Storage units

[Justin]

What do you guys use to store your resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, and all that other jazz? I'm looking for something that is cheap (Hopefully), lightweight, and has the ability to lock shut the all the compartments don't fall out if it is accidentally tipped or knocked over. Yeah there are a lot of things I could use around house and many thing I could find online but I would like a recommendation. Preferably something you have had, currently have, or know somebody who has it.

Here is what I currently have. I haven't put any of my stuff in it yet because I have the fear that one day it'll tip over and everything will just completely fall out. Also the compartments for it are a little small.

Even if I have to buy something container by container (As long as they're cheap), I'm fine with that. Like, say $5 per box.

 

[Fleck]

I use old food containers like the ones mushrooms come in. One for each type of component and then the different values are in little sealer bags. They just take up one drawer in my spare bedroom drawers.
Its not for everyone I'm sure but it works for me

 

[Daithi]

I have a few of these on my desk... Each compartment (drawer) holds different types of components that are sealed in small baggies...

 

[George]

Here are some of my storage boxes. I got some with kits I bought and some were bought from hardware stores when they had a sale. Home Depot has a lot of great sales on these things. The clear ones I bought 3 boxes for $10, I bought all they had LOL. The ones with orange trays in them I got for $10, they came with I think 5 containers of different sizes for that price and again I bought them all. The big one in my picture at the top right, the one with the key pad in it I got from Radio Shack as a kit. Keep an eye out for these because they age very expensive when not on sale to the tune of $8-$10 for each single box. The one Daithi has pictured above I have seen at Walmart, Walmart has a very nice selection of bins and drawer storage like those at great prices. I also use coffee cans or old jars like Fleck does.

 

[George]

What do you guys use to store your resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes, and all that other jazz? I'm looking for something that is cheap (Hopefully), lightweight, and has the ability to lock shut the all the compartments don't fall out if it is accidentally tipped or knocked over. Yeah there are a lot of things I could use around house and many thing I could find online but I would like a recommendation. Preferably something you have had, currently have, or know somebody who has it.

Here is what I currently have. I haven't put any of my stuff in it yet because I have the fear that one day it'll tip over and everything will just completely fall out. Also the compartments for it are a little small.

Even if I have to buy something container by container (As long as they're cheap), I'm fine with that. Like, say $5 per box.

I just saw a storage like that at Home Depot the other day on sale for $19.95 I think. I like those style and need to pick up a couple while they are on sale.

 

[Justin]

I just saw a storage like that at Home Depot the other day on sale for $19.95 I think. I like those style and need to pick up a couple while they are on sale.

Yeah I like it too but since there isn't a way to lock the drawers into the cabinet it's not as preferable to me. I like the containers you posted, especially the ones on the top left. Tall and able to lock. Maybe I'll stop by Home Depot on pay day...