Thread: New Tool Chest Build

Thankyou very much Ray, that's real nice.
I've been inspired by the work from this forums members for years. It was just my turn this time to jump in and be one of you.

Regards

Pete.

Just back to my caravan now. Had to finish early. It was either finish early or start a chainsaw up under the house at cloae to midnight. Dont think that would have gone down well wirh the neighbours.

Off to find your new thread

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Here are the final photos of the completed Tool Chest that I have made for my good mate Graeme.
I hope that he has may years of enjoyment from it.

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Tool Chest Handle.jpgTool Chest Inside.jpgTool Chest Lid 2.jpg
Tool Chest Lid.jpgTool Chest Name.jpgTool Chest Open 2.jpg
Tool Chest Open.jpgTool Chest.jpg

Thanks again for all of your interest in my project.

Best regards.

Pete.

Wow...that looks absolutely sensational. Your mate will be stoked with that, I know I certainly would be.

I have to admit, I was a bit iffy about the size of the lettering (i'm more of the type to have it a bit smaller, maybe in the top at one of the corners) but it looks great with the light contrasted against the beautiful dark main timber.

Awesome....something to cherish for a lifetime.

Steven.

Thanks Steven.

Graeme was ecstatic when I gave it to him yesterday.

The text size was the very first thing that I wanted to incorporate from the onset. The second thing was the handle detail and third was the inlay mouldings. The rest of the tool chest design grew from those initial design details.

It really was fun to make.

Regards

Pete.

The handkes sell it for me

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

What a fantastic gift packed with style and craftsmanship.
Well done.


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I watched quietly as the build went on. Now it is done I have to say it is a first class job and a very special gift for a mate.
Regards
John

Thanks John, much appreciated.
Pete.

The process of this work in progress has been a joy to follow.

Thank you also for providing extra photos.

That is a beautiful piece Peter. Personally i would be to scared to use it.

I hope it gets used. Otherwise, how will it get a beautiful aged patina over the next 100+ years, like this old chest?
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It needs to be bashed around a bit..... and double ,
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So long as I don't have to see it get it's first dent and scratches.
Pete.

Good to see you Pete. You must have been busy the last few days

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Hi Dave.
Yeah, have got a lot on at the moment. Not complaining though.

I have been skulking around some of the older threads this week. It's amazing how much is on this Forum. I reckon I'll be reading for months or more.

I miss doing my write up each night after I did a bit of work on Graeme's Tool Chest. I can't start the write up of the Crows Ash Benchtop just yet either.
I think I need another pet project (like a hole in the head). I'm thinking of a big fancy Tool Wall Cabinet for myself. Something a bit special. I've got a hand plane collection that needs a fitting home.

Pete.