Custom Tool roll?
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Custom Tool roll?
I just got myself a Wheels MFG headset press and want to get a small cloth tool roll for it so I can throw it in my rolling tool box and not damage it but also take it out if traveling and it is not needed. Kaizen foam isn't quite what I want and I really want the roll to just fit everything I am not really planning on adding anything else to the roll so literally just what comes in the case and want to keep each piece separate. I am fine with something pre-made as well but figure I might need a custom thing. I am not super concerned with cost but also don't want to spend more than the tool costs at full retail for a case just for this.
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Go to your local auto parts store and buy the largest size real leather chamois that they have. It will be a perfect multi-use tool roll. Plus it looks cool in the tool box drawer. I have three of them in my tool chest. I fold in the top and bottom and roll the tool up and tie with a leather shoelace.
This isn't my idea. It is from an old-school auto mechanic I worked with when in high school. He kept his Snap-On torque wrench in a chamois.
This isn't my idea. It is from an old-school auto mechanic I worked with when in high school. He kept his Snap-On torque wrench in a chamois.
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Check out 7TwoVelo, he'll do custom. I have one of his tool rolls and love it.
Tried to post a FB link but it doesn't work for some reason. Look him up on the book o faces. Great guy, he has tons of colors/prints available.
Tried to post a FB link but it doesn't work for some reason. Look him up on the book o faces. Great guy, he has tons of colors/prints available.
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Thanks all for the help but no leather wanted. I wanted cloth. I will have to reach out to 7twoVelo I remember seeing those a while back but forgot about them for this.
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You could also buy the materials and bring everything to a seamstress. Still plenty of those around that mend clothing.
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You could make it yourself. Go to a fabric store and ask the salesperson to show you some material. You could also repurpose an old pair of blue jeans or a leather jacket from the thrift store. A suitcase or handbag could provide enough material plus some matching buckles.
You could also buy the materials and bring everything to a seamstress. Still plenty of those around that mend clothing.
You could also buy the materials and bring everything to a seamstress. Still plenty of those around that mend clothing.
I have some old blue jeans that would work perfectly.
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