Traditional Tool Chest

oooooh myyyyyyyyyy goodness.

I saw the chest and though—ooooh wouldn’t this be lovely in a living room or bedroom. It looks so, antique, so, solid, so classic, simplistic of line
And then we see inside… ha…. a whole new world: elegance, softness, complexity of design,

this is AMAZING… it’s like a box of surprises; everywhere you turn there is something new.
Beautiful. Simply beautiful

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Just like some people I know. Rough on the outside and a thing of beauty on the inside.

Thanks -

In my research for the design of my chest, I discovered that the traditional chest was often rugged and plain on the outside in order to stand up to the beating of being hauled in a wagon to the job site. But, the interior was meant to display the skill, and quality of crafting, of it’s owner. A traveling “portfolio,” if you will.

This chest is actually smaller than the traditional chest because it was dimensioned to fit the lumber I had on hand at the time.

Paul

-- Paul, Texas

Nice form and a surprise awaits.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Wow. nice, practical, and well researched. I like it very much.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Van Gogh -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

I’m with Scott—- researched!!! Love it.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I just inherited my great grand fathers hand plans, about 40+. I now have to find a storage solution. This is a piece of art for sure.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

40+ planes… you have some LJ’s drooling!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Look out, Wayne may be paying you a visit soon!

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

What a great tool chest!

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

I think I’m gonna be loving the LJ tool share. Did I mention I like handplanes as much as Don likes small boxes.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

hey Wayne.. maybe you could stop by and fix up the old plane that I have from my Dad :)
It’s just up there on the top shelf by my fishin boots.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I have my eye out for some parts…

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I was looking what was going on in the community round about a year ago. Why not? I spotted this beauty worthy of bringing to the fore. It looks so authentic. I bought an original one at auction a couple of years ago, and then bought a second one cheaper on eBay so that, on average, they were both reasonably priced! <grin>. The insides are nothing compared to yours Paul.

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

That is exceptionally nice.