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Files Stored Inside PVC Tubes
Don Hipp, Auburn, W. Va.:
“I own 3 different size chainsaws and need 2 different kinds of files to keep the chains sharp. To save money I buy a dozen Oregon round files at a time. The files come packaged in a cardboard box and are individually wrapped in paper. However, moisture gets inside the box which causes the paper to get wet and stick to the files. Eventually rust starts to form so that by the time I get to the last 4 or 5 files in the box, they’re not even useable.
  “To solve the problem I decided to store the files inside big diameter soda straws that I then place inside pvc tubes. The straws keep the files from bouncing around and rubbing against each other and becoming dull. I can store up to a dozen 5/32-in. round files inside a 1 1/2-in. dia. tube. I place a silicon bead pouch (the kind you often find in shipping boxes) at the bottom of the tube in order to draw away any moisture.
  “I glue a cap onto one end of each tube and screw a cap onto the other end, using a male thread and a female cap.
  “I keep the tubes with me on my ATV or in my toolbox. The tubes are airtight and watertight and will keep the files in great shape for a long time. I haven’t thrown away a new file for years. In fact, files that I placed in a tube 5 years ago are still rust-free.  The tubes can be painted any color to make them easier to see.” 



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2015 - Volume #39, Issue #5