Something I’ve been putting off for WAY too long, it’s now getting(to put it mildly) out of control. The last time I expanded my flavor storage was around 3yrs. ago, by buying this cabinet. Thinking this would ‘future proof’ my needs, it’s become obvious something must be done! Buying just a few flavors at a time, over a period of time, this dilemma has kinda crept up on me. I’m planning to cut out some thin plywood material and add shelving to the wasted space here, but would appreciate seeing what type of bins/compartments you all actually place your concentrate bottles IN, and how you categorize them. As you can see, aside from my Flavorah, I’ve organized my stash into 3 ranges, which has worked for me, but I still have to keep most of my ‘larger’ 60 & 120ml sized bottles separate(bottom drawer/covered bins). It’s become a…well, (Clint Eastwood said it best) it’s become a cluster-fuck 
Now, I might consider changing that…separating all by flavor house, same as the FLV, or ultimately, one of you shows me something I’ve not yet thought of. So, thanks ahead of time for your ideas! 
My perfect scenario would be to have ALL of my(in use) concentrates together, and refill inventory separate. Since writing these words, it’s occurred to me that, what I COULD do, is fill and label smaller bottles from my larger ones, and continue to keep the larger ones separated into a ‘storage’ bin. Alright, I’m starting to confuse MYSELF now 
Over and Out!
HiYa @whthek
I think you’re absolutely on the right track. I suggest actual plywood - don’t try to skimp on particle board. I made a TV stand extension from 3/4 " plywood, rounded the corners, sanded the edges, and painted it matte black to match the stand, and it came out great. It’s in our living room to this day. Don’t select plywood that’s too thin - 1/2" maybe? Also I suggest not hard mounting the shelves so that you can easily turn them over if they warp a bit.
I’m a big fan of Plymor bags and totes - this is my entire stash:
I sort all my flavors by manufacturer and then bag them in alphabetical order. I then keep the manufacturers in alphabetical order - makes things easy to find. This is just the flavors of course - I have a tote each of mods, atomizers, build materials, and about 4-5 liters each of PG and VG. (Yeah - in a previous life, my business was spare parts.)
I had a couple of 120 ml containers of CAP Vanilla Custard and NY Cheesecake that came in the Capella “kettle jugs.” I finally ordered some spare 30 and 60 ml Chubby Gorilla bottles and what I had left filled one each of those bottles (about 90 mls) so now I can mix right from those without having to use pipettes. I also had a 4 oz. bottle of Flavor West Sweetener, and I bought a 240 ml Chubby and filled that perfectly, so now I’m completely off of pipettes. My own method is alphabetical order for everything. Just a few thoughts - hope it may give you some inspiration!
Yeah, I’ve got some scraps lying around from pevious projects. The plan is to cut an old tent stake, or similar piece of dowel into pins, drill into the cabinet frame, and support the new shelves just like the og’s.
Interesting, Kirk. If I could find those something like a foot wide, so as to fit roughly a dozen bottles in each, that might work.
My long term method has been to alphabetize in bins, by Fruit, Body, and Dairy, including all manufacturers. I will consider something like you do, though.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I’m a huge fan of Sterilite latch boxes, the 6qt works great and is tall enough for 60ml and 15qt 120ml bottles. Stack easily and just plain works for me. Worth the extra money for latch lids; if you drop them the lids stay closed! Lol
Can order online at many sites like Amazon and Walmart. I buy several sizes in bulk, great for storing just about anything.
Just a thought - you can buy some wood dowel stock at Lowes or Home Depot:
https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=wood+dowel
https://www.homedepot.com/s/wood%20dowel?NCNI-5
These are the totes I use - they fit everything up to a 240 ml Chubby Gorilla bottle:
https://www.costco.com/iris-129-quart-buckle-up-storage-bin-6-pack.product.100872832.html
I like to use totes and bags to help keep evaporation and odors down and flavors fresh. Measure twice - cut once! Good luck man!
I bought these 
quite awhile ago(sound similar to what you have), and they DO serve me well, for storing bulk inventory. My pet peeve is, that unless the bin is packed full, everything tips over whenever I haul one out. 
My perfect solution would be to have enough room somehow, to store all 485(and growing) flavors in racks like this. Back when I had 100, 3 of these racks worked very well for me, Letitia. Of course, then a way to keep them in the dark becomes another issue. Covered them with an old bath towel back in the day.
Bottom line is, I’ve got to do something, and soon. Thanks a bunch for your input.
Helluva an idea! Think I’ve got a 1/4" length in the garage…Somewhere!
