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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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