Last of the tool boxes

[Derek Cohen]

This is the last of the four tool boxes I plan to make. Black Walnut and Hard Maple.


https://i.postimg.cc/RCp3Hg1x/9.jpg


Just mitred corners. The notable feature is is that there is no spline or reinforcing. Instead, the end grain corners are sized and glued.


Sizing involved a layer of glue on the end grain, allow to near-dry, then add fresh glue. The glue fills the straws and the joint avoids being glue-starved.


https://i.postimg.cc/2yyVtWDt/10.jpg


The opening to the top in at the end facing the camera ...


https://i.postimg.cc/vHpcPDSP/11.jpg


Here is the finger pull ...


https://i.postimg.cc/5yr6Wt92/12.jpg


Knew Concepts 5" Titanium fretsaw with one of my custom handles, and a kerfing chisel.


https://i.postimg.cc/BQ8jc2NL/13.jpg


Regards from Perth


Derek

[William Fretwell]

In case you drop that one you might need to add some metal dowels to the corners!

[Scott Winners]

So is this basically your portable set of joinery tools? It is all beautiful stuff. Do let us know how the mitered/ glued latest edition holds up after a couple road trips. It is a technique I have only read about so far.

[James Pallas]

Nice work. I’ve glued many mitered box corners just as you outline. Most are in possession of friends or relatives. I haven’t received any back for repairs. Maybe they just tossed them.
Jim