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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @fangerwoodworking
    @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +28

    I did a quick test on weight carrying capacity, loaded this with 30 lbs of tools (wrenches, hammers/mallets, pliers, etc). Nothing budged. Only the latch on the front was starting to stress, which I fully anticipated considering it was a lightweight latch that I had on hand. I made this toolbox out of 1/4 plywood as an experiment for a larger project - testing the feasibility of 1/4 plywood because it's cheap and lightweight. I'm primarily using this for my wrench set which is maybe 15 lbs and it'll clearly handle that. Based on some early comments there seems to be a misunderstanding about how forces and weight distribution are being applied in this toolbox, which I probably could have made more obvious. I'm relying on shear strength of glue joints in a lot of places which is helping the strength - as opposed to just pull strength. Also I added better weight distribution with how I attached the top handle. Also the tray is such a tight fit with the added lips that I think it helps strengthen the middle area of the box, making the whole thing stronger. I hope this helps explain some key engineering points to anyone who might immediately recoil at the thought of using 1/4 plywood. It's not a strong material in its flat state but it becomes stronger in a system of various joints and design choices that improve weight distribution. I intentionally kept this simple to see where weak spots are after long term use.

    • @martin-davidson
      @martin-davidson Месяц назад +12

      @@fangerwoodworking don't feel obligated to defend yourself mate, cracking wee toolbox that could be made from scraps or anyone on a low budget.
      More importantly it is a great learning curve for newbies or anyone wanting to learn something different. Woodworking is a great stress reliever and very underrated in helping men and women's mental health.
      You stick in there bud, I for one appreciate the time and effort you put in to your videos (God, I am old. Apologies if they aren't called that anymore) and as I am a carpenter to trade and have been a woodworker/bowl turner for 40years, I think I am more than qualified to say "lovin your work"
      All the best,
      Martin

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +5

      @ I still call them videos so no worries lol. This was one of the most fun projects I’ve worked on so I hope other people try it as well.

    • @bradstoddard8010
      @bradstoddard8010 Месяц назад +2

      I'm a big fan of prototyping a build. I tend to get all worried about stuff that doesn't usually matter and building a cheap test version really helps me get over that.
      Thanks for the vid.

    • @brucewelty7684
      @brucewelty7684 Месяц назад

      Is it a HINGE or a LATCH?

    • @victor58010
      @victor58010 26 дней назад +1

      What Martin said! 😁

  • @samcorp73
    @samcorp73 14 дней назад +3

    I remember as a kid my Dad telling me his first project as an apprentice carpenter was (by hand, no power tools) to build a toolbox for his new tools. (1960s). In his words, if you can't build a box, how the hell are you going to build a house? He also built a hope chest for his girlfriend (my mom) which I still have today... still solid. Miss you Dad!

  • @patrickstuart8211
    @patrickstuart8211 Месяц назад +20

    The days before plastic injection moulding should be remembered and appreciated

    • @pierluigicolotto9570
      @pierluigicolotto9570 21 день назад

      My wife used these plans from WoodPrix and she's very satisfied.

  • @Retro-cabin
    @Retro-cabin Месяц назад +23

    I’ve got my original tool box’s that I made when I was an apprentice, all dovetailed joints by hand. There priceless to me and was the first thing every apprentice had to make👍🏻🍺😎.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      Awesome!

    • @ezrabrooks12
      @ezrabrooks12 Месяц назад +1

      @ retro-cabin/ I ALSO HAVE ALL OF MINE PLUS THE STEP-UPS FOR DOOR HARDWARE!!!!! I USED MOST OF THEM THROUGHOUT MY CAREER AS A CARPENTER!!!! I STILL HAVE MY STEP-UPS AND OTHER THINGS!!!!! GOOD VIDEO!!!!!

  • @CarolineHawkins-b3k
    @CarolineHawkins-b3k Месяц назад +34

    Thats a good toolbox, nicely made. Not all tools need a massive heavy box. A shame some commenters are quite nit-picky!

  • @miked877
    @miked877 Месяц назад +8

    I love it, simple, elegant and can use up scraps that we hate to throw away.
    My grandson is getting old enough to start a tool box to help grandpa fix things and a down scaled version would be perfect.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @familyplans3788
    @familyplans3788 Месяц назад +15

    Man this takes me back 30+ years when i was a ahipyard apprentice , it was like the law to build your own toolbox , to learn and test your skills , nowadays people just go out and buy stuff
    Its funny because later in life i retrained as a C.N.C. Miller/Turner in the Aerispace industry but i have always enjoyed wookworking more and find it more satisfying

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +7

      One time, when I was making a coffee table, I had a friend ask me “why don’t you just buy one?” At the time I didn’t have much of an answer, I probably just said “because I want to” 😆, but after many projects I’ve discovered it’s the sense of accomplishment that’s most satisfying.

    • @francisjoussot3521
      @francisjoussot3521 Месяц назад +1

      Me too

    • @darrellstephen3085
      @darrellstephen3085 Месяц назад +1

      ​@fangerwoodworking Buying is the method of the incapable.
      What you build is yours.

  • @jamesbarros950
    @jamesbarros950 24 дня назад +3

    Funny you’ve got hate for this. I think it’s brilliant. There’s a number of smaller toolboxes I’ve radically overbuilt and made too heavy because I was afraid of thinner wood. This is the way! Subscribed

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  23 дня назад +1

      Thanks! Yeah I was aiming for something cheap and lightweight and so far it’s working great.

  • @markmaestas1129
    @markmaestas1129 Месяц назад +15

    Nice build! Don't let the critics bother you.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks!

    • @valarmorghulis5265
      @valarmorghulis5265 Месяц назад

      No one is complaining about the build. It’s the 1/4” ply. If he doesn’t pay attention to criticism he will never learn a thing.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      @@valarmorghulis5265 I am paying attention to the criticism. I’ve gotten a lot of great suggestions of wedges/cleats in the corners for added strength, but most 1/4” plywood comments are shortsighted. Most toolboxes are made from thin plastic but it’s the way they’re designed/engineered that adds strength.

    • @markmaestas1129
      @markmaestas1129 Месяц назад +2

      @@valarmorghulis5265 Some of it is constructive criticism, but some of it is just keyboard warriors acting like they know everything. Clearly, 1/4" ply is lightweight and that obviously puts some limits on it's uses. But it still can be used for many things and it was a good build.

  • @westsidesjvalley
    @westsidesjvalley Месяц назад +2

    That’s a nice toolbox you made there. I can’t believe the comments here, speaks a lot about that person to leave that.
    When I was in school I made a few boxes like that out of scrap plywood that were laying around. One was for my girlfriend’s cassettes, another was a CD box and a random small long narrow box. Decades later my wife still has them.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks - and that’s awesome! That makes me think of trying a jewelry box. The 1/4” plywood with some felt or something on the inside could be the perfect balance of weight and strength and make a good present.

  • @helidude3502
    @helidude3502 Месяц назад +10

    As an aircraft mechanic I find this box to be impractical.
    It won’t hold the weight and with the solid handle, it cannot have another stacked on top.
    But this a very nice and simple box for a specific project kit, or a gift or project for someone just beginning their craft or learning to use tools.
    I worked in a sheet metal shop that fabricated air conditioning ducts.
    Each craftsman had built their own box or boxes using the materials and methods for fabricating the ductwork. While not as pretty as nice wood grain, there was a nice charm about them.
    Building your own box with pride has almost become a lost art with all of the various commercial offerings available.
    It’s also hard to beat the cost of free plastic buckets left over from used materials when money is tight and better spent on the tools.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +3

      Making it stackable is a good idea. I thought of that when it was too late for this project 😅 but that would be great for a custom set of stackable toolboxes like the big brands make.

    • @carlcarlamos9055
      @carlcarlamos9055 Месяц назад +1

      If you have ever had a plastic bucket freeze, and leave its contents strewn all over amongst sharp plastic shards, you will think twice about that option. Take care.

    • @kwilliams2239
      @kwilliams2239 Месяц назад

      @@carlcarlamos9055 Freeze and explode without water? It must get a lot colder than 32F for that to happen.
      I've used buckets in the past, with the canvas liners, even. I didn't like them much. They were hard on the tools.

    • @davehaggerty3405
      @davehaggerty3405 Месяц назад

      Me too. I built a couple of totes and a big funnel from 16ga galvanized steel. 40 years ago. Still use them. Because they were spot welded and soldered.
      I recently commandeered one for a condiment & utensil carrier for my Blackstone griddle.

  • @padraicbrown6718
    @padraicbrown6718 27 дней назад +1

    Beautiful box!
    One of the first projects I made as a kid was a wood box. Same basic design, but thicker wood and no fancy tools. I think I'll dig that up and put a handle and new hardware on it!

  • @kentcompton44
    @kentcompton44 Месяц назад +2

    Nice. Reminds me of some tackle boxes I made many years ago. I used “marine grade” plywood which held up well but might have been overkill. After watching this video I think I need to make another one! Thanks.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      That’s a great use case, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @solsdadio
    @solsdadio 21 день назад +1

    Enjoyed the video. Working with what you have to hand that fulfils a purpose. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnduffy6546
    @johnduffy6546 25 дней назад +2

    Very nice! Wood is calming

  • @FearsomeWarrior
    @FearsomeWarrior Месяц назад +1

    Love it. More. Even subtle dimension changes and different proportions are something I enjoy. Little style differences in the ubiquitous box form.

  • @SepulvedaBoulevard
    @SepulvedaBoulevard Месяц назад +6

    Clean and simple design. Very nice!

  • @jholmessiedle
    @jholmessiedle Месяц назад +3

    Nicely explained and shot guide. Not sure why people are so negative - would love feedback on hoe it holds up in a workshop environment as this could be a useful little toolbox to help organise a whole series of tools - and the basis for lots of variations on the theme!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! I’ll see how it holds up over time. It holds 30 lbs of tools fine so the real test will be how the joints hold up over time. Maybe I’ll build another at some point with wedges in the corners for added strength. I think most of the negativity is a disconnect many people have with understanding types of forces and weight distribution.

  • @frankgallego3782
    @frankgallego3782 Месяц назад +1

    Enjoyed the video. Very relaxing to watch. Nice toolbox. Now I'm thinking of all the little extra things to do to it for final tweaking. I like the idea another commenter suggested about poking some holes in the tray. Thank you for the video.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks! Yes the holes to prevent suction and some extra corner supports are good ideas.

  • @davidstokes8441
    @davidstokes8441 Месяц назад +5

    Good job, but I would add that the tray bottom needs a 1/4 hole in each corner to assist in lifting it. The box is so well made that you'll go bananas with the suction effect.

  • @donaldwingate5849
    @donaldwingate5849 Месяц назад +1

    Very nice work, i have several wooden tool boxes that date back to 1940's or maybe older. One was my grandpa's who was a Carpender.

  • @BobBlarneystone
    @BobBlarneystone 27 дней назад +1

    If I recall correctly, what you're calling dados are rabbeted edges (Brits would say 'rebate'). A dado is a slot cut across the grain. Other than that, it looks good.

  • @denjhill
    @denjhill 16 дней назад

    Superb craftsmanship.

  • @MarkSWilliams27
    @MarkSWilliams27 Месяц назад +2

    Very nice. I have always made my boxes with 1/2 inch material, but I may try a thinner and lighter material as you did.
    I hope you signed and dated the bottom of your toolbox. You, or someone else in years to come, will be interested in that! Good work!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks! I made this to test the feasibility of 1/4” plywood because it’s so cheap compared to either 1/2” or 3/4”. So far so good.

  • @scottwiggins2093
    @scottwiggins2093 Месяц назад

    I built a tool box for my portable tennis racket stringer about 30 years ago. No plans, just started building. I used a simple flat top and a screen door handle from the hardware store. Plenty rugged and I still use it.

  • @David.M.
    @David.M. Месяц назад +4

    Nicely done. Projects like this are fun to do. Good luck

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      It was a lot of fun! One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on.

  • @MsCosmicSojourner
    @MsCosmicSojourner Месяц назад +2

    A tool is anything used to design something and aid in the construction of said design. So not all tools are heavy weight ones. This tool box would be perfect to store the lighter weight tools I use for many of my projects. Most wood boxes that are made using thinner wood are often too small to be of use for tool storage. Plus, building it myself, the size and shape can be modified to suit the tools I use some of which are longer than a regular small took box would hold.
    Also, the construction techniques used to build a box using thicker wood can't be used for thinner wood. So thank you for providing the constructon techniques for use with thin wood.
    Some of the comments were saying that the construction would be too weak. I know from experience that when the correct glue is used the glued seam is often stronger than the wood itself. And as for the handle, not everyone stacks things and if they do they don't have to add the handle. That's the beauty of making your own.

    • @peterbarlow8912
      @peterbarlow8912 Месяц назад

      A strong glue joint notwithstanding. It’s still made of very thin weak plywood.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Most toolboxes are made from thin weak material in sheet form but they are made stronger by adding indents or perpendicular joints or other engineering methods. I think people vastly underestimate the strength of 1/4” plywood.

    • @peterbarlow8912
      @peterbarlow8912 Месяц назад

      @@MsCosmicSojourner it definitely limits how big you could make it. The box is very light which is ok from shelf to bench but I don’t think it would do well riding around in a truck. All that exposed plywood end-grain would get ragged up if the box didn’t get crushed. I used 1/4” plywood in some boxes I made many years ago but it was captive panels in a thin oak dovetail case.

  • @MichiganHiker
    @MichiganHiker Месяц назад +1

    Nice build don't let the critics bother you. It's perfect for what I'm going to make which is some lightweight gear. And for those who say quarter inche is too thin to support anything of any weight, then make it with thicker plywood.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks. Yeah it’s working great so far for my wrench set.

  • @Nemesis_121
    @Nemesis_121 Месяц назад

    The perfect example of having the right tools for the job.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Месяц назад +2

    Great work! Curious to know what the purpose is of having an innner top with another handle on it?

  • @TheGrayfrog100
    @TheGrayfrog100 16 дней назад

    I still have the metal tool box I made back in the old days. I was 17 when I made it.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  16 дней назад +1

      That’s great! I wish they still did that in school, at least where I went. I made some clocks and end tables but never a metal toolbox. That would have been a cool project.

  • @victor58010
    @victor58010 26 дней назад

    Great job,nicely done.
    Perhaps use two clasps instead of one,to lessen the strain when lifting?

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  26 дней назад

      Thanks! Yes two clasps would be great. Funny enough I hadn’t thought of that until finishing the project haha .

  • @davidward9935
    @davidward9935 Месяц назад

    The doubling of the 1/4” ply in strategic areas was a good idea, it would keep the box light, but strong. I would have used counter sunk bolts from the underside for the handles. I can see those bolts in the tray scratching a wood floor or table. Good project to work on with my 12 year old grandson, using a handsaw of course. Thank you very much for the idea.

    • @edhilton1623
      @edhilton1623 Месяц назад

      @@davidward9935 I would consider using elevator bolts from the inside, with acorn nuts on the outside. Then you could clues a small piece of felt on the bolt head.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Good idea. Maybe carriage bolts or if I raised the dado for the tray bottom so there was a lip all the way around giving space for bolt heads.

    • @edhilton1623
      @edhilton1623 Месяц назад

      Are you familiar with elevator bolts? They don’t need to be countersunk.

  • @WiFiJeremy
    @WiFiJeremy 27 дней назад

    That's really well done. It turned out way better than one I made!

  • @Nosecrusher
    @Nosecrusher Месяц назад +4

    Leather straps for handles might be easier to grasp and save space on the tray. And the box too.

  • @patrickdingman1521
    @patrickdingman1521 Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful toolbox! It seems the most simple design usually is the most useful 👍👍

  • @mr.shadestrains6033
    @mr.shadestrains6033 Месяц назад +4

    Great job looks amazing
    I like it

  • @glenbobnick4192
    @glenbobnick4192 Месяц назад +1

    Nice work. This method has a lot of applications. My suggestion would be to put some protection on the corners. At least points if not the edges. Otherwise they will quickly chip even under careful usage.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Good idea about the corners. Maybe aluminum angle would look cool, add protection, and still keep it lightweight. That or thin pieces of hard maple.

    • @glenbobnick4192
      @glenbobnick4192 Месяц назад

      @@fangerwoodworking Yes. Could rabbet to make them fit flush and just glue them on. I will use that idea!

  • @betacaroteno01
    @betacaroteno01 16 дней назад

    Great job man!!!

  • @BishjamIC
    @BishjamIC Месяц назад +3

    Interesting. Might be useful for small craft tools or something not likely to travel much. Well done for what it is. I might borrow some of the ideas for a small case for a camera. Keep making! Dont get too discouraged by any keyboard warriors.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks! I’ve been using it for my wrenches and so far so good. I intentionally avoiding overbuilding it to test the feasibility for another project idea.

    • @BishjamIC
      @BishjamIC Месяц назад +1

      @@fangerwoodworking I noticed all the Masterforce gear. Must be in the upper Midwest? I'm in Eastern Iowa myself. I love Menards!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      @@BishjamICYep! Up in Minnesota. I think the entire staff at my local Menards know me at this point 😆

  • @markopolo5695
    @markopolo5695 Месяц назад

    The very first job when I was an apprentice joiner - shopfitter was to build my toolbox, I've still got the 3m Stanley tape measure I bought 46 years ago
    My Stanley Yankee Screwdriver was an excellent tool for it's time

    • @martin-davidson
      @martin-davidson Месяц назад

      @@markopolo5695 good shout Marco, me too but my big Yankee was stolen 20 years ago when my van was broken into. Still have my small one though and my brace/bits and full set of Marples chisels that were in the garage 👍

  • @IantheWoodcraftsman
    @IantheWoodcraftsman 25 дней назад

    Nice simple job -- well done!!

  • @dragonslyer74
    @dragonslyer74 Месяц назад +2

    "As a miniature hobbyist and modeler, a box like this is perfect for on-the-go hobbie nights at a local club or a friend's home. Thank you "

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +1

      Good idea! If I still played DND this would be perfect for carrying around 3D printed game items.

  • @Pocketfarmer1
    @Pocketfarmer1 Месяц назад +4

    An older name for the tray is a till. These days till is only used for the tray in a cash register .
    I would need two latches . Nice project.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +1

      Neat! I didn’t know that. Thanks!

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Месяц назад

      Workbenches have tool tills. The tray in a toolbox is a tray.

    • @Pocketfarmer1
      @Pocketfarmer1 Месяц назад +1

      @ boxes and trunks can have tills. It is just an old and now uncommon use of the word.

  • @Cleveland_Rocks
    @Cleveland_Rocks 24 дня назад

    Could the interior (tray) handle have been thinner (giving your tray more room) and made of plywood?

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  24 дня назад

      Yes. I actually was planning on making the handles from plywood initially but later changed my mind to use solid wood. I think the plywood could have been nice instead.

  • @tombeck2792
    @tombeck2792 Месяц назад +1

    side dado's are rabbets, additionally if you're going to demonstrate WW videos, use the saw guard, splitter, and riving knife.

  • @tonypritchard1013
    @tonypritchard1013 13 дней назад

    Enjoyable had one very similar early 1970s thank nice podcast 😁

  • @tomsdreamshopworx
    @tomsdreamshopworx Месяц назад

    Nicely built! FYI, you can put a 7 1/4” circular saw blade in your table saw if you really want a thin curve when you cut your box apart. Maybe not make a big difference than this big plywood box but a small decorative box, it could make a difference. I’ve been doing it for years.

  • @ISOSAILING
    @ISOSAILING Месяц назад

    last toolbox i made was a 5gallon drum with the side cut out and put a handel on it, haha dose all i need it too it ets throwen about a lot so a nice ply one like that wouldnt last long i dont think i did make a big one out off old pallets though works well and looks good!!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Haha that’s cool! Making one from pallets would work great too.

  • @mantid138
    @mantid138 18 дней назад

    Nice work! The people who are saying this material is not strong enough probably drive massive diesel pickups to the grocery store to buy their keurig pods

  • @jeremysaunders9916
    @jeremysaunders9916 22 дня назад

    Great build 👍

  • @TerryLambert-w4n
    @TerryLambert-w4n Месяц назад +1

    Very nice toolbox! Your video is well done as well. I'm not sure why people feel compelled to tell you that a project you made for you purposes won't work for them. I didn't even catch the dado reference. 8-) Maybe its a Minnesota thing. I use dado, rabbit, and groove interchangeably all the time. A friend (from Iowa) is kind enough to correct me every time. I've needed some specialized tool boxes but didn't think about making my own. Thanks for the idea!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks! Yeah I have a habit of always saying dado lol. Probably because I think dado stack therefore dado. So far the toolbox is working great for my wrenches.

  • @JohnAndries-lt2jd
    @JohnAndries-lt2jd Месяц назад +2

    The reason why is because the joinery is not strong enough to hold the box together. You either have to have box joints or thru bolted corner hardware to keep it together.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      Yeah box joints could help. I like the idea of corner hardware - maybe one that’s glued on.

    • @cjfinn1
      @cjfinn1 Месяц назад +2

      @@fangerwoodworking Glue some triangular strips of wood into the corners of the inside and call it done. Nice project.

  • @JohnColgan.
    @JohnColgan. 25 дней назад

    Nice piston fit on the lift out tray. Extra Bragging rights there !

  • @KIMGRAFTON-dx5vl
    @KIMGRAFTON-dx5vl 20 дней назад

    built my own toolbox. by the time i bought plywood, hinges, corner braces, and a latch,it cost more than a rotomolded one off the shelf!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  19 дней назад

      Hardware costs is always the kicker. Worth it for a hobbyist project but it’s similar to building cabinets. Cheap until the drawer slides, hinges, and handles are bought lol.

  • @lordrichard8184
    @lordrichard8184 26 дней назад +1

    I would think 1/4 inch is too thin. I’d use 1/2 inch. Which should last longer.
    Nice video

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  26 дней назад

      Thanks! Yeah I’ll see how it holds up over time. I wanted to see the feasibility of 1/4” since it’s so much cheaper than 1/2” or 3/4”.

  • @Ocean_breezes
    @Ocean_breezes Месяц назад

    Nicely made. Great video.

  • @khazdor
    @khazdor Месяц назад

    Now that's a Nice Toolbox. Now I want one.

  • @benbrubaker7896
    @benbrubaker7896 Месяц назад +1

    Mastercraft Clamps for the Win! You must be near a Menards store.

  • @craigsudman4556
    @craigsudman4556 Месяц назад

    Really fine lookin box, obviously NOT meant for heavy tools. I wonder just how much weight it can hold. What type of tools are you planning on putting into it? Great video thumbs up.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      I’m using it for my wrench set and so far so good.

  • @johnford7847
    @johnford7847 Месяц назад +2

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing

  • @kwilliams2239
    @kwilliams2239 Месяц назад

    I was skeptical of using dados as joinery on 1/4" ply, but it seems to work! I would probably wasted my time on box joints, or some such. About 50 years ago, my FIL gave me a similar tool box, a bit under twice that long. It uses box jointed 1/2" ply. I don't use it much, probably because it is too heavy even without tools.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      I was nervous about how it would turn out but wanted to start with an easy to approach method - so I’d have a good base line test. I’m pleasantly surprised how strong it turned out to be. Part of the reason I went with 1/4” plywood is to shed weight - I wanted to avoid the situation you’re describing where it’s too heavy to use lol. If I build another I have some good tips from the comments to follow - like cleats/wedges in the corners. I think that would massively help the strength.

    • @kwilliams2239
      @kwilliams2239 Месяц назад

      @@fangerwoodworking Splines? With only 1/4" ply, there may not be much material but it could look cool, with very little additional work.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      @@kwilliams2239that would look cool. Maybe if there were corner wedges inside then the splines would have something to tie into. Unless there’s a way to use the splines on the inside of the toolbox, giving functionality as well as strength 🤔

    • @kwilliams2239
      @kwilliams2239 Месяц назад

      @@fangerwoodworking How about large ones as a screwdriver holder? Pencil? Pocket ruler? I think they'd be plenty strong, considering how strong just the 1/4" rabbet joints are. They'd add horizontal stability (squashing the rectangle into a trapezoid).

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      @@kwilliams2239that would be perfect! Could be a 4” piece going all the way from front to back with holes for various screwdrivers. Or maybe just 2”ish triangles in each corner, each with a hole for a screwdriver.

  • @marcogarofalo6343
    @marcogarofalo6343 18 дней назад

    OK it's great how can I do it without a table saw? More importantly can you?

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  18 дней назад

      Any cut with the table saw can be replaced by a hand saw, at a minimum, but a band saw is probably the next best power tool choice. Any rabbet or dado could be done with a router instead of table saw. Also could be done by chisels and hand planes but that wouldn’t work well with plywood with how it chips. The table saw works well for the 1/4” plywood because of the accuracy needed.

  • @brianr6994
    @brianr6994 Месяц назад +3

    I try to make the same type of box with 3/4 Plywood. Is just too small to carry anything. So I just gave it away as a gift box. The person was very.
    Happy.

  • @sozekeysersoze
    @sozekeysersoze 23 дня назад

    Nice box.. but you should have recessed the hinges between the lid and the box

  • @davidhainline6357
    @davidhainline6357 Месяц назад

    Awesome! Makes me want to build one myself. Thanks!

  • @garystrittmater8258
    @garystrittmater8258 19 дней назад

    When cutting off your top, make sure your table saw fence is parallel to the blade. Many people have a slight offset to prevent kiuckback. I honeestly tthink you should have used 3/8"" plywood instead.

  • @edhilton1623
    @edhilton1623 Месяц назад

    You could scale it down and make boxes for specific tools … hand planes for example. Sandpaper discs.
    You might consider adding full length corner braces.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      That would be great! I like the idea about corner braces. Probably could skip the rabbets/dados and just use corner bracing.

    • @edhilton1623
      @edhilton1623 Месяц назад

      ⁠what i meant for the braces would be relatively thin triangular strips or gussets glued on the inside of each joint. Chamfer strips.

    • @timshanahan1
      @timshanahan1 Месяц назад

      I cut all the edges at 45* and glued them up, depending on the weight of the tools I use 1/4 round to reinforce the seams if needed. I also cut a straw 45* to remove any squeeze out before it dries.

  • @Martin-pb7ts
    @Martin-pb7ts Месяц назад

    Great project. Thanks for sharing.

  • @WilsonStanley
    @WilsonStanley Месяц назад +2

    Nice work.

  • @theofarmmanager267
    @theofarmmanager267 16 дней назад

    It’s a relatively lightweight tool box and no worse for that. It’s much easier to build a heavyweight box and so I commend you on going for the harder option.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  16 дней назад

      Thank you! I saved a lot of weight with the 1/4” plywood. So far so good for holding my wrenches.

  • @hughh.8075
    @hughh.8075 Месяц назад

    Fun project, good job.

  • @joecnc3341
    @joecnc3341 Месяц назад

    Along an edge - it is called a "Rabbet", if it forms a groove - then it is called a "dado"

  • @robertdaigle7021
    @robertdaigle7021 Месяц назад

    Nice job.

  • @andrerochefort9604
    @andrerochefort9604 21 день назад

    Très intéressant pour un débutant,
    Je suis en accord avec l’idée de faire
    Des prototypes,ça aide à poursuivre
    Avec de plus grandes ambitions 😊

  • @jameswoodside21
    @jameswoodside21 Месяц назад +5

    Nice box except, you need to learn the difference between a dado and a rabbet joint!

    • @frankvucolo6249
      @frankvucolo6249 Месяц назад +2

      For the record, a groove runs with the grain, it has a bottom and 2 walls. A dado is a groove that runs across the grain. A rabbet would be a groove, but since it is at the end of the piece, it only has one wall.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +1

      Oops lol. Since dado is so commonly used I don’t bother saying anything else in my voiceovers. Probably could be helpful though.

    • @AaronGeller
      @AaronGeller Месяц назад

      He knows the difference - like most, they just use the joint whether or not they know the proper name. Joint strength matters more than its name.

  • @thelred-ph3lq
    @thelred-ph3lq Месяц назад

    That music is so calming.

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon Месяц назад +1

    I made a trailer for my lawn tractor out of 1/4" plywood scraps, of course it has some framework but it'll easily carry a grown man.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад +2

      That’s great! 1/4” plywood is stronger than people realize.

  • @oldguy1030
    @oldguy1030 Месяц назад +2

    Enjoyed the build. As to why I'm not doing that?
    Steel or even a good plastic is a better material for this purpose. Also, I want to USE tools, not make them (great respect for those who want to make them but that's not me).
    I'll consider building the things I can't buy, but if someone is making something good for the purpose? It's usually cheaper to buy - and usually much faster as well.

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 Месяц назад +4

      I am going to make my own because its more space efficient. Store bought toolboxes never seem to fit the tools I own. Plus anything that reduces plastic usage is better to me. I could then pass on the plastic boxes i have(pay it forward), and only have 1 toolbox for all my tools.(for now)

    • @oldguy1030
      @oldguy1030 Месяц назад +1

      @@orbitalair2103 Good reason(s) to make your own.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Месяц назад

      I find using tools I've made to be very satisfying. A strong feedback develops then which is positively reinforcing. Then there's using tools to make tools. Or toolception. But I understand why many wouldn't want to bother.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Месяц назад +1

      @@orbitalair2103 I have had plastic toolboxes. Notice the past tense. Because they rarely hold up. I think I still have two now. But I've busted so many plastic toolboxes. Just shattered them like they were made out of glass.

    • @Michaelfatman-xo7gv
      @Michaelfatman-xo7gv Месяц назад +1

      All my toolboxes were bought used at garage sales probably for less than what you spent on wood. But would be good project for a kid.

  • @mheermance
    @mheermance Месяц назад

    Nice project.

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 Месяц назад +2

    In the UK carpenters built their own toolbox as a finale to their apprenticeship.

  • @eugenedeclan2622
    @eugenedeclan2622 Месяц назад

    Just wouldn’t be for heavy tools but would be real good for shoe shine brushes and polishes

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Works great for my wrenches. Good idea for shoe shine stuff.

  • @philgray1023
    @philgray1023 Месяц назад

    Some reasons I wouldn't build one. I bought someone elses toolbox for $6 at a market, it is solid pine with virtually no knots. The date inside is 1920, it smells amazing, of gum turpentine and linseed. It fits a full size hand saw in the lid.
    Second reason. 6mm ply is $39 a quarter sheet which might not be enough for this box, and the tools would cost around $2,000. Then there is the time and incidentals. Otherwise, given an infinite lifespan and complete workshop, I'd build this and a work bench like Pedulla Studio does.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Dang, the 1/4” plywood I bought was $22 for a full 4x8 sheet. Super fun hobbyist project though.

  • @hupajo
    @hupajo Месяц назад

    WOW - good job 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @tomt9543
    @tomt9543 Месяц назад +5

    Very handy and customizable project! And despite all the negative comments by the keyboard warriors (aka jerks), I can see lots of uses for a box of this type! Also, and I guess this is becoming increasingly rare, I get great satisfaction out of making my own “stuff”! Keep in mind that the vast majority of “warriors” are sitting in their recliners eating Cheetos criticizing others who actually DO something! Disregard them, and enjoy YOUR projects! This hobby isn’t about building what others think you “shoulda” done! Well done Sir!

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Thanks! It’s working great for holding my wrenches.

  • @gsilcoful
    @gsilcoful Месяц назад +3

    Nice.

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @colaoliver1587
    @colaoliver1587 Месяц назад +1

    It's nice but too small and not practical. Most of the workers in the architectural millworker shops I worked in had larger boxes with drawers. That way you could keep edge tools, layout markers and rulers etc safe from getting banged up by hammers and wrenches. I had a 3 drawer mechanics tool box from Sears for good tools and an open box for sanding blocks, mallets and as a catch all. I also had a larger locking box for cordless tools, drill and screw divers.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      So far so good for wrench storage. I like the idea of building one with drawers. That would be a fun build.

  • @janecapon2337
    @janecapon2337 Месяц назад +1

    Really great idea. Now that you’ve shown me how, I’m going to have a go making a similar case, but it’s for a portable typewriter!

  • @jaywood8296
    @jaywood8296 Месяц назад

    Those are rabbets, not dados, & the tray bolts will interfere with putting the tray down, and scratch things. Otherwise, keep it up. I have a similar commercially made box from 1/4" plywood that has two catches, corner protectors, and is substantially bigger. It is still in use after I think 56 years.

  • @timdoyon1964
    @timdoyon1964 Месяц назад

    Nice job man! Ignore the a-hole… Some people like to criticize others to make themselves feel better. I think you did a fine job! ☮️🤝

  • @vmoutsop
    @vmoutsop Месяц назад

    Nice toolbox. But I have concerns.
    One - My opinion is the box is too thin to be really practical. One good drop and it’s in pieces.
    Two - drill a couple of small holes on either side of the internal tray so it goes in and comes out easier.

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      Good idea about the holes. I’ll see how it holds up over time. I wanted to test the feasibility because 1/4” plywood is so cheap. Sort of an engineering challenge for myself, to see if it’ll work fine for another project I have in mind.

    • @vmoutsop
      @vmoutsop Месяц назад

      @ 👍

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Месяц назад

      I try to avoid dropping things. I'm not always successful. I usually do OK though.

    • @vmoutsop
      @vmoutsop Месяц назад

      @ 😂😂😂

  • @robertsevera137
    @robertsevera137 Месяц назад

    have to start somewhere keeping working

  • @ezrabrooks12
    @ezrabrooks12 Месяц назад

    GOOD VIDEO!!!!!

  • @ThFitz
    @ThFitz Месяц назад

    Nice. I would not have made dadoes tho, I prefer glue strips.

  • @stihl0256
    @stihl0256 Месяц назад

    Nice. But you cannot set that tray down anywhere nice with that hardware protruding from the bottom. Perhaps flathead screws from below into the handle would work, with some glue?

  • @Igcustoms592
    @Igcustoms592 27 дней назад

    I still do
    The plastic ones don't last a year with me.
    I make metal ones too from sheet metal

  • @garypointing5825
    @garypointing5825 Месяц назад

    The reason being, in the uk anyway, is that a plastic box is stronger, cheaper and less time consuming....the latch/hinges/lock alone would cost more than adequate plastic box

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      My build was in the $5 range (not sure the current rate for euros). The latch and hinges I used are somewhat underrated though, probably would cost $5-$10 for better ones so that could add up fast. Fun project though - for hobby purposes.

    • @freelonmorris3659
      @freelonmorris3659 27 дней назад

      Guys always replacing thier boxes after hinges snapping off or cracking cuz of cold weather and that kind of thing.My 1/4 inch plywood box lasted many years of being tossed around.

  • @davidclayton6521
    @davidclayton6521 Месяц назад

    LOL must not plan on putting too much heavy tools in that toolbox. It looks nice but the only thing I think I could use it for was like electrical tools cutters wire nuts wire stripers things like that

    • @fangerwoodworking
      @fangerwoodworking  Месяц назад

      It holds 30 lbs of wrenches, hammers/mallets, and pliers just fine. I made this to test the feasibility of using 1/4” plywood for another project I have in mind. So I’ll be using this for a while to figure out any weak spots. I’m primarily using it for my wrench set which is probably 15 lbs.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Месяц назад

      Yeah I'd have had to reinforce all of those corners somehow. Maybe put metal angle on all of it? Just bent sheet metal, nothing heavy. Maybe even drywall corner bead? Wood glue can be pretty strong though.

  • @paristo
    @paristo Месяц назад

    Reason why we use plastic containers as our toolboxes, is that plastic in those withstand greatly all kind beating. Flexible, tough but solid. So you can throw them behind your van or you can drop it on the ground accidentally and nothing really happens. You can use them as stepper to reach something higher etc etc. And most importantly, they withstand any weather.
    But that doesn't mean that we shouldn't respect the old school wooden toolboxes. They work great in the carage and in other urposes. But not build like this one. As this one is too weak structurally. More meant for a nice store shelf use for long temr storage, or as container for some items.
    A proper toolbox has proper joints that are interlocked to all directions, enforced corners and edges, and hinges are sturdier. It can't be constructed just with wood glue, but needs mechanical as well, why the joints are important to have interlocking.
    1/4" plywood works totally fine, but for heavier tools you want 3/8-1" even with good wooden handles.