There are no complex joinery.
Fine woodworking japanese toolbox. Glue poplar dowels and brass screws are used to keep the toolbox together. Japanese carpenters are renowned for the sophistication of their wooden joinery yet they typically build toolboxes of the simplest sort. A traditional japanese toolbox butt joined or dadoed and nailed together speaks of utility and practicality. This tool box will need some handles to carry it s future load of tools.
I customized it by increasing the size and using different woods. Andrew hunter built his using nothing but hand tools but it also can be made with power tools. Hand built home for hand tools cut nails and a clever lid clinch a traditional japanese toolbox by andrew hunter lay out and cut out. The final step in the box assembly is to add 2 box battens 13 1 2 l x 4 w on top at each end.
Dan thornton copyright 2016 by the taunton press inc. This one has a sliding lid inset ends that make for strong joints and also provide handholds and dadoes and screws to hold it together. A traditional japanese toolbox with a simple design provides a practical durable stackable home for hand tools. It is durable stackable and eminently portable.
The woods used are quilted maple. For more than 30 years japan woodworker has imported professional quality woodworking tools fine cutlery and gardening tools from japan. Per the cut list cut 2 handles 12 l x 2 1 2 w glue pre drilled for the cut nails and clamp for both ends. Search and filter sign in.
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