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Dovetail Tool Chest

comments (0) October 1st, 2008 in Reader's Gallery

Matt Berger, contributor

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Detail of dovetails and brass handle

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This dovetailed tool chest was constructed using the plans and procedures detailed by Chris Gochnour in Fine Woodworking #169. The box is made of alder, a species that is well-suited for hand-tool work, with a top panel of redgum. It's finished with Waterlox oil-based varnish. I made a series of removable tills for the inside to hold my hand tools.

Dimensions: 16-1/2 in. deep by 29-1/2 in. wide by 14 in. tall.

Design or Plan used: Heirloom Tool Chest on FW.com

posted in: Reader's Gallery, dovetails, chest, frame and panel, alder, oil-based varnish

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