Hello all,
I saw this toolchest in the Toolbox Contest and love it. I keep returning to it as I start to formulate plans for one of my own.
https://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13892/portable-toolchest
I have questions about it, but bruceb doesn’t list an e-mail address.
Bruce, if you happen across this post I’d love to hear from you. Great toolchest!
In Bruce’s absence, perhaps others here could answer my questions?
How does one make those insert things that the tools sit in? What are they even called? Somewhere I got the idea they are called French insets. I’m not sure about that, and no luck in my internet searches.
Also, who makes those try squares in the pictures? What’s the little button thingie do?
–Jonnieboy
Edited 9/6/2009 1:44 pm ET by jonnieboy
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Ahh tool boxes. One of my favorite subjects. Yes that is one fine tool chest ! ! !
Here is a book , as they say , you simply must have
http://www.amazon.com/Toolbox-Book-Craftsmans-Cabinets-Storage/dp/1561582727/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=booksqid=1252265119&sr=1-1
As always I am not saying buy it from amazon; if you can get it at your local book or tool store then by all means support them.
Note that right on the cover is Andy Rae's tool box showing drawers with French inserts lined with velvet velour no less.
Page 33 and 71 to 75 addresses " French fitted " inserts
Has some great photos of the Henry O. Studley tool chest also
When is someone going to put out a book just on that tool box and tools ! ? ! ?
I could answer some of your other questions but probably better to wait and hear from the main man himself.
roc
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln ( 54° shaves )
Edited 9/6/2009 3:34 pm by roc
Hey try going here and clicking on his alias
http://forums.taunton.com/fw-knots/messages?msg=46823.1
Then click on " Send E-Mail " there.
roc
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln ( 54° shaves )
Edited 9/6/2009 3:41 pm by roc
Edited 9/6/2009 3:42 pm by roc
Roc,
Got it. Thanks. Going that route worked. Going in from The Gallery wouldn't get me there.
I received an e-mail from Bruce and he was very helpful (Thanks, Bruce!).
The try squares are Bridge City and the French insets are hand-cut with a coping saw.
--jonnieboy
I wonderful tool chest I agree.
But then again... just a fancy box.
I would get the book or just go to your local library and look around for what they have or can get for you.
I have made several for friends from scratch. The plans.. none.. except for asking the receiver what tools they want to put in the tool chest and how they want them presented.
I take the tools (borrowed for a few hours) and outline them on a large sheet of brown/white paper for 'fit'. I also mark down the actual measurements of the item. The most important is the height! Nothing worse than a drawer that will not close with the item in it!
Hand planes take a bit of extra thought for secure mounting and never forget the total weight for the tools wanted in the chest.
I hardly ever use plans. Not that they are bad! I always have to change thing anyway so why get set on a plan other than 'your idea'...
Have fun! Making a tool chest is pleasurable work. If you want to call it work?. Be aware! Making one can lead to making many more.
ahmomakemewunnathemtooliecab'nets.
I have seen the book you are referring to, but I don't remember the French insets. I'll give a it a closer look. What a great book it is.
-jonnieboy
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