This method is suitable where pupils are equipped with individual sets of cutting tools.

In such a case, the common tools for each bench are kept in a common drawer and individual pupils' tools in separate drawers.

This method has the disadvantage that things are out of sight, and if they disappear their loss may not be discovered immediately.

On the other hand, where the drawers and cases are kept carefully locked, the danger of loss is reduced almost to a minimum.

Sometimes a combination of both methods is tried, the tools being kept in unlocked drawers.