A
small tool chest
a woodworking project
suitable for Triton Work Centre
This small tool chest was one of my very first Triton projects.
The wood for the sides and internal dividers was milled from
some
extremely hard and seasoned hardwood that once was a tabletop. The
timber was extremely hard and was only tractable with TCT tipped tools.
I did not own a router at the time this was constructed so all rebates
were cut on the Triton.
The bottom and the top lid was heavy 5 ply salvaged from an Xenotron
XVC2 Video composer case. (I used to work for Xenotron and
free plywood
was one of the many perks) I cut out this segment of sheet for old
times sake.
The lid is attached with a strip of brass piano hinge, one of the most
usefull inventions to the would be cabinet maker. Piano hinge
strip takes away all the tedious measuring, the need for precision, and
rebate cutting that normal hinges require. Piano hinge is also
immensely strong when used in long lengths. It is about the same cost
as good quality brass hinges. Never ever use steel hinges on
your
precision cabinet work, brass lasts forever. I am vain enough to hope
that some of my work lasts a long time.
The outcome was a very serviceable small tool case that has provided
over twenty years of service.
Project cost is determined only by cost of metal parts, latch and
hinge. Wood was all recovered scrap. Time taken was
one
weekend.
Only thing that I would have done differantly is to have made it about
twice as deep.
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