Machinist Chest

Gayl Beals

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I made 2 of these tool boxes patterned after Gerstner Wood Chests. I also made 2 from The Toolbox Book by Jim Tolpin. I’ve been very happy with mine and I gave my partner and his sons, each a box for their use at the tool shop.
Some of the prep work, showing Rockler square ups, when dry fitting every thing, making sure every part fits the way it should. This should be done prior to glue up.
It will save a lot of second guess work on my part. Have fun look over the photos.
Gayl
 

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Nice job and that is coming from a person that likes making toolboxes himself. I got Jim's book myself and its pretty good. A little bit of everything really.
 
That’s a thing of beauty Gayl. I have always lusted after a nice Gerstner but when I entered the trade I couldn’t afford one so I bought the large Kennedy machinist chest instead. The Kennedy has served me well all these years but I still want a Gerstner.;)
 
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