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suggestion for Lab Workbench accessories
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Shock:
You don't need to (and I wouldn't) spend a lot of money. Prioritize spending on what you will use the most often and wait for bargains, repair, repurpose, diy rather than buying a bunch of cheap crap just to have it.

Drawers for vertical or horizontal component, tool storage either in esd bags or plastic boxes stacked magazine style for easy removal. Drawers will need to be several inches deep with some clearance and on rollers if possible.The advantage of horizontal drawers is high density storage. Dual purpose and scalable plus you don't need a fleet of those wall hogging component plastic bins.

Secondhand rack power distribution for your test equipment shelves. Managed is good so you can isolate power to the rear of test equipment without reaching in. Get to know someone who decommissions server racks.

A vertical drawer at the end of the bench for lead and probe storage so your leads don't clutter up the place. A bench drawer or mini tool rack for commonly used small tools. If you have a lot of soldering cartridges and screwdrivers a small lazy susan is handy as well (a rotating circular stand).

A reasonable sized flat screen display is quite handy smack in the middle of the bench. Generally though try to minimize bench equipment as space runs out fast and is better used as work space for projects rather than storage space. If you have a soldering station, hot air and magnification etc it's generally better to keep it to the side of the bench of your soldering hand so the cables are manageable.

Make shelves more sturdy than they need to be.
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