This specification covers nesting type, metal, tote, boxes for use in the storage of small items in stable stacked tiers. Intended Use: Tote boxes described herein are intended for storing, picking, and transporting small lots of small parts within activities. When parts are delicate or easily marred, fiberboard liners are provided to protect against damage. When lots are small enough, fiberboard separators are inserted in tote boxes to allow placing more than one item in a tote box. Empty tote boxes are nestable, to permit palletized storage of a large number in a limited space.