Blade Storage - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Jim McDonald · 06-26-2008, 12:32 AM

When I started sawing, I bought a flexible soft plastic tubular container at Sears and jammed the blades (in their packages) down in the tube, but I always said I would get more organized and do better. (Said that about filing my negatives also--many years ago)

I looked through several websites for test tube or similar devices when I came upon these:BLADE Storage.

They call them "Baby Soda Bottles", since they are the blanks used to form 2-Liter soda bottles. They are 1" diameter and 5.75" long. Figuring that since the blades were 5", I had a match, so I ordered two sets so I would not have to make a holder and I figured I'd be lucky to ever have 12 different kinds of blades.

Normally, I don't link commerce sites on such discussion boards, but with all us newbies on here, I thought someone else might be having the same thoughts.

Plaquerd · 06-26-2008, 12:39 AM

Jim
Here's a thread with the same link. No problem with posting links of interest.
Blade storage - first post

Jim McDonald · 06-26-2008, 12:48 AM

Did a search on this section of the board and cane up with nothing under "blade storage", but didn't check all the other sections.

Walt's systems looks pretty sweet.

If it doesn't work for me, I can always store spices. Been wanting to get them straighten up, too.

sgimbel · 06-26-2008, 02:55 AM

Did you read the whole add? It states that you need adult supervision.

Jim McDonald · 06-26-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgimbel

Did you read the whole add? It states that you need adult supervision.

My daughter is a sophomore in college, who just finished a chemistry course and she will proctor the operation.

greatdane2 · 06-27-2008, 04:02 AM

I was in the city for a few days and went to a kids sciece store and got 20 glass 6" x 3/4" test tubes. They were 1.05 each. so not too bad. I really hate using the internet to order stuff, or more to the point I hate giving my credit cards numbers on the net.

HAMMER · 06-27-2008, 04:36 PM

One Suggestion On These Tubes: If They Are Sealable And Air Tight You Might Consider Placing One Of Those Silica Packs You Get When You Purchase Product From Over Seas (electronic, Shoes, Ect.) In Them (instead Of Throwing Them Away) It Will Keep Moister From Building Up In Them When You Have A Temp. Change In Your Area. I Am In Houston And Whhen A Front Comes Through You Can Get Condensation Forming Up Inside.... Just A Thought.. If It Doesnt Apply In Your Area Then Disregard....

greatdane2 · 06-27-2008, 07:14 PM

I just use top coat on my cast tables and have never had rust. We live a few stone throws from the ocean but rust does not show up. I wonder if it is humidity ( we do not get humidity here) that causes rust for some places.

Ramjet · 06-28-2008, 03:25 AM

Alan . Give me your credit card numbers and I'll do it for you . Couldn't resist . Cheers .
Roger

greatdane2 · 06-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Jeez why didn't I think of that, they are on their way. Rush outside and wait for them!
Alan.

06-26-2008, 12:32 AM	#1
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 940 Blog Entries: 6	Blade Storage When I started sawing, I bought a flexible soft plastic tubular container at Sears and jammed the blades (in their packages) down in the tube, but I always said I would get more organized and do better. (Said that about filing my negatives also--many years ago) I looked through several websites for test tube or similar devices when I came upon these:BLADE Storage. They call them "Baby Soda Bottles", since they are the blanks used to form 2-Liter soda bottles. They are 1" diameter and 5.75" long. Figuring that since the blades were 5", I had a match, so I ordered two sets so I would not have to make a holder and I figured I'd be lucky to ever have 12 different kinds of blades. Normally, I don't link commerce sites on such discussion boards, but with all us newbies on here, I thought someone else might be having the same thoughts. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

06-26-2008, 12:39 AM	#2
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,371	Jim Here's a thread with the same link. No problem with posting links of interest. Blade storage - first post __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

06-26-2008, 12:48 AM	#3
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 940 Blog Entries: 6	Did a search on this section of the board and cane up with nothing under "blade storage", but didn't check all the other sections. Walt's systems looks pretty sweet. If it doesn't work for me, I can always store spices. Been wanting to get them straighten up, too. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

06-26-2008, 02:55 AM	#4
sgimbel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 183	Did you read the whole add? It states that you need adult supervision. __________________ Scott in Round Rock, Texas

06-27-2008, 04:02 AM	#6
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I was in the city for a few days and went to a kids sciece store and got 20 glass 6" x 3/4" test tubes. They were 1.05 each. so not too bad. I really hate using the internet to order stuff, or more to the point I hate giving my credit cards numbers on the net. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

06-27-2008, 04:36 PM	#7
HAMMER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KATY, TX. (WEST HOUSTON) Posts: 374	One Suggestion On These Tubes: If They Are Sealable And Air Tight You Might Consider Placing One Of Those Silica Packs You Get When You Purchase Product From Over Seas (electronic, Shoes, Ect.) In Them (instead Of Throwing Them Away) It Will Keep Moister From Building Up In Them When You Have A Temp. Change In Your Area. I Am In Houston And Whhen A Front Comes Through You Can Get Condensation Forming Up Inside.... Just A Thought.. If It Doesnt Apply In Your Area Then Disregard....

06-27-2008, 07:14 PM	#8
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	I just use top coat on my cast tables and have never had rust. We live a few stone throws from the ocean but rust does not show up. I wonder if it is humidity ( we do not get humidity here) that causes rust for some places. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

06-28-2008, 03:25 AM	#9
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,096	Alan . Give me your credit card numbers and I'll do it for you . Couldn't resist . Cheers . Roger

06-28-2008, 04:43 AM	#10
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,225	Jeez why didn't I think of that, they are on their way. Rush outside and wait for them! Alan. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

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