I came across this today - a database program to help with all those thousands of bits that are "somewhere" in the shed/workshop (there is a thread here on UKVRR somewhere about similar)
https://www.lazure.net/Other-Project...formulary.html
Haven't tried it yet but it:-
Allows you to put PICTURES of where the stuff is stored (as well as text)
Is not in any obscure or propriety format - ie text readable.
Has the Source Code available
Is FREE