[sdiy] Component storage

[Joe Grisso]

>>> I'm asking for more storage cabinets for all the components I've bought
>>> this year :)
>>
>> Speaking of storage, what do people on this list use to store the zillion
>> values available in the E96 or even the E192 resistor series?
>>
>> I have some boxes for the most common values, but the "odd" ones are all
>> together in one box (in the plastic bags they came in).  Terrible to find
>> or track your stock.

I usually frequent companies such as HMC Electronics and All-Spec for
my parts bins. They have everything you need, and the cardboard kits
get pretty cheap.

Since I do mostly SMT work these days, I use the reel and tube boxes
to store all parts reels and trays of ICs. However, the Akro and RPM
bins are perfect for small parts storage.

http://www.hmcelectronics.com/
http://www.all-spec.com/

Those bins are usually $4-$8US, which is a nice and cheap order for
incremental purchases.

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Joe Grisso
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