Free Wooden Machinist Tool Box Plans

Jul 4 2015 the chest is made out of cedar salvaged from an old corner cabinet disassembled 20 years ago when we moved to our current house.

Free wooden machinist tool box plans.

The case features finger joint construction and a frame and panel back and front. These elements combined with the vintage hardware lend authenticity to the antique appearance. Tool chests totes. Workshop toolboxes and cabinets free tool box plans.

Unlike many modern machinist s chests a current machinist s handbook actually fits in the handbook drawer. More free woodworking plans. I was unable to find a suitable set of plans to build the chest so i designed my own plans. Fortunately i kept the lumber in the attic for all this time.

You can also see why the design is a classic. Your toolbox can be as rustic or as up scale as your personality. More toolbox plan resources. With its classic lines solid wood construction and strong box joints this carpenter s toolbox will be around to use and admire for generations to come.

The chest is built entirely out of quarter sawn white oak except for the drawer bottoms which are made of 1 8 baltic birch. I have been researching for a tool chest since a c. 15 pages of step by step. There are simple open boxes to tote tools sturdy cases and a beautiful floor model chest that would even look great as a dining room sideboard.

Get 1 year of woodsmith 5 free downloadable plans. Free tool box plans are great to store your tools and woodworking accessories.