How Do You Store Your Pricking Irons?

[3wunder]

I like them both, but especially the numbered circles on the punches.

Thanks! I stole the idea with the numbered circles from here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/442267625879081125/

[WScott]

Yours have a better base design so the tools won't slip down and fall out when the leather stretches out.

I might just do some similar myself

Edited May 27, 2014 by WScott

[JoeSnuffie]

I store my Crafttool chisels in a wooden rack but my new favorite chisels got a case made from a scrap piece of oil tanned leather. They're 3mm point to point or about 7.5 spi, not 3mm between prong edges like the Crafttool chisels measure. I didn't work too hard to keep it neat and clean because time is money and this isn't making anyone any money.

[Basically Bob]

Nice case, Joe.

[JoeSnuffie]

Nice case, Joe.

Thank you! It really turned out a lot nicer than I was expecting even without doing any finish work.

[3wunder]

Joe, that's indeed a nice case. I might borrow that design some time.

[JoeSnuffie]

Thanks and you're welcome to the design. It's pretty simple. The loops hold the top part in place and under the folded bottom I have some veg tanned spacers that have just enough space between to hold the bottom of the handle snug. I tapered them a little at the shoulder to make it easier to insert.

[Camerius]

This is how I keep my pricking irons. Not much but it works and it was simple to do besides I got some more need practice on a few things.

C.

[3wunder]

This is how I keep my pricking irons. Not much but it works and it was simple to do besides I got some more need practice on a few things.

C.

I like it! I had a tool roll like that to store most of my tools ... but the collection did soon outgrow it.

[Camerius]

Hahahaha, my own collection is starting to take up space here as well , but I got two extra slots to go with in the tool roll yet, so I should be safe for now. One other thing you too could have the pricking irons in, is in a block of wood with holes drilled into it. Might be worth to have a look at?

C.