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Dutch Tool Chest Progress
Dutch Tool Chest – laying out the tool rack
The Dutch Tool Chest – Tool tested and kitten approved
Tool Rack – Dutch Tool Chest
Finishing the interior of the Dutch Tool Chest
Dutch gettin’ ready for painting
Topless Dutch Tool Chest with Finish
Soooo close ..
Glamour Shots of the Dutch Tool Chest
Dutch Tool Chest Tool Rack Improvements
Information I used to build the Chest below.
Saw till idea
Other ideas:
- Tool chest will sit under the bench and be able to roll in and out like a big drawer.
- First on the list is to draw up in Sketch-Up.
- Maximum height will be 28 1/2 inches with the “wheels on”.
- This Dutch chest – fully loaded – tips the scales at 98 pounds and why work with a blacksmith.
I Like Chests (Though You Might Have a Nice Rack)
Tool Chests: Dutch vs. English
A Quick Tour of the Dutch Tool Chest
Let’s Go Dutch (Tool Chest) – Hinges
http://lumberjocks.com/BrandonW/blog/series/6225
sheworkswood.com 
Nicely done! I like that you chose the traditional blue rather than Shwartz’s affection for black. This chest in general and especially your choice of nails over screws reminds me strongly of the old chest my great granddad left me and the joinery he used. Beautiful work. You should be proud.
That’s cool, love the story about your granddad. And thanks so much for the compliments. 🙂
Marilyn;
This is amazing. Did you make any alterations to Chris Schwarz’s? Would you recommend any? You have such a wonderful sensibility
Sorry, Matt that its taken me so long to reply. The weekend was crazy. the one alteration that I’d recommend is on the tool holding rack.
My posts about it are here: https://sheworkswood.com/2015/02/14/dutch-tool-chest-tool-rack-improvements/
Have fun, its a great project!
The chest looks great! I’m getting ready to build mine, using dimensional lumber. Did you use a tongue and groove to breadboard your top or did you use mortise and tenon joinery?
Tongue and groove breadboard! Looking forward to seeing yours!