Tool Chests & Totes

Classic box joints and a coopered lid combine to create a stylish home for your tools. Traditionally box joints are used to make boxes with straight sides and corners. So how do you make “curved” box joints like you see on the lid of this tool chest? It may seem...

Classic joinery and a unique drawer catch are sure to challenge your skills. Having a place for your most-used hand tools and supplies makes every project go a little smoother. The tool tote you see here fills the bill. It’s a take-off of a shipwright’s toolbox....

The unique design of this versatile tool carryall gives you easy access to everything inside. Many portable tool boxes take a top-down approach to storing tools. This works fine for storing just a few things. The problem is that the items on the bottom can be hard to...

Swiped from a French engraving this rack works in the shop or even in your kitchen. Swiped from a French engraving this rack works in the shop or even in your kitchen. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building Helpful illustrations Buy Now! Get Details...

You can try casting about for a better fly-tying box but you won't find a more handsome organizer than this one crafted from very solid Baltic birch plywood. You can try casting about for a better fly-tying box but you won't find a more handsome organizer than this...

A simple box for household tools. This project is an adaptation of a 19th-Century Gentleman's Tool Chest typically containing a set of fancy household tools. This example is made simpler by the use of dimensional lumber nailed butt joints and applied moulding – and it...

With plenty of room for all your essential tools this easy-to-build tote packs in some interesting techniques and looks great too. There’s a balancing act that goes into designing a tool tote. On one hand it should be big enough for everything you might need. On the...

It's hard to beat an original. This is a true-to-detail reproduction of a classic tool chest design. Although the design follows a fairly standard pattern the compact size of this chest gives it a leg up. You get all the traditional features - solid-wood construction...

This toolbox is perfect for holding all those everyday tools you use around the house. Why drag a big tool box around when you can make this handy-dandy smaller one to hold all the tools you'll need for everyday house repairs. The techniques used are simple and fun....

Striking veneer combines with simple plywood construction to create a fitting home for all your fine woodworking tools. With graceful lines and contrasting woods this furniture-grade tool chest is nice enough to be displayed in your home. But once you see all the...