Repro tool roll.

[Chapmag]

My sister has just produced this tool roll for me, I'm very pleased with it.
I'm wondering if there is a market out there for her produce?
There are none for sale at the moment, but I just wondered if anyone else was interested in having one and what they'd be prepared to pay.
Let me have your thought.
BTW.. the tools aren't included!
TIA, G.
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[peasantslife]

It looks very nice, but perhaps you need to look at this the other way. Cost of Materials + Cost of Labour + cost of overheads + required margin and offer at that. People will simply not imagine what that actually costs to make - but will pay what you ask (within boundaries).
Following the last thread on this a few weeks ago, I went looking for suitable material, and found a very close match to the BMC item of impregnated burlap, very competitively priced for a short roll. But manufactured in India. I simply did not find anything suitable in europe..

[Bob46320]

I like the idea of an anti rattle tool box, but then you need pliers, screwdrivers, brake adjust spanner and a few more besides. However I would congratulate your sister on her work.
Whilst on the subject, where do you keep your tool box (so to speak), with the spare tyre - difficult to get to if the boot is loaded; on top of the boot carpet - takes up valuable "cargo" space or under the back seat with a special tapered box.
What spares do you take around with you on a day to day basis?
Bob

[Chapmag]

Thanks for your comment peasantslife, I've sent you a PM. G.

[Chapmag]

Thanks for your comment Bob46320. this was a prototype and the pliers I had with me were to large to fit and I couldn't lay my hands on the brake adjuster!
My tool roll sits on top of the spare wheel and as I only take my 1960 mini out on high days and holidays it is never really fully loaded.
As for additional tools and spares I don't carry any as being mechanically inept I would be able to utilise them!!!
Where in SW France are you? We've holidayed all around France since the 1980's, starting at 4 weeks and more recently (since retiring) 8 - 10 weeks at a time, but always migrate back to the Vendee coast.
Thanks again, G.

[Peter Laidler]

Talking of tool rolls..... My friend locally has a 1600GT Mk1 Cortina that spends many weeks in Europe during the Summer. He says that he only takes the tools etc that he can fit into the spare wheel well - including the jack!

I have taken his advice on board and do the same with my Rover Cooper Sport - including a small bottle jack and two-part handle and the all important nylon tow rope. An important PLUS with a Rover car on a day run to Dusseldorf. All wrapped up in an old hand towel.

A philips and flat blade screwdriver, pliers and side cutters, short length of cable, roll of tape and a bit of petrol hose. And don't forget, a small bag of cable ties in the glove box. Ain't needed any of it.........yet!

[gs.davies]

Peter what bottle jack do you have? Will it go under a mini with a flat tyre?

[Peter Laidler]

Good question Gary. I don't know the make but it came from an accessory shop or Halfords a few years ago now. It will only fit under the highest part of the front sub frame with a bit of wood to protect the sub frame. Same as at the rear. Not the best......., but convenient and better than the standard side lift jack I feel