Hi Ian,

I am pretty sure they DO have ESD boxes with clear lids:

http://www.all-spec.com/1/viewitem/SM0882/ALLSPEC/prodinfo/w3path=cat

This particular one is conductive (I think you would want dissipative,
but I suspect that is available too).

Sean


On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:50 AM,  <piclist@ian.org> wrote:
> On Tue, 6 May 2008, Nate Duehr wrote:
>  > You shouldn't be "reaching in and touching a lead" before you're
>  > adequately connected to the ESD workstation ground.
>
>  If I had a workstation for my projects that would be great. :-)
>
>  But you are right.  I do have a ground strap running along the side of my
>  desk for both working with computer parts as well as electronics.
>
>  Most of my parts are in EDS bags or black conductive boxes.. chips stuck
>  in conductive foam.  I just wish I had ESD versions of the containers I
>  use for non-sensitive parts.  I like having things sorted so I know what
>  I have and also can find it.  A big bag of parts while safe in the
>  sheilding, is not very safe once I dump it onto my desk to find the
>  part I need. :-)
>
>  I don't think they even make EDS storage boxes with clear lids, which is
>  what I would really like to have a dozen or more of.  I guess the only way
>  to make plastic safe is to fill it with carbon or coat it in something.
>
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