I might have to switch over to hand tools so I have an excuse to build this beautiful chest! Excellent job on both the project and the explanation, thank you!
I really like it. Thanks for the tip to attach a scrap when separating the lid. I use double-sided tape for everything but that one never occurred to me. Like one other commentor, I would have liked wood slides better. You used really nice wood. Plastic sort of downsizes the finished project.
Only thing that could improve is to have a locking system for the draws like I see on old Kennedy machinist tool boxes. /ok that and some dovetails but I'm picky.
Great video. I made this box using pine and rebate joints ( we call them rebates in the UK) instead of box joints. I finished it with Danish oil. It makes a superb sewing box for my wife. I also made a stand for it, and her sewing machine sits on a shelf in the stand. I am so pleased with it I am making another to sell.
I built this tool chest this spring and it worked out pretty well. I expanded it by about 2 inches in width and height so my #7 jointer plane would fit in the top area. The finger joints were by far the biggest challenge. Getting the fit correct required some sanding, and I broke the face frame a couple times trying to force the fingers together. Set your jig up very carefully before cutting them. Otherwise, the instructions and drawings were adequate to help me create an heirloom tool chest. I built a nice cart for it so it was a little more mobile around the shop. .
I like this video and this tool chest. I like that its cherry. I may be weird though because I have never liked brass hardware. I always used a hammered iron or black hardware piece of some sort. I like to see people sharing vids like this because there are a lot of wood workers out there just getting started and its nice for them to follow along. I think woodworkers and different magazines, pro's, etc are kind of snobby in the sense they don't share the craft unless you pay a bunch of money. A problem for a lot of people.
I have tried that "simple" box joint jig a few times, and even though I know that physics and math tell me it should work, they never do. My miter slots are tight. My wood was clamped. But still, the pins get offset, the pins are too wide, the pins are too narrow. I KNOW it's my fault somewhere, or due to an inaccuracy in my equipment, but darned if I was able to find it after 10 days of ruining countless pieces of wood.
Great video, really like the explanations of each stage. I was just wondering what dust collector were you using with the Triton table saw? I've got one of my own and saw dust always seem to blow out around the worksop
Most of these kinds of videos are full of "eye roll" moments. But, this one is very good, with a number of really good tips that make this build easier. Not sure why the lid isn't cut off with a table saw, though.
Sure brings back a lot of memories of my own build series .. Lots of similarities...I made one like this but with dovetails a few years back. I've enjoyed the flow of your video .
Nice craftsmanship! I wish to build a larger version with a mix of drawer sizes for my machinist tools. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Some drawers would need to support a little weight. I was considering using telescoping ball slides on the full width drawers and frictions on the smaller ones. Subscribed. Thanks!
Nice, very nice build. I have mine all ordered for parts I need. However unable to locate the side carry handles. Can you advise where I can get those?? Thanks for this project~!
Enjoyed watching I think this is a very sturdy design and looks great. My only criticism is that there's way to much wood which has cut way down on the storage capacity which is it's function. Thanks for sharing
When cutting the grooves in the sides of the drawers the author mentioned that one of the cuts needs to be made by dropping the drawer onto the router bit. Since no part of the bit is hidden behind a fence, you can safely feed the work both left to right on one side of the drawer and left to right on the other. Normally, feeding from left to right is unsafe because the bit could grab the work and pull it out of your hands. In this case 360 deg of the bit is cutting so it doesn't matter. Great box and excellent instructions.
So... I have a relatively naive beginner question... if I were to head out and purchase supplies... what lumber would I be picking up.. I understand the cuts and measurements.. what what boards are you starting with from the store... thanks from an eager to learn fella 😁
I was curious about the same question. If you'll go to the link for the plans in the description, they give the dimensions of each panel, but not one for raw materials. I assume that's because availability is different in different places. You could do a few drawings to figure out what you'd need to get the panels glued up based on what your lumber yard has available. I can say he built this out of 3/4" cherry, and it looks like he started with about 6" boards. I can't get cherry very easily locally so I'll be using another hard wood, likely oak from a big box store like Lowes.
Can't believe how beautiful it looks - and you make it look simple - thanks for putting the video up! What was the product that you used to coat the cherry?
The finish is a waterbased urethane from General Finishes called Enduro Var. I used their satin sheen and just rolled it on with a foam paint roller. It levels out nicely and dries super fast. It also imparts an amber tone to the wood, unlike some other waterbased polyurethanes that can leave the wood looking flat and colorless. I can't say enough good things about it.
Well this may be a dumb question but is it OK to use pine if it is sealed up well? I do not have a lot of money to buy the nice hardwood that a lot of pros use plus I am a beginner. Anyone that has an answer can answer. Thanks.
You can use pine, poplar, oak, or any other readily available wood. I would recommend that you try to find the clearest grain possible, though. Keep in mind that softwoods, like pine will be much easier to damage and may be more difficult to cut with the same level of precision. A couple of coats of polyurethane will make it a little tougher. I built a toy box out of pine and plywood for my grandchildren, several years ago, and it has held up very well.
This is awesome! Beautiful work, I especially like how you describe everything in a concise but informative way. This makes it so anyone from beginners to masters be able to watch it and enjoy it the same. Keep up the amazing work!
@@waynenocton thank you for the kind offer. This is not really a design I'd build myself. Nice enough for someone else though I suppose? I'm kind of set on frame and panel construction for the next one I make. Which really isn't that hard to do. I did mitered splines on the last one I made just to try them out. I am itching to give it another go someday. The last box I made in a drunken afternoon out of scrap wood. I'm thinking I could do better sober with materials special acquired for the job. Maybe not though? Folks say the last one I made came out good.
Real nice instead of buying expensive cheap tool boxes Ill make my own. Thank you
I need a cheft of this type. Can you sell it to me?
Fuckin mint.
Nice to see a full build from you. Learned a few great tips along the way. Thanks for taking the time to film this and share it!
Thanks! We're glad you liked it.
I might have to switch over to hand tools so I have an excuse to build this beautiful chest! Excellent job on both the project and the explanation, thank you!
This is such a great informative video. Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm even more tempted to make a tool box now
I really like it. Thanks for the tip to attach a scrap when separating the lid. I use double-sided tape for everything but that one never occurred to me.
Like one other commentor, I would have liked wood slides better. You used really nice wood. Plastic sort of downsizes the finished project.
Fuzzy Johnson
Only thing that could improve is to have a locking system for the draws like I see on old Kennedy machinist tool boxes.
/ok that and some dovetails but I'm picky.
Great video. I made this box using pine and rebate joints ( we call them rebates in the UK) instead of box joints. I finished it with Danish oil. It makes a superb sewing box for my wife. I also made a stand for it, and her sewing machine sits on a shelf in the stand. I am so pleased with it I am making another to sell.
I built this tool chest this spring and it worked out pretty well. I expanded it by about 2 inches in width and height so my #7 jointer plane would fit in the top area. The finger joints were by far the biggest challenge. Getting the fit correct required some sanding, and I broke the face frame a couple times trying to force the fingers together. Set your jig up very carefully before cutting them. Otherwise, the instructions and drawings were adequate to help me create an heirloom tool chest. I built a nice cart for it so it was a little more mobile around the shop. .
The cutout for the drawers could have been made before gluing up the front panel I guess.
I love the look of dovetail joints it looks very traditional and they are very strong
I like this video and this tool chest. I like that its cherry. I may be weird though because I have never liked brass hardware. I always used a hammered iron or black hardware piece of some sort. I like to see people sharing vids like this because there are a lot of wood workers out there just getting started and its nice for them to follow along. I think woodworkers and different magazines, pro's, etc are kind of snobby in the sense they don't share the craft unless you pay a bunch of money. A problem for a lot of people.
I have tried that "simple" box joint jig a few times, and even though I know that physics and math tell me it should work, they never do. My miter slots are tight. My wood was clamped. But still, the pins get offset, the pins are too wide, the pins are too narrow. I KNOW it's my fault somewhere, or due to an inaccuracy in my equipment, but darned if I was able to find it after 10 days of ruining countless pieces of wood.
I feel your pain!! I measure once, measure twice and measure a third time for good luck!! Still nope! Something somewhere is always out lol!!
Va la va la sei forte lavori come detto fino alla stanchezza sei un esempio
Nice video & I picked up a few new things I wouldn't have thought about earlier, thanks!
Great video, really like the explanations of each stage. I was just wondering what dust collector were you using with the Triton table saw? I've got one of my own and saw dust always seem to blow out around the worksop
Chris, Very nice chest. I have been looking for good plans and I think I found it. Thanks, Keith
i want the plans of the cherry three drawrer tool chest// i can't fine the plans/.. where do i find them ???? i have bothe dvds
Fantastico video, muy claro y entretenido. Muchas gracias
This is beautiful.and exceptionally well described to build.
Classic toolbox, great video and well explained. thanks
Most of these kinds of videos are full of "eye roll" moments. But, this one is very good, with a number of really good tips that make this build easier. Not sure why the lid isn't cut off with a table saw, though.
My guess is something to do with a Triton contract. 😉
Sure brings back a lot of memories of my own build series .. Lots of similarities...I made one like this but with dovetails a few years back. I've enjoyed the flow of your video .
I think I like your for factors better; minus the expensive wood you used.
Great video. Very thorough
Nice craftsmanship! I wish to build a larger version with a mix of drawer sizes for my machinist tools. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Some drawers would need to support a little weight. I was considering using telescoping ball slides on the full width drawers and frictions on the smaller ones.
Subscribed. Thanks!
Nice, very nice build. I have mine all ordered for parts I need. However unable to locate the side carry handles. Can you advise where I can get those??
Thanks for this project~!
Parabéns, belíssima peça!!!
Enjoyed watching I think this is a very sturdy design and looks great. My only criticism is that there's way to much wood which has cut way down on the storage capacity which is it's function. Thanks for sharing
When cutting the grooves in the sides of the drawers the author mentioned that one of the cuts needs to be made by dropping the drawer onto the router bit. Since no part of the bit is hidden behind a fence, you can safely feed the work both left to right on one side of the drawer and left to right on the other. Normally, feeding from left to right is unsafe because the bit could grab the work and pull it out of your hands. In this case 360 deg of the bit is cutting so it doesn't matter. Great box and excellent instructions.
Nice piece!
Really great video, you are a master, I learned a lot with your detailed explanations. Thanks
Why waste time glueing boards? Cut a noard the size needed it.
So... I have a relatively naive beginner question... if I were to head out and purchase supplies... what lumber would I be picking up.. I understand the cuts and measurements.. what what boards are you starting with from the store... thanks from an eager to learn fella 😁
I was curious about the same question. If you'll go to the link for the plans in the description, they give the dimensions of each panel, but not one for raw materials. I assume that's because availability is different in different places. You could do a few drawings to figure out what you'd need to get the panels glued up based on what your lumber yard has available.
I can say he built this out of 3/4" cherry, and it looks like he started with about 6" boards.
I can't get cherry very easily locally so I'll be using another hard wood, likely oak from a big box store like Lowes.
Lovely, except for that tacky plastic slide.
Very nice tool box.
Hey there, great tool box, but I can't seem to get the plans? Are they still available.... Thanks
Hi there! You can download the file here: www.woodworkersjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/Triton-Tool-Chest-Download.pdf
Can't believe how beautiful it looks - and you make it look simple - thanks for putting the video up! What was the product that you used to coat the cherry?
The finish is a waterbased urethane from General Finishes called Enduro Var. I used their satin sheen and just rolled it on with a foam paint roller. It levels out nicely and dries super fast. It also imparts an amber tone to the wood, unlike some other waterbased polyurethanes that can leave the wood looking flat and colorless. I can't say enough good things about it.
why arent the plans metric....*crys a bit*.....
Well this may be a dumb question but is it OK to use pine if it is sealed up well? I do not have a lot of money to buy the nice hardwood that a lot of pros use plus I am a beginner. Anyone that has an answer can answer. Thanks.
You can use pine, poplar, oak, or any other readily available wood. I would recommend that you try to find the clearest grain possible, though. Keep in mind that softwoods, like pine will be much easier to damage and may be more difficult to cut with the same level of precision. A couple of coats of polyurethane will make it a little tougher. I built a toy box out of pine and plywood for my grandchildren, several years ago, and it has held up very well.
It Changed My Life :)
Lots of wasted space in there
Beautiful workmanship
amazing work, thank you for sharing
I need one about 10 times the size
Anyone wanna build one and sell me
Looks like a bomb proof toolbox.
This guy KNOWS his shit!!!!!!
Very nice! Thank you.
Outstanding explanation!!!
Very good
This is awesome! Beautiful work, I especially like how you describe everything in a concise but informative way. This makes it so anyone from beginners to masters be able to watch it and enjoy it the same. Keep up the amazing work!
Dude, you need a dirty torn shirt instead of that polo.
I love it when you do these major projects... beautiful work!!!
How do you find the download for the plans?
There is a link above, but here it is. ezine.woodworking.com/HomeShopWoodworking/ToolChest/ToolChestInstructions.pdf
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Paul Frederick I think I still have it, can email me if you want it.
@@waynenocton thank you for the kind offer. This is not really a design I'd build myself. Nice enough for someone else though I suppose? I'm kind of set on frame and panel construction for the next one I make. Which really isn't that hard to do. I did mitered splines on the last one I made just to try them out. I am itching to give it another go someday. The last box I made in a drunken afternoon out of scrap wood. I'm thinking I could do better sober with materials special acquired for the job. Maybe not though? Folks say the last one I made came out good.
Nice video, the drawing however has some measurements that are off. Looking forward to building this, already bought the wood.
Oh, it's a Triton advert!