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Pictures of tool boxes? #17099 10/21/08 03:54 PM
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Would anyone care to share some pictures of a toolbox they like for TF hand tools? I need to build one and I can't decide on a design.

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Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: Gabel] #17100 10/21/08 04:08 PM
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And if we get some good submissions, I'll work to turn it into an article for Timber Framing.



Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: Gabel] #17101 10/21/08 05:31 PM
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Here's mine:



Each "upright" that holds the 1" rope handle slides in a mortise in the end wall, and is driven down with 2 wedges to clamp the rope. Through wedged dovetails joint ends to sides. Bottom is rabetted into ends and sides. White Oak, White Pine and White Cedar.


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Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: daiku] #17111 10/22/08 02:23 AM
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These aren't mine but I used this site to get ideas for the toolbox I am building. Lots of pics of different boxes and there is also a link for Making a Toolbox that has lots of pics.
http://daikudojo.org/Classes/toolboxes/

Colton

Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: Gabel] #17129 10/23/08 01:59 AM
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I actually have two preferences in toolboxes. This one I prefer for longhaul/over-the-road. This is a large box that can accommodate all the handtools you would ever need for timber framing and then some.









The other is my tool tote which I use regularly in the framing yard. Normally what I do is pick out only the essential tools I need out of my big box and put them in my tote. This makes it very easy to maneuver around the timbers carrying only the tools you need.









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Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: Timber Meisters] #17142 10/23/08 05:11 PM
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GREAT TOPIC...

Here's one I built 6 years ago....





It's ash and walnut. The handle tenons are drawbored smile
The corners have dovetail splines.




I made a special compartment for my Lie-Nielsen No.1, These planes were discussed here in an earlier thread. The No. 1 is really nice to use.




Not a "Timber Framers" box, but I thought it was relevant given the draw bored handle detail and the Lie-Nielsen.








It's been great to see the boxes of others... hope to see some more!!

Timber Miester: How old is that first box, the traveling box?









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I am hoping for more photos/ideas, so far so good. I need a second box. This one weighs about 70 pounds, and I have to dig for stuff. I like the second box theory, I may construct a second one this winter during a cold spell. I would use this one as my light box to move from piece to piece. The only things missing for a complete set up is the framing square, missing in the saw box, and boring machine. My next box will function similar to a wheel barrow, just grab hold and off you go the the next town/neighbor. This box is not fancy, it is just held together with drywall screws. The wood is cedar and the handle is a broom stick, 3/4" it should be 1" for this weight. I was going to show an exploded view but didn't have the time. I would like to see more tools as well. I am also trying to eliminate guards, the draw knife is a good example. Just grab it and your ready to go. Tim
[img]http://[IMG]http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q393/timber500/100_2166.jpg[/img][/img]

Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: TIMBEAL] #17180 10/25/08 03:15 PM
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As far as ideas for boxes, some may be aware of "The Toolbox Book" by Jim Tolpin. Amazon has some good prices on it right now. I got it for a Christmas gift about 10 years ago... it's great eye candy; a great book.

http://www.amazon.com/Toolbox-Book-Craftsmans-Cabinets-Storage/dp/1561582727


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Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: OurBarns1] #17181 10/25/08 03:36 PM
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And as Tim hinted at, the book has a whole chapter on "wheeled site boxes," plus some neat double-duty ideas.

A pair of boxes (like Tim's box) is built w/ heavy pipe handles. The book has a picture of the boxes used as "staging": a plank is laid over the pipe handles. (p. 129)


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Re: Pictures of tool boxes? [Re: OurBarns1] #17205 10/28/08 02:23 AM
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I've got three neat toolboxes, that I'd love to post, but they aren't timberframe specific. They ARE often used on timberframes however. Any objections?

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