WTB: components storage drawer cabinet - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2015, 10:03:01 pm
content: Hello,As I am getting more and more into electronics, I find the masses of components building up; therefore, I now need some storage cabinets, preferably with long, thin drawers, of which it has 40+. I'm looking for something from £10-20 if that is feasible. The cheapest eBay solution that fulfilled my requirement was ~£30, and the reviews were not good for the build quality. If anyone has any lying around, I'd be most grateful.Regards,Jack

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2015, 10:53:11 pm
content: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/44-drawer-organizer-storage-cabinet-dimensions-510-x-307-x-147mm-nd82d

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2015, 11:08:56 pm
content: Quote from: KJDS on January 30, 2015, 10:53:11 pmI bought five of those exact units from Farnell (1367091) a few weeks ago. They aren't bad, metal sides so sturdy, but slightly irritating is that there's a lip just above each drawer so it doesn't take much for parts to get caught up especially if stored in folded bags in the drawers. They are not unique in that regard though. Not bad value. They're slowly getting filled.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 30, 2015, 11:46:20 pm
content: Don't buy 'em from Maplin. Their idea of packaging is shoving it in the thinnest box they can find and letting the Royal Fail play football with it.

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:37:49 am
content: May I ask what would you use?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:40:16 am
content: Quote from: JackP on February 01, 2015, 12:37:49 amPonder how I know about their packaging of those specific items.Buy them from Farnell, or pretty much anybody but Maplin.

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 09:32:02 am
content: Oh ok so you would recommend the actual unit, just not the seller.

author: Yago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:19:51 pm
content: I think the point is that is may not survive posting in the Maplin packaging.If there is a Maplin store near you then getting one in person means you know you get one without damage.I have one of these, got it with the great intention of sorting parts into some logical order... yea that worked out well for me

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:22:37 pm
content: Thanks for clearing that up, I think there is a maplin in my locale

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 12:27:53 pm
content: If you're anywhere near NE London/SW Essex I have a load of assorted drawers you can have for free

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 05:15:24 pm
content: I'm in Cambridge, so somewhere near there I guess.Cheers,Jack

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 07:43:07 pm
content: Quote from: JackP on February 01, 2015, 05:15:24 pmIf you're ever heading down the M11, I'm 5 mins from the end

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 08:06:50 pm
content: Awesome I'll have to get my parents to drive down the M11 then!Thanks,Jack

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 09:59:20 pm
content: Quote from: JackP on February 01, 2015, 08:06:50 pmBear in mind You can probably buy some cheap ones for not much more than the cost of the petrol...

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 10:10:22 pm
content: That's true, and probably the more likely to happen in the near future TBH. Thanks for the offer in any case.Jack

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 10:20:41 pm
content: Quote from: JackP on February 01, 2015, 10:10:22 pmBut then you miss the chance of meeting The Legend...

author: JackP
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 01, 2015, 10:33:59 pm
content: Quote from: Howardlong on February 01, 2015, 10:20:41 pmThe price you pay for being a 14 year old with an interest in electronics...