Heirloom Toolbox

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Everyone,

I am on the search for some Heirloom toolbox plans or pics. Nothing too big, something smaller actually. Can be of any type....

I have not decided on whether it will be a small chest, a portable tool box with lid or the older open style with the dowel handle...

[Don Baer]

Here are some plans for ya

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/workshop/1274416.html (http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/workshop/1274416.html)

http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/fea16.html (http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/fea16.html)
http://woodworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brendlers.net%2F oldtools%2Ftoolbox%2Ftoolbox.htm (http://woodworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brendlers.net%2F oldtools%2Ftoolbox%2Ftoolbox.htm)
http://www.stilesdesigns.com/toolbox.html (http://www.stilesdesigns.com/toolbox.html)
http://www.handymanwire.com/articles/toolbox.html (http://www.handymanwire.com/articles/toolbox.html)


Just follow the links

[Richard Wolf]

Jeff, if you can get ahold of "The Toolbox Book" from Taunton Press there are a couple of great looking tool totes in it.
No measurements or plans but some good motivation.
They have been on my "things to build in my spare time" list for a long time.

Richard

[Frank Chaffee]

Hello Jeff.

I am sure you can build a very fine toolbox. However, you cannot build an heirloom toolbox, as an item does not become an heirloom until it has been passed on to a younger generation. Only when that has occurred will you become the builder of an heirloom toolbox.

Hope this helps,
Frank

Pssst! How is the SUPER SECRET project progressing? ;)

[Tom Seaman]

Jeff,

There is a tool chest in ShopNotes issue 49 that is on my 'Want to build one day' list. I've tried to post a small pic from their web site. Unfortunately, that issue is no longer available. I can probably find mine, copy a few pages and send if you don't have it and are interested.

http://store.yahoo.com/backissuesstore/sn049.html

[Chris Christopher]

Jeff,
I would highly recommend Building the Perfect Toolbox by Jim Stark. I was fortunate enough to find this little gem in the local library, but have also seen it on Amazon. I have used it a couple of times and been very happy with the results. Offers a wide varity of different options.

[David Duke]

Jeff,

There is a tool chest in ShopNotes issue 49 that is on my 'Want to build one day' list. I've tried to post a small pic from their web site. Unfortunately, that issue is no longer available. I can probably find mine, copy a few pages and send if you don't have it and are interested.



Here is my version of the tool box Tom was talking about that I built for my son about 2 years ago.
http://allservico.com/gallery/data/media/67/Kevins_Tool_Box_002.jpg
http://allservico.com/gallery/data/media/67/Kevins_Tool_Box_004.jpg

[Bruce Page]

Here is my version of the tool box Tom was talking about that I built for my son about 2 years ago.

David, that is beautiful! :eek:

[Michael Stafford]

David, that is magnificent. I have that issue of Shopnotes on my bulletin board in the shop and I intend to build one on those. Very nice job- an heirloom!!!!