Parts storage

grimberg · 2nd January 2003, 01:12 AM

I have just started purchasing parts for experimenting and building audio projects. I am now facing a problem. How to store those parts keeping them organized? I was thinking about some type of small drawer unit but haven't been successful finding one. I would like to find a product that is readily available in the US and can be expanded with the addition of more units.
Any ideas, suggestions? How do you guys keep your parts?

SkinnyBoy · 2nd January 2003, 01:31 AM

All good electronics places should have them..

jackinnj · 2nd January 2003, 02:21 AM

I use 3 ring notebooks and plastic "slide" holders for my precision resistors, sm micas etc. -- nice when you want to build crossovers or RIAA pre-amps.

a good idea is to purchase the "kits" of parts from Jameco -- they come with bins.

If just starting out, consider buying sets of 100 1/4 watt resistors in some of the common values - 120 ohm, 1K, 10k, 100k -- from Digikey and the "kits" of 1/4 and 1/2 watt resistors in which you get 5 of each value.

You will find that a good supply of 10N, 100N and 1 U ceramic caps -- buy 100 at a shot -- are another good investment.

grataku · 2nd January 2003, 02:40 AM

Funny you should ask that,
I just purchased a chest of drawers at Home Depot It has 30 small and 9 large drawers. The large drawers have the volume of 4 of the small drawers, to give you an idea. It's pretty good quality, too.

MRehorst · 2nd January 2003, 05:23 AM

When you accumulate a major pile of stuff, you can get one of these...

4 side, 3 cabinets per side, on a base that allows it to rotate!

I got this recently, and haven't finished putting everything into it yet, plus it had a bunch of stuff already in it. After I load it up I'll have to go through it and make an inventory list in excel. Sometimes you can have too much storage!

MR

MRehorst · 2nd January 2003, 05:28 AM

And this type is good for heavier stuff...

MRehorst · 2nd January 2003, 05:30 AM

keep ICs and FETs in conductive foam and antistatic bags. Those parts cabinet drawers are polystyrene and generate huge static charges when anything slides across them.

MR

SkinnyBoy · 2nd January 2003, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MRehorst
When you accumulate a major pile of stuff, you can get one of these...

4 side, 3 cabinets per side, on a base that allows it to rotate!

I got this recently, and haven't finished putting everything into it yet, plus it had a bunch of stuff already in it. After I load it up I'll have to go through it and make an inventory list in excel. Sometimes you can have too much storage!

MR

Did you steal that?? Its very much like what Dick Smiths has...

and you said it already had parts in it...

lol.. I wouldn't mind one of those... I can NEVER find where I put stuff. .

Havoc · 2nd January 2003, 11:55 AM

Those turrets are great (but not cheap). Only problem, you always have to turn 3 times to get at the bin you need

MRehorst · 2nd January 2003, 03:17 PM

Believe it or not, it was a feebie! After a lab move the thing sat in a corridor for a week until I made some inquiries. "We're going to throw it away. Do you want it?"

2nd January 2003, 01:12 AM	#1
grimberg diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: California, USA	Parts storage I have just started purchasing parts for experimenting and building audio projects. I am now facing a problem. How to store those parts keeping them organized? I was thinking about some type of small drawer unit but haven't been successful finding one. I would like to find a product that is readily available in the US and can be expanded with the addition of more units. Any ideas, suggestions? How do you guys keep your parts?

2nd January 2003, 02:21 AM	#3
jackinnj diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Llanddewi Brefi, NJ	Bins are nice, but I use 3 ring notebooks and plastic "slide" holders for my precision resistors, sm micas etc. -- nice when you want to build crossovers or RIAA pre-amps. a good idea is to purchase the "kits" of parts from Jameco -- they come with bins. If just starting out, consider buying sets of 100 1/4 watt resistors in some of the common values - 120 ohm, 1K, 10k, 100k -- from Digikey and the "kits" of 1/4 and 1/2 watt resistors in which you get 5 of each value. You will find that a good supply of 10N, 100N and 1 U ceramic caps -- buy 100 at a shot -- are another good investment.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Media Storage Server	mp006ltk	Swap Meet	0	10th April 2007 08:39 PM
cap storage of usher r-1.5	marvda1	Solid State	1	29th September 2006 02:25 AM
Parts organizers/storage	Prune	Parts	5	19th January 2005 02:59 AM
Cd storage solution	kartoffel	Everything Else	0	22nd September 2004 02:29 PM
lp storage	ironcitymadman	Analogue Source	0	13th July 2003 02:14 AM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

2nd January 2003, 01:31 AM	#2
SkinnyBoy Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Adelaide, Australia	All good electronics places should have them..

2nd January 2003, 02:40 AM	#4
grataku diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: -	Funny you should ask that, I just purchased a chest of drawers at Home Depot It has 30 small and 9 large drawers. The large drawers have the volume of 4 of the small drawers, to give you an idea. It's pretty good quality, too.

2nd January 2003, 05:30 AM	#7
MRehorst diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002	keep ICs and FETs in conductive foam and antistatic bags. Those parts cabinet drawers are polystyrene and generate huge static charges when anything slides across them. MR

2nd January 2003, 11:55 AM	#9
Havoc diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Belgium	Those turrets are great (but not cheap). Only problem, you always have to turn 3 times to get at the bin you need

2nd January 2003, 03:17 PM	#10
MRehorst diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2002	Believe it or not, it was a feebie! After a lab move the thing sat in a corridor for a week until I made some inquiries. "We're going to throw it away. Do you want it?"

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)