OCtoolguy Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 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 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 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. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 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®. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 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 OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) I use a rack made from a Steve Good pattern. Edited February 1, 2018 by Woodmaster1 new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted February 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 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 new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 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! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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