Rockytime Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I finally got around to using the tubes I purchased a couple of months ago. Replaced the PVC tubes I had been using. I guess the thing I like the most is the fact I can remove a tube and keep it next to the saw. I frequently stop at some point on a project and when I returned to it I could not remember what blade I was using. I don't remember much period. spotsdad, meflick, Fab4 and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Looks good Les! Edited March 30, 2018 by dgman SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I finally got around to using the tubes I purchased a couple of months ago. Replaced the PVC tubes I had been using. I guess the thing I like the most is the fact I can remove a tube and keep it next to the saw. I frequently stop at some point on a project and when I returned to it I could not remember what blade I was using. I don't remember much period. Up until now, I have been leaving a sticky note on the table of my saw with the brand name and all the info for the blade that is in the saw. Mainly because, like you, I can't remember much anymore. Ray new2woodwrk and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nice _ I can't remember either - thought I was the only one LOL Glad I'm not SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I have that same issue. So I keep all my blades away from the scroll saw and only have a package of the blades I'm using next to the saw. spotsdad, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) Trust me jes, you're not alone. my Father used to tell me forgettin' things comes with age. As Doc Holliday once said "not me, I'm in my prime"! Well, the prime is gone, I'm afraid, but the clock hasn't struck midnight. yet. My memory ain't what it used to be, I admit it. The biggest mistake I make is thinkin' I'll remember that, I don't need it to write it down. Yea right! I don't keep any blades around the saw except the ones I'm usin'. Confusion sets in, & then a huntin' party to look for blades if I keep to many. Edited March 31, 2018 by SCROLLSAW703 OCtoolguy, spotsdad and new2woodwrk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I was standing at the shop door with my hand on the door knob - could not remember if I was going in or coming out. I keep the blades I am using away from the others. Larry OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703, new2woodwrk and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I to keep my blades in tubes in a stand. I keep the tube of the blade I am currently using out of the stand so I know which blade I am using. new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 11 minutes ago, dgman said: I to keep my blades in tubes in a stand. I keep the tube of the blade I am currently using out of the stand so I know which blade I am using. Precisely! OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I use those same tubes to store my blades, and keep them all in a plastic box. Then I made a small holder for one tube which I attached to the scroll saw stand, so I could keep the tube I am currently using close to hand. The box is stored under the scroll saw stand. SCROLLSAW703 and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Fast but slow with a good memory but short. Don't you just love the Golden Years Lee ... Lol Love the tubes. They work great. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yep, golden years are only for the tough. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I also keep mine in tubes because there is no way I could tell what size the blade is. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loftyhermes Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 I collected old Steradent tubes, drilled holes in a block of wood, marked one corner hole and that's the blade in use. happy scrolling Steve OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 11 hours ago, jollyred said: I use those same tubes to store my blades, and keep them all in a plastic box. Then I made a small holder for one tube which I attached to the scroll saw stand, so I could keep the tube I am currently using close to hand. The box is stored under the scroll saw stand. I was thinking of making something like this for my shop as well - gotta think on it. I'll use peg board though since I have so much of that stuff left after my cleat system SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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