Dutch Tool Chest - Supersized Edition
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- 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...
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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Big fan of the foam. As a person who struggles with tidiness I find that another advantage is that I spot immediately when something is missing from the drawer, and from the shape I know what it is. I don't mind dripping a little oil onto it either, to keep the contents protected.
Very nice modification of the Christopher Schwarz design. Love the side caddies.
Thanks!
👍🐯👍, I've always thought the Dutch tool chest needs a lower deck/chest. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed the tour of your tool chest.
Cheers
Ich liebe deine Werkzeugkiste, ist echt Klasse!!!!
Very nice!
Wow ,Sir that is absolutely amazing just love the way that's so neatly put together great job
Thank you very much. After years of having tools all over the place it's so nice to everything in one place.
Nicely designed and executed! Very well done, simple and complex all in one. Wish I had the time to build one.
Thanks, took me years to find the time. Glad I bit the bullet and got it done!
Nice work. As I explore the idea of a modified Dutch tool chest, you've captured some of the same ideas I imagine - including drawers, slide out trays and even the same wheels and paint color. I'd like to go a little deeper/thicker from front to back, angle the top a bit less, and go wider in the top section to hold a panel saw. Essentially I'm imagining the style you created in more of a trunk shaped dimension, but with a less severe angle on the Dutch lift top.
I would definitely go deeper on the base. When loaded with tools it can be a bit "tippy" when moving it around.
WOW, SUPER-ORGANIZED!
Thanks -- it took awhile but it's great have pretty much everything I need handy and in one place.
Very nice. Thanks for leaving the plans in the comments I want to build one just like this.
The base unit is 36"L x 12"D x 18"H. If you're going to put it on wheels like I did, consider increasing the depth of the base unit from 12" to at least 16". I found that the weight of the upper unit when filled with tools makes it a bit top-heavy and therefore "tippy" when I move it around. Deepening the base may make it more stable. If you flush the front, you'll have a nice ledge in the back to store the fronts when they're off the chest. Good luck with your build!
@@GothamWoodworks thanks a lot for the extra tips, I'll definitely take them into consideration.
great video. Love your Dutch Tool Chest, would be great to get some plans.
Thank you. Here are a couple of options for plans: www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/dutch-tool-chest-lower-storage-unit/
and here: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/build-a-dutch-tool-chest. Good luck!
Beautiful Chest!!! Great set up!!
Thank you. It was fun to make and I'm enjoying all of the organization.
@@GothamWoodworks I have recently opened up an addiction to the Kaizen foam too, that stuff just makes ya feel good when you open up a drawer and all of your stuff is there, smiling and inviting you to easily make a selection of the tool you want to use.... ha ha ha ha ha
@@lostinadream1866 For sure. I have a metal tool cabinet that's next on the list to get "foamed"!
Thank you!
Looks awesome! I noticed a lot of tools from Australia (HNT, Vespa, Colen Clenton) 😁🇦🇺
Thank you. Yes, I appreciate the excellent craftsmanship of those makers and I try to support them and others who make high quality tools whenever I can.
Beautiful! Very clever arrangenent of the chest and drawers with foam! 👍 What drawer slides did you use? I like that they fully extend. Thanks for sharing.
Daniel
Thanks! I used 10" side mounted slides that I picked up at my local Woodcraft store. Here' the link: www.woodcraft.com/categories/drawer-slides?length%5B%5D=10%22
@@GothamWoodworks thanks!
Beautiful work! This solidified a Dutch tool chest as my first project this spring.
Did you use black milk paint on the exterior? I love the look
Thanks! It's actually a chocolate brown milk paint. Looks great against the light brown interior of the raw pine.
@@GothamWoodworks absolutely, love the contrast.
@@jborsvold The actual paint is General Finishes Dark Chocolate Milk Paint. I purchased it from Woodcraft. Good luck!
Awesome modification of the original DTC. I especially like how you used a simple lock to secure the bottom fall front. Genius. I was looking for an alternative to using the same locking mechanism for the top fall front. Schwarz's version cannot be opened without removing the top chest which is crazy to me. So yeah, I'll definitely be stealing that idea from you.
Last thing, where did you get the hardware? I'm really liking the side handles and the hasp.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. The bottom lock is a simple drawer lock; the side handles are from Lee Valley -- here's the link:
www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/hardware/chest-hardware/handles/40222-cast-iron-chest-handle?item=06W0301
I think I purchased the hasp from Lee Valley as well, (along with the top hinges). Steal away!!
@@GothamWoodworks Thanks for the super fast reply!
Absolutely a piece of art, wonderful. Where did you get your half set of moulding plains? I'd find it hard to sharpen them
Thank you for the compliment. I got my half-set from Phil Edwards at www.phillyplanes.co.uk. He's a one-person plane maker and he does a wonderful job. I have also purchased some specialty moulding plans from Matt Bickford (www.msbickford.com) as well as Red Rose Reproductions (www.redrosereproductions.com). I try to support individual makers who focus on high quality whenever I can.
@@GothamWoodworks hi and thank you for the response, I will definitely check them out. I mostly purchase from family business like lie_neilsen and Rob Cosman but they don't make plain sets like that. Are they different to resharpen
@@danthechippie4439 not once you get the hang of it. I use a set of profiled sharpening stones that you can find at Lee Valley or Woodcraft.
@@GothamWoodworks 👍😁
Great build. I’m finishing up my Dutch Tool Chest and am considering building a lower chest such as you have. Would you mind sharing your overall dimensions? Thanks.
The dimensions of the base unit are 36”W x 18”H x 12”D. If I were to do it over I would have made it deeper - maybe 14”-16” - to make it more stable when rolling it around.
@@GothamWoodworks Thank you very much. Greatly appreciate the info. I'll send you a picture when I have the chest and base completed.
Awesome chest. Love the modifications you made. Is it still 12" deep and about 24" wide?
Yes, it is!
@@GothamWoodworks I have to say, your's is the best version of the DTC I've seen. Very appealing for my needs. Thanks so much for putting this out here.
@@rollingstone3017 Thank you. I got a lot of inspiration from other UA-cam videos.
You quickly mentioned what were the wheel types and I couldn't quite understand. What were they?
They are CarryMaster AC-600 leveling casters. Way overkill for this chest but I had a spare set in the shop so I used them. Here's a link www.zambus.com/products/ac-0600f.html -- note this model is a "stem" caster so you need a bolt to fasten through the floor of the bottom case.
Does the top just set on the base or is it attached in anyway?
It sits on the base. I was going to screw it down through the floor of the bottom section, but with the weight of all the tools it’s not going anywhere.
The only thing I do not like about the design is the detachable covers. I'm thinking; make the upper cover hinged with chains to hold level when open, the lower cover, keep detachable but make it serve as a bench hook. I think if the lower cover was hinged, it would likely get tripped over. Anyone already try these ideas and have reasons for doing or more importantly, not doing ?
I considered a hinged front cover but I didn't want to have to maneuver around it when open. After using if for nearly a year I find that most of the time I keep the fronts stored behind the chest on hooks so they are out of the way and I have full access to all my tools.
All the tools in there are brand new, or am I wrong?
No, most I've had for many years. The Bridge City stuff is fairly new. A lot has been sitting in drawers and prior to filming the video I spent about week cleaning and sharpening all of my planes, chisels, etc. Of course some get more use than others but I try to keep them in good condition.
Страшно представить себе сколько весит этот ящик!
Ха! Не планирую узнавать!
Вот ссылка на то, как я его заполняю ua-cam.com/video/bMVy65A0DEw/v-deo.html
That seems an awful lot like a trophy case. How many of those tools get used regularly?
There are over 170 tools in there. Some get used nearly every day -- e.g., standard joinery planes and certain chisels, marking gauges; some sporadically depending on what I'm working on; and some rarely (e.g., hollows and rounds). Most of my everyday equipment is in the top compartment so it's within reach and with some muscle memory my hand knows exactly where to go. The bottom compartment is for the rarely-used stuff.
Its not like Air Jordan's you cant dunk by buying better shoes.