Tool Chests & Totes

This heavy-duty tool chest has lots of handy storage and great organization with an easy-to-build lightweight design. It seems like every tool chest we’ve ever had was too heavy to move around once it was loaded up with tools. Well that’s not the case any more. With...

Popular Woodworking pro Jim Stack fashioned this toolbox for his own personal use so you know it's a good design. Popular Woodworking pro Jim Stack fashioned this toolbox for his own personal use so you know it's a good design. And at around 15" x 32" it holds quite a...

Create rugged great-looking tool holders with just a few tools some scraps of leather and an afternoon. Purchased leather tool holders make it easy to both protect and transport edge tools like chisels scrapers and small planes. The only problem is that these tool...

This turn-of-the-century tool chest made from riftsawn oak is as useful for storing tools today as it was 100 years ago. From the basic measuring and marking implements to your favorite hand tools this chest will keep everything in its place. You can also see why the...

If you’re looking to organize the tools in your shop this system of multi-sized boxes and mobile storage cases will serve you well. Over time I’ve amassed a wide array of tools that come in all shapes and sizes. It seems like wishful thinking but it would be nice to...

Masonry nails and two XXL leather belts impart the "arghh!" in this build. Masonry nails and two XXL leather belts impart the ‘arghh!’ in this build. This “pirate chest” is really just a simple box. What gives it appeal is the curved top which is constructed from 12...

Finger joints add classic styling and strength to this hardworking take-along shop desk. When you're planning a project and putting together a materials list it’s nice to be able to keep all my drawings pencils and supplies in one place. The portable clipboard storage...

The solid-wood construction of this chisel case not only protects and organizes your chisels but is also a handsome addition to your shop. When it comes to woodworking most woodworkers put themselves in a category of either using hand or power tools. But no matter...

Keep your benchtop organized and your tools close by with this handy shop accessory. There are a handful of small tools and accessories that you need on most woodworking projects. This circular tool caddy keeps all those tools close at hand. A central bin holds glue...

Corral all your sharpening supplies in one spot and you'll never have to deal with a dull tool again. The biggest hassle I had with sharpening was rounding up all the supplies. It seemed like they had a habit of wandering to the far corners of my shop. Well that’s not...