John followed him downstairs.  In one corner of the large basement was a good-sized workbench, lighted by two windows, and equipped with several neatly-arranged shelves, which now held a divers collection of chisels, bits, countersinks, etc.  In a splendid oak cabinet attached to the wall above was a more extensive array of wood- and metal-working tools, some of which the brothers had bought with money earned at odd jobs when they were still small boys.  Since, they had added to their set from time to time, as they needed this tool or that, until now few professional mechanics could boast of a finer assortment.