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21st February 2021, 09:12 AM #1
Tool Chest
Ciao,
I needed a storage space for my hand tools, something that contained enough tools for working to the majority of projects by hand.
So I built this tool chest, based on traditional English chest but with reduced dimensions and some personal solutions. Approximately this chest is 26 inches long, 15 inches high and 15 inches deep. I intended it for a stationary use, placed near the bench, but occasionally it can be moved when a situation of working wood in another place occurs.
I used all available space by adding the revolving drill box: when rotated to its external position the sliding drawers can move freely.
I add some pics and a short video showing the tool chest in use.
Regards
Giuliano
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21st February 2021, 12:01 PM #2
Ciao Guiliano
Molto bene.
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21st February 2021, 02:19 PM #3
Ciao Guiliano
Delightful interpretation of a traditional English tool chest. Beautiful craftmanship.
My father had a full size chest very similar to yours, but without your drill drawer. It was extremely heavy (including tools) and could only be hoisted onto a truck with a block and tackle. He put hardwood* sled runners on it to make it easier to drag across floor.
* Hardwood chosen = Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) - janka = 12.0 kN.
I woud now use UHMWPE - ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.
Cheers
Graeme
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21st February 2021, 02:56 PM #4
Buon giorno signore Guilliano, molto bene, grazie mille, Ciao, Ross
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21st February 2021, 05:51 PM #5
Giuliano
You mentioned that the English style chest was your inspiration and looking at it I was immediately remind of the Benjamin Seaton Tool Chest, which was made in 1797. The outside of your chest is much smarter!
Regards
PaulBushmiller;
"Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely!"
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22nd February 2021, 03:11 AM #6Ciao Guiliano
Delightful interpretation of a traditional English tool chest. Beautiful craftmanship.
My father had a full size chest very similar to yours, but without your drill drawer. It was extremely heavy (including tools) and could only be hoisted onto a truck with a block and tackle. He put hardwood* sled runners on it to make it easier to drag across floor.
* Hardwood chosen = Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) - janka = 12.0 kN.
I woud now use UHMWPE - ultra high molecular weight polyethylene.
Thank you,
This one I think reaches 30-40 kg of weight, I can lift it but however with a considerable fatigue. For mine I plan of building a base with casters so I?ll able to move it easily around the shop.
Regards
Giuliano
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22nd February 2021, 03:17 AM #7
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22nd February 2021, 09:16 AM #8
Guiliano
I have the book (second edition which includes full dimensions of the chest and specifications of many of the tools including chisels and handsaws as well as a replica build of the complete chest). It should be available through TATHS.
Try this link :
Books (taths.org.uk)
It is listed at £23.50
An alternative would be to source a copy through Amazon, but make sure you get a second edition copy (It is identified on the front cover under the title). Having said that, the price direct from TATHS seems good: Maybe better than through Amazon, providing it is not out of print.
Regards
PaulBushmiller;
"Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely!"
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22nd February 2021, 11:10 PM #9
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