Toughest waste paper bin on the block

Yesterday, I was doing some late night desk work when a moment of appreciation hit.

i had created a bunch of paper scraps and put it in my waste paper bin. when i realized how object-to-function oriented i can be.  

i am not obsessive compulsive but i to use specific tools for specific tasks. from building tools to cooking tools to desk tools. these tools either are the best tool for accuracy, efficiency or somehow establish a familiarity that allows me to access the process faster or better than others.

reaching over i tossed the paper into the Landers, Frary & Clark lunch pail. for what ever reason, i took a moment to appreciate the design of this lunch pail. there were lots of details for the owner without it being "too fancy". 

then i had a moment when i thought about the purpose of it and how i relegated from something important as worker's lunch pail to my waste paper pail. 

and may i add one of the most tough looking waste paper pails out there!

in my mind, i went through its lifespan as a functional object, the fact is that in today's modern technology these pails are not nearly as practical. the aesthetic is timeless though; from its historical use (last century workers food pail) to its fancified look. at least this tool has gained a new dedicated purpose and will continue to be admired daily.

Landers, Frary & Clark food pail seeing daily use again, although not to its purpose 100 years ago

Landers, Frary & Clark pail 

i acquired this as a great birthday gift that was given by a great friend,

thank you!

Leather cover for field notes - multiple carries

Under the notion that different thoughts need to be cataloged uniquely, as well as the needs of the day vary so,

i carry three forms of ability to accomodate this:

1-field notes for the back pocket and two pens in the front pocket = always on my person

2-iphone = always on my person

3-midori style, field note size leather organizer = i take but keep at a base (keep at a desk, workbench or in the truck), i do not carry this at every moment. however i can access very easily.

the first two are always on my person and are the bare minimum carry.

if i don't have respectable paper and a proper pencil i feel a certain loss of potential (for either creating a thought or maintaining it)

after all the means must justify the ends. 

the notebook in my back pocket and the pens in the front (y-backs) or side (carhartts),
one rotated fountain pen and one stinger tactical pen that uses a fisher space pen refill and that i use as a wood awl.
i lead an active life and my back pocket field notes often need a bit of reinforcement along the spine.

midori style notebook cover i made from an old leather briefcase. together with my back pocket carry i can keep my day better organized).

it is impractical to carry a midori and pen kit on my person all day, so i keep it as a base of organization and when i need access to writing tools beyond my pocket.

this is invaluable to keep me organized in a refined carry.

midori style cover with folders made from old accordian files.

i made the inserts from retired accordian files. the card stock is a bit more durable and often has textures and age markings i like.

 the leather is from an old leather briefcase. i simply reconditioned the leather and cut to my personal needs. i prefer the leather to wrap around so i can better contain more files and materials i accumulate.

 i just added this button made from bone as a new tab for the elastic wrap cord.

a souvenir from this year's black hills trip.

midori style leather keeper with bone button

everything i need to keep myself organized in a day.

midori style cover with cigar pen case.

N notes

Notes from the book.