Storage

It's important to organize your TestEquipment.

Cleanliness is godliness.

You don't know what you have until you organize it.

Selected Examples of Storage

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  Using a server rack for equipment. Some mounting parts are 3D printed. Note that this shows 2 server racks side by side.

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  Using paper envelopes for component storage.

References:

• https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/whats-your-work-benchlab-look-like-post-some-pictures-of-your-lab/
• https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Electronics_workbenches
• https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Oscilloscopes_on_electronics_workbenches

Tips/Techniques

Wood, Plastic, and Flammable Materials

Try to avoid anything flammable, and instead opt for metal (PLA is ok, as it melts, but doesn't burn). Plastic based wood type products are another good option. When in doubt, try burning something, and see what happens. Remember the story of 3 Little Pigs? Now swap 'fire' for 'wind'. There is a level on the Super Famicom game: BS F-Zero Grand Prix 2 called "Metal Fort". That is what you want to aspire to.

Dust and "Walls" of Equipment

Always consider dust will accumulate behind things. This is why you should avoid "Walls" of equipment, where there is no practical way to ever get behind and clean. Consider putting tool racks on wheels.

Server Rack Storage

It should be possible to make PCBs as mounting plates for server racks, relatively cheap, thanks to services such as JLCPCB. Alternatively, you might be able to make something out of sheet steel. In the Selected gallery above, an example there uses 3D Printed plates. Another option. When working with server racks, you can get racks of any height, but for starters, you may want to purchase something that is built for a small cabinet (i.e. about 2 feet in vertical height) as opposed to buying floor to ceiling racks. You can also of course use a band saw to cut down a floor to ceiling rack to size. Finally, there are also single rack options. Look at ebay.

Do Not Try To Emulate Jim Williams

This is not a good example of how your bench should look. Potato chips are unhealthy. Eat french fries instead.

It's acceptable to be lazy at times, but eventually you have to clean up. There's no excuse for piles of trash on your desk. Ideally, you will have enough time to always keep your desk clean.

Windows To the Side or Behind You

Windows should generally be to the side or behind you. You want to avoid glare in your face as you work at your desk.

Misc

• Refer to Adam Savage's (of Mythbusters notoriety) "Every Tool is a Hammer" for worthwhile hints on storage of various workshop items. Although not necessarily electronics related.