> On Nov 25, 2017, at 8:22 AM, Charles Driggs  wrote:
> 
> File racks can be a good approach for those of us who have both a surplus of
unused wall space and a desire to cover it up.  I don’t have either one, so most
of my file storage is on edge in a tool cabinet drawer, with the file handles
holding them apart.  Small files are in a canvas tool roll, and my most used
files at the bench are stored by hanging their handles on a few pegboard hooks.
My unused saw files are mostly in their original manufacturer’s boxes, the used
ones are in either a cloth holder or a wooden holder.  Wherever files are
stored, they shouldn’t be banging teeth-upon-teeth with adjacent files or hard
metal objects, as that isn’t good for keeping the teeth sharp and effective.
> 
> Charlie Driggs
> 
> 
>> On Nov 24, 2017, at 7:56 PM, John Leyden  wrote:
>> 
>> John Ruth mentions a clever storage rack for machinist files thunk up by a
fellow named Lautard. A little googling yields numerous mentions of his lazy-
susan-inspired rack but no photos or textual description of such. And alas, his
books appear to be out of print as well. So, have any of you folks made such a
rack based on your reading of his book? It would be nice to see a photo or two
so as to get a better idea of what the man wrote about. I may have a use for
such an accessory as well.
> 

I might as well me too.

Metal working files in tool rolls, since they don’t get used as often. Saw
sharpening files and some small yet to be used files in original boxes and
wrappers. Rasps and floats are kept in a tiered box I made that sits on the
floor next to the bench where they are easily grabbed. Started out as two tiers
but two more have been added over time. Best understood as a picture:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/77280442@N.../38603336922/in/dateposted-public/

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