[Woodcarver] Tool Organizing

[R. Stephan Toman]

Hi Ray et. al.

Supposedly all the tools in use are to be laid in front of you with all the 
cutting edges facing you and in the order of the sweeps from low to 
high......at least it looks good in the photos in the books.  I've never 
been able to make it work, and always end up with a disorganized 
pile.  From what has been shared I think that the magnets are a bad 
idea...the problems with filings and sharpening  would be more than 
aggravating.  I think I'll look at what is available in the plastic 
holders, and if that doesn't seem to be what I want I'll take the time to 
make something along the lines of the traditional wooden tool bars.  This 
rack is only for the gouges in use at any given time:  I have a maple 
cabinet with large very shallow tray-like drawers in which I keep the tools 
when they aren't being used.  Thanks to everyone for the input.  It's nice 
to be able to quickly get several points of view on a question.

Stephan

At 03:03 PM 2/9/2004 -0500, you wrote:
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>Hi Stephan;  nice to hear from you. If you ever find a good way to store 
>tools without taking up half the wall, I would like to know too.  I have a 
>hard time trying to decide whether to store by size, by sweep, or by size 
>and sweep. I would suppose that most carvers keep the tools in use in the 
>same general order while in use,  but I think that if the tools are 
>magnatized, you'll have a hard time keeping them from sticking together 
>between uses.  Glad to hear you are moving forward.  Best regards.    Ray 
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