A co-worker of mine has one, and I'm quite jealous. For those not familiar w/ it they were a gentleman's portable tool set from back before the turn of the century:
Photo of one here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramsidi/7014472/
and another photo, and story of usage here:
http://www.mawsonshuts.aq/cape-denis...last-gasp.html
I'd like to put together a small, portable wood-working set to keep in my truck for use when on vacation --- I'd like to do a bit more than whittling, but not full-scale furniture construction. I've read through posts here, but haven't found any specific discussion on this --- closest was this thread:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ol-bug-out-bag
which had a link to this very cool set:
http://toolmakingart.com/2010/04/27/vagabond-tool-rack/
but that's a bit more involved / larger than I'd want.
I guess the question is, would it be feasible to put together such a set using multi-purpose tools and then do small-scale work w/ it w/o feeling frustrated?
I was thinking things like:
Gunsmithing hammer --- http://www.amazon.com/Mascot-Precisi...=2UXUT1G3P902G
Reciprocating Saw Blade & Screwdriver Handle --- http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...884,50321&ap=1
Obviously I'd need to add a combination square...
Anyone have any further suggestions for small multi-purpose tools which would be suitable for inclusion in such a kit?
William