Curved-Lid Tool Chest, Pt. 1 - Woodsmith Woodworking Seminars

dream shop projectcurved-lidToolChestClassic box joints and acoopered lid combine to createa stylish home for your tools.Traditionally, box joints are used to make boxes withstraight sides and corners. So how do you make“curved” box joints, like you see on the lid of this toolchest? It may seem impossible, but you’ll learn howeasy it is to perform this feat of woodworking magic.Building a handsome home for your tools is alwaysa special project, and this tool chest is no exception. Alittle time and patience is all it takes.14 ShopNotes No. 98

ExplodedView DetailsOVERALL DIMENSIONS:11 1 ⁄ 2 "D x 20"W x 15 1 ⁄ 4 "HCoopered lidfeatures “curved”box jointsUpper drawers providestorage for hardwareand small toolsStorage on top provideseasy access to oftenusedtoolsCleat holds topsecure and allowsfor wood movementDrawer baysfasten into caseafter assemblyDurable continuoushinge allows lid todrop down for easyaccess to toolsCurved lid is built upfrom wedge-shapedstaves and side piecesTo download a freecutting diagram for theTool Chest, go to:www.ShopNotes.comNOTE: Caseparts anddrawers made fromPonderosa pine.Dividers are plywoodTop is secured with acleat and screwsLarge drawer isaccessible whenlid is closedMitered baseframe elevatestool chestBox joints addstrength and aclassic look to thecase and drawers> HiddenTreasures.Close the lidto store andprotect yourmost valuedhand tools.www.ShopNotes.com 15