Japanese Toolbox - carrying

I don't know how big (heavy) it is but a picture would help. A tool box carried to a jobsite in my opinion would have a craftsman and a helper each on one handle if it had multiple tools in it.

I like the idea of a combination of #2 and #4 of what kenny posted. A leather strap on two handles on the ends seems like it wouldn't be a bad approach

#3 is great if it's not to small. Otherwise I think Mos is on to something.

kinda sounds like they're all viable, based on preference lol

I do kind of like the form of these Japanese tool chests. I might have to find an excuse to build one

the strap style is what i'm thinking. i mean, if you're using both hands to carry the box, how do you scratch your nose?

the strap style is what i m thinking. i mean, if you re using both hands to carry the box, how do you scratch your nose?

- secharles

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In my younger days, I'd just use my foot.

-Nathan, TX-Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

my father spoke a variation: give the laziest man the hardest job and he'll find the easiest way to get it done.

but back to the strap. i don't think i want to fit the kit, so tipping the box won't be an option for me. innovative, though!

wonder how the straps attach to the box? right now, i'm leaning towards two ropes bored & knotted. gathered at the shoulder center by a fabric sleeve to give the whole a bit of panache.

Toshio Odate says, carrying is the apprentice's problem.

I can't find a good picture of somebody carrying a toolbox specifically, but similar loads are shown hoisted up on one shoulder.

Personally, I got into Japanese woodworking through medieval recreation, so I don't understand why anybody would spend time making a traditional toolbox and then add modern innovations!

If you click the ebay link I shared. you can see that there is bolt that acts sort of like a swivel for that strap.

If I were adding a strap to a Japanese toolbox, I'd do it in the style of the box. I'd add a block to each end that would act as handles when the strap wasn't attached. Then in each of those blocks, I'd cut a tapered mortise in the center such that I could put the ends of my strap into the mortise then slide a wedge matching the angle of the mortise wall in from the bottom to wedge the strap in place.

Hopefully that makes some sense, I couldn't find any pictures illustrating what I have in mind

Makes me wonder if an apprentice ever said "my last day was when I dropped the Masters tool box"