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 Posted - December 15 2013 : 11:25:03 PM
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Trying to figure out how to get efficient miniature drill bit storage for my mobile toolbox, without needing a big container. Came up with some stuff around my house that I can re-use to that purpose -small, tightly closes, and effective. Check out my choices :
    
Not sure if the half-size tooth brushes you can still find, but the cases are perfect for drill bit storage. Lead for mechanical pencils are probably still around. But any dried-up hi-lighter can be re-used, just yank the fiber tip out, cut off the smaller tip, and voila, instant carry-around bit storage! Can't see through it, but still useful.
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Posted - December 16 2013 : 12:55:54 AM
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| I use a band=aid box. Metal, lid snaps good, carries small drills and taps. Plenty of room to look around, or pour it out. Easy to re-fill.
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Posted - December 16 2013 : 07:26:04 AM
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quote: I use a band=aid box.
Originally posted by MikeKÂ -Â December 16 2013Â :Â 12:55:54 AM
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Problem is, it won't fit inside the small tackle box I use for my Model Train tools. And I don't have need for the large drill bits, only 1/16th and smaller, usually. so miniature storage is what I wanted. That's a good idea for home storage, though. I don't think I have any metal ones left...do they still make that kind anymore?
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Posted - December 16 2013 : 09:13:11 AM
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The old "Sucrets" boxes used to be good but I do not know if they still are available. I have some boxes similar to the Sucrets boxes but they are for some mints called "Altoids".
Another thing that was great for tiny drills was the package that the reeds for my daughter's clarinet came in. They came in a little clear plastic snap open storage box that was about 1/8" thick, 2" long and 1/2" wide. The plastic was heavy enough to prevent bending.
One thing I found that helps me is to keep the really tiny drills stored, stuck to a piece of tape. That way when you try and open the box and it flips open; all of the drills do not fly all over the floor. And, I spend enough time already on my hands and knees looking for stuff.
I bought a few bits from Microfasteners one time and they sent them stuck into a piece of corrugated board and they had them labeled nicely. I always thought that was a neat idea too.
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Posted - December 16 2013 : 10:09:57 AM
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Not free. But still pretty cool.
Regards, John ****************
The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do. <> B. F. Skinner
Edited by - JRG1951 on December 16 2013 10:11:34 AM
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Posted - December 17 2013 : 8:53:55 PM
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Metal Band-aid tins? Heck with parts storage, I use those to plant cacti in. Despite everyone's warnings they do not rust and are great for carrying a plant around in your pocket all day just to see the bewildered looks on people's faces when you pull it out.
Okay, I might be a strange person. Don't judge me. This was a fun idea one day.
As for parts storage, if anyone plays a reeded instrument, the little vials reeds come in are great for keeping couplers and stuff in. (I played bassoon in school band last year. I have so many of these little things it's not funny.)
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