Reddit mentions: The best tube racks for labs

You can set out the drinks in these beakers!

You can put pixie stick sugar (or soda?) in these test tubes!

They can all wear these safety goggles that come in a 12 pack!

They can all play Mouse Trap!

You can get this 24-pack of magnifying glasses and set up a scavenger hunt around the house, leading them all to a room where they work together to make an exploding volcano!

You can use these syringe pens as party favors.

These alien test tubes would make great centerpieces/party favors as well! This would probably be the coolest thing at the party. :D

And here are some more party favors - test tube bubbles!


Hope that helps! She sounds like an awesome kid. My daughter just turned 8 and she would have loved a party like this too! :)

I recommend this and these
It’s a set of vials and syringes. I would recommend getting a vial holder as well. That way, you have all the vials in one places and are not as likely to spill. The vials are nice because you can test small batch mixtures. Label the tops of the vials and keep a notebook. Rhodia is good or something else that can show off sheen. This way, you can more down the vial designation, the proportions, the inks used and what the resulting color looks like.

Another thing you would want to learn about is color therapy because a cool yellow mixed with a warm blue will give you a different green than a warm yellow mixed with a cool blue. Rot dye has a great mixing chart that is a wonderful resource for color mixing.

Beyond that, different inks interact and react in sometimes unexpected ways when mixed, which is another reason to have small vials to see what the reactions are and if the ink start to separate or do something else unusual.

You can get lots of cute ideas from The Container Store, if you're also in the need for storage on top of the vanity.

One of my favorite options is a magnetic board also. You can either get them like this off Etsy, or you can buy a magnetic board at Michaels/Home Depot with some small magnets and DIY. I'm fond of just a plain magnetic board with no covering, too. Looks kind of ... I don't know, rustic? Is that the word? It's really easy to do and ends up saving you counter space.

There's also Fold-out type desks that will save you space. I know you said you now have the room for a full vanity, but space savers give your floor space a clean, modern feel that I personally like. You could even stick a cute lounge chair under it to be used as your makeup chair and reading chair depending on the time of day. :)

If you won't find yourself refinishing an older product, my only concerns would be squeaky drawers (I get goosebumps just thinking about that noise, ew, ew, ew) and paint flaking off if it's previously been painted. Neither of those might bother you. If you can find something kickass at a garage sale or antique shop, that's awesome.

Edit: Don't forget about cake stands for perfumes or other jarred liquids as well. This one is a little gaudy, but you get the idea.

Spice racks for nail polish storage.

Test tube racks for brush storage.

Did I go way off topic? You asked about vanities, and I went mostly with accesorries. Oop.

I get mine from Amazon, but I also use a lot of tubes. Instead of inking up my pens from bottles, I only use sample vials (or something like a TWSBi inkwell for my larger pens). It's a great way to avoid contamination of your ink. We live in a pretty moldy area, so I"m always concerned about fuzz on the pens syndrome.

Note: there are other types of tubes that are on eBay, but these cryotubes are by far the best. The other clear ones can't have 5ml unless you fill it to the brim, making a mess of things. These tubes are exactly like the ones sold on Goulet pens, only it has blue lids instead of clear.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074QKMF2G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you'd like a rack for your sample vials, here's a link to the one that I purchased. It is identical to hte ones sold on Goulet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QWIK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm ready for this question! I have a whole bookmark tab because I'm planning on building a vanity and redoing all of my storage. I'll give you a sneak peak into it (; Let me know if you want more! I have a bit more than a dozen of these things saved.


First up, acrylic drawer organizers!. Much cheaper than most other competition I've seen. I use these to house blush and bronzer and whatnot. If you guys can find a flaw in the first one I linked please let me know since that is what I'm planning on buying!


For samples, lots of people go for ammo boxes but I'm thinking of buying test tube racks/cases such as this or this. There's also a stainless steel options of the later version that look really pretty but are much more expensive and since these will be in drawers...I don't care quite that much.


If you do go for ammo boxes, however, this particular box has been mentioned several times in the past. It won't fit the longer or short and fat samples, but it'll do fine for most others. I don't care for it because of the color options, to be quite honest about it. It's a superficial thing and if you don't care I've seen many great reviews of this box.


For full-sized bottles, I've seen people use cake stands and pretty trays but since perfumes are light sensitive I plan on hanging a spice rack like this one inside a cabinet. Really you can hang it anywhere as long as it's out of light and humidity (so not in your bathroom!).

http://m.ebay.com/itm/281880651830?_mwBanner=1

100 for $9 vs 10 for $3 (+ $4 shipping) at Goulet. Comes out to 9 cents a piece vs 71 cents (with shipping) at Goulet. But remember they are literally on the slow boat from China from eBay!

You may also like this holder: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005Z4QWIK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496098817&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=sample+vial+holder&dpPl=1&dpID=41dcT%2B82SsL&ref=plSrch

It is less than half the cost on Amazon

Both of these products are identical to what Goulet sells.

BTW I LOVE GOULET and do most of my purchasing from them! Always like to support the local community :)

I use the aforementioned 50-tube holder from Amazon as it's cheaper and larger than the Goulet's. They stack on top of each other in a drawer, which is a good thing, as I'm on my third rack.

And I used to try to cut up little bits of avery labels to put swabs on the top, but then I discovered paper hole reinforcers, and they fit on top of the vials perfectly. Here's what two of my racks look like next to my sample journal: http://i.imgur.com/K39IM2Y.jpg

I bought a test tube rack like this one for my DE razors.
Actually mine is the same model, but with only 6 holes... wish I bought the one with 12 (or even two of them). :D

I only own 2 Soaps (Arko and Cella).

My aftershaves are stored in one (of three) bathroom cabinets - the one without doors so I can reach them easily.

In the second cabinet (which has a lock) I glued some tiny magnets like this on the inside of the door, so I can hang my blades I currently use.

I like some items from frugalshave on etsy, like the blade dispenser - have a lot of loose blades floating around.

Thanks! Wish I would’ve straightened the labels out more for optimal satisfaction! Lol.

Karter Scientific 208U2 Plastic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z4QWIK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

awesome!

figured i'd check for similar stuff on amazon and found this: [Karter Scientific 208U2 Plastic Test Tube Rack for 15/17mm Tubes, Holds 50, Detachable] (http://www.amazon.com/Karter-Scientific-208U2-Plastic-Detachable/dp/B005Z4QWIK/)

from my measurements the WL vials are 17mm so should work great

I use the Eisco Labs Wood Test Tube Rack, 12 Tube Capacity. It's pretty cheap, holds lots of pens, and looks pretty good.

See if you can find something like these and this. The test tube rack fits on my scale just fine. I use the 8 ml tubes but they go much higher. Be sure to match up the diameter of the rack holes and tubes. Inexpensive, reusable , quick and efficient.

I use a couple of these wood test tube racks.

They're capable of holding every type of razor I've owned. Plus they fit in my medicine cabinet nicely, and they don't look half bad IMO.

I use a soft wooden test tube stand for inked pens and keep them nib up. Sometimes I have flow issues, but like having them visible and protected. Uninked pens I keep in lined drawers in one of these or a pen case.

Yeah test tube racks are great for storing. This one works well:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I13ZNIC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this one for my API test kit and its the best purchase ive ever made on amazon. Is on Prime as well for $6.09.

You can buy them from Goulet pens, they have a 40 vials one.

I found this 50 vial holder, which is the same thing but bigger capacity. It works perfectly. (mine is almost full... I think I went overboard with it).

You might be able to find a stand like made for regular pens, vape pens or crafting supplies. I've seen wood ones on Amazon and clear plastic ones at Dollarama.

Maybe this will do the job, might be too tall though. https://www.amazon.ca/Ajax-Scientific-Drying-Capacity-Length/dp/B00EPQ4SL2/ref=sr_1_10?

or this

https://www.amazon.ca/Acrylic-Strong-Organizer-Laboratory-Exhibition/dp/B0721MCRRZ/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=test+tube+holder&qid=1555072355&s=gateway&sr=8-9keywords=test+tube+holder&qid=1555072251&s=gateway&sr=8-10

This single pen stand might be what you want too.

https://www.amazon.ca/Coideal-Container-Toothbrush-cigarette-Organizer/dp/B01KM540R6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=pen+stand&qid=1555072442&s=gateway&sr=8-5

For anyone who wants one, I have this one and it's great. I like it as opposed to the one pictured because it doesn't have the drying pegs, just two rows.

Thanks, Leisureguy! I just picked up one of these after being inspired by your post. Much cheaper than a comparable pipe rack.

Not to take biz away from a cool fountain pen company but this looks an awfully lot like a Karter Scientific 15/17mm tes tube rack. You can grab one for $6 from Amazon if cash is tight.

This is the one that I got from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I13ZNIC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is pretty nice. Seems sturdy. Might look at getting little rubber feet for the bottom to stop any accidental sliding. The only thing to know would be any TTO razors will be less steady than a two/three piece just because of the lowered bar in the middle being the part in contact with the wood instead of the whole (or at least both sides) head like a three piece.

Here is a couple pictures I took of mine. http://imgur.com/a/w93ge
(Dovo 5/8 straight, slim, 34c, red flare tip, black handle flare tip, wilkinson sword). There is a little less than 1mm difference between the diameter of the hole and the width of of the straight where it meets. Not snug, but not enough room to rattle.

Edit: Straight razor size

If you haven't already ordered one you can get it cheaper on Amazon, plus it has Prime shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Eisco-Premium-Wooden-Holes-16-75/dp/B00I13ZOUO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Pretty sure it's the exact same thing, the stock photos are identical.

I just have them floating in a drawer right now also, but a guy I work with uses this test tube rack and it works exceedingly well. I'll be picking one up soon, or one like it.

I use a vial rack from amazon it was around 5.99 and holds 50 vials.

ETA link and state price is now $6.09

I also bought some tiny round stickers. I put one on top of each sample vial and put a little ink on the sticker. Makes it easier to find a certain color.

get a good size rubbermaid container - what size will depend on how many flavors you have

for the 8ml vials like WL comes in, i use these http://www.amazon.com/Karter-Scientific-208U2-Plastic-Detachable/dp/B005Z4QWIK/

and 10ml bottles go in these (which are stackable) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDHXTJA/

> Because I'm ignorant

Not ignorant, just hadn't asked yet. I use a pipette, others like a blunt syringe, both can be had cheap somewhere like Amazon or eBay. Can probably grab sample vials too. https://www.amazon.com/BCP-50pcs-Plastic-Graduated-Orange/dp/B07BBK3Y4D vials and https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Essential-Bottles-Disposable-Graduated/dp/B073WLCQWD pipettes. $16 and set for all the ink you can imagine, both wash out so you will use these for long time.

I started using these recently and love them to keep all the little 8ml vials organized.

Sorry for the mobile link, I'm on my phone.

Karter Scientific 208U2 Plastic Test Tube Rack for 15/17mm Tubes, Holds 50, Detachable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z4QWIK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_iTanub1TME7EZ

I have like 6 of these test tube racks that work really well

I use this test tube rack from Amazon and it suits my needs well.

Edit: the comments from users on Amazon show a lot of pictures with razors in use.

If you are just looking for storage, I've been using these cheap ones from Amazon. They get the job done:

https://smile.amazon.com/Dianoo-Fountain-Large-Leather-Case/dp/B01A5D8RTC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1482382346&sr=8-8&keywords=48-pen+cases

For display on a desk, I find that wooden test tube holders work really well. For instance,

https://smile.amazon.com/Eisco-Labs-Premium-Wooden-Holes/dp/B00I13ZNIC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482382410&sr=8-5&keywords=test+tube+holders

This unit is pretty similar to the Goulet model, except it holds 50 samples instead of 40 and is only $6: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QWIK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like this test tube holder from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Karter-Scientific-208U2-Plastic-Detachable/dp/B005Z4QWIK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1452305718&sr=8-3&keywords=test+tube+holder

Here is the product if youre interested!

just grabbed this one. thanks for the idea.

Problem is that you can get a stand that isn't as fancy for way too cheap.

Personally, I have 3 of this one, and love it.

A few of these will make life easier for you.

Its pretty big! Not the most aesthetic, but it works and I can see them all! The one I bought is similar to this one

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Empty-Test-Tube-Block-tubes/dp/B0032YOJGC/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1408631583&sr=8-39&keywords=test+tube+rack

Here it is: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I13ZNIC

As for ease of disassembly, I'll report back when I get off work

There have been different suggestions for off-the-shelf accessories as well:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QWIK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_64?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A29JIFH4ZXPNL8
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LC7WTO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_22?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A34A7V6YS432AV

Here's a nice one...if you find you have a hard time organizing 216 makeup brushes >.>

Get one from amazon, it'll be cheaper!

ETA: link $6 bucks!

I bought 2 sets of these:
DEPEPE 25×200mm Glass Test Tubes with Cork Stoppers and 1 Brush, 80ml, Pack of 12
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072ZQ4DS9

And the rack that they kinda fit in:
Stainless Steel Test Tube Rack, 25mm, 24 Place, Wire Constructed, Karter Scientific 234O3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073DKRCFX

yeah right now I'm using a test tube rack to hold my razors and my brushes are just sitting on my counter kinda out of the way

I fill with a syringe unless I am using my lamy 2000. Goulet pens actually sells an ink syringe and test tube rack but I got this one from amazon.
http://amzn.com/B005Z4QWIK

Mine is this one from Goulet, but once I got more than 40 vials I took it apart and laid the two layers side by side across a box (9.5" wide) I had handy. There are also racks like this one on amazon.

I have http://amzn.com/B005Z4QWIK (the third rack in your first set of links) and it works really well for the small 8ml glass vials. It wouldn't fit anything much larger, though.

This is dope. What I would try is something like this that you could cut and put the figures on top. Might still cut down on airflow but at least you wouldn't have to worry about fixing anything to your case.

https://www.amazon.com/Preamer-Sockets-Clear-Acrylic-Tubes-x/dp/B01IT8CKPM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005Z4QWIK

I have 4 of them now. Worth every cent. Just going to suck when I start getting more bottled flavors since they're easier for by weight.

It is a test tube holder, but it's a pretty damn genius idea for holding pens too - I may need to grab one myself.

Here you go

Karter Scientific 208U2 Plastic Test Tube Rack for 15/17 mm Tubes, Holds 50, Detachable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z4QWIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pWFDCbW4RRGJ5

$5.50 on Amazon and Prime eligible.

Test tube stand from Amazon.

Eisco Labs Premium Wooden Test Tube Rack, (6) 22mm Holes, 9.5" Long https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I13ZNIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GUoqybG0BXT77

you could buy one from amazon for cheaper

I got it off amazon for about 12 bucks with prime shipping.

test tub holder

For those of us you can't drop that much cash:

cheap alternative


modernish looking rack


wire racks of various size and color are available

I have seen these used before -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I13ZNIC/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_24?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ACTB8CBED46SR

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QWIK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

I use a test tube holder

I take the blade out and dry it off but use it multiple times.

I combine aftershave balm and splash together and apply it to a damp face.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005Z4QWIK/

Goulet sells a similar, if not identical one.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I13ZOUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Could use a large test tube rack too: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I13ZNIC/

I think this is it https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I13ZNIC/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1518324139&sr=1-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

I use one of these test tube holders,. It's just about full though, so either I'll need to get another or user up some ink.

Eisco Labs Premium Wooden Test Tube Rack, (6) 22mm Holes, 9.5" Long https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I13ZNIC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Here you go!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z4QWIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7Hqtzb5A24BNF

Ωραίες οι κασσετίνες, αλλά ψάχνω display stand. Kάτι σαν αυτό αλλά ποιό σουλουπομένο

> Αν θες να κλαψουμε παρεα, ειχε ο πατερας κατι πενες απο τον παππου του, 80-100 ετων πρεπει να ηταν και δεν τις βρισκουμε πουθενα πια, πρεπει να τις πεταξε η μανα μου πριν χρονια >_<

Ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

I might get this one next since the one I got only holds 6.

http://www.amazon.com/Karter-Scientific-208U2-Plastic-Detachable/dp/B005Z4QWIK/ref=sr_1_2/191-6961186-0494741?ie=UTF8&qid=1398464400&sr=8-2&keywords=test+tubes+racks

6 bucks

Google:
https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Capacity-Glasses-Display-Included/dp/B074XQQJZ2

I use this but it's unavailable.

This would work.

No. I got the rack from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QWIK/

I got the test tube holder here and cut stick on felt to size for the sides and circles for the bottom.

lay it on its side. razors don't need to be stood up or suspended in mid-air. IMO that justs makes them more likely to get knocked over.

the razor i am using for the week or whatever sets on the counter, rest of them sit in a test tube rack under the sink.