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Post by FMW on May 24, 2011 16:55:10 GMT -8
Do you ever wish you had an assistant that stood by to hand you the tool you needed? No, I don't have one but I found something almost as good. Harbor Freight sells a couple of magnetic tool holders. They're made to screw or bolt to walls, but I just stuck them to the steel shelves near my work table (clever or lazy - you pick). I couldn't find them at the local store, so I had to order them over the net. 18" Magnetic Holder Item #65489 Sale:$5.99 Magnetic Drill Bit Holder (12" L x 15/16" W x 3/4" H) Item #98055 $3.99 Here's a jar opener from MicroMark that really works. The only problem is that if you have a really stuck lid on a Testors-size paint jar, the metal ears tend to bend outwards. The tool still works, and you can straighten the ears if necessary. I bought a bunch of them when they were on sale for $3.50 to use around the house & give as Christmas presents. (And, yes, it works on pickle jars.) Jar Opener, 5 Inch Dia. Capacity Item # 81313 $7.75 And last, here's a thread saw I made using a FlexiFile frame. If you need to make a really fine cut and/or follow complex curves, use something to stretch a piece of sewing thread and use it like a saw blade. It's great for opening doors. FMW
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Post by Danno on May 24, 2011 16:59:20 GMT -8
Great ideas!!
Thanks for sharing them.
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Post by plastickits on May 26, 2011 5:44:26 GMT -8
Never thought about the flexifile for the thread!!! I just use an old film canister. I have found that if you keep the thread fresh it cuts better so I just roll it up as I cut! PK
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Post by Danno on May 26, 2011 17:13:56 GMT -8
You can teach an old dog new tricks!
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Post by lannyhaas on May 27, 2011 6:31:04 GMT -8
the Paint jar opener I user all the time. Have not found a stuck lid that it hasnt opened. And you do have to "fine tune" the jaws at times, but a great tool. I also use a magnetic steet that they make for signs that you stick on your car door, to hold my small dril pits and knife blades........And why is it that when you drop a part on the floor it always heads under something that you have to move to get it back? Son Of A ........Biscuit eater......
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Post by FMW on May 27, 2011 7:50:27 GMT -8
This falls under the Laws of Selective Gravitation: A dropped tool always lands where it can do the most damage. A dropped part always rolls under the geometric center of the largest or heaviest available cover. Attempting to catch a dropped tool or part will do far more damage than just letting it fall.
FMW
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Post by Danno on May 27, 2011 8:04:18 GMT -8
A dropped X-Acto knife will always land point down ... in your leg or foot.
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