Specimen tubes in the shop

[mklotz]

Tiny parts that are integral to the operation of some tool or device are easily lost, damaged, or misplaced. My solution for this is to use the sort of small specimen containers used in research laboratories. These allow the tiny part to be protected and kept attached to the parent tool for use when needed. The containers I use look like this...



although a wide variety of other forms are readily available...

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Bottl...%2C165&sr=8-11

https://www.amazon.com/Ackers-Centri...1&sr=8-16&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Twdrer-Plasti...%2C211&sr=8-58

https://www.amazon.com/BronaGrand-Pl...&sr=8-152&th=1

As an example, here's the fuse for the router speed controller (used on my Foredom). The little loop that keeps the screw-on lid attached to the container has a twistee threaded through it to confine it to the controller's hanger ring.