Tbh, hearing about that gummed-up nozzle, I feel your pain. Been there, and it just kills your momentum for the day. Honestly, a wall rack sounds like a solid plan to avoid that mess.
Yeah, that bucket story is a classic mistake. A wall rack is the way to go, keeps everything up and dry. Lets the last bits of thinner drip right out. You'll save so much time not cleaning clogged tips. What kind of rack are you looking at?