Abstract: A rack (10) for holding spools (24). The rack (10) has a frame (12) having a rear surface (20). A plurality of substantially horizontal, vertical arrayed shelf means (14) are supported by the frame (12). The shelf means (14) are adapted to hold a plurality of spools (24) in stable, end-to-end relation. The shelf means (14) are located forwardly from the rear surface (20) of the rack, leaving a space that extends upwardly behind all the shelf means (14) to form a spool passage (27). Spools (24) on the shelf means (14) may be thrust backwardly into the spool passage (27) where they fall to be caught by a collection tray (16) that is supported by the frame (12). The collection tray (16) extends forwardly under the shelf means (14). A spool (24) landing on the collection tray (16) may be grasped at the sides thereof and removed from the rack (10).