spotsdad Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I didn't want to highjack anyones thread so I started this one. Where do all you fine people get those tubes to put your blades in? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Ebay shows many and they are CHEEEEP too. OCtoolguy, spotsdad and SCROLLSAW703 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 The internet has give away prices ! But any craft store will have them. OCtoolguy and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I bought mine on amazon from pul factory. The size was 16 x 150mm a package of 20 for a little over $10. OCtoolguy and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Sloanswoodshop.com OCtoolguy and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Can use some PVC pipe too. Buy some end caps. Use a painting code system or just put labels on them. hippygirl, NC Scroller, spotsdad and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loftyhermes Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Empty Steradent tubes cost nothing. happy scrolling Steve OCtoolguy and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Mini m&m tube also work well and you get to eat the original content. Fredfret meflick, lawson56, OCtoolguy and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotsdad Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 2 hours ago, fredfret said: Mini m&m tube also work well and you get to eat the original content. Fredfret I would have to eat them before i got them home or the little one would claim them.lol OCtoolguy and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotsdad Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Thanks for all the replies. I'll check out amazon. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Ditto on Amazon. I went an extra step that serves me well. I wanted to have the blade size and type on the cap for each tube. I used the casting resin (pictured) product (also on Amazon) to accomplish that. SCROLLSAW703, spotsdad and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENE MUNTZ Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 19 hours ago, spotsdad said: I didn't want to highjack anyones thread so I started this one. Where do all you fine people get those tubes to put your blades in? Michaels Craft store spotsdad and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyL Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I use the 5 1/2 tall pill bottles that I can get free from my drug store just for the asking. Each will hold about 4 gross of blades and still allow a finger to reach in and slide a single blade up the inside and out. I have one bottle for each blade size and source. I use round labels on the caps so I can pick the right bottle quickly, but cut the label that comes on the blade package out and insert it into the bottle so I can order the exact same blade when I need more. It also helps geth the right cap back on the bottle if you should accidentally get them separated. Charley spotsdad, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Got mine from Amazon as well spotsdad and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I bought mine from Amazon. They came as 60 tubes/with stoppers and a plastic rack that was folded flat. It works but puts the tubes too close together for my liking. I'm almost thinking of downsizing some sort of rack and making 3 of them to keep the 3 major blade brands separated. For us newbies, since it's all still a mystery, it might be easier that way. Ray SCROLLSAW703 and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Baby soda bottles, they are bullet proof. https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/giant-test-tubes-15-pack/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqYfWBRDPARIsABjQRYzlBsJqpOYgd1er8Z9FBDDdyQkRfG9EMXCoGhfrmN5OBaTsFssLh1YaAhyFEALw_wcB Jim McDonald, spotsdad, SCROLLSAW703 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Rolf said: Baby soda bottles, they are bullet proof. https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/giant-test-tubes-15-pack/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqYfWBRDPARIsABjQRYzlBsJqpOYgd1er8Z9FBDDdyQkRfG9EMXCoGhfrmN5OBaTsFssLh1YaAhyFEALw_wcB I have to side with Rolf on this one. You do most anything to the baby soda bottle and your blades are pristine. They are a bit pricey, but there is no way for the lid to pop off and they are impervious to moisture. spotsdad and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I have to chuckle at the baby soda bottles. They are actually called preforms and are what eventually become the plastic drink bottles you see in the grocery store. The company I work for builds inspection equipment for the glass & plastic container industry, so I'm familiar with their original purpose. We used to get 100's of them to use for testing and development of our equipment. I never thought to scavenge some of them to use for blade holders. Most of our equipment development now focuses on the full size bottles, after blow molding, but we may still have some laying around the plant somewhere. I'll have to see if I can find some. I'll probably have to supply my own caps though. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) I started out with the thin wall plastic tubes, they all cracked over time. So bought these from Spangler science a few years ago. Pricey? $11 for fifteen is only .73 cents ea. Edited April 3, 2018 by Rolf OCtoolguy and spotsdad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dface Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LVXE98H/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i made my own holder with wood i took out of a bed boxsprings to keep it within the 2x4 construction of my portable building. -chris spotsdad and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I like the rack. Good price would have saved me .03 cents a piece. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Hi Chris, Great idea for a rack. Looks perfect. SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy and 3Dface 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Dface Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 14 hours ago, Rockytime said: Hi Chris, Great idea for a rack. Looks perfect. thank you rocky.... lack of space is a great motivator... OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 On 4/3/2018 at 9:58 AM, Rolf said: I started out with the thin wall plastic tubes, they all cracked over time. So bought these from Spangler science a few years ago. Pricey? $11 for fifteen is only .73 cents ea. More pricey than the free pill bottles mentioned above. For my money, they are a great investment that will most likely outlast me. OCtoolguy and 3Dface 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 i like that rack, too. I've got a shortage of space & have tried several different ideas. I like the looks of yours. I may have to steal your design for my meager shop, Sir. 3Dface and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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