Carroll Courtney
05-28-2015, 7:46 AM
Good morning guys,well last couple yrs I have pick up a Sears metal lathe and some cutting tools,mics,dial indicators,etc.I also pickup couple small #520 Kennedy tool boxes.
I have been thinking about trying to make my own machinist tool boxes that fits me or to the size that I want.You know one of those Mission style old world looking boxes that you would find maybe in the Smithsonian.Which means making it out of white oak then fuming it,I am OK with that.So what I am looking for is ideals,maybe links to information,design thoughts,hardware,plans or if its a waste of time.You know,you were making one for yourself and then you ask yourself Why or maybe having second thoughts on the project.Yea,I know I can buy one cheaper but I just want to make something for myself maybe the kids will hold onto it pass it down to the grand kids-----Carroll
I have been thinking about trying to make my own machinist tool boxes that fits me or to the size that I want.You know one of those Mission style old world looking boxes that you would find maybe in the Smithsonian.Which means making it out of white oak then fuming it,I am OK with that.So what I am looking for is ideals,maybe links to information,design thoughts,hardware,plans or if its a waste of time.You know,you were making one for yourself and then you ask yourself Why or maybe having second thoughts on the project.Yea,I know I can buy one cheaper but I just want to make something for myself maybe the kids will hold onto it pass it down to the grand kids-----Carroll