EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-73044, No. 33-58037, No. 333-33433, No. 333-34549 and No. 333-107003 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 33-65229 on Form S-4 of Bell Industries, Inc. of our report dated March 31, 2010 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Bell Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2009.

/s/ CROWE HORWATH LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 31, 2010