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I purchased the plans for this tool chest off of this internet site. >>>> http://woodstore.net/crafpridtool.html <<<< The plans are easy to follow. I made the chest from left over oak that we were using in the garage at work to make stake sides for large delivery trucks. I used different drawer pulls & put a key lock on the door instead of a magnetic catch & a knob. I also changed the top & made it with bread-board ends. Then I figured that if I was locking the bottom I should lock the drawers too. So I shortened the drawers by about an inch & made loops for locking rods to engage. Then I made a mechanical linkage out of oak & brass rods to engage the loops on the back of the drawers. When the door is closed it pushes on a spring loaded wedge that lifts a lever to move the rods up into the drawer loops.
-- Frank, Florissant, Missouri "The New Show-Me Woodshop"
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Bob A in NJ
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posted 603 days ago
Classic design, well done sir.
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trifern
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posted 603 days ago
That is a cool chest. Nice job.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 603 days ago
Frank,
That is a classic tool chest. At one time craftsmen used their toolchests as a form of testament to their skill level. You have done well here. The construction of this one speaks volumes about your woodworking skills.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
griff
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posted 603 days ago
Very nice tool chest, I like the shine, well done
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GaryK
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posted 603 days ago
Great deal with the locking drawers.
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ND2ELK
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posted 603 days ago
Great looking unit. You did a nice job on it.
god Bless
tom
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jockmike2
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posted 602 days ago
Almost too nice to be a tool chest, very well done. mike
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sharad
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posted 602 days ago
A very cozy place for the tools. Very nice.
Sharad
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clieb91
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posted 602 days ago
Frank, Looks great. Good plan on making the whole unit lock.
CtL
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