This is a simple take on the classic japanese toolbox which features a wedge to close the lid together.
Japanese tool box plans pdf. The tool box was designed in inch units however metric units have been included in the plans. Dimension virtually of the explanation is given in layman perspective. To prevent splitting the top board turn the cut nail so its taper lines up with the long grain. It was made from rec room paneling scrap pine and roofing nails.
Japanese peter box this is a link up to a google 3d sketchup drafting for a japanese style tool box. Craftsmanship in wood tool box project. Careful with the cut nails. Japanese toolbox lid animation fashioning a one piece box with amp router a woodworking video aside woodworkweb.
While not much to look at it was strong and the action of the lift out lid fascinated me. I have decided to build this toolbox in white cypress. White cypress is a well behaved wood which resaws well and does not move much seasonally. These are not 100 step by step plans but any experienced woodworker should be able to make this tool box.
The original build and those who have completed beautiful japanese toolboxes by following along the during the build can be found on chris web forum. A couple of months later i learned that this is also the common design for a japanese carpenter s toolbox. After jointing one long edge of the bottom and cutting one end of it square clamp it in place to help align the box parts for nailing. It has a two tone design parts of it stained and a rope handle in the lid so you could carry the box with one hand if you wanted to in additi.
Room built japanese tool box plans by us.