Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 You young whippersnappers probably won't get this but all the seniors will. I ordered plastic test tubes to be used as blade holders. I liked the idea of caps. I have never knocked my blade holder but it can happen. I had a block with holes from another project but put in the tubes to see how badly it would work. The tubes are .640 diameter. The 5/8 bit is .625 just a bit to small. I will purchase a 17mm Forstner bit. There is no point to this post only to try and increase traffic on the site. Everyone wants pictures. OCtoolguy, jbrowning, new2woodwrk and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well Rocky, if ya want the truth, I like the looks of your pvc holder. If you were worried about knockin' it over or such, as a suggestion, you could put small cleats on each side of your pvc holder for stability. No offense, but the tubes ya ordered look like a cluster at the present time. Use what works best for you. You already have the experience to know.;-) OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 45 minutes ago, Rockytime said: You young whippersnappers probably won't get this but all the seniors will. I ordered plastic test tubes to be used as blade holders. I liked the idea of caps. I have never knocked my blade holder but it can happen. I had a block with holes from another project but put in the tubes to see how badly it would work. The tubes are .640 diameter. The 5/8 bit is .625 just a bit to small. I will purchase a 17mm Forstner bit. There is no point to this post only to try and increase traffic on the site. Everyone wants pictures. Blades rust quick here in s.florida 1 mile from the beach! Bot both beautiful workmanship holders!!!!!!!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Well, the point of the post is to point out that things don't always work out as you hope... You could use one of these in a bradpoint, or regular twist bit, might be cheaper than a Forstner bit. 41/64" (0.6406) (+0.0006) 21/32" (0.6563) (+0.0163) OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 You could have made/bought caps for your PVC holders also - just sayin' OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 If you had a scrollsaw, you could scroll the holes in the holder and then put a 1/8" or 1/4" Bottom on it. Just thinking out loud again! LOL God Bless! Spirithorse OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Rocky - what is the diameter of the tube at the bottom (rounded end). Your tubes look something like mine, except for the blue caps. My tubes are .650 at the open end and .605 at the bottom. I used a 5/8" bit to drill my holes and the tubes fit in nicely. My tube holders don't have a closed bottom. Edited February 25, 2018 by tgiro OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Well, the point of the post is to point out that things don't always work out as you hope... You could use one of these in a bradpoint, or regular twist bit, might be cheaper than a Forstner bit. 41/64" (0.6406) (+0.0006) 21/32" (0.6563) (+0.0163) Thanks. Are those sizes commonly found in the local hardware store? Perhaps Woodcraft. I usually order on line. Woodcraft is about 40 minutes in traffic. Ebay and Amazon are as close as my office chair. Those are cheaper. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 30 minutes ago, amazingkevin said: Blades rust quick here in s.florida 1 mile from the beach! Bot both beautiful workmanship holders!!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 41 minutes ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: Well Rocky, if ya want the truth, I like the looks of your pvc holder. If you were worried about knockin' it over or such, as a suggestion, you could put small cleats on each side of your pvc holder for stability. No offense, but the tubes ya ordered look like a cluster at the present time. Use what works best for you. You already have the experience to know.;-) I'll be making a proper holder. The PVC works well. I just likethe looks of the clear tubes. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, tgiro said: Rocky - what is the diameter of the tube at the bottom (rounded end). Your tubes look something like mine, except for the blue caps. My tubes are .650 at the open end and .605 at the bottom. I used a 5/8" bit to drill my holes and the tubes fit in nicely. My tube holders don't have a closed bottom. I drilled a 5/6 test hole and it was no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) Don't worry about the size of hole, use a thicker block. Edited February 25, 2018 by dgman SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 22 minutes ago, dgman said: Don't worry about the size of hole, use a thicker block. I just ordered a 21/32 drill bit on Amazon. $16 & free shipping. Don't have one and have always wanted one. :>) OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedo scroll Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Which Twin Has The Toni? The one on the left! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowers25 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Amazon has the test tubes.......10 for $5.35.......used a 3/4" spade bit and have enough room so they slide out easily, but don't move to much. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Rockytime said: Thanks. Are those sizes commonly found in the local hardware store? Perhaps Woodcraft. I usually order on line. Woodcraft is about 40 minutes in traffic. Ebay and Amazon are as close as my office chair. Those are cheaper. I doubt it, you would probably have to buy from internet. But you will probably have to buy a 17mm Forstner bit throught the internet also. These are the ones I purchased from e-bay $6.27 for a pack of 25 free shipping...... can you beat that?? 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 February 25, 2018 by Scrappile OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Les, if you prefer not to purchase a new bit, you could cut the holder on the band saw, so you cut the holes drilled in the middle, then glue the pieces back together. The would reduce the size of the holes some. Try on a scrap piece first. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Scrappile said: Les, if you prefer not to purchase a new bit, you could cut the holder on the band saw, so you cut the holes drilled in the middle, then glue the pieces back together. The would reduce the size of the holes some. Try on a scrap piece first. I took your first advice and ordered the 21/32 drill bit from Amazon. $16 shipping free. My scrolling time is limited so the drill is faster. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) If you zoom in the picture you will see on the left side of my saw how I did my blade holder. Edited February 26, 2018 by trackman OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 That is very interesting. You also have a nice shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 44 minutes ago, trackman said: If you zoom in the picture you will see on the left side of my saw how I did my blade holder. I couldn't get in close enough to see much. Maybe a better pic would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dface Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 i bought tubes from amazon 20 25mm tubes for $15 link at the bottom. i have found a great source for cheap wood is the inside of box springs. that is that my tube holder if made from. (Hey there in my homemade tension nob on my frankin-craftsman.) clear tape on the lid make changing label easy. i ended up making a second layer to hold other items. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LVXE98H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 8:33 PM, Rockytime said: You young whippersnappers probably won't get this but all the seniors will. I ordered plastic test tubes to be used as blade holders. I liked the idea of caps. I have never knocked my blade holder but it can happen. I had a block with holes from another project but put in the tubes to see how badly it would work. The tubes are .640 diameter. The 5/8 bit is .625 just a bit to small. I will purchase a 17mm Forstner bit. There is no point to this post only to try and increase traffic on the site. Everyone wants pictures. Yes never enough pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3Dface and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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