The Dutch Tool Chest case is done. All I need are the hinges and a lid. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the details. 
I used my hand plane to shape the battens. 
And then attached it to the fall front. 
Here it is in place, locked in and cleaned up for painting.
Extra tools are always a puzzle for me. Do I sell them, give them away or something else. Selling is tricky involving negotiating a price, mailing, packaging, etc. And finding some one who needs something I don’t is fun, but can also be tricky.
Here’s another really cool idea .. build a tool chest, fill it with tools, and a portable bench – then give it away to an eager student, without the resources to obtain their own tools. Check out the project here:
I’ve been following Sam’s site for a while and have been intrigued by what he’s been doing. Here’s another vote of confidence by Chris Schwarz – The Best Home for Extra Tools
Original site: Rare 19th Century Fitted Tool Box
I found the link to the tool box on Musings from the Workbench.
sheworkswood.com 