Dovetailed, Curly Maple Tool Chest
PROJECT #2115
Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 4 days
Cost: $250
I have a confession. I like nice tools. There’s something about boutique tool makers that I love. I’m guessing it’s the combination of high-quality tools and the maker’s backstory that speaks to me. Understandably, most of the time, the tools from these types of companies are pretty pricey. With that being said, I’ve been tossing a lot of my tools into a tool tote over the last few years as I travel to give demonstrations or teach classes. Every time they rattle and bang together, I cringe. So, that’s what drove me to build myself a little nicer toolbox that would keep my tools protected.
The style of this tool chest is based on one that I saw in a David Barron video years ago. Mine is a bit bigger, and once it’s loaded with tools, it’s decently heavy. However, it’s still fairly easy to carry to and from demonstrations, and it
