Tool Rolls?

[ScubaSteve]

I rarely see people using tool rolls....is there a reason for this? I have a really nice one from Duluth Trading made of firehose canvas and leather.... I planned on using it for small precision stuff.....but I rarely see home machinists using these. Am I missing something?

 

[Splat]

I have a few old ones that were either my father's or maybe one of his 5 brothers'. I honestly don't use them, but the original tools are still in them. For me I guess it's more a sentimental thing.

 

[Phil Morris]

I think tool rolls were used a lot more when craftsmen stored their tools in a chest. It kept them together and protected. Still they are handy if you are taking your tools to work on site. For inside the shop, arranging them in the drawer of a tool box is much handier saving all that unrolling and rolling back up.

 

[burnrider]

I use them for file storage. All the chain saw file and gauge stuff goes in a sewed up piece of medium duty nylon material- available anywhere. Doesn't take a heavy sewing machine, machinist skill, or much sweat. Green-tire changing tools. Brown- chainsaw files.

 

[Metalmann]

I use a tool roll for wood lathe tools. Some of the chisels are old as dirt, but they hold an edge better than a lot of new HSS chisels.

 

[xalky]

I have way to many tools to put in a roll or rolls. Plus the disadvantage, in my mind, is that you have to unroll it everytime you want to find what you need. I prefer to open a drawer and just grab what I need. Its also a lot of extra bulk taking up valuable real estate. My philosophy also carries over to all those fancy plastic carry cases for power tools. For the most part I take all the the tool out of the case and chuck the case, especially when I have to carry them in the truck. I have an e3500 van lined with shelves on both sides. I can fit 3 Times as many power tools in the van without the cases.

Marcel