That is some very nice looking chisel storage. Are those Harold and Saxon chisels at the top? Or did you ever get to try them and review? I have recently purchased some HNT Gordon goodies and think they're fantastic. Seeing their chisels on the webpage is very appealing!I am not sure that you could use these ideas in a box, however these are drawers (in a cabinet under my bench) and may offer some inspiration.
Each drawer has a sliding tray. Top level ...
Lower level ...
Top level ...
Lower level ...
Regards from Perth
Derek
portable chisel storage
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Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)
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Harry, the top layer of chisels are Veritas PM-V11 bench chisels with (mostly) custom Ebony handles (from the factory), and the lower layer are the first run of Blue Spruce dovetail chisels with (mostly) African Blackwood handles. Both get used regularly.
Harold & Saxon chisels leave a bad taste in the mouths of Australian woodworkers since most (myself included) failed to receive their paid orders. This was about a decade ago. Requests and promises went on for years - I think some still try, but most have resigned themselves to the fact that their money is lost. Of importance, this was with orders direct to H&S. I would trust orders to HNT Gordon since Terry Girdon is a straight shooter.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Harold & Saxon chisels leave a bad taste in the mouths of Australian woodworkers since most (myself included) failed to receive their paid orders. This was about a decade ago. Requests and promises went on for years - I think some still try, but most have resigned themselves to the fact that their money is lost. Of importance, this was with orders direct to H&S. I would trust orders to HNT Gordon since Terry Girdon is a straight shooter.
Regards from Perth
Derek
That is very disappointing to hear. Thank you for letting me know
I’m looking to make something similar: https://ciofficial.com/collections/...t-24-hole-pricking-iron-chisel-rack-organizer
but with a larger size and a wider opening.
but with a larger size and a wider opening.
Hello James,
In today`s times of ever-accelerating technological advances in all aspects of life, I often stop to consider that the old masters of any arts, crafts, and manufacturing did it a certain way for hundreds of years for very good reason. A simple `tool-roll` can be a light cloth affair as others have mentioned or of a sturdier material such as canvas or leather. The latter will develop a shape and natural patinated appeal like a good old pair of leather boots. The ‘roll’ is quite adequate and practical for a ‘staple’ tool that should be in very regular use when creating your `whatever-you-do`.
Tools of any quality are tools... the pleasure surely is in the use of them and perhaps a little bit of admiration via display if one is particularly proud of their choice of brand at whatever stage in their journey... The best solution is the one you are most happy with. There must be the same satisfactory admiration in rolling out your pride and joy as there is in a glass case or lidded box. You will never hurt them but will master the art of shaping and sharpening them with good old muscle memory.
James carter
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yes I agree , I have a cheap suede roll for my site chisels just fancied something a bit nicer for my best ones. the photo by the gentleman above is very similar to what I had envisioned
James carter
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this is the sort of thing I had in mind . hoe did you envision forming the slots for the chisels ?
