Recently, I noticed something unexpected in my studio: there was a cork stuck to the point of one of the tools in my tool spinner.
I didn’t put it there.
I realized it must’ve been my husband, who occasionally borrows my tools. (Since I keep things very organized he’s always good about putting them back right where they were.)
He’s also much more safety concerned than I am, lol.
Me? I’m just about convenience and getting it done.
The tool in question was a very pointy, very sharp bead reamer. I had it with the pointy end sticking up for two reasons.
- If I had it handle up, I wouldn’t know what it was when looking for it.
- The tip is so very fine and delicate it might break if stuck point down in the tool holder.
Apparently, my husband either got stabbed, or thought he might get stabbed, and therefore put on the cork as a protective measure.
This seems like an excellent idea to me for all kinds of pointy objects: awls, sharp files, needle tools and the like.
Next time you open a bottle of wine, be sure to save your cork. You can easily cut it into two or more pieces for multiple protective coverings.
Both the synthetic and natural cork will cut easily with a craft knife. Just score around it, or cut partway through, then you can snap it into pieces.
This will protect your tools as well as your precious fingers and hands.
Hope this helps, and maybe saves you a finger poke!
What kinds of simple safety measures do you take in your studio?
