LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner

Project Information

I came across a posting that showed a Stanley 801 and 888 tool box. I had removed a pine builtin book case last year and did not have the Heart to throw it in the dumpster. After multiple passes through my drum sander the dark brown stain was hiding almost clear pine.

The original used a metal handle, i wanted to try making a wooded one, but reinforced it with 2- 1" strips running across the grain. I attached the bottom to the handle portion with a sliding dovetail. The sides and ends fit into a rabbet cut on the table saw then fine tuned with my shoulder plane. I bent the reclaimed hinges to match the angle of the lid.

I modified the size to carry my lie nielsen low angle jack and 4-1/2 smoother. I left the wood unfinished, i am not sure if i like the idea of painting it like popular woodworking and chris schwarz recommend. I kind of like the texture from the drum sander, it doesn't slide around due to the tooth type surface.

Gallery

Comments

· Registered
Joined
·
16,235 Posts
Hey, that looks really good! I like the reinforcement of the wooden handle, good thinking. Not sure if you pin-nailed the sides to the ends; that might be a good idea. And screws through the ends, into the main handle 'spar' because it carries a bunch of weight and stress (obviously).

Really nice job.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
270 Posts
I glued and nailed all of the joints, the weight is the reason I did a sliding dovetail to attach the handle to the bottom. I over build everything.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
16,235 Posts
Wow, sliding dovetail too (missed that part)! Sounds great, nice build.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
44 Posts
Sweet!!! I'm a sucker for wooden tool totes and box's!!!!

Great job!

I don't know why but when I look at it, I see a green tinted finish. Just a tint so the grain shows though and a light green. Not like a dark Kelly green but, more like the back ground of a dollar bill. But, I could be losing my mind!!!!! LOL
 

· Registered
Joined
·
270 Posts
I see the green too, either the lighting or ipad camera created the effect.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
44 Posts
Yeah, but when I said I see a green finish, I meant, I would finish it with a green tint. LOL. I see what you are talking about the end of it in the photo does kinda looks green. Maybe that's what gave me the idea.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,480 Posts
I do like this project. I recently made one these but, it was open. I happen to like yours better than mine. I like the closing doors. Good Job.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
10 Posts










Here is my version of the Stanley 801 Toolbox. It's made of Louisiana Sinker Cypress, has dovetailed corners and the center divider is mortised and tenoned into the sides.

Thanks for looking,

RonW.
 

Attachments

Top