@oneidabow1 I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on Studley's chest. Personally, I think the price would be around 18K for all those tools (assuming in good condition). As it turns out, Studley did make a bench as a companion to his chest, made out of the same materials (primarily ebony and mahogany). It is featured in the section "Untraditional Tradition" in Lon Schleining's "The Workbench: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Perfect Bench." If you like, I can send you a link.
Here's a few questions for viewers: Did anyone else notice Henry Studley's workbench in the video? How much do you think the cabinet's total worth is? One tool mentioned, the Stanley No. 1, would go for about $1600, with the lever cap itself worth about $400. As prior comments have said, this chest could be more cumbersome than helpful; what do you think? How long might it take someone from today to build such a case, even with power tools? Just something to get you thinking.
@GiddyFilms The chest belongs to a private collector. Studley had no workbench, only the chest. Worth? Probably priceless since it's the finest example of it's kind. If you were to find it now, it would be a neat find. If you were to purchase all the tools that are currently made that are in the chest and build your own, 10K easy. Studley probably used it only for storage and did not work out of it. Have all tools and materials on hand plus planning and woodworking? 2 months, working hard.
He missed that H.O. Studley was a Freemason! The "Gothic Cubbie" is a Masonic Arch and there is a Square and Compass with the letter "G." Very Masonic and very cool!
I've not seen this episode of new yankee workshop... does he actually build a tool chest like this? I ask because I am HORRIBLE at organization. If I have 2 tools, that means 1 of them is lost at any given time.
@wildaznfire In todays standards, that is a lot of ebony, and as of right now ebony is about $90.00 a board foot. I believe its the most expensive wood available. Any of the black wood is ebony. The ivory is actual ivory, as in elephant tusks, now illegal for importation to U.S. The main case is made out of mahagony which is pricey also. Your looking at about 400-500 to build it today
Not all that accessible though. I prefer my tools neatly hung on the wall sorted by type and size. Preferably all on the same level so I don't have to lift one set of tools to get to another. Amazing craftsmanship obviously, but I wouldn't want to use it everyday.
LASSE88 I watched this 3 times in a roll before looking down to see your comment LOL MOOSEBONSAI Thanks for pointing out he was a Freemason very cool! My grandfather was a Freemason also.
@GiddyFilms I stand corrected. That is the one book I haven't gotten yet. My price estimate was based on what I could see in the video, the books that I have, the poster and the current prices of brand new Lie-Nielsen tools. Some of those tools were handmade, and others as stated, were specific to the piano building trade and probably not needed nowadays since they are obsolete with CNC machines, robots and such. Still working on a layout. Not going to use ebony at $90 a bd / ft.
@Lenzai Wow, wonders never cease. So, you have the tools in it, then you need to move it, take the 300 tools out 1 by one, move them to whatever your going to use to move them, take down the chest, move that to your conveyance also, return tools to their spot in chest, go to where your going, and do everything in reverse order? Are you kidding me? The chest is almost 100 years old, most likely not moved much during his employment. It is now at current owners home. At final resting place.
As opposed to having the tools hanging on the wall or on shelves, in drawers, etc? This we the permanently stored tool storage for a man working in a shop, never intended to be moved. On the other hand, he was a PIANO builder, he had access to plenty of muscle should he need to move it.
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Alright, who else watched Adam Savage‘s video right before this?
here's that video: ruclips.net/video/Vxko8OhUv7s/видео.html
I left when I Adam said to look it up...lol...have to finish Adam's vid in a minute.
That's a tool chest and a half. Adam Savage from Tested sent me here.
Same
That's whole population of Greece in a box.
Haha yep, me too.
here's a link to that video: ruclips.net/video/Vxko8OhUv7s/видео.html
Wynand Stander same
Raises hand, yes I too come from Adam request. This Studley tool chest is awesome.
@oneidabow1 I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on Studley's chest. Personally, I think the price would be around 18K for all those tools (assuming in good condition). As it turns out, Studley did make a bench as a companion to his chest, made out of the same materials (primarily ebony and mahogany). It is featured in the section "Untraditional Tradition" in Lon Schleining's "The Workbench: A Complete Guide to Creating Your Perfect Bench." If you like, I can send you a link.
Saw this a decade ago and wish I had an exquisite tool box/tools like this. Mind-blowing.
absolutely amazing craftsmanship, I've watched this about 20 time and each time I'm more impressed!
Adam has me going down another rabbit hole...
Stunning, Mr. Studley was a genius
Here's a few questions for viewers:
Did anyone else notice Henry Studley's workbench in the video?
How much do you think the cabinet's total worth is? One tool mentioned, the Stanley No. 1, would go for about $1600, with the lever cap itself worth about $400.
As prior comments have said, this chest could be more cumbersome than helpful; what do you think?
How long might it take someone from today to build such a case, even with power tools?
Just something to get you thinking.
My woods teacher made us watch this guy every time there was a sub. I remember watching this one. It was one of the more interesting ones.
Scout crafter sent me here!
Simply beautiful.
@GiddyFilms The chest belongs to a private collector. Studley had no workbench, only the chest. Worth? Probably priceless since it's the finest example of it's kind. If you were to find it now, it would be a neat find. If you were to purchase all the tools that are currently made that are in the chest and build your own, 10K easy. Studley probably used it only for storage and did not work out of it. Have all tools and materials on hand plus planning and woodworking? 2 months, working hard.
Unbelievable! My hat goes off!
The question I have to ask is what tool chest did he use to make this tool chest?
Would you say the 3 men to lift it are studly?
Beautiful. Thanks Norm (and special thanks to Adam Savage).
I've got a picture from this as my unlockscreen
@WoWhacker64 Actually, he did mention "several backsaws" but they were buried underneath and were not taken out.
Does anyone have any info on the vices on the Studley work bench? I'm super curious about those now.
Studley was a genius.
He missed that H.O. Studley was a Freemason! The "Gothic Cubbie" is a Masonic Arch and there is a Square and Compass with the letter "G." Very Masonic and very cool!
Классно!)И плюс то что знаешь где все лежит)
Gotta be where the term "Studley" originated. It's legit.
Adam did it again
Stumble upon Brought me here.
what kind of tool would want that
I've not seen this episode of new yankee workshop... does he actually build a tool chest like this?
I ask because I am HORRIBLE at organization. If I have 2 tools, that means 1 of them is lost at any given time.
My Dream toolchest 🥰
Genius guy
@wildaznfire In todays standards, that is a lot of ebony, and as of right now ebony is about $90.00 a board foot. I believe its the most expensive wood available. Any of the black wood is ebony. The ivory is actual ivory, as in elephant tusks, now illegal for importation to U.S. The main case is made out of mahagony which is pricey also. Your looking at about 400-500 to build it today
Before I watched this video, I thought I was pretty good at woodworking.... ffs...
Lol..yep..though I can drive a nail in straight...lol
all that awesome work, why didn't he put wheels on it?
My guess is he never needed to move it. It probably stayed in his workshop.
Not all that accessible though. I prefer my tools neatly hung on the wall sorted by type and size. Preferably all on the same level so I don't have to lift one set of tools to get to another. Amazing craftsmanship obviously, but I wouldn't want to use it everyday.
did he point out the freemason logo?
And nothing is missing? geeze. I wonder how long it even took him to create that.
LASSE88 I watched this 3 times in a roll before looking down to see your comment LOL MOOSEBONSAI Thanks for pointing out he was a Freemason very cool! My grandfather was a Freemason also.
I came here because Adam Savage told me to do so. Gold standard indeed
This is from season 15. You can watch the whole video at www.newyankee.com/watch/
Круто.
+Сергей Александрович И я о том же!
+Сергей Александрович План для действий )))
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@MrBoater58 Me too although I don't remember have set my preferences for tool chests :(
BUT.
Will it blend?
@GiddyFilms I stand corrected. That is the one book I haven't gotten yet. My price estimate was based on what I could see in the video, the books that I have, the poster and the current prices of brand new Lie-Nielsen tools. Some of those tools were handmade, and others as stated, were specific to the piano building trade and probably not needed nowadays since they are obsolete with CNC machines, robots and such. Still working on a layout. Not going to use ebony at $90 a bd / ft.
Holly fu*k that an amazing peace!
tell us about the masonic surprise at 01:13.. who do the masons worhship again? lucifer?
I'd say it's worth at least a bazillion dollars.
@Lenzai Wow, wonders never cease. So, you have the tools in it, then you need to move it, take the 300 tools out 1 by one, move them to whatever your going to use to move them, take down the chest, move that to your conveyance also, return tools to their spot in chest, go to where your going, and do everything in reverse order? Are you kidding me? The chest is almost 100 years old, most likely not moved much during his employment. It is now at current owners home. At final resting place.
As opposed to having the tools hanging on the wall or on shelves, in drawers, etc? This we the permanently stored tool storage for a man working in a shop, never intended to be moved. On the other hand, he was a PIANO builder, he had access to plenty of muscle should he need to move it.
If anyone should be able to handle this masterpiece it is the Norm.
Why is he not wearing any gloves?
Did Studley? I mean it's not a museum piece.
i THOUGHT i recognised hte host. see him on this old house , among other shows, ( new yankee workshop etc)
Scout Crafter sent me!
stumble upon bought me here ;)
James May would have a crisis
Sweet Jesus.
whatever that is/means, but however you got here, youre here. so enjoy the stay Eh?
am I alone in expecting it to have fallen off the wall?
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The backsaws are clearly visible without moving anything else. The are in the lower half of the chest on the right side.
"Nearly 300 tools"
218 is definitely impressive, but not nearly 300
@Ken Kenobi Me too :)
Come at me dra!
Yes well..... i put up a shelf.
#stillaman
Who else was waiting for it to fall off the wall the entire time?
my lower jaw wont shut :S
Bet theres nouthing metric in there!
3 strong men to lift it onto the wall...or one smart enough to empty it of its tools before attempting to ;)
I can do that....Give us a job!
if he was really smart he would have put it on wheels...
#SavageTrain
@lasse88 i love sexy tools...
@lasse88
You do know that you can pay for sex, right?