On 26/02/11 21:40, Nathan House wrote:
> How do you all store your SMT components?

* Small stuff:
   In zip-seal bags (sized to suit the component), which are then
   labelled with a permanent marker (Staedtler Lumocolor black) and
   stored in various types of storage box. Mainly Maplin SF05 boxes,
   Raaco A32 Assorters and Raaco A45 and A46 Moveable Divider boxes.

* Fairly large stuff and ICs:
   Clear plastic tray-style boxes lined with antistatic foam

* Really big stuff
   Poundstretcher 40-litre "under-bed" storage boxes.

> Has anyone used something like this?:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3D290506600286

I've got a few Dealextreme SMT boxes (actually I think they were sold=20
for storing beads...) but found them a bit troublesome to use... It's=20
easier to get single parts out of tape-and-reel tapes IME. When I used=20
the DX boxes, I usually ended up with several parts stuck to the=20
tweezers (or the part *ping*-ed off into the dark recesses of Das Lab).

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