For storage, components go into MOTM plastic bags or the original
packages from Mouser, DigiKey, etc. These are sorted into some small
flip top lid boxes I acquired some years ago, but shoebox style plastic
storage containers would work just as well. For me this is more compact
than plastic storage containers with individual bins.
For labeling, a Brother P-Touch Labeling System, available at any office
supply store. This is today's version of the old Dymo labeling, except
now you can get multiple font sizes, several font types, boldface,
italic, etc.
John Loffink
jloffink@... The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com/The Wavemakers Modular and Integrated Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com/ > 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
>