How do you store your files/rasps?

[PaulMarcel]

I have a drawer with soft grippy lining I use currently to store files and rasps.  Storing them flat like that takes a lot of space since you don't use any of the vertical

How are you guys storing your rasps/files?  I'm thinking of getting a tool roll since it would take less space and ultimately be easier to take to the wood.  Problem is most 'n pocket' tool rolls have the pockets directly across from each other, meaning you really only get n/2 pockets.  They should be offset.  For rasps and files, the pockets would need to be a bit bigger not so much for the rasp/file but for clearance so they don't bang into each other.

Have a tool roll to recommend? Have a different thing that works for you?

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Paul-Marcel,

I got my canvas tool roll from Woodcraft.  Got the largest and most pockets they offered.  Works well for me.

 

[GhostFist]

ya I got a Kuny's tool roll for my chisels. not happy with it for the reasons you stated. There's got to be something more expensive i can invest in, as i tend to like doing that

 

[Kev]

Mine are awkward to get at in a toolbox. They're also not the most loved items ... I need to sort them and find a better place.

Would a knife block arrangement work for some?

 

[PaulMarcel]

I'll give the Woodcraft roll a try; going there tomorrow as it is.

A catch with some of the rasps is the length; some very long ones although I got some plastic square tubes for those so they can be piled in the drawer.  Right now it's mostly the files and small rat-tails that need a home.

I saw the Kuny on LV's site tonight (free shipping week!) and passed on it due to the aligned pockets.  I'm not sure how someone makes a tool roll and doesn't notice that problem...

 

[Kev]

Just snooping about - alway like to peek at workshop setups ...

http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Shop-Stuff/5539691_KTNJHJ/1162344771_UtbGf#!i=1155640936&k=UB2sP

 

[PaulMarcel]

Nice link, Kev...

Something like that will work in that drawer to better store some of the files.  Might grab some scrap and make the two bars tomorrow; may like that better than a tool roll

 

[flair woodworks]

I store my rasps and files in a box in a single layer with the handles carefully alternating directions to keep the cutting parts separated.  For my carving gouges, I like this tool roll.  I'm considering getting one for my files/rasps too.

 

[nclemmons]

Paul-Marcel

I took an old pair of blue jeans and used the denim from one leg to create a roll.  Made a roll about 20" wide and about 10" deep.

Sewed across the denim to form pockets to match each file and then rolled it up and use a rubber band to hold it closed.

Been in use for 20 years and works great. Custom fit, no cost.

Of course, my wife had a sewing machine which made it easy.

Needless to say, the one legged jeans were disposed of!  ;D

Just a thought -

neil

 

[GhostFist]

I'll give the Woodcraft roll a try; going there tomorrow as it is.

A catch with some of the rasps is the length; some very long ones although I got some plastic square tubes for those so they can be piled in the drawer.  Right now it's mostly the files and small rat-tails that need a home.

I saw the Kuny on LV's site tonight (free shipping week!) and passed on it due to the aligned pockets.  I'm not sure how someone makes a tool roll and doesn't notice that problem...

ya it's crap

 

[RONWEN]

Just snooping about - alway like to peek at workshop setups ...

http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Shop-Stuff/5539691_KTNJHJ/1162344771_UtbGf#!i=1155640936&k=UB2sP

I have some tool rolls for auger bits and BC handsaws -- I've decided I don't like rolls for anything.  It might be different if I had to transport tools in limited space but I like being able to see the tools & grab what I want.
Perhaps something like this from that same site (stored vertical):
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[flair woodworks]

The bottom riffler in the photo Ron posted is floating!

 

[RONWEN]

The bottom riffler in the photo Ron posted is floating!

I'll chance a wild guess the rack is laying flat...  [eek]  [big grin]  [big grin]

 

[Kev]

I suppose another option would be shallow drawers and magnets to limit movement. You wouldn't want the magnets to be too strong though or they'll pull everything from the draw below up  [scared]

I like the ideal of wall mounting with both magnets as keeps and separation pegs for spacing - small round rare earth magnets inserted from the rear of the board would work ... use some bigger magnets and floating rifflers would be a possibility!

 

[jacko9]

I use an old bath towel and roll them up, works pretty fine with a small foot print.

Jack

 

[fritter63]

Paul,

how about using a sys-1 with kiazen foam? Make a bunch of recesses DEEP in one direction, then make a second set of cuts SHALLOW
but 90 degrees to the first set. That way they overlap each other at different layers, not unlike how Festool makes the vacuum form
inserts.

 

[rdesigns]

Mine are in rack that sits in the lowest shelf of my hand tool cabinet.

The rack is just a short length of 2X that has slots sawn along its length to accept each file or rasp set in the slot on edge.

For shop use, the rack is much handier and more accessible than a roll. A rack can be set up inside a drawer, on a wall, or on a shelf. It can also be removable so that you could set it in a toolbox when you need to carry it to the jobsite. But my expenience is that only 2 or 3 rasps or files are needed on most jobs away from the shop.

 

[RONWEN]

My "good" rasps & files are standing handle down in bored holes in a length of 2X (actually 2 thicknesses glued together).  I may build a rack similar to the one above.  If I traveled with them a roll may make sense for me.

 

[PaulMarcel]

The Kaizen foam looks like some interesting stuff to work with.  I could use that for other things I currently have tossed into a Systainer.  For these, there are 4 rasps that are too long to fit.

Between the first picture of the rack made with dowels and the more recent threads of similar racks, I'll probably do that.  For the shop, I don't mind opening the drawer and just going back to grab a rasp I need.  Usually grab the ones I'll need right away and a forgotten one is just 10' away.  Mostly the issue now is laying them flat with nothing preventing them from banging into each other is the problem.

 

[ScotF]

I leave mine in the package they came in and hang them on peg-board...seems to work pretty well and it keeps them from banging around and dulling them. 

Scot