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Offline Mike313

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Carrying woodturning tools
« on: September 25, 2018, 02:22:09 PM »
As a beginner, I was just wondering how do folk carry their tools - in particular their chisels/gouges - when taking them out of the workshop (for whatever reason). I've looked at tool-rolls, but most are too short and I wonder how much protection they would give to the cutting edge of these tools or, indeed, it the tools would eventually cut through and end up poking out - which could be disastrous. I'd love to hear/see what others do :)

Offline David Buskell

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Re: Carrying woodturning tools
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2018, 05:33:23 PM »
I use a sturdy canvas bag, with the gouge ends covered in pipe insulation or whatever takes your fancy.
There are some good commercial tool rolls on sale but they are pricey.

Otherwise, I guess it's a large (ie 26" long) toolbox.
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Offline The Bowler Hatted Turner

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Re: Carrying woodturning tools
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2018, 07:25:28 PM »
I use a plastic Stanley tool box about 24-26 inches long. I am the only person that puts his hands in this box so I do not worry too much about protecting the blades from cutting others and as I like long(ish) handles on most of my tools they fill the compartment so they don't slide about and get damaged.

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Re: Carrying woodturning tools
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2018, 10:59:58 PM »
I have a tool box like John and no-one else goes near it at demos etc. They get placed in the bottom with other tools etc on top so far no problems with cuts, damage etc.

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Offline Derek

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Re: Carrying woodturning tools
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2018, 01:22:34 AM »
I also use a box never had to worry about anyone getting cut as no one else does in mine either. I have a set way to load it and have a second box for my finishes and blanks.