# Yoyo drawers for an Expedit shelf **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [October 7, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947 "2013-10-07T01:47:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947/1 "2013-10-07T01:47:51Z")
At some point in time I had my collection of under 12 yoyos in a retrofitted tackle box. Bottom for the yoyos, top for accessories. Then I got more yoyos so I made some more storage out of cigar boxes (the small one doesn’t fit many yoyos; ended up using it for accessories and random string: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/6/5/b65678fdd980a0a1c99958cca10bd1459c91517a.jpeg) [](https://i.imgur.com/FTiwrmd.jpg) But recently it wasn’t passing muster. We had just installed a bank of Ikea “Expedit” shelving, so I commandeered 2 units (going to be 3 soon enough…) and did some custom drawers. I don’t have a lot of time for these projects, but my retired father took an interest (and some measurements) and in a few short days presented me with a drawer “insert” for the Expedit shelves. All 4 can come out at once in a self-contained structure. I just had to cut the foam for the 2 drawers that contain yoyos. The cigar boxes will be “travel” boxes with a thick rubber band securing them shut. [](https://i.imgur.com/uJyQUas.jpg) [](https://i.imgur.com/s1dmAVv.jpg) [](https://i.imgur.com/lCQ4Mm5.jpg) Since I’m already posting photos, here’s a shot of my “boutique string” storage. I have other bulk string elsewhere, but this helps keep my 10-packs organized: [](https://i.imgur.com/Oopdgx2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![slowyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947/2 "2013-10-07T01:52:56Z")
Why can’t I thank you? A thing of beauty. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947/3 "2013-10-07T02:05:16Z")
> [@slowyojoe](#): > > Why can’t I thank you? A thing of beauty. Haha! Dunno, maybe thank-yous are disabled on the Exhibition subforum? But yeah, it has worked out great! If I can keep my collection this size, I should be good. Otherwise I will probably have to get a 2-drawer unit as well for accessories and stuff. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![slowyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947/4 "2013-10-07T02:08:50Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > Haha! Dunno, maybe thank-yous are disabled on the Exhibition subforum? > > But yeah, it has worked out great! If I can keep my collection this size, I should be good. Otherwise I will probably have to get a 2-drawer unit as well for accessories and stuff. :wink: I think two drawers is pretty conservative. Guess someone was reading over your shoulder :wink: Awesome though. My Ikea stuff looks way more budget :wink: ---
**Author:** ![turtleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-drawers-for-an-expedit-shelf/59947/5 "2013-10-07T15:10:01Z")
Haha, yo-yo cabinet, love it!