You all know I like a deal. Cheap is my middle name after all.
So how about an affordable alternative to the popular metal rotating 3 tier vintage hardware bins which are pretty much a staple in modern country, farmhouse and industrial home decor?
Heck, I’ve seen them used in craft rooms, kitchens, dining rooms. Just about anywhere you want to organize something.
You know what I’m talking about, right? They look like this one I found at Wayfair:
Cost: $331.99
Mine: $19.99 (OK, less than that because I had a 20% off coupon)
Savings: $312.00!!!
What? No way?
Where’d you get that, Pam?
Well, I was out shopping with my husband at Harbor Freight the other day.
I know what you’re thinking. “You went to an actual store, rather than a thrift store? What is wrong with you?”
I do venture to non-thrift stores. Occasionally. If I’m forced to.
Anyhow, in case you haven’t been there before, they have inexpensive hammers, motorcycle lifts and miter saws. Basically a tool store. For instance, I bought my steel stamps at Harbor Freight that I used in my Silverware Stamping Tutorial.
So I’m just walking along trying to not be BORED OUT OF MY MIND and I run across this cool rotating parts bin.
Now, I must warn you. It’s in a box. And you have to put it together. As in many screws. Many, many screws.
But $312.00 buys me a lot of patience.
Here’s the link to the bin from their online site – Revolving Parts Tray
I just had to share my glee in finding a cool deal outside of a thrift store 🙂
Linda
Great find, Pam! Always something interesting at Harbor Freight. Their wooden workbench is my favorite. Linda@Wetcreek Blog
Joanne Noragon
I also love the mileage you’re getting from the twine wrapped clothes pin! 🙂
As for Pinterest, I just don’t get it, so don’t worry about me.
Musings from Kim K.
I’m showing this to my husband. He frequents Harbor Freight all the time. This is a wonderful find. Well done.
monkey
golly gee whiz what a find love it a lot, pin buttons don’t bother me at all i do forget to use them sometimes but i pinned this xx
Vicki@MorePowerfulBeyondMeasure
It pays to read the entire post…was just catching the high points (my dogs think I need to take them outside) and saw the $331.99 one!I was thinking how I was going to tell you I ask for this from Harbor Freight for Christmas…the hint was not taken so I will have to get my own!! I screamed NO PAM! when I saw the expensive one…surely you didn’t think that was cheap…LOL!! Whew…then I read the rest of the post…isn’t that something? I love it!!! Got my stamping tools there too. I think I will be ordering this for MYSELF today…maybe 2, that should teach ’em! Hope you are having a wonderful 2015! Best, Vicki
Faye
I bought 2 last month but haven’t had time to post them. I have one filled and one needs to be put together yet. They are fun.
Barbara Anderson
That’s pretty darn cool! Thanks for posting about it.
Heidi@TheMerryMagpieVintage
MIND. BLOWN. Googling the nearest Harbor Freight store right now….
sweetvintageofmine
AWESOME!! What a great buy~~~and unique ways to use them! Blessings~~~Roxie
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Great find! We sold our giant one last summer…with not doing shows anymore, it was really taking up garage space. I do have one vintage table top bin that I love, but I would love to have more as they are so great for studio storage. These are a great price~ thanks for sharing!
Bonnie Banks
I LOVE Harbor Freight! My dad had a hardware store when I was a teen and I learned a lot about all kinds of stuff. It never occurred to me to look for one of these things there! AND I see that you bought metal stamps there too! That in itself is a Godsend idea for me!!! I’ve been looking but had no idea where else other than a craft shop to go looking for these things! You have helped me tremendously with this post! Found you via Vicki O’Dell 🙂
Shirley Hatfield
I have that as well as the red cart…but wasn’t it fun putting in all of those screws? =D
TARYTERRE
Like the bin. Good for you finding something at a bargain somewhere other than thrift. ENJOY!
Gwen
What is it made of? Plastic or metal? Dimensions? Thank you.
Pam Kessler
It’s metal. And it’s 18″ tall by 12″ wide.
Shara
16020081 will get you 20% off online until 1/31/15 for a price of $15.99 + $6.99 Fed Ex Shipping. I just ordered one too – great for my shows and my piddly junk! Thank you!
Marci
I just Googled this store and there is one a few miles from me! I never even heard of it but you can bet I will be there tomorrow!
ThrifterSisters
I bought one of those several months ago and it is still sitting in the garage in the box. I am waiting for inspiration to hit and give me the perfect idea of how to use it. Plus, I am also contemplating painting it. Harbor Freight is full of things you didn’t know you needed or existed, isn’t it?
Erica
Pamela Groppe
Love finding a deal in unexpected places and I love Harbor Freight. I bought the screw bin drawers for my Bare Escentuals make up, keeps it organized and easy to grab what I want. This looks like it would work perfect in my painting studio. And I love having the Pin It buttons right with the photo, I much prefer them when Pinning.
Rustown Mom
WOW. My hubby loves that store. Maybe I should pop in there with him more often.
Melinda
Love it!
I believe we have one of these stores here,
I will have to check.
M : )
Sandy McClay
I love mine, have had it for awhile…I spray painted mine red! 🙂 Before i put it together…:)
rush
The Pinterest pin tags only show up when I hover over the picture. They aren’t in the way. I am not a big Pinner, so I probably won’t use them, but making them available like that will probably be handy for some folks. I hate those ads (from adsense, I believe) that end up at the bottom of many of the photographs on some people’s blogs. These block a significant amount of the picture, and those who use it don’t accommodate for their use, like centering the items in the photographs optimally, really make it difficult to view the images I found a way to block them heh heh heh!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I’ve only been in the store a handful of times, but maybe I’ll need to start visiting more often! Great find and photo styling, too!
I honestly didn’t notice the Pin it buttons, but I’m having so many issues with my old laptop they probably didn’t show up on my screen. I’m typing this comment in super slow speed. ugh Have a good weekend!
Amy Burzese
Thank you. I got one today! Fingers sore after 75 screws, but I love it!
de
If you’re going to Harbor Freight, be sure to check their flyer first. There’s usually a coupon for a free something or other!
From Sherry's Heart
Well Thank You for “making” me spend money!!!! I just HAD to have this!!!!
Sherry@Back2Vintage
I’ve never even heard of Harbor Freight, but because of your post I found out that there’s one just 30 miles away! Thanks for the “heads up.”
Sharon @ Blue Willow House
Pam thanks for the heads up. I figured there wouldn’t be a Harbor Freight near me but I was totally wrong. There are two within ten miles of me. I’m so excited. Going to check it out next week.
L'estate de'l art
Hi Pam this is a must have for me not only once maybe 2 or 3 of them but i Live in Athens , Greece and i am not sure that i will find it here !!!!Great idea BTW !!!!
Deanies Stash
Love this! I was just at Harbor Freight with my brother this last week. I wished I had seen this before I went. LOL! I would love to get one and paint it. Does it turn easily?
amy of four corners design
Will be going there today – thanks a million for the headsup!
Laurel@ChippingwithCharm
AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing…I think I “need” 1…or 10 😉
Shannon
You had me at roto-bin. I have 2 big ones, and then this small one. Love, love, love them. I use them in my craft room. Check them out.
LivingVintage
What??!!! I’m heading to Harbor Freight right away. LOVE it. And I like your Pin It button — I’ve considered adding one to my blog too, but I cannot find one that doesn’t screw up the functionality of other plug-ins.
Anonymous
My husband is picking one up for me. I wonder how well all my cake decorating supplies might fit.
Alice
Hi,
I love the idea and never thought of Harbor Freight for this item. I’ve seen much smaller ones in Home Goods and the craft store for more than $20.00. Now I’m glad that I didn’t get one. I’ll be going to Harbor Freight in the next couple of weeks to get the big one. I don’t mind putting things together, I like doing that kind of thing anyway.
About the :PIN” button, I don’t mind at all. It’s easier to pin things that catch my eye that way.
Thanks,
Alice G
Pam
Hope you enjoy it. BTW, one of my friends bought one and spray painted it a pretty vintage green color and has her gardening seed packets, plant tags and such in it. There’s no end to what you can do with them 🙂
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Clair
I just ordered one, and got 20% off with a coupon from Retailmenot.com. With the coupon, shipping and tax, mine was $23 and change. I can’t decide if it will go into my kitchen or craft room. I could end up buying another. This would be a cool piece in a bathroom for cosmetics and such too. Awesome tip, thank you! I’ve never been in there, but now I’ll need to take a look sometime.
Pam
That is the biggest decision – where to put it 🙂
Dagmar ~ Dagmar's Home
I was JUST googleing for this kind of bin and found your picture and this post.
And would you believe that I JUST looked through a Valpac with a coupon for Harbor Freights? Meant to be! Ordered! Thanks for the tip!
Heather
thank you!! I saw something like this at Hobby Lobby in the spring, but never got back there when metal decor was 50% off and now they no longer have them. I googled to figure out what on earth it’s called, and saw your post, so I picked one up from Harbor Freight for $15 after sale and coupon!!! You saved the day!
Pam
You are welcome!!! I love that thing. I’m trying to figure out how I can use it in my Christmas decor in the kitchen this year.
Lisa
I also found a huge steal to store sequins and beads from Harbor Freight tools…It’s a plastic case with 24 smaller clear boxes within….Perfect and clear so you can see all of the sequin colors and sizes…It was only 4.99!!! Woohoo, bought a bunch of them!!