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Small Parts Basket
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SKU: 082072000
Overview
Built for bluing tank work, this expanded metal basket is intended to keep larger parts organized while still retaining most small pins and screws without the need for a liner. Its open design allows solution to circulate freely, and it can be used inside Brownells’ Bluing Parts Basket or set up on its own with added legs. The basket measures 13 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 2-3/4 inches high, with .045-inch mild steel construction.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Expanded Metal
Design holds big and small
Sized Retain
Most pins and screws without
Allows Plenty
Of solution circulation during bluing
Can Fit
Inside the Bluing Parts Basket
Can Be
Converted to a stand-alone basket
Key Features
- Expanded metal basket designed for bluing tank use
- Holes retain most small pins and screws without a liner
- Allows plenty of solution circulation
- Fits inside the Brownells Bluing Parts Basket
- Can be used stand-alone with added legs
- Measures 13 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 2-3/4 inches high
Best Used For
- Users needing a basket for bluing tank work with mixed small parts and hardware
- Shop setups that require solution circulation while retaining most pins and screws
- Those wanting a compact basket that fits inside a larger Bluing Parts Basket
- Users who may add legs for a stand-alone parts basket setup
- Work involving organized handling of small components during bluing processes
Specifications
| Add Legs For Stand Alone Use | Yes |
|---|---|
| Allows Solution Circulation | Yes |
| Expanded Metal | Yes |
| Fits Inside Bluing Parts Basket | Yes |
| Height | 2-3/4 in (7 cm) |
| Holes Sized To Keep In Small Pins And Screws | Yes |
| Length | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Material | mild steel |
| Thickness | .045 in (1.1 mm) |
| Width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
Pros
- Expanded metal design holds big and small parts securely
- Sized to retain most pins and screws without a liner
- Allows plenty of solution circulation during bluing tank use
- Can fit inside the Bluing Parts Basket for added versatility
- Can be converted to a stand-alone basket with legs
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Sized to retain most parts, but the smallest pins and screws may still pass through the openings.
- Designed for bluing tank use, so it is purpose-built rather than a general-purpose storage basket.
- Can be used inside the Bluing Parts Basket or with added legs for stand-alone use, which means the setup depends on the application.
- Its 13 x 5 x 2-3/4 inch size may be limiting for larger batches or bulkier components.
Suggested Comparisons
- Bluing tank parts basket
- Stand-alone parts basket
- Small parts tray
- Gun parts cleaning basket
Suggested Accessories
- Bluing tank solution
- Parts basket liner
- Basket stand legs
- Cleaning tray
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Small Parts Basket used for?
It is described for bluing tank use and is intended to hold big and small parts while allowing solution circulation.
Will small pins and screws fall through the basket?
The description says the holes are sized to keep in all but the smallest pins and screws, without a liner.
Can this basket be used by itself?
Yes. It fits inside Brownells' Bluing Parts Basket, or you can add legs to make it a stand-alone basket.
What are the basket dimensions?
The listed size is 13 in. long x 5 in. wide x 2-3/4 in. high.
What material is it made from?
The specifications list .045 in. thick mild steel.