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**challagan** · 06-21-2007, 10:55 PM

I want to make a box of sorts... not huge but larger than a jewelry box... well sort of a jewelry box for woodworkers

Basically a small chest to hold my marking and lay out tools, squares etc. that kind of thing. Maybe 2 or 3 drawers and the lift up lid. I want to make it out of 1/2 oak for the sides and most of the carcass. I want the drawers to slide out on 1/4 splines in 1/4 grooves in the carcass and drawer slides. Maybe all drawers and then I can just have the top and bottom dovetailed to the sides. That might be best. If I did it that way, what would you do for the back? Just make a rebate and and put a quarter inch back on it, or make a floating panel like a box bottom? Just looking for ideas and what would make the best long lasting construction. Any photos of anything like this you guys have made. For size I am talking not much more that a foot tall, 14 -16 inches long and maybe 8 inches deep.

Thanks!

Corey

**bobj3** · 06-22-2007, 12:22 AM

How about the ones in the snap shots below, you can just see them in the background but if you want to see more just ask and I will take some snapshots , that's just what I use the ones I have for small tools,sq.,and they are 1/2" Oak and just the right size for the small tools.

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Originally Posted by challagan

I want to make a box of sorts... not huge but larger than a jewelry box... well sort of a jewelry box for woodworkers

Basically a small chest to hold my marking and lay out tools, squares etc. that kind of thing. Maybe 2 or 3 drawers and the lift up lid. I want to make it out of 1/2 oak for the sides and most of the carcass. I want the drawers to slide out on 1/4 splines in 1/4 grooves in the carcass and drawer slides. Maybe all drawers and then I can just have the top and bottom dovetailed to the sides. That might be best. If I did it that way, what would you do for the back? Just make a rebate and and put a quarter inch back on it, or make a floating panel like a box bottom? Just looking for ideas and what would make the best long lasting construction. Any photos of anything like this you guys have made. For size I am talking not much more that a foot tall, 14 -16 inches long and maybe 8 inches deep.

Thanks!

Corey

**Mike** · 06-22-2007, 07:43 AM

Corey, as a rule a small portable box would have the same thickness material for a solid back, such as a machinists tool chest. If you are building this to leave on a shelf or bench then a simple recessed back of 1/4" material would be fine. If it will be moving about then consider the stronger solid version.

**challagan** · 06-22-2007, 08:54 AM

Thanks BJ, the one of the right is more of the size I was thinking. Thanks Mike, that makes sense. Bj those boxes I assume are meant to be portable and I bet can get pretty heavy as well. How is the back attached on those chests?

Corey

**harrysin** · 06-22-2007, 09:44 AM

Hi Corey, I would lock mitre the carcase joints and rebate the back, that's what I have done in the past pre-digital cameras!

**bobj3** · 06-22-2007, 10:16 AM

Hi Corey

Here's a snapshot or two that should help

It's a quick and easy way to make a tool chest it's not to hvy.until you get it loaded up with stuff,,, I did take snapshots of both and tried to show you all you will need to make one or two, can't have to many tool boxes for the fine tools..
Back= 1/2" thick stock, T & G, 1/4" wide and 1/4" deep on all 4 edges,that locks the back in place (1/2" thick Oak vern.plywood)

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Originally Posted by challagan

Thanks BJ, the one of the right is more of the size I was thinking. Thanks Mike, that makes sense. Bj those boxes I assume are meant to be portable and I bet can get pretty heavy as well. How is the back attached on those chests?

Corey

**challagan** · 06-22-2007, 08:11 PM

Thank you Harry and thanks Bj for all the photos and taking the time to do that. They are here for when I need them now

I am going to build a new bench when the kitchen is done and I want to build a box like this to set on it.

Corey

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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Need Help On Design..... I want to make a box of sorts... not huge but larger than a jewelry box... well sort of a jewelry box for woodworkers Basically a small chest to hold my marking and lay out tools, squares etc. that kind of thing. Maybe 2 or 3 drawers and the lift up lid. I want to make it out of 1/2 oak for the sides and most of the carcass. I want the drawers to slide out on 1/4 splines in 1/4 grooves in the carcass and drawer slides. Maybe all drawers and then I can just have the top and bottom dovetailed to the sides. That might be best. If I did it that way, what would you do for the back? Just make a rebate and and put a quarter inch back on it, or make a floating panel like a box bottom? Just looking for ideas and what would make the best long lasting construction. Any photos of anything like this you guys have made. For size I am talking not much more that a foot tall, 14 -16 inches long and maybe 8 inches deep. Thanks! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Corey, as a rule a small portable box would have the same thickness material for a solid back, such as a machinists tool chest. If you are building this to leave on a shelf or bench then a simple recessed back of 1/4" material would be fine. If it will be moving about then consider the stronger solid version. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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06-22-2007, 08:54 AM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks BJ, the one of the right is more of the size I was thinking. Thanks Mike, that makes sense. Bj those boxes I assume are meant to be portable and I bet can get pretty heavy as well. How is the back attached on those chests? Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Corey, I would lock mitre the carcase joints and rebate the back, that's what I have done in the past pre-digital cameras! __________________ *Harry*
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you Harry and thanks Bj for all the photos and taking the time to do that. They are here for when I need them now I am going to build a new bench when the kitchen is done and I want to build a box like this to set on it. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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