Tool cases are a common sight in many households. They are used to store and organize tools, keeping them safe and easily accessible. However, over time, these cases can become worn out or outdated…
Machinists and mechanics keep their small tools in a chest with shallow drawers. I do, too—except mine is custom-built, sized to exactly fit what I want to keep close at hand. And it'
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I’m teaching woodworkers how to make the Dutch tool chest all over the hemisphere this year. I have Dutch chest classes going in California in March, Alaska
A dovetailed and Cold laminated tool tote. Made from Rippled Sycamore, Tulipwood and teak. The tool deviders are English Bur Walnut. By www.harrisonwoodwork.com
In the October 2013 issue, you’ll find plans for Christopher Schwarz's "Dutch Tool Chest” – a handy-sized container for taking your tools on the road (one person can lift it) or for storing them in…
As you can see in the photo on p. 150, the two open shoulder totes build by furniture designer and builder David Sellery, of Santa Cruz, California, are
Just…wow. On the block at the Martin J. Donnelly Nashua spring auction is an actual Dutch tool chest – complete with carpenter’s tools, brought to the U.S. from Holland by Marinus Steenland. …
The Shipwright’s Tool Tote was traditionally made by shipwrights themselves to carry the tools of their trade while they were working on wooden boats. It had to be a very versatile and portable tool tote—for a wooden boat builder, time was money so a shipwright had to be able to carry the tools he needed around the boat to accomplish his day’s work. Running back and forth to the shop just wouldn’t do. The tote had to big enough to carry a core group of tools but not be so heavy that once loaded it could not be picked up and carried with ease. To accomplish this the shipwright would use whatever strong but lightweight wood that was at hand. The wood joinery was kept simple for ease of construction and repair if needed.
The Shipwright’s Tool Tote was traditionally made by shipwrights themselves to carry the tools of their trade while they were working on wooden boats. It had to be a very versatile and portable tool tote—for a wooden boat builder, time was money so a shipwright had to be able to carry the tools he needed around the boat to accomplish his day’s work. Running back and forth to the shop just wouldn’t do. The tote had to big enough to carry a core group of tools but not be so heavy that once loaded it could not be picked up and carried with ease. To accomplish this the shipwright would use whatever strong but lightweight wood that was at hand. The wood joinery was kept simple for ease of construction and repair if needed.
Recycled Wood Tool Tote: My friend Jack's wedding was coming up and I wanted to make something different for the bride and groom, this instructable documents the tool tote I made for the groom as he wants to get into woodworking. The full process is shown and explained on m…
Which hand saw for wood working do you need for getting started? Joshua talks about the best woodworking hand saw, back saw, dovetail saw, and more.
There's been a lot of talk about lidded tool chests over the last year or two in the woodworking world, aided by the US woodworking legend C...
This DIY tool tote transports your most commonly used power tools from job to job around the house.
People often ask: “Where do you get your ideas?”
The Shipwright’s Tool Tote was traditionally made by shipwrights themselves to carry the tools of their trade while they were working on wooden boats. It had to be a very versatile and portable tool tote—for a wooden boat builder, time was money so a shipwright had to be able to carry the tools he needed around the boat to accomplish his day’s work. Running back and forth to the shop just wouldn’t do. The tote had to big enough to carry a core group of tools but not be so heavy that once loaded it could not be picked up and carried with ease. To accomplish this the shipwright would use whatever strong but lightweight wood that was at hand. The wood joinery was kept simple for ease of construction and repair if needed.
"Robertson’s tool chest contains all the same tools that were found in the original. All the tools work, even the plane’s tote (handle) is set a scale 1/8″ to one side as the original. The saw has 160 teeth to the inch. Robinson says that the hardest tool to make was the folding rule with 5 leaf hinge. It is about .030″ thick and hand engraved on boxwood. Things like the shears and dividers also have nice little joints..."
No, this isn't about a bookmatched, dovetailed toolchest with 50 compartments and inlay in the shape of a drawknife, although I dream of having one! I have often been asked about the tools required to make a chair, and since I travel so much these days, it's become evident, and imperative that I figure out the necessities in my shop. One of the joys of chairmaking is the limited tool list, and in the cauldron of the classroom, I've refined this list and thought you might like to see it. There are a few things that are specific to my personal techniques, but in general, this list could get you sitting pretty after a shipwreck (on an island with ring porous hardwoods!) EDIT: Obviously, this isn't a real survivor list, which would be just a few tools, but a list of the tools that come into use in my everyday shop experience, although, all of these tools do basically fit in a toolbag. Now if I could just get Hoadley to publish a version of his book that doubles as a floatation device! Turning Roughing Gouge 1 in gouge Skew Parting tool Tenoners ½, 7/16, 3/8,5/8 Tenon jig that sits on lathe bed for sighting tenon angle Galbert Caliper Sizing Tool Spindle gouge 2MT jacobs chuck and key steady rest cclamps Shaving Drawknives Spokeshaves marking guage Bead Scraper Books Hoadley Alexander Sloane Langsner Underhill Santori Carving Adze Travisher Inshave Gutter carver Tenon trimming gouges Flush cut saws Depth drill Painting Filters Paint Extra Bond Brush Anti Foaming Scotchbrite Steel wool Oil Gloves Splitting Maul Froe Wedges Brake Hatchet Sledges Chainsaw Gas Oil Wrench Spark plugs Sharpening Stones Grinders Buffer Holders bear tex auger file Nagura Drywall screen Plate glass Wood Stone Holder with wedge Strop Small grinding bits Green rouge diamond hones wheel dresser pin jig for drawknife grinding magnet jig for drawknife grinding diamond paste Planes Scrub #4 #5 #7 Drilling Drill and charger Bits bit and brace irwin extension bit Measuring and Marking Clear Rulers Protractors Black rules Extension rule Bevel boss Spindle blocks Aluminum straight edges Carpenter pencils Accuscribe Assembly String Irwin quick grip clamp Tenon chamferer (carpenter pencil sharpener) Rubberbands Reamers Holding Jigs with v notches for drilling undercarraige Mirrors Dead Blow Hammer Bevel Squares Steel plate with holes for sizing tenons square target for sighting mortise drilling tenon taperer plumber reamer extra bends Misc Wax Pencils Cyanoacrylate Foil Gluepot Measuring spoons Chip brushes Spring clamps Shavehorses Heat gun iron Steamer, pot, reservoir 5/8 dowels Tape Scraping scraper jig Scrapers Burnisher Oil Files I'm sure you will have a couple of questions which I can answer in the comments page, plus you can tell me which tools you can't live with out. Cheers!
In the October 2013 issue, you’ll find plans for Christopher Schwarz's "Dutch Tool Chest” – a handy-sized container for taking your tools on the road (one person can lift it) or for storing them in…
My new toolbox I made over the last few months. I was inspired to make this toolbox/ briefcase type thing after viewing Henry O. Studley’s 1900’s tool box. I fell in love with it and wa…
A dovetailed and Cold laminated tool tote. Made from Rippled Sycamore, Tulipwood and teak. The tool deviders are English Bur Walnut. By www.harrisonwoodwork.com
The Shipwright’s Tool Tote was traditionally made by shipwrights themselves to carry the tools of their trade while they were working on wooden boats. It had to be a very versatile and portable tool tote—for a wooden boat builder, time was money so a shipwright had to be able to carry the tools he needed around the boat to accomplish his day’s work. Running back and forth to the shop just wouldn’t do. The tote had to big enough to carry a core group of tools but not be so heavy that once loaded it could not be picked up and carried with ease. To accomplish this the shipwright would use whatever strong but lightweight wood that was at hand. The wood joinery was kept simple for ease of construction and repair if needed.
I love everything about my new “Anarchist’s Tool Chest.” It’s now easy for me to find just the tool I need in one quick grab…without having to dig through piles of stuff or check …
Another tool chest of a different kind I designed this joiner’s tool chest many years ago and though it follows something of a traditional pattern, I improved the design and designed it as more a…
As each of my children moves out, I like to make them a box for their tools. This tool box for #4, measuring 8 1/2 by 19 inches and 13 inches high, utilizes a Kintaro Yazawa hawk's nail joint...
Tool tote plans, plans include a free PDF download, step-by-step illustrated details, material list with shopping and cutting list.
Another tool chest of a different kind I designed this joiner’s tool chest many years ago and though it follows something of a traditional pattern, I improved the design and designed it as more a…
