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   forestgirl | Jun 02, 2002 05:30am | #1

   Hi Steve.  I hardly have enough bits yet to have a problem like this, but when I do, there are a couple solutions I can think of:

   • Have different rows in my router bit "tray" (or whatever) that are labelled (1/4",5/16",3/8", etc.)
   • Run a profile sample of each bit and label the profile.  If I grab a bit and want to double-check, just match it with the profile.

   For my scroll saw blades, I use old mini-M&M tubes (back when they used to come in plastic tubes).  These came in different colors, so then make great holders that can be categorized.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   uncommontree | Jun 04, 2002 04:39am | #3

   Hi Ya F_G

   I was reading a post on router bit storage from the Sawdustman aka Steve.What I found was a fishing tackle box with removable trays and compartments just right for bits of all sizes,some trays have moveable dividers.This works well for me and the limited bits I own but someone with a lot can have several boxes.Mine has a clear plastic top so all I need do is glance at the closed box to see which bit I want.The lower part of the box is large enough to hold my router guides ,wrenches,extra baseplates,etc.

   Do you do much fret saw work,my sweetie pie bought me a sears professional grade fret saw for my shop and I must say that it is a different animal to work with but it is a lot of fun.I know its a sears but it seems to be very well put together,the only thing wrong with it seemed to be my A.D.D..She(my sweetie pie) is a designer of fret saw plans for Wildwood and is always interested in a woman's point of view on what kind of plans are desired.Maybe you could give me some feed back on this subject

   Till than Happy cutting,Try to keep the dust down Steve...Rick     ADESIGNS

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   forestgirl | Jun 04, 2002 04:52am | #4

   Hi Rick!  That tackle box idea is great! 

   Sad to say, I discovered after using my scroll saw for awhile, that it's just not my thing.  I think mainly because everything is so small and detailed (reminds me of home-ec back in Junior High/High School -- wasn't a seamstress by any stretch).  I've kept the tool, because I figure there will be times when that's the best tool for the job.  Besides, I have principles!! One of which seems to be:  Once a tool's mine, it's mine!  :-))forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   cuttoff | Jun 04, 2002 06:40am | #5

   Forest_Girl... whats with the name... any thing like a real forestgirl.... Must be from up north of here I guess.. Anyway...Keep the saw.. you never know when you will need it.  I'll bet you feed squirels at night too !

   Edited 6/3/2002 11:41:02 PM ET by Cuttoff

   Edited 6/3/2002 11:41:57 PM ET by Cuttoff

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   forestgirl | Jun 04, 2002 06:56am | #6

   You bet I do.  Here's one of  "my little guys!"

   View Imageforestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   cuttoff | Jun 04, 2002 07:35am | #9

   Wait, I have that picture.... or was that Mitch. Looks kinda like family except yours flys.

   Edited 6/4/2002 12:39:33 AM ET by Cuttoff

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   forestgirl | Jun 04, 2002 06:59am | #7

   Oh, and to answer your first question, click here:

   http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=tp-knots&msg=6448.7&search=y#a7

   (Hope that link works)forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   cuttoff | Jun 04, 2002 07:03am | #8

   Way Cool... You're crackin me up again...

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   forestgirl | Jun 04, 2002 08:07am | #10

   Ahhhh, that's better.  You're soundin' like your old self again!  When you gonna put back your sig?  You must have had a real busy weekend -- pretty quiet around here fer sure.  Did I tell you I love my tablesaw? (ok, really, really like:-)  Dropped the dime on a new PC router today, yes!  Just a little dude to go in my little dude table.  Haven't used it yet -- just in case sales go ballistic tomorrow and I decide to take it back and get the Veritas table instead.  It never ends, does it?

   How's that new table project going (marble)?  Or did you make your router table instead?

   I'm in a quandry about the display cabinet thing.  If I'm using 5/8" stock, what the heck kind of hinges am I going to use?  Somehow, the hinge thing isn't clicking mentally!

   You take care, hear?!forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   cuttoff | Jun 04, 2002 06:11pm | #11

   Hinges, we dont need no stinking hinges... (take off from blazing saddles).

   Of course you do. Because of the size of the box and the lack of structural support I would suggest using a piano hinge. But how do you hide that bugger... Well, first rabit both the door and the box so the the sum of the two rabits is slightly larger than the width and depth of the hinge (round part). Next cut a grove in both pieces  that will allow you to slide the hinge flange in. Once fitted, epoxy the hinge into the grove and then stain the small exposed area of the hinge so that it matches the wood.

   If you don't like the piano hinges then you can use the same method with normal hinges, it just takes a little more setup work. Also, if you cut through the full length then you can simply make a spline to insert into the exposed end groves. Heres a quicky drawing.

   Edited 6/4/2002 11:13:32 AM ET by Cuttoff

   
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   UncleDunc | Jun 04, 2002 08:19pm | #12

   The .bmp file format is not a universal graphic standard. If you want all of us to be able to see your pictures, please use JPEG.

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   forestgirl | Jun 04, 2002 08:53pm | #13

   Steve probably figures I'm the only one not clever enough to envision the arrangement :-) Here it is in .jpeg

   View Image

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   cuttoff | Jun 05, 2002 07:07am | #14

   Huh?... Expressions Fine Wood Working and Cabinetry..A division of Schefer Engineering Inc., Santa Rosa, Ca.

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   uncommontree | Jun 06, 2002 01:56am | #15

   Hi ya F_G

   You know I do like my scroll saw(like) .It does have a use once and a while and being that my darling brings home the bacon and Coronas with lemon with the dollars she makes doing fret saw plans,I will cut out for her when there is a need(or honey do).She is also a seamstress,she makes really cool baby clothes,Wedding dresses.and collectable santas.She lived in Bucks county Pa. for 18 years and had a very large following for her fiber art.Now she puts up with sawdust, teenagers,6 tabbies,and me.A real JEM that's all I can say.....................

   My heart is in the roar of a router or table saw,creating large or small,and a love for all tools.I keepem all also,even my piece of crap Master Mechanic sliding compound miter saw.If you see one of these RUN, RUn ,Run far away,there nothing but trouble.When I get the nerve I will chuck it ,I wont sell it because it is not safe.I could ramble on but I must go feed the 16 year old eating machine.

   Who knew a woodworker could have fun in a sporting goods store.

   Have a good one Rick                  ADESIGNS

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   JosephJohn32 | Jun 02, 2002 06:23am | #2

   Saw dust,

   Would color-coding be practical?  Maybe a swatch of paint on the shank nearest the cutter head.  Perhaps varying shades of colors, as in a weather radar step chart??

   Joe

   "Hide not your talents, they were for use made.  What's a sun-dial in the shade?"                

   - Benjamin Franklin