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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.
-- Paul, Texas

































29 comments so far
Russel
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posted 649 days ago
Nice work. A good looking box.
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GaryK
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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.
scottb
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posted 649 days ago
and it will contain some fine woodworking tools. Nice.
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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.
Karson
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posted 649 days ago
A nice box great job.
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EPJ
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posted 649 days ago
Beautiful wood work!!!!!!!!
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CedarFreakCarl
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posted 649 days ago
Very, very nice!
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
handyman
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posted 649 days ago
Very nice work Paul. Walnut is such a nice wood to work with. Exceptional!
-- Dan
Napaman
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posted 649 days ago
great job!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Greg3G
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posted 649 days ago
Beautiful wood, very nice box. Well done dovetails. Good job!
-- Greg - Charles Town, WV
Chris
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posted 649 days ago
Looks good…. A lot of details in this box.
-- Chris
CharlieM1958
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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"
Thos. Angle
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posted 649 days ago
looks dandy, Paul. Good work
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rikkor
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posted 649 days ago
Sweet toolbox. I wouldn’t have the nerve to put tools in it…
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 649 days ago
A beautiful tool box, & nice design.
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Andy
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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
mrtrim
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posted 649 days ago
great looking toolbox paul , nice design
Jon3
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posted 648 days ago
Very nice! Love the fan
Douglas Bordner
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That’s a beauty. I want to see it filled up.
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John Gray
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posted 648 days ago
VERY NICE!!!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 648 days ago
very very nice. I really like the drawers on the side.
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Paul
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posted 648 days ago
Thanks everyone
-- Paul, Texas
Miket
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posted 647 days ago
Beautiful looking tool box.
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Blake
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posted 646 days ago
Very cool!
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Dorje
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Watch out Gerstner!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Paul
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Dorje -
That’s a bit of an overstatement, but I wouldn’t mind selling it for the Gerstner price range!
-- Paul, Texas
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 596 days ago
Hi Paul;
Not sure how I missed this before, but great job.
Very nice work!
Lee
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mcoyfrog
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great design.. Dug
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Beginningwoodworker
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Thats Beautiful Box.
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