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For a long time I´v wanted to build a tool-chest for my woodworking tools.
After looking at many different ideas I found Michael Pekovich´s tool chest, which was featured in Fine-Woodworking August 2013 issue: 234.
I really liked his design and the different woodworking techniques it takes to build the chest. I also liked that every tool had it´s own place. So I choose to built it.

It was enjoyable to build this chest from start to finish, especially trying to make it as close to the original as possible. The only big difference is that mine is made of Swedish/American ash, and European walnut. I also installed brass escutcheons, and organised my tools differently.

If your interested in building it you can buy the plans at http://www.tauntonstore.com/essential-tool-chest-digital-plan-065150.html
The supplied Sketchup model sped up the build for me (was easier to convert inches to millimeters).

You can also see Pekovich´s tool-chest on Youtube:

Thanks

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This Beautiful!
Wonderful Joinery, Nice work.
 

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You did a great job on the build. I like your wood combination. You did your tools justice.
 

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Great project, nice wood selection, outstanding joinery, just overall great work. Oh, nice tools as well.
 

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Thanks for sharing such an impressive and beautiful tool chest.
 

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Great job. I consider myself lucky to own a Gerstner tool chest - but it cannot compare to the beauty of this one. Thanks for posting.
 

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That is a thing of beauty. Where did you get the hardware?
 

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This is one of my next projects in the coming months. I need to organize my tool in a chest that looks presentable inside my house. I'd love to see how you organized your drawers. Also, why did you choose ash? How heavy is the chest when full? Well done my friend!
 

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Stunning. I stared at the photos… For a long time.
 

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I really like your ash - walnut wood combination. You choose of grain is very nice. The side handles are massive.
 

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Very nicely done.
 

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Absolutely brilliant, nice execution of the various joints! Well done!
 

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Wow!! Attention to detail with few to compare to. ( I looked at Michael's chest and I prefer yours, Sorry Michael ) Totally awesome craftsmanship. You will treasure this, for years to come.
 

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Beautiful - great craftsmanship!
 

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I really like your tool chest. That is probably on my list to make shortly. I really liked the design.
 
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