This tool box will need some handles to carry it s future load of tools.
Japanese toolbox fine woodworking. A traditional japanese toolbox butt joined or dadoed and nailed together speaks of utility and practicality. I have been looking forward for a while to make this blog this because the result is one of my favorite woodworking projects it was like a sum of skills leaned and also a design and history challenge that i enjoyed. A traditional japanese toolbox with a simple design provides a practical durable stackable home for hand tools. Dan thornton copyright 2016 by the taunton press inc.
Although i favor utilitarian toolboxes i relate to the impulse to make a special project out of creating a home for beloved tools that s why i build my boxes with hand tools. For more than 30 years japan woodworker has imported professional quality woodworking tools fine cutlery and gardening tools from japan. Designing and building. Copying and distribution of this article is not permitted.
The tools and techniques i show here should be viewed as one option not the only way. So instead of continuing to stuff tools into my old messenger bag i figured it was time to build a new smaller japanese toolbox. As with all woodworking projects there are many ways to accomplish the same task. 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. May 6 2020 explore tinman3929 s board japanese tool boxes on pinterest. It is durable stackable and eminently portable. Please feel free to browse through our selection of fine japanese hand tools from japanese woodworking tools planes chisels saws etc to japanese kitchen knives japanese gardening tools and japanese grooming scissors.
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. This video shows how i made a pair of hard wood storage boxes styled after a japanese toolbox design. 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. King s fine woodworking 278 979 views.