iFixit Anti-Static Project Tray - Small Parts and Screws Organizer Review (2026)

Who this tray suits

iFixit built this tray for electronics repair work, specifically smartphone teardown and reassembly jobs where dozens of tiny screws need to stay organized and matched to the step they came from. Model builders and hobbyists have adopted it for similar reasons: a project that involves separating small parts, screws or fittings by build stage benefits from the same sorting layout iFixit designed for phone repair technicians. Because the compartments are sized for phone-scale hardware, this fits best on builds with fine parts and small connectors, like ship fittings, scenery pieces or accessory kits, rather than serving as general storage for full model builds with large sprues and bigger components.

Layout and material

The tray measures 11 by 8.5 by 0.5 inches and combines 20 small compartments for screws and tiny components with larger sections sized for tools, a smartphone, or bigger parts, giving a mix of fine sorting and general storage in one flat unit. It is molded from anti-static plastic, which matters directly for anyone working with lit or electronic model features, since static discharge can damage sensitive components the way it can damage phone parts during a repair. iFixit backs the tray with what it calls a lifetime guarantee, replacing tools that break under normal use, which is a stronger warranty position than most general-purpose hobby sorting trays offer.

Fit for model building

Twenty small compartments is a generous amount of sorting space for a single tray, useful for separating fasteners, photo-etched fret pieces, or small kit sprues by assembly stage so nothing gets lost between building sessions. The tradeoff for modelers specifically is scale: this tray was designed around phone-repair hardware, so its compartments suit small screws and fittings well but run out of room quickly for larger aircraft, ship or armor parts that need more depth or length than a phone-sized bin provides. Builders working mostly with photo-etched detail sets, jewelry-scale hardware, or small accessory kits will get the most out of the layout as designed for those jobs.

How it compares with other organizers

Among dedicated parts-tray and organizer comparisons for modelers, this iFixit tray ranks at the top, ahead of magnetic steel trays from brands like GRIP, TEKTON and VASTOOLS that rely on a magnet to hold ferrous parts in place rather than physical compartments. That distinction matters for plastic modeling specifically, since most kit hardware and small parts are not magnetic, making the compartmentalized layout here more broadly useful than a magnetic tray built primarily for metal fasteners. It also places well in workbench setup comparisons alongside spray booths, paint racks and magnifying lamps, reflecting its role as a general organization tool rather than a modeling-specific product.

Practical use

Because the tray has no lids or covers, it is meant to be used during an active build session rather than as long-term dust-free storage, so parts sorted into it overnight should be kept somewhere free of drafts or curious pets. The flat, low-profile design makes it easy to slide onto a shelf or into a drawer between sessions without spilling compartments, and the anti-static material adds a small but real safety margin for anyone building a model with LED lighting or other electronic add-ons where a static shock could damage components before they are ever installed.

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