Tool Holder
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CREID
Member
Be careful reaching down in there.
stonepecker
Member
Hope that you look always, when reaching down.
csr67
Member
I store mine exactly the opposite of that, cutter down/handle up in a simple wood rack that attaches to my roll-away tool box with a couple of rare earth magnets. I use the same fixture to hold my pen drill bits.
JimB
Member
I did that with my tools and then I quickly un-did it. I know how sharp my tools are and that it would only take the lightest of touches to a tip to get a nice cut. If you are going to leave them in there I suggest putting some sort of cap on the tips.
Keep a good supply of bandages handy!
Keep a good supply of bandages handy!
Wingdoctor
Member
Too dangerous for me, I'm too cautious I guess. Good luck and be careful!
Bikerdad
Member
Accident, eagerly waiting to happen enthusiastically and with great quantities of punctuation.
I get what you're going for though. You want a compact storage method that can easily be moved out of the way, doesn't take up any permanent space, and let's you quickly identify the tool you want. It's the "identification" part that complicating the heck out of the issue.
JD Combs Sr
Member
Owww... Take a look at this and see if it would be applicable to your shop. I thought there was a plan for a similar rack in the library but I couldn't find it, but my search turned up the above thread. It this should give you the idea.
CREID
Member
I kind of feel bad that we have all told you how dangerous this looks. But we all really just care and don't want you to get hurt.
JimB
Member
JimB
Member
Sorry, I don't know why the pic is sideways. You can get those magnets for about $4 with the 20% off coupon.
alankulwicki7
Member
One problem I see with using magnets for tool racks it that your tools can end up being magnetized. Then they can stick (or not slide as well) to your metal tool rests.
I use racks like in post #8 on this thread:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f30/tool-holder-rack-ideas-49043/
Nice thing is you can make them whatever length you want and I just used some scrap pieces for mine...
I use racks like in post #8 on this thread:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f30/tool-holder-rack-ideas-49043/
Nice thing is you can make them whatever length you want and I just used some scrap pieces for mine...
TimS124
Member
Your design is easily fixed...just turn the tools upside down so yo see handles instead of sharp edges.
You can also make the whole thing much simpler...two layers of plywood discs with matching holes will keep the sharp ends from banging together if your bucket gets moved around.
If the walls of your bucket are tapered, make the top disc have a slightly larger diameter than the bottom disc.
Here's a quick/simple one I made so I could easily tote some tools to a makerspace I was teaching intro lathe classes at...made it on their CNC router but it would be just as easy to clamp the two discs together and drill both at once (so the holes line up).
I didn't need a big pile of tools but the design can easily handle holes that are much closer together (like the tight packing you have in your PVC version).
You can also make the whole thing much simpler...two layers of plywood discs with matching holes will keep the sharp ends from banging together if your bucket gets moved around.
If the walls of your bucket are tapered, make the top disc have a slightly larger diameter than the bottom disc.
Here's a quick/simple one I made so I could easily tote some tools to a makerspace I was teaching intro lathe classes at...made it on their CNC router but it would be just as easy to clamp the two discs together and drill both at once (so the holes line up).
I didn't need a big pile of tools but the design can easily handle holes that are much closer together (like the tight packing you have in your PVC version).
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Dale Allen
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Here are 2 solutions.
One, get a few of those plastic florescent bulb covers at the box store. I just bought one last weekend for less then $4, about 1" diameter and 4 ft long.
Cut it up to put over the blades. Then you can still see the profile you want and they are flexible enough to squeeze and grip the tool.
Another idea would be to glue a strong magnet on the end of a stick and stick it to the tool you want and pull it out.
One, get a few of those plastic florescent bulb covers at the box store. I just bought one last weekend for less then $4, about 1" diameter and 4 ft long.
Cut it up to put over the blades. Then you can still see the profile you want and they are flexible enough to squeeze and grip the tool.
Another idea would be to glue a strong magnet on the end of a stick and stick it to the tool you want and pull it out.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Brilliant.....:wink: Absolutely...Brilliant!! Don't change a thing. It will work perfectly for YOU :biggrin: I wish I would have thought of that first. (I'm kind of jealous):redface:
low_48
Member
I vote accident!
thewishman
Member
Easy to safe-ify - just cut the top 10" off the bucket and reach in from the sides. At least it sounded good to me.
flyitfast
Member
I tried mine in a bucket, with the cutting edge down in PVC (reverse of yours). I put a layer of foam on the bottom to cushion the cutting edges. worked for awhile, but now I have my tools in a wall cabinet that holds 24 tools, with magnets holding them up.
I would shy away from magnets if you are using steel/cast iron tool rests. The tools become magnetic which can cause the tool to drag along the tool rest. All my rests have the stainless steel rods on the top so no problem.
Gordon
I would shy away from magnets if you are using steel/cast iron tool rests. The tools become magnetic which can cause the tool to drag along the tool rest. All my rests have the stainless steel rods on the top so no problem.
Gordon