tool protectors???

[VenezianoJ@zzzzzzz]

If you're at all handy with needle and thread (or know someone who is) these
are pretty easy to make, too.  My sister presented me with one made from
scrap denim (leg from a pair of blue jeans whose knees had given out).
Stitch a hem on the rough edges, fold to make the pockets, and stick between
pockets.

One thing I've seen some woodcarvers do is to store their chisels in blocks
of styrofoam -- push th etip into the block to protect it.  Maybe something
similar could work for your tools?  Small blocks, one for each tool?  Just a
thought.

Of course, if money isn't an issue, you could leave your tools here, then
buy a new set in Italy (yeah, I know...nice dream, but...)

Jerry Veneziano