Tweezer storeage

[NOBLNG]

I had my tweezers stashed in a few different places. So I made this from some thin aluminum and fastened it to the underside of a shelf. They are all in one place now.?

 

Edited December 13, 2022 by NOBLNG

[DPNM]

Nice idea Greg.

I store mine on the rim of a glass that I keep on my work bench. Along with some other tools in the glass. 

[Joe Nunes]

Nice idea! ?

Joe

[peteski]

Pretty clever Greg.

I made my tweezers stand out of wood.

Edited December 14, 2022 by peteski

[stavanzer]

My Dad was a Shop Teacher, and some of his lessons still stick with me.

That is a clever way to store Tweezers, Pete and shows real Craftsmanship, that is a Safety Red Flag of the Highest Order.

If you were to ever fall or put your hand on that collection, it will be a long Emergency Room visit to sort it out, and a few days away from the bench while it heals. I like Greg and Jim's storage idea better. They are safer, and protect the points.

[peteski]

Thank you Alan, I think . . .

I can't deny that what you mentioned is not a real danger, but I  guess we all can do things that can hurt or kill us.  That tweezers stand resides either deep on my workbench, or over my workbench.   I just moved closer to the edge to take the photo. But thanks for the warning.

 

BTW, did you notice how Greg stores his riffler files, drill bits and pin vises?

 

Edited December 15, 2022 by peteski

[NOBLNG]

2 hours ago, peteski said:

BTW, did you notice how Greg stores his riffler files, drill bits and pin vises?

Hey now! Those are all in a fixed block at the very  back of my work area. ZERO chance of tripping and doing a face plant on them.?? Seriously, I think tweezer injuries (especially ones requiring hospitalization) are fairly rare in our hobby…..unlike hobby knives.?

Edited December 16, 2022 by NOBLNG

[peteski]

I was just having some fun.   Yes, your files and drill bits  are safely stored.

I don't drink and drive, smoke, or use my smart phone when driving. I have to get my excitement in other ways (like storing tweezers in a portable holder, pointing up.  I also sometimes run with scissors.

But on a serious note, I do agree that modelers usually get injured by hobby knives.

[NOBLNG]

23 minutes ago, peteski said:

I was just having some fun.   Yes, your files and drill bits  are safely stored.

I don't drink and drive, smoke, or use my smart phone when driving. I have to get my excitement in other ways (like storing tweezers in a portable holder, pointing up.  I also sometimes run with scissors.

But on a serious note, I do agree that modelers usually get injured by hobby knives.

Yeah, quite often, I have to tell myself…..move your fingers out of the way…. ‘cause if the knife slips….. Actually, I’ve had more injuries drilling holes with my spring loaded pin vise. If I’m not careful on the backstroke, it can jump out of the hole and then into my finger that I am holding the part with. I’ve done it a few times.?

[jaymcminn]

11 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Yeah, quite often, I have to tell myself…..move your fingers out of the way…. ‘cause if the knife slips….. Actually, I’ve had more injuries drilling holes with my spring loaded pin vise. If I’m not careful on the backstroke, it can jump out of the hole and then into my finger that I am holding the part with. I’ve done it a few times.?

When building my 1/12 scale Fiat Mefistofele I drilled out some 300 molded rivets on the body with my spring-loaded pin vise. I probably punctured myself at least 10 times between the bit jumping out of the hole and my finger being in the wrong place at the wrong time when the bit broke through the plastic. Good times!

[stavanzer]

On 12/15/2022 at 2:50 PM, peteski said:

Thank you Alan, I think . . .

I can't deny that what you mentioned is not a real danger, but I  guess we all can do things that can hurt or kill us.  That tweezers stand resides either deep on my workbench, or over my workbench.   I just moved closer to the edge to take the photo. But thanks for the warning.

 

BTW, did you notice how Greg stores his riffler files, drill bits and pin vises?

 

It is all good, Pete. 

You get certain habits ingrained into you when you are young, and they never really go away. MY Dad was a Metal Shop teacher, and much of what he taught me about safety just stays with me.

But, I was not trying to 'bust your chops. Just sharing the first thought I had when I saw your pic, was the safety aspect. I'm sure nothing will happen.

[NOBLNG]

On 12/13/2022 at 6:15 PM, peteski said:

Pretty clever Greg.

I made my tweezers stand out of wood.

Those three that have the white band on them…is that an elastic to make them self-clamping?

[Joe Nunes]

I have found over the years that the safest way for me to store tools like tweezers and such is to use a plastic silverware holder, like that used in a kitchen drawer, and keep it next to me on a table within easy reach. A lot of small tools can be kept flat within the container and easily extracted for model use. 

Joe

[stitchdup]

i've got a magnetic knife rack i aquired from a previous job, its 18" long and has 2 rows of magnetic strips. but even though i have that most of my tools get left on the keyboard tray of my bench (old computer table)

[peteski]

On 12/17/2022 at 10:45 AM, NOBLNG said:

Those three that have the white band on them…is that an elastic to make them self-clamping?

Yes, the bands are slices of silicone tubing, but not to make them self-clamping.  I slip it  on to keep the tips closed when I pack them in a small box with other tools I take to model train shows (in case I need to repair some model during the show.

[peteski]

On 12/17/2022 at 3:09 PM, stitchdup said:

i've got a magnetic knife rack i aquired from a previous job, its 18" long and has 2 rows of magnetic strips. but even though i have that most of my tools get left on the keyboard tray of my bench (old computer table)

While that usually works, several of my tweezers are "antimagnetic" stainless steel, so the magnet would not hold those.

[Bainford]

On 12/18/2022 at 8:32 PM, peteski said:

While that usually works, several of my tweezers are "antimagnetic" stainless steel, so the magnet would not hold those.

Additionally, using a magnet holder can magnetise your tweezers. My go-to tweezers are a fine Triumph watchmaker's tweezers made of carbon steel, and as it is, they will magnetise slightly over time. This makes it very frustrating to handle small parts made of iron/steel, for example, a carb linkage made of .009" guitar string, or a plastic door handle with guitar string pin, etc. I find I have to de-mag my steel tweezers about once a year, or so. I would expect a magnetic holder to aggravate this problem. Not a problem, of course, if only handling plastic, brass, and aluminum.

[NOBLNG]

5 hours ago, Bainford said:

I find I have to de-mag my steel tweezers about once a year, or so. I would expect a magnetic holder to aggravate this problem. Not a problem, of course, if only handling plastic, brass, and aluminum.

Even static electricity can magnetize the tweezers enough to make it hard to place small plastic parts where you want them. Someone on here (maybe Ace?) suggested passing the tool in and out of the looped tip of an electric soldering gun. It worked like a charm for me.?

Edited December 20, 2022 by NOBLNG

[Bainford]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Someone on here (maybe Ace?) suggested passing the tool in and out of the looped tip of an electric soldering gun. It worked like a charm for me.?

That's exactly how I do it. Works great.

[peteski]

2 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Even static electricity can magnetize the tweezers enough to make it hard to place small plastic parts where you want them. Someone on here (maybe Ace?) suggested passing the tool in and out of the looped tip of an electric soldering gun. It worked like a charm for me.?

Yes the very high current passing through the wire loop top creates strong AC magnetic field which Degausses (demagnitizes) any object passed through or near the tip.

This brings up a whole new subject. There are small magnetizer/demagnetizers sold out there but they don't work well for demagnetizing. I got fed up with my tools getting magnetized over time (for whatever reasons) so few years back I got something stronger and more reliable:  an old bulk magnetic tape eraser for reel-to-reel tapes. Got it on eBay for short money. It's made by Akai, and it is a big honkin' electromagnet which works from 120V AC.  I can just turn it on and pass my entire tool tray over it and all the tools get demagnetized instantly.

[NOBLNG]

It was Bill! Thanks again.?

 

[BlackSheep214]

I keep a set in my toolbox drawer and a couple I use often in my desk drawer. 

[Bugatti Fan]

My fine engineering tools and measuring items are in a small wooden toolmakers cabinet on the bench. More regular modelling tools like tweezers, Swiss files, pin vices etc are in two inexpensive plastic bench top cabinets with drawers. Keeps all my tools out of the way when not in use but readily to hand..

[StevenGuthmiller]

First, you guys are way too organized!

Every tool I own is scattered all over my work space!

Second, how many tweezers do you own?!

I think I have maybe 5, only 1 of which I ever use! ?

 

 

 

Steve

[peteski]

It is not about your true skills, but about how many tools you own!  Granted, I regularly use 2 pairs, but the other ones do come in handy from time to time. And I always know where all my tweezers are. Well, almost always. ...