How To Make A Tool Roll From Leather for Woodworking Carving Chisels

Whether it is Carving chisels, Files, screwdrivers or Wrenches, A tool roll is a great way to store then for quick use and clean storage. For any Hand tool Woodworker, this is something that has come across your mind. the simple fact is this Leatherworking project is a simple and easy way to store your woodworking tools.

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[leksey]

Case for chisels turned out great! A better brand.

[pauldrowns]

I've restored an old brace and have accumulated a collection of bits, and was thinking about a roll. You've just designed it for me, thank you very much!

[SuperRedhat]

Beautifully done, clear instructions. Your grandkids will be enjoying that roll one day.

[oldcodger]

Thank you for an excellent presentation, with very clear narration. Exactly what I was searching for.

We are moving into a retirement apartment, so have to rethink how I store all my tools, and bibs and bobs. The tool roll is an excellent solution. 

Fortunately my wife loves Festool Systainers, so that will be the basic storage, with stacks of Systainers on the Festool mobile carts.

[AwesomeKazuaki]

Ohh I got it! at first i thought "Leather craft needs many chisels and you have many Japanese tools" LOL you are woodworker. Thank you I want to learn Leather craft and Smith work too.

[AndyBirkeyMaker]

Nice and tidy, James.... that'll serve you well for decades.

[craftedworkshop]

Great work, James! We need to talk leather on the podcast this week!

[opasworkshop]

nice job James that really turned out great.

[WildmanTech]

Thanks James. I've taken a docent position at the Folsom Forge and need to make a leather apron. I'll take this info and apply it, but I do have a sewing machine that will sew the leather. Hitting the leather store for rivets tomorrow!

[YouCanMakeThisToo]

Really impressed with how sharp that looks! Very practical. I made a small one for my four wood chisels a while ago.. didn't come out near as good! I like the blade out orientation and double row of pockets.

[Mitermikeswoodshop]

it would be like playing russian roulette but with chisels....lol. Nice job James love it. and the explanation of your steps were spot on.

[labrat]

I have made something similar a long time ago and the issues I had with it included the chrome tanned leather I used reacted with the brass ferrules initially and later with the blades of the chisels making them rust where it contacted them. That was apparently due to the chromium salts used in the tanning process. The pattern of stitching you have used was the same as the first one I made, it works but can be improved. I was fortunate to have a look at the tool rolls of a professional carver and the pockets were made with two rows of stitching between each handle pocket around 3/4" apart. The pockets were formed buy running a a 4 1/2" wide strip of fabric over the chisel handle so that each pocket had a pleat on each side that had to be gathered at the bottom and sewn. The strip already had a rolled edge sewn on the end that was to be the opening of the pocket.The edges were bound by adding an extra flap along each edge that covered the blades and prevented any chisels sliding out.
The second attempt I made was a copy of those tool rolls and was not of leather but of very high quality synthetic fabric that was used in waterproof outdoor clothes and equipment. It was aprox double the cost of leather and has the benefit of not attracting and holding moisture. I also had a very skilled canvas worker advise me and carry out the work. That was some of the best money I ever spent.

[Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

It looks great, and is made smart so you see your shisels. Have a great week

[frankingram]

Nice roll James.

God Bless my friend.

[MichaelLawing]

Killer tool roll. I just got an old canvas one from a family member and it's quite handy!

[RedSmithWorkshop]

Nice work. And very good choice of leather.

[TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Very nice James ! I'm sure it will see a lot of great use.

[jimnmyra]

We will need to make one for when I get my chisel sets! :)

[WelshIron]

I was just about to buy a leather chisel roll, I think now I may have a go at making one (but whilst I can cut a good dovetail I think my leather skills may be a bit sub par). Great vid as usual.

[wood]

Nice job. Looks great! I love the design.