style toolbox, on wheels....tools and wire....and some pots too.
I keep all my ferts, spray bottles, daconil, neem oil, and such on a 4 tier steel shop cart, which is also on wheels.

I really like the pegboard wall. I could do that, but I need to make my whole work space better first.
Very nice.

I've also seen some nice homemade wire caddies out there....maybe someone who has built one will chime in.

 

[defra]

Lol my wire is a mess too
I created a workspace but never worked a tree there i always take m inside and put them on the dining table o.0

 

[GrimLore]

I can't seem to keep my wire in order without it looking like a crossed fishing line.

Check out the way @JudyB uses that caddy in the thread I posted. If you need one I will pick one up at DG. Been using the same since I downsized only purple, sitting by the back door right now

Grimmy

 

[JudyB]

Actually I don't use a caddy, just fishing line spools with different size wire wrapped on them. It works well for me, and is next to nothing in cost.

 

[hemmy]

Here was my "crappy" solution for small aluminum rolls:

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/diy-yet-another-pvc-wire-caddy.24945/

 

[BigBen]

Hmmmmm...
Some pretty good ideas out there, and thanks for sharing them.
Now which one to build is the question. LOL...

 

[Paradox]

I keep each size coil in its own labeled zip lock bag and keep them in a square milk crate. I have one for copper wire and another for aluminum. I can keep all the sizes of wire I use and a plastic coffee can for the scraps, waste wire in there.

I like that method because I can just grab the appropriate crate and go anywhere to wire.

I don have a dedicated work bench space and I often do wiring when watching TV.

 

[IrishCrow]

These are sold by Cass Bonsai in Edwardsville Illinois. The green and white spooler is manufactured by my company. Each spool holds a Kilo.View attachment 160562

Hey Stickroot, I appreciate the info. You said about the ones from your company... How much do they run and if I was going to buy one, do I shoot your a message? Again I appreciate the help.

 

[IrishCrow]

Actually I don't use a caddy, just fishing line spools with different size wire wrapped on them. It works well for me, and is next to nothing in cost.

That's a GREAT idea! I never thought of that Judy

 

[BigBen]

I'm contemplating using the second adjustable table that I have, and add hooks underneath so the wire will hang.
However now I'm thinking otherwise because it'll probably be in the way when styling. LOL...

Soooo... I'll probably end-up building a wooden holder of some sort.

 

[JudyB]

That's a GREAT idea! I never thought of that Judy

And then I just store them in a plastic trug that has a handle... one side for tools, one side for wire.

 

[GrimLore]

And then I just store them in a plastic trug that has a handle... one side for tools, one side for wire.

LMAO - That it what I was referring to I have a similar one in purple and offered to pick one up for Jayson. You say trug, I say tote, but you my friend are correct!

Grimmy

 

[BigBen]

I really like that idea too, nice and simple.
Thank you for sharing it JudyB.