# Workshop Tool Sorters The Self-Sorting Hardware Bin Makes for Easy Clean Up By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-sorting-hardware References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2010/03/08/smart-auto-sorting-b.html) & [craftster.org](http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=335964.0) You know what I hate? When I am working on a new woodworking project and all of my [nails and screws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stashsort) start getting lost. It is just too messy, so this Self-Sorting Hardware bin makes my day. (Note: I don't actually work with power tools, they scare me.) Designed by an ingenious workshop, the Self-Sorting Hardware bin is basically a [wooden box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks), but with a design mod that allows for sorting of nails and bolts by size and shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-sorting Hardware Bins:** The rise of self-sorting hardware bins presents opportunities for innovative storage solutions in various industries. - **Woodworking Project Organization:** The need for organized tools in woodworking projects creates opportunities for innovative storage systems. - **Modular Sorting Design:** The trend towards modular sorting designs offers opportunities for customizable organization solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry can benefit from self-sorting hardware bins to enhance efficiency and organization in projects. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore modular sorting design principles to streamline inventory management and assembly processes. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage self-sorting hardware bins to enhance the shopping experience and facilitate efficient inventory management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Tool Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tool-organizer-your-gateway-to-a-clutterfree-workspace.md) - [Modular Organization Garbage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garbage-bins.md) - [Modular Trash Organization Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sortmate-trash-cans.md) - [Organized Maintenance Workspace Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-maintenance-tray.md) - [Modular Bin Organizer Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binganizer.md) - [Durable Dedicated Workshop Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dewalt-welded-steel-storage-system.md) - [Carved Timber Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organization-kit.md) - [Modular Tool Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tool-storage-system.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md)