File storage/ organization

[muskrat man]

I tried googling this but all I could come up with was files of the paper variety. I just got some higher quality files outside of my normal Nicholson throwaway (or in my case they get recycled) cheapies and I'd like to keep them in something to protect them and organize them. I thought the most convenient way would be a canvas rollup but I would like to be able to see the files without having to pull each one out. If all else fails I'll go the canvas rollup route and label the each slot as to what it contains. Any great and wondrous answers to my problem out there?

 

[WWShop]

I keep mine on a HF magnet that is hung above my bench. Doesn't protect them like you are looking for but that magnet is specifically for my files only and I've never had any damage to them at all.

 

[gdocktor3]

A canvas roll up with clear sleeves. A block of wood with holes drilled in it to stand them up.

 

[pendragon1998]

Here is how I store mine. 1/4" all thread rod, 1/4" PEX pipe, and dividers made of MDF (a cut up old clipboard, actually). I need to do something for all my new saw files. It's kind of a mess right now.

 

[akaodie]

Here is how I store mine. 1/4" all thread rod, 1/4" PEX pipe, and dividers made of MDF (a cut up old clipboard, actually). I need to do something for all my new saw files. It's kind of a mess right now.

ding, ding, ding we have a winner.
Thanks for the idea, I now have a great evening project for today. I love the upcycleing of the clipboard.

 

[Carves]

I tried googling this but all I could come up with was files of the paper variety. I just got some higher quality files outside of my normal Nicholson throwaway (or in my case they get recycled) cheapies and I'd like to keep them in something to protect them and organize them. I thought the most convenient way would be a canvas rollup but I would like to be able to see the files without having to pull each one out. If all else fails I'll go the canvas rollup route and label the each slot as to what it contains. Any great and wondrous answers to my problem out there?

Dunno about it being great & wondrous ....

.... but instead of having deep pockets that hide the file face, have shorter pockets, and a larger flap.

 

[Rewind97]

Here is how I store mine. 1/4" all thread rod, 1/4" PEX pipe, and dividers made of MDF (a cut up old clipboard, actually). I need to do something for all my new saw files. It's kind of a mess right now.

Good idea pendragon!!!! Hey....we're in the same state!!!!

 

[astroracer]

I store all of my files in two tool box drawers. The top drawer holds the smaller files and the lower drawer holds the bigger files. (I have a lot of files...)
Mark

 

[Davefr]

Here's one idea:

 

[martin666]

Keep mine in a drawer, either in the original roll, or sleeved in the appropriate size shrink tubing

 

[zmotorsports]

I don't have mine in a "protective" drawer or canvas like you mention, but mine are protected from banging into each other as well as banging around in drawers against other tools.

I don't have a very good picture of just the file holder but I have circled it in YELLOW in the picture below.

They hang from a simple aluminum angle that is affixed to the wall right between my lathe and my drill press where I seem to use them the most. They are within easy reach and protected from coming in contact with anything that would damage them. I have had them hanging here for better than 10 years now and it seems to work out well and also don't take up very valuable space in toolbox drawers.

Mike.

 

[2oolhound]

Here's some previous threads (google works great if you know you participated in a threads and search using the subject with "garage journal + your user name" in the search criteria.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217869