Project by 12strings | posted 11-16-2011 05:56 AM | 2744 views | 2 times favorited | 10 comments | ![]() |
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I’ll admit, this was inspired by reading “the Schwartz”. Mine is quite a bit smaller, but I think big enough for my use. I can still lift it, at least with its current load. Dovetailed carcass and skirt. Saw till inside and one sliding tray. I will add another tray when I get around to it. This was my first real attempt at dovetails other than a few practice tries, and they turned out pretty good once I sanded and planed them down and filled the cracks with wood putty (don’t tell).
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 11-16-2011 05:58 AM
nice tool chest a great job.
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#2 posted 11-16-2011 12:31 PM
Nice job! The Schwarz would be proud, I’m sure. Is that a purpleheart wood-body plane?
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12strings
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#3 posted 11-16-2011 05:09 PM
Yes, It is a Purpleheart plane. I made it about 2 years ago when I only had a block plane. It is not as good as it could be, since knowing nothing about how planes actually work, I put the blade too far back. If it were further forward it would take better advantage of the length. I added a Tote and knob for ease of use. I basically use it for roughing things down quickly. It is not precise enough for fine shavings. But it works well.
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#4 posted 11-16-2011 05:17 PM
It’s a nice chest which will give you years of service. Congratulations.
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#5 posted 11-17-2011 12:16 AM
Instead of using wood putty to cover any gaps, try putting some glue into them. Then take a handful of shavings from the planing step and rub over the gaps. Might take 2 passes, but you will fill a gap surprisingly well this way, and there will be no color match issues.
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#6 posted 11-17-2011 12:55 AM
Love that look and great dovetails
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#7 posted 11-17-2011 04:16 AM
Beautiful tool chest.
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#8 posted 11-17-2011 04:28 AM
looks pretty cool build.
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12strings
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#9 posted 11-21-2011 02:51 AM
Here’s a few in progress photos showing the dovetails in more detail. As you can see, I make them originally way tool long, but I figured that’s better than too short. You can also see my full-time woodworking model. I dont’ have to pay him, Just feed and clothe him for the next 18-22 years!
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12strings
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#10 posted 10-01-2013 06:38 PM
I finally finished the tool trays, and after a few more tool purchases and rearranging, Here’s what the inside looks like. ( EDIT: Looks like 2 of the pics are upside down…sorry).
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