Desk top tool chest

oakleafjoe, member

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Toolbox fully opened

Toolbox closed

lower drawer extended.

tacklebox style trays opened.

Toolbox fully opened

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This is my second toolbox I have posted this year. My previous box I posted this spring. I wanted a small toolbox for my finer tools that would set on a desk or table.

The top drawers are magnetically latched with a hidden brass slide bar. each drawer has a brass screw that fits into a keyhole slot on the brass bar.

The box is made from mahogany with maple trim and popular for the drawer. I made the tray arms from brass strips. The center slots hold a assortment of color marked pliers. the center hole holds a small anvil encircled by punches.

The box is 16 1/2" wide by 11 inches deep by 10" tall.

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oakleafjoe writes: One thing I learned from this design in it needs some very small magnets in the back of each drawer to act as a detent to ensure the drawers are fully closed upon closing the top.
This is how we learn Right?
Joe
Posted: 9:31 pm on December 4th

oakleafjoe writes: Most of the tools that are in the top drawers are in tool rolls, like my moody tool set or in cases that are foam lined like my magnifiers. I planned to put such things up there from the start. I also have felt lined drawers.
When I open it all I hear is the sound of the magnet latches.
I made this design to begin experimenting with the idea of a multiple fold open box.
My first tool chest has a inner drill box that folds open with drill trays in the lid that open up further.
I planned to make a jewelry box that opens up in much the same way but with vertical double doors with drawers in each door. Its in the drawing stage.
Joe
Posted: 9:26 pm on December 4th

mokusakusensei writes: Ok so I went back and read the entry about the clasp, but doesn't the stuff still slide to the front?
Posted: 4:02 pm on December 4th

mokusakusensei writes: Beautiful work! How do the drawers stay shut when you flip the top closed or open? Also, doesn't everything fall to the front of the drawers?
Posted: 4:01 pm on December 4th

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