Tinneal Posted May 3, 2012 Report Posted May 3, 2012 I keep losing my harness needles - especially the smaller gauge ones. How does everyone here store them? I'd like a method that is portable, as I carry a kit with me when I camp and ride. Quote Leatherwork Portfolio | Etsy Shop
Timd Posted May 3, 2012 Report Posted May 3, 2012 I keep mine in a shot glass on my bench, but if you need portability, maybe an old prescription bottle? Quote
Members bdt46 Posted May 4, 2012 Members Report Posted May 4, 2012 I keep all my harness needles in an empty saddle soap tin. That would also give you space for thread and a piece of beeswax and would be easy to pack! Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted May 4, 2012 Moderator Report Posted May 4, 2012 I stick mine on an old cow magnet and then to a metal front on a shelf. For those with inquiring minds, yes that particular magnet was used. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Contributing Member Denise Posted May 4, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted May 4, 2012 Bruce, So did she die of hardware anyway and did you use the hide? Quote
Members sandycreek Posted May 5, 2012 Members Report Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Hey Tinneal, Go to your local outdoors/sporting goods store and look for Plano boxes (or the equivalent) I keep all my stitching and lacing needles in a Plano model 3449-22. These work great for lots of other things too (think grommets, rivets, snaps, assorted setting tools for same, assorted hardware, etc. etc. etc.) One word of wisdom, if you're gonna store all your rivets and grommets and snaps in one, make sure its one of the better ones with the REALLY good snap shut lid that doesn't fly open when it gets knocked off a bench (I think they call them ProLatch). -Aaron Here's the one I use for needles Plano Double Side Edited May 5, 2012 by sandycreek Quote Remember, I'm no pro....
Moderator bruce johnson Posted May 5, 2012 Moderator Report Posted May 5, 2012 Bruce, So did she die of hardware anyway and did you use the hide? Denise, I used to buy cow magnets for a quarter apiece from a skinner at the tallow works. Aaron, Good idea about the Planos. I snagged a small one from my boat and will use it to sort out the sewing machine needles. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
electrathon Posted May 5, 2012 Report Posted May 5, 2012 I use an altoids tin, one has sewing needles and one has lacing needles. Quote
Tinneal Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Posted May 5, 2012 Hey Tinneal, Go to your local outdoors/sporting goods store and look for Plano boxes (or the equivalent) I keep all my stitching and lacing needles in a Plano model 3449-22. These work great for lots of other things too (think grommets, rivets, snaps, assorted setting tools for same, assorted hardware, etc. etc. etc.) One word of wisdom, if you're gonna store all your rivets and grommets and snaps in one, make sure its one of the better ones with the REALLY good snap shut lid that doesn't fly open when it gets knocked off a bench (I think they call them ProLatch). -Aaron Here's the one I use for needles Plano Double Side Thanks! I have a box similar to a Plano, but a cheaper version that came with a soft tool bag I got. It works well for hardware, but the lid doesn't seal flush with the dividers, so every time it gets turned on it's side for storage, small things like needles and burrs end up scattered amongst the various sections. I assume these Plano ones don't do that? I'd gladly toss this one I have now if it's as good as you say it is! Quote Leatherwork Portfolio | Etsy Shop
Members Sylvia Posted May 5, 2012 Members Report Posted May 5, 2012 Thanks! I have a box similar to a Plano, but a cheaper version that came with a soft tool bag I got. It works well for hardware, but the lid doesn't seal flush with the dividers, so every time it gets turned on it's side for storage, small things like needles and burrs end up scattered amongst the various sections. I assume these Plano ones don't do that? I'd gladly toss this one I have now if it's as good as you say it is! I keep mine in a little plastic baggy. But recently I bought some small plastic food storage containers that are rectangles. The fit in my drawer nicely and have a snap on lit. I was thinking about your little box with dividers. If you have a piece of leather or material thin enough cut it to fit the inside of the lid and glue it in place. It will take up the space and help solver your problem. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
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