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In the October 2013 issue, you’ll find plans for Christopher Schwarz’s “Dutch Tool Chest” – a handy-sized container for taking your tools on the road (one person can lift it) or for storing them in the shop.
In case you’re not already familiar with the form, check out Chris’ “Details on Dutch Tool Chests” post for a video tour and some Q&A.
But here, I’m featuring not Chris’ chest, but yours – I know a lot of you have built this chest. And I know some of you have built it with some nifty modifications that I want to share with other readers. So I asked on Instagram last week for your images – below are the ones I received. (I’d love to keep adding – send me your jpgs! )
Andrew Grasberger
Marylin Guthrie
Ryan Rotar
Tom O’Brien
Mark Glass
Dilan Arnold
James Greifzu
Derrick Russ
Andrew Eikum
Jeff Battles
Liam Rickerby
Greg Flora
Eric Cole
James McConnell
Jeff Stafford
Lance Shields
Rex Shields
Doug Johnston
Ron Guritzky
James Gabello
James Dobson
For more shop ideas, check out “The Practical Workshop,” a collection of articles on sensible shop setup.
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I guess I can take this as a prompt to get mine fleshed out and painted. It’s really neat to see how much of a blank canvas this style is and how many different ways it can be “tuned” and given personality.
Maybe Mike Siemsen will send you pictures of the one his school brings to WIA and Handworks.
Hi Megan, Love the pics.
FYI. (Something unrelated but important ) I clicked on the Instagram link mentioned above. Scrolled through and saw the post about Carving a 17th century Chest by Peter F. for the June 2009 issue. Thought, I’d see if the back issue was available and (here’s the important part) the link to ShopWoodworking is missing. ( It might still be there and is hidden by a frame but I don’t see it anywhere. ). I’m on an iPad mini. Not sure if it is just me, but I thought you might want to let the tech guys know. Have a great weekend.