Hi
I would suggest you coat the tools in Crocel which will protect the edges, I have all my Reamers so coated and stored in a box, the coating slides off easily when you need to use the tool and can be replaced after use. I use an
old saucepan and camping stove for the Crocel.
Regards
Phil Barlow
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Thanks Alex, that is a good start at thinking about this.
Opening and closing a drawer and rattling around makes sense. Right now the box is just sitting below a workbench on a shelve so only gets moved when needing a reamer.
I have at least 50 reamers in the box and another 50 scattered?around the shop.
And then I have end mills some separated and some glomed together.
I am actually starting to think about sliding tray storage.
Ralph
On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 10:44 AM alexphredorg <
alex@...> wrote:
If the box never moves it probably isn't a problem.? If it is a drawer or toolbox then every time it vibrates you will have sharp edges wearing against each other and becoming dull.
I 3D print divided and stacking holders for my loose drills, taps, and reamers.? This takes up more space than if they are all banging into each other, but not a lot more, and is better for storage.
Why is it said that reamers drills or other metal items should not touch when being stored?
I have a box of reamers from a yard sale that has > 50 reamers all lumped together in a wood box.
I cannot imagine how much room would be needed if all of these reamers were in individual holders.
These reamers have been together for years they were in the box before I bought it 10 years ago.
So why is it said to not allow them to touch?
Ralph
Clausing 8520, Craftsman 12x36 Lathe, 4x12 mini lathe, 14" Delta drill press, 40 watt laser, Consew brushless DC motors and a non working 3D printer
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Clausing 8520, Craftsman 12x36 Lathe, 4x12 mini lathe, 14" Delta drill press, 40 watt laser, Consew brushless DC motors and a non working 3D printer
