| Project by BrianM | posted 644 days ago | 751 views | 11 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
 |
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
10 comments so far
GaryK
home | projects | blog
9530 posts in 884 days
posted 644 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.
juniorjock
home | projects | blog
790 posts in 661 days
posted 644 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.
-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.
RobH
home | projects | blog
460 posts in 945 days
posted 644 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
Scott Bryan
home | projects | blog
20686 posts in 717 days
posted 644 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.
mjlauro
home | projects | blog
239 posts in 656 days
posted 644 days ago
Great toolbox, I need to get that book.
clieb91
home | projects | blog
681 posts in 830 days
posted 644 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."
CharlieM1958
home | projects | blog
7648 posts in 1114 days
posted 644 days ago
This is a great version of an old classic! Thanks for posting.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Bradford
home | projects | blog
787 posts in 718 days
posted 644 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.
Dorje
home | projects | blog
1767 posts in 892 days
posted 644 days ago
This project is very appealing…nice work.
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
jeanmarc
home | projects | blog
1751 posts in 612 days
posted 516 days ago
Great toolbox
-- jeanmarc manosque france