Saw blade organization

[OCtoolguy]

4 hours ago, Gonzo said:

An old ceiling tile screwed to the wall and a thumb tack to hold the blades. I cut a slit in the top of each packet.  Dirt cheap and very easy to see the selection of blades 

There certainly is a lot to be said for "simplicity".

Ray

 

[ike]

I got my blae supply down to sizes3.5.7.&9 I have found that those are the only blades I ever use & #5 is used most I have them stored in my Mechinist tool box I do have other ssize blades that I thought I would use but never diid and thay are in a different  drawer snf i haven't used any of them in many  years.

IKE

[Scrappile]

Guess I am the odd ball.  I use a lot of different sizes/types of blades.  I even change blades when cutting on the save picture, real small in delicate area, larger and more aggressive where there are large areas to cut out or a straight line,  I even sometimes switch blades cutting the same cutout.  Cutting "The Last Supper" piece I had to use spirals because of the length of the board.  In many places I went back to a cutout with a straight blade to make sharp pointed corners where needed.  The only blades I don't use many sizes of are the spirals.  Was using only the FD 3/0 New Spiral, recently tried the Pegas 2/0 spiral and I really like it.  I have several other sizes but do not like them.

[Jim McDonald]

I have two of the test tube racks and use "Baby Soda Bottles" from Steve Spangler Science.

https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/store/baby-soda-bottles-test-tubes-rack.html

They are nearly indestructible, the lids prevent spillage and I just mark the blade size on the lid with a Sharpie®.

[Scrappile]

Just in case some one is interested,  I don't think you can much cheaper, except free.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pack-16-x-150-mm-Clear-Plastic-Test-Tubes-with-Blue-Caps-6-inch/121693675627?hash=item1c5582206b:g:bkEAAOSw9N1VlMpc

Edited January 31, 2018 by Scrappile

[Woodmaster1]

I use a rack made from a Steve Good pattern.

Edited February 1, 2018 by Woodmaster1

[OCtoolguy]

21 hours ago, Woodmaster1 said:

I use a rack made from a Steve Good pattern.

I like this idea much better than the carousel that I am working on. And it would be far easier to carry between my two saws. Thanks.

Ray

 

[amazingkevin]

On 1/29/2018 at 2:50 PM, new2woodwrk said:

Hey, where are your pictures of your turntable? LOL

Good thread - currently, I'm keeping mine in the containers they came with  (bubble packs) since I don't have that many yet anyway.

I saw pictures of blades in tubes standing up and laying down in a drawer. Amazon sells these tubes - not sure where you would get free tubes like that or be able to make something along the same lines

craft stores carry them

[amazingkevin]

I'm undecided as to how to have the redily available saw blades organization.So far i have a 2x4 forstner drilled for my blade containers,very cumbersome and heavy.A turnstile would be nice!

[Rockytime]

On 1/31/2018 at 11:48 AM, Scrappile said:

Just in case some one is interested,  I don't think you can much cheaper, except free.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pack-16-x-150-mm-Clear-Plastic-Test-Tubes-with-Blue-Caps-6-inch/121693675627?hash=item1c5582206b:g:bkEAAOSw9N1VlMpc

Hi Paul, I took your advice and ordered the tubes. Two day delivery. Amazing! I'm using PVC but the thought about the consequence of dropping them. So a new holder is in order. Talk about organization, here is the corner behind my shop. Not bragg'in...just say'en.

[OCtoolguy]

Well, it looks like this was a good topic and just in time for some. I've gotten so many great ideas here, I just don't know which way to go. I like the pill bottles but so far I haven't been able to find any at a price that suits me. Of course, free would be great.

Ray