Machinist Tool Box

Roger Strautman
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A few years back I received my grandfathers machinist tool box and was so impressed of it’s quality that I just had to try my hand at making one. I acquired some leftover scraps of African ribbon striped mahogany from a construction job I worked on and used it to make the tool box. I made the entire box exactly like the old one except to gain more drawer space I used 18 gauge sheet metal attached to the bottom of the drawers with contact adhesive. As you can see I’m not a machinist so it houses my dremel supplies and other small carving supplies. This was a very gratifying project for me.

Roger Strautman

tool box mahogany
Roger Strautman commented

More pictures

Roger Strautman

Brian
Brian commented

It’s too nice for greasy machinist tools. Better for jewelry. Beautiful!

Losing fingers since 1969

kenmitzjr commented

I’m liking this. I’ve made this style of toolbox myself……it ain’t easy!

RogerBean
RogerBean commented

Handsome piece of work.
Roger

Lightweightladylefty
Lightweightladylefty commented

Roger,

Wow! Thanks for sharing another of your beautiful, practical masterpieces!

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

lanwater
lanwater commented

Impressive piece Roger.

It look nice, unlike many chunky one I have seen.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

Mike40
Mike40 commented

Great looking toolbox. It certainly evokes the feel of yesteryear.

Mike, an American living in Norway

ACHiPo commented

Great chest! A chest like this is on my to do list. Did you make your own plans for it?

Roger Strautman commented

I do not have any drawings because I just used the dimensions of the original. Sorry!

Roger Strautman

Mark commented

Very nice!
Where did you get the small Brass knobs?

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