[sdiy] Suggestions for stocking parts bins?

[Robert Lorentz]

I have a helpful hint that may prevent some grief..

I have accumulated a decent collection of components over the years, and
had major problems staying organized.  I'm still not completely over that,
but this system really helped out:
http://www.fetpak.com/whstore/main.pl/more_info?LTE4

(I have something similar, can't speak for this exact product or merchant):

My father in law (a long time tech) clued me in on these.  My problem is
that I only got enough envelopes and organizers to cover my resistor
collection, so everything else is still in a huge ESD-"proof" sack..

I need to take my own advice and get more of these - although I am very
interested in hearing alternate organization methods that others here may
be using as I'm only like 90% satisfied with these..

Good luck!

Robert (long time reader, first time poster)


> I've gotten good results with the grab bags from Jameco. I would recommend
> getting the larger bags (the ones measured in pounds instead of number of
> components). The only downside is that you have to sort them yourselves,
> but I've actually found that kind of valuable because I'm new to
> electronics and it's helping familiarize me with the various marking
> schemes in use by manufacturers.
> Radio Shack also carries a resistor assortment where the resistors of like
> values are attached to each other. You still have to sort them (unless you
> are very good with the colour codes I suppose), but in groups of 5/10/20
> instead of individually.
>
> On Fri, February 1, 2008 10:45 am, . g . n . w . said:
>
>> Apologies for such a fundamental question.  I'm looking for suggestions
>> on a cost-effective method for building up a supply of common components
>> to have on hand for projects.  Are there any vendors that can be
>> recommended, who sell assortments of resistors, caps etc. that contain a
>> decent variety of different values?  Or, am I better off buying large
>> quantities of specific values from a place like Mouser?  Any tips would
>> be appreciated.
>
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