| Wooden Tool Chest -- Finishing Touches |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-308 |
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The finishing steps in the handmade tool-chest is to create the lid by cutting off the top of the box structure, and then applying a wood finish. Brass hardware is also installed. Materials: Assembled case
Band saw
Block plane
Hand scraper
Tung-oil wood finish
Paint brushes
Rags
Brass hardware: hinges and latch
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Web site -- information below under Resources. Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions. - Fashioning the top for the tool-chest is the simplest step in the construction, since the lid is simply made by cutting off the top of the glued-up box structure with a single, clean cut on the band saw (figure A).
- The cut is positioned by adjusting the band-saw fence so that the cut falls between the second and third dovetail pins. Mark a chalk triangle to ensure that the top is installed properly after the cut has been made (figure B).
- With the fence and blade set, and the assembled box set against the fence, slice off the top with a single pass on the band saw, and carefully remove the lid piece (figure C).
- Clean up the edges of the case and lid using a block plane (figure D) and hand scraper.
- With the inside of the tool-chest now exposed, remove the tape from the joints, and clean up any excess glue using a razor blade.
- To attach the top to the case, use brass box-hinges that are made with a built-in stop at 95 degrees. A brass latch is added to the front, and a brass handle to each side.
- Jigs of MDF are fashioned to use as guides for cutting the recesses for the hardware using a hand-router.
- With the jigs attached to the sides using double-stick tape, use a plunge-router to cut the mortises for the handles (figure E).
- Apply 5-minute epoxy-glue to the side mortises (figure F) and install the brass handle-pieces (figure G).
- Fit the brass hinges with screws (figure H).
- After the hinges have been pre-fit, remove them for the application of the wood finish. Protect the previously installed latch and handles with tape.
- We selected a finish of tung oil (figure I) to bring out the natural beauty of the wood.
Care Tip: The design of the case built in the demonstration is a simple box. If you have the time to invest, you can customize the interior by adding dividers, or creating a tray that rests on ledger strips. It's a good idea to wrap your hand-tools in cloth or leather when storing them to protect both the tools and the inside of the wood case. Sponsored Resource
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RESOURCES :
Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
The Small Wood Shop (The Best of Fine Woodworking)
Author: Helen Albert (Editor)
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561580619
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)
Author: Mark Duginske
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 0942391985
David Marks Website
David Marks, DIY's Wood Works host, is a master woodworker. For more information on cut sizes and project details, please contact him via his Website at www.djmarks.com
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