New box joint tool box

[Jeff Horton]

This was a fun project for two reasons. One it was to learn a new skill, making box joints. Two, it was inspired by need.

I have a basement shop with spiral stairs down to it. The other night when installing the Bench and coat rack (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=28866&highlight=bench) I found I had so many tools upstairs that it took me two to tree trips to take them all back to the shop. I decided I needed a tool box to carry things upstairs since I built the house myself (for the most part) and have many ongoing projects.

http://www.kudzupatch.com/temp/toolbox.jpg


I assembled it to many times and chipped some of the fingers. Made a couple of other mistakes that are just part of the learning process. But it's functional and I learned a lot building. That makes is a sucess to me.

Just trying to decide on a finish. Leaning toward either BLO or shellac.

[Roy Wall]

Looks good Jeff! That's not coming apart.....nice tight joints.

I hear you on carrying tools up and down stairs...I do it too often also...:mad:

[Charles McKinley]

Very nice Jeff,

It will serve you for years to come.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

That looks great! Be sure to sign it so they know who made it in 100 years :)

[Jim Stastny]

A very handy contraption to have around, and it looks way better than one of those bucket boss things.

[Jarrod Nelson]

I have a toolbox made of bent sheet metal with an oak handle I made in Jr. High shop class. I still use that thing for just the task yours was created for. Mine's not nearly as pretty though.