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Here’s a toolbox I built a while ago from plans in “The Toolbox Book”.

I have never been sorry about building this because of it’s storage capacity and ease of working from. The only downside is that as I get older it’s harder to carry, but the top tray and three drawers come out if I wish to make three trips.

The first picture shows the front with the three drawers. Second picture is the back that holds a square in that extension. The third picture shows the box with drawers open and top removed.

Not many tool boxes are made of wood anymore, so if you are thinking of it, give this one some consideration. It’s a great workpiece and will become a family heirloom.

It’s alright to build something for yourself once in a while. :))

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood!, http://www.saltrivergallery.com


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GaryK

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posted 192 days ago

Looks pretty good! You could always make a smaller one that’s easier to carry.

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

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juniorjock

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posted 192 days ago

Very nice tool box Brian. I made one similar to yours but not near as nice. I thought I’d use it to take what tools I need to jobs around the house, instead of having to make a bunch of trips back to the shop. The bad thing is, it’s usually full of things that I don’t need for the particular job I need to do. Oh, nice photos too. Welcome to LumberJocks.

-- Make things with wood.

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RobH

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posted 192 days ago

I love that toolbox, and I love that book. Sometimes I get it out, open it up and just plain drool. I have been accused of wanting to build some of those toolboxes just to build them. I won’t deny that.

Keep up the good work!

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

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Scott Bryan

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posted 192 days ago

Brian this is a nice toolbox. It keeps your tools organized and at hand. I usually have to pile everything into a 5 gallon bucket but this is much better organized.

-- 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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mjlauro

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posted 192 days ago

Great toolbox, I need to get that book.

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clieb91

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posted 191 days ago

Brian, Welcome aboard. Nice looking toolbox, looks quite handy to have for the stuff that can’t come to the shop.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

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CharlieM1958

3965 posts in 661 days


posted 191 days ago

This is a great version of an old classic! Thanks for posting.

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

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Bradford

614 posts in 265 days


posted 191 days ago

It’s a great toolbox. You could build a tool cart/pull-a-long with big knobby tires and a cup holder. Ha ha. but really, or you could delegate an apprentice to carry your tools, “building character” (i couldn’t resist). Nice job.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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Dorje

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posted 191 days ago

This project is very appealing…nice work.

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

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jeanmarc

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posted 63 days ago

Great toolbox

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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