Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: MOTM
Subject: Electronic Parts Storage/Organization (OT)
From: "Kevin Loper" <kloper@...>
Date: 2003-05-04
It seems that since I've returned to the hobby of electronics
via MOTM, I find that I am accumulating quite a few
discrete components for other projects as well. My preferred
means of component storage and organization are the plastic,
modular organizers manufactured by Plano Molding and
EMPlast. The most common size plastic drawer size that
I use is 2 inches wide by 5 and 1/4 inches long.
My Question: Does anyone know of a supplier of
non-conductive foam that is cut in this size?
It would be great if there was a satellite company that produced
foam sizes that fit all common plastic storage drawer sizes.
2nd Question: I am currently using the old DYMO label maker
to identify the contents of each drawer. I've tried using laser-printed
labels that I've taped to the interior (facing out) of each clear drawer
but this is much trouble as I have plenty of PC's in my shop but
no laser printer. And I just love the immediacy and tactile feedback
of the whole DYMO label thing (retro 70's tech --- dig it?).
My apologies if this topic just seems to damned anal for the list,
but I think those of you that take pride in your shops can understand.
I'm just interested in how everyone else is approaching this.
Now --- back to Sunday shop organization and the Newcastle
Brown Ales which await me in the shop refrigerator.
Thanks,
Kevin