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  1. 2nd October 2007, 09:25 PM #1
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    Default Organising Pen Bushings

    Over the long weekend i got sick of the collection of snap lock bags containing an assortment of turning bushings with cryptic labels. So picked up some 1/4" x 4" coach bolts and got out the labeller to sort them out. This also means the bushings can be left in the correct order so you are not forever checking back with the instructions on the correct order of the bushings.
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    Good thinking Matt. Amos
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    An extremely clever idea. They say that immitation is the sincerest form of flattery so I might have to borrow your idea. I'm thinking of a handsome hardwood base with a row of 1/4" threaded inserts set into it. Thread the studs into these and drop the bushings into place. Not only functional, but attractive as well. Might get to use up some of that wood in my scrap bin for this project. I'd give you a greenie, but I don't know how.
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    Good thinking Matt

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    Have a look here Cisco on how to give a greenie
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    Good idea!

    But I'll never be that organised. I'm the type that just throws all my bushes loosely into a container and when I turn a kit just pull out bushes until I reckon "Yeah, these'll do the job."
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    Good idea!

    I also use those M-F pill reminders. The larger ones even hold the larger bushings. I number the tops of each compartment so that I know the order in which they go on the mandrel.
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    Nice one Matt
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    Here is how I have arranged mine, but I started too late and there are a few spaces unnamed, one day I will figure them outAmos
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    Amos be very careful. I learnt the hard way. One day I left with out sealing the lid properly and the box got knocked on the floor all the bushes mixed together. I was in a muddle the easiest way i found to fix up my problem was to buy a whole lot of new sets because it was working out expensive using he wrong bushes.
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    You can always send me the mixed up ones, Toni, and I'll sort 'em out. Might be a few difficulties in getting 'em back to you though...
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    Thanks Toni, I need to try matts idea or maybe have them on a twist tie inside the box, so if they do fall they would at least be together. Amos
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodenink View Post
    Thanks Toni, I need to try matts idea or maybe have them on a twist tie inside the box, so if they do fall they would at least be together. Amos
    Maybe Matt's idea, with the head of each bolt painted white and numbered - so that even if they all hit the deck you can just put each bolt back in your box in consecutive numbered order?
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