Tool Chest & Plans

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The beauty of dovetail joints beautifully built in a new set of drawers in a chest with some great close up images of the dovetail joint.

The beauty of dovetail joints beautifully built in a new set of drawers in a chest with some great close up images of the dovetail joint.

The beauty of dovetail joints beautifully built in a new set of drawers in a chest with some great close up images of the dovetail joint.

TOOL chests are still in constant demand: if not frequently, at least steadily. It is curious, too, that no matter what the woodworker may subsequently

When I came to America, I had a lovely wife, two suitcases and 50 bucks. Oh man, where do I start? Everybody needs a basic tool kit, especially if you want to do woodworking. I had a limited budget.

When I came to America, I had a lovely wife, two suitcases and 50 bucks. Oh man, where do I start? Everybody needs a basic tool kit, especially if you want to do woodworking. I had a limited budget.

In the famous words of Westley: “Get used to disappointment.”

With some basic materials and simple techniques, you can build this handy toolbox with a classic design. Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build this modern classic Antique Toolbox. What you get (Downloadable PDFs): Standard Plan: 8.5” x 11” PDF of 6 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions 17 full-color photos and illustrations Detailed shop-proven tips and techniques. Project sources Premium Shop...

Tool caddy

This tool box was the very first project we undertook at Algonquin College in Ottawa. It is built using handtools and traditional joinery. It features, dovetails, half blind dovetails, slot...