Dutch Tool Chest - Supersized Edition

I built this tool chest to hold 147 (update: 176) hand tools that I use in the building of furniture.

Here's a link to a follow up video of the loading of this chest with all 176 tools    • Loading 176 Tools into My Dutch Tool Chest  

I based the design on the large version of Christopher Schwarz's Dutch tool chest, but I made some specific modifications in order to accommodate my collection. Rather than two open storage areas under the main compartment, I chose to install drawers and a slim slide-out tray in order to store many of my smaller tools that would otherwise be difficult to organize and find with an open shelf design. I used Kaizen foam inserts in the drawers to ensure each tool had its place and I was pleased with how easy it was to cut out the recesses for all the tools. It also looks terrific!

I added a wide lower case to fit my half-set of hollows and rounds (wooden molding planes) as well as a bunch of other specialty planes, and I used the ledges on either side of the main chest to create boxes to store mallets, plane hammers, mortising chisels and other items that did not make the cut for inside storage.

All in all, it was a fun project and I was surprised that I was able to fit as many tools as I did.

Now I have everything I need within arms reach when I roll the chest to my bench.

If you're interested in a video walk through of the various tools in the chest -- or if you have any questions about the tools or the build process leave a comment below and I'll be sure to respond.

Thanks for watching!

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