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seawolf21 · 01-06-2008, 06:01 PM

This project took me a week. It is made of aspen,pine and MDF. I found that putting screws in MDF won't split it if you make the hole longer than the screw and use metal screws which have a straight shank. I also incorporated a dropdown drawer that fits under the top. It is on a long piano hinge and literally folds up under the top and is secured with a T-nut on the left side and a T- handle that screws into it. Due to switching from oil heat to gas in my basement, I couldn't do any staining and varnishing because of the fumes so I mixed waterbased paint with waterbased varnish and sprayed it on with my airbrush.

Gary

curiousgeorge · 01-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Nice tool box Gary. Doesn't look ElCheapo to me. I like your idea of a drawer in the lid.

**bobj3** · 01-06-2008, 11:39 PM

Hi Gary

Looks good to me

Making of a tool box is not cheap, it can take tons of wood and time..

Nice job

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Originally Posted by seawolf21

This project took me a week. It is made of aspen,pine and MDF. I found that putting screws in MDF won't split it if you make the hole longer than the screw and use metal screws which have a straight shank. I also incorporated a dropdown drawer that fits under the top. It is on a long piano hinge and literally folds up under the top and is secured with a T-nut on the left side and a T- handle that screws into it. Due to switching from oil heat to gas in my basement, I couldn't do any staining and varnishing because of the fumes so I mixed waterbased paint with waterbased varnish and sprayed it on with my airbrush.

Gary

Dr.Zook · 01-07-2008, 01:34 AM

Nice looking tool box Gary. I'll bet your tools will be proud to be in it.

**challagan** · 01-07-2008, 07:44 AM

Looks great Gary I think you did a fantastic job!

Corey

seawolf21 · 01-07-2008, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the nice comments on the toolbox. All I need now is what tools to put in it. On to the next project: some way to move my drill press table up and down the column. You see I have one of those benchtop drill presses mounted on a 5 foot pipe. It's a pain in the butt trying to move it up and down by hand. Any ideas? Cheap ones please!

Gary

**bobj3** · 01-07-2008, 12:00 PM

Hi Gary

You may want to call Grizzly and see if they have on hand or can get you a gear rack and table top,,, the gear rack is a floating type that's held in place with 2 rings,,,,and it's easy to install,,, just check the Grizzly web site for one that's the same as yours...then a quick call and you may have the parts you need...can't hurt....HF also but it's hard to get parts from HF without a part number, manuals, most of the items on HF list the manual and with that in your hand,,, maybe..

http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...4999/44836.PDF

part number 2A.14a,10a, etc.

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Originally Posted by seawolf21

Thanks for the nice comments on the toolbox. All I need now is what tools to put in it. On to the next project: some way to move my drill press table up and down the column. You see I have one of those benchtop drill presses mounted on a 5 foot pipe. It's a pain in the butt trying to move it up and down by hand. Any ideas? Cheap ones please!

Gary

**bobj3** · 01-08-2008, 12:32 AM

Hi Gary

Here's just a small tip when using MDF or P.B.

They make fastners just for the man made woods, they hold great but you need to get a taper bit to drill for the holes or if you use the pocket type fastners. (25mm bit)

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...%20drill%20bit

Just one more tip,,don't use any fastners at all the dovetail bit will do 95% of the work for you...

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ntreaster · 06-27-2008, 02:59 PM

wow thats great i think i might build one

oldnewbie · 06-27-2008, 04:49 PM

Now that's what I call "good ole American ingenuity." Nice job, bj

Neal

01-06-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
seawolf21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest,Wisconsin Posts: 144 View seawolf21's Gallery	ElCheapo Tool Box This project took me a week. It is made of aspen,pine and MDF. I found that putting screws in MDF won't split it if you make the hole longer than the screw and use metal screws which have a straight shank. I also incorporated a dropdown drawer that fits under the top. It is on a long piano hinge and literally folds up under the top and is secured with a T-nut on the left side and a T- handle that screws into it. Due to switching from oil heat to gas in my basement, I couldn't do any staining and varnishing because of the fumes so I mixed waterbased paint with waterbased varnish and sprayed it on with my airbrush. Gary Attached Thumbnails Last edited by seawolf21; 01-06-2008 at 06:06 PM. Reason: more text
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curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA Posts: 1,340 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Nice tool box Gary. Doesn't look ElCheapo to me. I like your idea of a drawer in the lid. __________________ George If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem...
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01-07-2008, 01:34 AM	#4
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,180 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Nice looking tool box Gary. I'll bet your tools will be proud to be in it. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Looks great Gary I think you did a fantastic job! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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01-07-2008, 11:48 AM	#6
seawolf21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest,Wisconsin Posts: 144 View seawolf21's Gallery	Toolbox Thanks for the nice comments on the toolbox. All I need now is what tools to put in it. On to the next project: some way to move my drill press table up and down the column. You see I have one of those benchtop drill presses mounted on a 5 foot pipe. It's a pain in the butt trying to move it up and down by hand. Any ideas? Cheap ones please! Gary
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01-08-2008, 12:32 AM	#8
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,141 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi Gary Here's just a small tip when using MDF or P.B. They make fastners just for the man made woods, they hold great but you need to get a taper bit to drill for the holes or if you use the pocket type fastners. (25mm bit) http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...%20drill%20bit Just one more tip,,don't use any fastners at all the dovetail bit will do 95% of the work for you... ========== ======== ... Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/ Last edited by bobj3; 01-12-2008 at 02:01 PM.
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ntreaster Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 View ntreaster's Gallery	wow thats great i think i might build one
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oldnewbie Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 128 View oldnewbie's Gallery	Now that's what I call "good ole American ingenuity." Nice job, bj Neal
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