Tool Chest

nice tool chest a great job.

Nice job! The Schwarz would be proud, I’m sure. Is that a purpleheart wood-body plane?

Welcome to Lumberjocks.

-- "hold fast to that which is good"

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.

-- I'm strictly hand-tool only...unless the power tool is faster and easier!

It’s a nice chest which will give you years of service. Congratulations.

-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

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.

Love that look and great dovetails

-- Don, Royersford, PA

Beautiful tool chest.

looks pretty cool build.

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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!

-- I'm strictly hand-tool only...unless the power tool is faster and easier!

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).

-- I'm strictly hand-tool only...unless the power tool is faster and easier!