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i have now reached that point in my life where i have so many tools i cant move them all with me….in my youth when money and time was on my side tools were collected at great speed….now over the years like my tools my knowledge has been polished to a point where i only need a few well chosen tools to complete the task in hand….for me this is a good and well rounded set for me….the box is mad from reclaimed ceder….smells wonderful and is very very light…the tools have been set in such a way the gravity helps to hold them in place….like the bevel a snug friction fit is all that is required…the marking knives were a perfect fit for a saw cut from the chop saw…and so on….im currently saving for a 36mm chisel…hence the gap….they are a lovely chisel and worth every penny…im also need to fit my marking gauge….as you can see i found some old handles and latches which suit the rustic finish…that was achieved …yet again …wire brush…polish…blow lamp…polish = good fun

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Yes that suitcase in one hand and a stanley jack plane in the other - nothing can stop you!
 

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Great idea, reminds me of the copier repairman when he use to come to our office to do maintenance on our machine
 

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Looks great!
 

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nicely done

a very practical box

it also looks great

jamie
 

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That is a great setup. Is it light enough to carry around and not feel like your arm will fall off?
 

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I like the old handle and latches. Nice touch.

What kind of chisels are those?
 

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very cool and well thought out…
the rustic finish is a nice touch
 

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Nicely done. every thing in its place and a place for everything. I have been trying to set up a box for my carving tools, but, every time I get a lay out set up, I change my mind or add another tool.
 

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To Mr zwwizard
it took me ages to decide…..and hard decisions were made…like me you are bound to have a few favorite tools …you need to work your ..core .. tools…ones used for stock removal….shaaping tools…then detail tools…possibly even files….their is so many tools i wish to put in but the weight would destroy the feel of the box…
 

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Very nice!!
how big is the case (internal and external)? I also agree with Chris, the briefcase handle and latch make it look like this case has been to the office for years.
 

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external…440 mm long
320 mm high
92 mm thick
timber sides.. 20 mm

internal depth .. 33 mm deep on both sides/sections

internal dim..400 mm
280 mm
 

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TOO COOL!
 

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I love it.
Yes we seem to start wanting more and end using less…
Nice work, lovely box.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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I need to build one of these. Great execution on this one.
 
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