Storage Tip for Your Metal Files

by Judy Freyer Thompson

So, you have an assortment of files such as the 10 piece diamond needle files Product ID: G14-8, the Diamond Files Product ID: FIL-972.00 or the 6 piece set Product ID: FIL-912.10. As time goes by, the nice plastic storage pouch they came in starts to fail. You certainly don't want the files to be unprotected, knocking against each other in a drawer or on your bench. What to do? Grab an aluminum can and some corrugated cardboard.

Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry the aluminum can. Place the can on a piece of cardboard and trace around it. Cut the round slightly smaller than the tracing mark so it will fit nicely in the bottom of the can. Place the round cut out in the can. Now, measure the height from the insert to the top of the can. Transfer this measurement to the corrugated cardboard. Cut the cardboard to the desired height. Next, roll the cardboard to fit comfortably in the can, making sure there is slight room for adjustment. It will be best to position the cut side down since it will be compressed from the cutting. You can now slide your files into the corrugations that will keep them separated and safe from knocking against each other.

To easily identify the files, color code them by wrapping pieces of colored tape around the handles, as well as write on pieces of the corresponding tape affixed to the outside of the can.

Judy Freyer Thompson's Storage Tip for Your Metal Files - , Tools For Wire Jewelry, Texturing, can and cardboard

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10 Piece Diamond Needle Files - 140mm X 3mm

G14-8

G14-8
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $13.57
Gold Club Price: $10.18

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6 Piece Assorted File Set with Wooden Handle

G14-7

G14-7
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $5.57
Gold Club Price: $4.18

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Category: Tools
Technique(s): Texturing

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Judy Freyer Thompson

Judy Freyer Thompson has been creating since 2006 and is mostly self-taught. She is an artist with a diverse background ranging from farming to mechanical manufacturing to aerospace. Her jewelry and small sculpture reflect both her experience and fascination with materials that are earthy. More often than not she loves to 'think outside the box'. She loves to incorporate found objects and objects such as bones, teeth, fur in her work. These desires feeds her desire to design and create one of a kind pieces of art to wear. Her work has been in various galleries as well as being featured in magazines and books. Along with Kalmbach Publishing , she released Simple Metalwork Jewelry in October 2016. She is a freelance designer and writes projects for Wire Jewelry and other on line publications. By day, she is the Assistant Director of a School Readiness Program. She lives in CT with her husband Mel, daughter Madison, and kitties Truman, Binky and Layla