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Not Just Any Box Entry: Walnut Tool Box

Project by Paul posted 649 days ago 791 views 1 time favorited 29 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I’m not sure what the week holds in the way of time in the shop to finalize my entry. There will be walnut handles above the drawers, rare earth magnets holding the drawers closed and an adapted jewlery box lock to hold the lid shut. Those details will change the appearance of my entry somewhat but I don’t need the extra pressure this week. I think you can get a good idea of it from these pics.

This is a downsized adaptation of a box shown in Tolpin’s book: The Toolbox Book

Black Walnut, Ash, Poplar, Pallet Oak and Oak ply

Two coats of Deft Satin Spray Laquer

18” long x 14” high x 9.25” wide

I hand-cut the dovetails on the walnut and ash trays. The tray arrangement and tray handles are my own design. I felt pushed for time, so the drawer half-blind dovetails were made with a PC jig. There’s two other drawers on the other end of the box.

I probably won’t stick with the pictured pulls either, but I’ll post completed pictures next month on my blog entry for this box.

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-- Paul, Texas


29 comments so far

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Russel

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posted 649 days ago

Nice work. A good looking box.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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GaryK

9496 posts in 866 days


posted 649 days ago

That looks great! I like the drawers in the end of the box rather in the side. Great dovetails.

Are their drawers in each end or do they go the length of the box?

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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scottb

3391 posts in 1205 days


posted 649 days ago

and it will contain some fine woodworking tools. Nice.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Scott Bryan

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posted 649 days ago

This is a nice tool box. I especially like the curved lid. It adds a nice element to the box.

Now that you have a new tool box surely you can justify some new tools to go in it.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Karson

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posted 649 days ago

A nice box great job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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EPJ

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posted 649 days ago

Beautiful wood work!!!!!!!!

-- EPJ,Calif

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CedarFreakCarl

562 posts in 932 days


posted 649 days ago

Very, very nice!

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

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handyman

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posted 649 days ago

Very nice work Paul. Walnut is such a nice wood to work with. Exceptional!

-- Dan

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Napaman

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posted 649 days ago

great job!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Greg3G

770 posts in 963 days


posted 649 days ago

Beautiful wood, very nice box. Well done dovetails. Good job!

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

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Chris

1452 posts in 869 days


posted 649 days ago

Looks good…. A lot of details in this box.

-- Chris

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CharlieM1958

7459 posts in 1096 days


posted 649 days ago

Gorgeous tool box. I hate to think of trying to cut all those wedge-shaped pieces.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Thos. Angle

4015 posts in 840 days


posted 649 days ago

looks dandy, Paul. Good work

-- Thos. Angle

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rikkor

11338 posts in 753 days


posted 649 days ago

Sweet toolbox. I wouldn’t have the nerve to put tools in it…

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6990 posts in 1177 days


posted 649 days ago

A beautiful tool box, & nice design.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Andy

562 posts in 786 days


posted 649 days ago

Beautiful design and the Walnut is a perfect choice.It really gives this a feel of the past.Look forward to seeing it completed.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

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mrtrim

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posted 649 days ago

great looking toolbox paul , nice design

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Jon3

435 posts in 983 days


posted 648 days ago

Very nice! Love the fan

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Douglas Bordner

3415 posts in 942 days


posted 648 days ago

That’s a beauty. I want to see it filled up.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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John Gray

1722 posts in 763 days


posted 648 days ago

VERY NICE!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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MsDebbieP

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posted 648 days ago

very very nice. I really like the drawers on the side.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Paul

607 posts in 970 days


posted 648 days ago

Thanks everyone

-- Paul, Texas

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Miket

265 posts in 650 days


posted 647 days ago

Beautiful looking tool box.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

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Blake

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posted 646 days ago

Very cool!

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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Dorje

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posted 646 days ago

Watch out Gerstner!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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Paul

607 posts in 970 days


posted 645 days ago

Dorje -

That’s a bit of an overstatement, but I wouldn’t mind selling it for the Gerstner price range!

-- Paul, Texas

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Lee A. Jesberger

3709 posts in 858 days


posted 596 days ago

Hi Paul;

Not sure how I missed this before, but great job.

Very nice work!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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mcoyfrog

735 posts in 472 days


posted 439 days ago

great design.. Dug

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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Beginningwoodworker

3857 posts in 551 days


posted 364 days ago

Thats Beautiful Box.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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