Paring Chisel tool rolls

[Steven Wilson]

Does anyone know of a source of leather chisel rolls that would work well for paring chisels (longer handles)?

[Mike K Wenzloff]

Hi Steven,

Try Lee Valley for rolls made for turning tools. I cannot remember where I picked up my roll, but it was made for turning tools and it worked great for when I took my paring chisels on site.

Take care, Mike

[Mike Henderson]

To add to what Mike W. said - the tool roll doesn't have to be leather. A canvas tool roll works just fine and may be a bit less expensive.

Mike

[Steven Wilson]

I'm not looking for canvas, I am looking for leather, in a size that will hold paring chisels. Good idea about using turning tool rolls though, hadn't thought of that.

[Mike K Wenzloff]

Steven--sorry. I completely glossed right over the leather criteria!

I have never bought from these people before, but saved the link because I intended to. For carving tools, the price is right. They'll custom make you something. At the cost and the visual quality of the carving tool roll and attention to detail from the pictures, they might just be the right thing.

http://www.woodart.com.au/a_bojan01.htm

Take care, mike

[Steven Wilson]

Thanks for the link Mike. I came accross this place while searching, looks like they custom make too http://www.moonshineleather.com/leathershopaprons.cfm

[Bob Smalser]

Another opportunity to gain a useful skill you don't have.

EBay yourself a Speedy Stitcher, a yard and a half of #10 canvas, and some thin tooling leather to reinforce the edges. A couple copper rivets at the corners aren't a bad idea either, but aluminum pop rivets will do.

Canvas breathes better than leather, and is a much better choice for the body of a tool roll. Plus most leather you buy off the shelf or scrounge is tanned with chromium salts...that's why I specify vegetable-tanned tooling leather.

http://i17.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a6/4a/1f43_1.JPG

Mortise chisels.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/4921404/267739646.jpg

Apron.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/4921404/267739657.jpg

Side arms.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/4921404/267739651.jpg

Three of dozens. I have a detailed tutorial here on making that rigging knife sheath if you search for it, including measurement and design. Canvas, leather. No difference.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/4921404/62497596.jpg

[Ryan Cathey]

Ya might want to rethink that. I've heard leather is infamous for attracting rust to your tools. OF course thats just hearsy but someone is bound to know for sure. I think what I heard was specifically refering to the LN chisel roll, but what do I know...it's really late lol.

[Mike K Wenzloff]

Hi Ryan--it depends on how the leather was tanned and treated. Bob's got the difference in his post.

Take care, Mike

[Michael Hammers]

I recently had Cape Forge make a custom paring chisel for myself, It comes with a leather tip guard, but for storing I use my old merino "smart wool" socks. I then store those in a Klein soft sided tool sack.
I have found the wool socks to keep any moisture well away from the tool metal. My Barr chisels showed the result of what just how bad moisture can be attracted to tools kept in leather in an even dry enviorment.
I even cut and sewed a larger sock for my hand saw's when I am gong off site.
All my other tools are in canvas. I really like the tool roll Joel sells at TWW, it is perfect for all my carving tools.
As for the socks..I use them for alot of my larger chisels and when they are way beyond use for that I re-recycle them as wool applicators for finishing.