My go-to method for protecting rasps on road trips

I use PVC pipes with end caps. They're CHEAP and save my tools from getting banged up.

4 comments

4 Comments

Guess your rasps are traveling in first class while the rest of your tools just get tossed in the trunk. Seriously, PVC pipe bodyguards, what's next, a velvet-lined case for your files? You've got this tool safety thing down to a science, man.

taraross3mo ago

That six-dollar rasp gets the PVC because it's the one I use on every single project. The screwdrivers can handle a little rattling around, but a dinged-up rasp teeth is useless. I did look at velvet-lined cases, but they seem way too fussy for the shop. Honestly, the plastic tube is just the right mix of safe and simple. If I pamper them any more, they'll start asking for bubble wrap blankets next.

phoenix_bailey3mo agoMost Upvoted

Safe and simple with that plastic tube, yeah. Saw a forum post once where guys were using old tennis ball cans for rasps. Same idea, keeps the teeth from getting messed up.

charles6402mo ago

Totally get it, @taraross, my old film canister does the same job!