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Old 31-08-2009, 06:39 PM
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Default Where can I get a nice tool caddy/desk tidy?

I want to get a nice desk tidy/tool caddy. All I can find so far is the Stonefly Tool Caddy but would like to see a few different ones.

Can someone let me know where sells a few of these?

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renzetti do one and lakeland stock them but everything seems to be out of stock.One left at £17.00
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Old 31-08-2009, 06:49 PM
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I maybe wrong but i think Mr Trout makes them to order.
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i made one the other day, with a block of hardwood and holes drilled to suit the tools and some pegs to hold most used threads/wires etc.
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Here is a great way of keeping your bobbins neat and tidy:

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http://www.flytyingboutique.com/stor...155&category=7

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Old 31-08-2009, 09:20 PM
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I use a square block of fairly hard packing foam and just push the tools into it; they soon create their own holes that give some grip to retain them.
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the stuff used for artificial plant or flower arranging (THE GREEN STUFF) cant remember the name but its great for holding tools in.
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the stuff used for artificial plant or flower arranging (THE GREEN STUFF) cant remember the name but its great for holding tools in.
Thats called floral foam
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The foam I'm using is not 'The Green stuff' - it's a white and fairly dense (a bit like me)
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The foam I'm using is not 'The Green stuff' - it's a white and fairly dense (a bit like me)
Floral foam is called "Oasis" according to my flower arranging mother
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