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How do you store your switches? (self.mechanicalkeyboards)

submitted 1 year ago by Astronomik to c/[email protected]

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As I collect more switches, I’d like a way to store them aside from old tupperware and ziploc bags. Has anyone found a type/brand of container that they’re particularly fond of? Looking for something budget-friendly and able to hold ~100 switches.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I found some decent jars at Big Lots that are great. You can also use jars from things like Jam/Jelly after cleaning them.

[–] SinisterSlim 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

3" x 5" index card boxes from Walmart for both keycaps and switches. They're stackable and each box will hold 200 switches or a full keycap base kit. It's wide enough that the spacebars can lay flat too.

[–] Astronomik 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the idea. These are nice and cheap, too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Just in the baggie they came in. Never had any issues but I've never tried to make something visually appealing for them either

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use a Plano Rack System tackle box for my keyboard tools and surplus switches. It's perfect.

[–] Astronomik 1 points 1 year ago

This is really unique, I like it!

[–] cassiapeia 2 points 1 year ago

I have the strawberry milk container from Dangkeebs and recently got a Skadis board from IKEA, so I'm able to store switches in the hookable clear containers so they can be on display.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

IKEA Skadis board with the clear containers