Machinist Tool Box
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
It’s too nice for greasy machinist tools. Better for jewelry. Beautiful!
-- Losing fingers since 1969
Handsome piece of work.
Roger
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
Impressive piece Roger.
It look nice, unlike many chunky one I have seen.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
Great looking toolbox. It certainly evokes the feel of yesteryear.
-- Mike, an American living in Norway
I do not have any drawings because I just used the dimensions of the original. Sorry!
-- Roger Strautman
Looks fantastic.
-- woodworking classes, custom furniture maker
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-- Roger Strautman