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Vinny&Shawn
03-19-2009, 06:59 PM
Here is the toolbox I replicated from WoodenBoat Magazine. A fun project and handsome addition to my tool collection. There were a few changes, of course, being lazy I used box joints for the outside corners,secured with copper and bronze nails. The drawer corners are half lapped and bronze nailed.All the wood is local Maine and conn., stock. Chestnut,Cherry,Walnut,B Locust,Maple.
Now I need some tools to fill it!:D
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/Toolbox006.jpg?t=1237507035
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/Toolbox005.jpg?t=1237507065
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/Toolbox004.jpg?t=1237507101
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp278/vgeorge1/Toolbox003.jpg?t=1237507155
Woxbox
03-19-2009, 07:36 PM
Nice. I've never been able to decide whether I like toolboxes better when they're brand spanking new, or all beat to hell after 20 years of hard use. At any rate, i'm sure this one will give that kind of service.
DGentry
03-19-2009, 07:38 PM
Looks great!
StevenBauer
03-19-2009, 08:26 PM
Are you going to bring it on Saturday and show it off in person? :) It sure looks nice in the pics.


Steven
rbgarr
03-19-2009, 09:35 PM
Christen it with some of that beer you introduced me to!!

(It even looks like it could hold a box of six. Hmmmm....)
David G
03-19-2009, 10:39 PM
Quite nice.
Thorne
03-19-2009, 10:54 PM
Nice to see that magazine article translated into real stuff -- well done!
Yeadon
03-19-2009, 11:18 PM
Looks like a great winter project. Good work there. I'm sure you'll find something like that very useful.

Lately, I've been using a random old drawer for my tools. I have a tool box, and a tool bucket ... but I like to fill up my drawer with tools and carry it off to whatever I'm working on. It has a nice big open top, and you can just reach inside and grab what you need.
Arko
03-20-2009, 08:09 AM
Very nice.
Canoez
03-20-2009, 08:12 AM
Looks great. How big did you make it and how much did it wind up weighing?
Vinny&Shawn
03-20-2009, 08:30 AM
Thanks for the replies,it was a great winter project and I'll bring it Sat. if thats OK.
I made it to the size in the WBM, weight about 15lbs.
I know what you mean about being used , every nick I put in it while constructing was a bruise to my ego. I didn't use any sandpaper,hand planes,chisels,auger bits,a bit of an excersize. Finished it with shellac.
Bill R
03-20-2009, 10:02 AM
Beautiful.
bruce w
03-20-2009, 04:43 PM
yes its a good job i will make one as soon as i get some spare time ,at over 60 years old i should have plenty but my sons 70 footer has swallowed all this winter ,so i will take a day off wilst its fresh in my mind ,i like it so much .Has the drawer a lip to hold it closed .
Garrett Lowell
04-25-2009, 12:07 PM
Looks great! Nicely done.