I needed a way to store resistors for my electronics work.

Goals:

  • Space for 75+ different resistor values
  • Space for 375+ total resistors
  • Quick and easy access
  • Out of the way
  • Cool looking

In researching a solution I found some folks who used test tubes. I loved the idea, but 75+ test tubes would take a lot of desk space.

So I decided I would design a custom rack solution to mount on the wall.

Parts:

Final Results

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