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Storing Saw Blades in Cigar Tubes
A tip from @freyjastudio for keeping saw blades in sealed cigar tubes to travel to class and help keep out rust and dust.
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Here is a storage tip for your sawblades that is also great for traveling to classes from @freyjastudio - “While having to bring tools back and forth from Uni, I discovered that saw blades fit perfectly into cigar tubes! I think a few of these were originally from the bar my brother was working at at the time and have got to be close to 20 years old.
They work brilliantly if you live in a humid climate or have intermittent studio time like I do as I believe the sealed tube inhibits rust and dust. A bit of tape or permanent pen on the end of the tube and everything is organised.” Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I think I might have showed this a few years ago but your images, and explanation are wonderful and sometimes I need a reminder of a good tip ❤️ #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytips
They work brilliantly if you live in a humid climate or have intermittent studio time like I do as I believe the sealed tube inhibits rust and dust. A bit of tape or permanent pen on the end of the tube and everything is organised.” Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I think I might have showed this a few years ago but your images, and explanation are wonderful and sometimes I need a reminder of a good tip ❤️ #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytips
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