"Ole Betsy" tools just show up

[Shawn Pixley]

I don't really have multiples of any tool, so in the literal sense "no". But I do notice that certain tools are always on the bench - my little block plane, LV 1/2" chisel, scribing knife, favorite 5" square, and Bailey #5. Mybe they have imprinted upon me like geese (a'la Lorenz).

For metal working I always reach for my grandfather's small sledge. It brings up so many good memories and is an excellent tool.

[James Pallas]

So you are at the bench and you reach for "Ole Betsy" and not there.You go to that place on the rack or that place In a drawer and she is not to be found. Do you immediately go S&D to find her or do you pick up a comparable tool and go to work?
Jim

[Jim Koepke]

So you are at the bench and you reach for "Ole Betsy" and not there.You go to that place on the rack or that place In a drawer and she is not to be found. Do you immediately go S&D to find her or do you pick up a comparable tool and go to work?
Jim

Depends on the tool. Most times I try to take a flashback to the last time it was used. That will usually lead me to where it was left. Otherwise I start to wonder who has been in my shop and moved it.

jtk

[Ray Selinger]

Out of Kmart clearance bin I picked up a 1 1/4" black plastic handled Sandvik chisel. The thin blade and the hollow plastic handle made me rethink chisels.