Sneak Peak: One-Board Tool Tote
Added 2019-05-01 10:00:03 +0000 UTCFriends:
I just realized that I haven't been doing these sneak peaks in a while. You're the ones making this content possible, so you should get a look ahead.
This week, I'm finally going to make a PROJECT with the $30 bench. Since I'm having trouble keeping track of all my Woodwork for Humans tools, I need a tote. Seems like a perfect first project.
So, after an hour or so with SketchUp. This:
The design is optimized for sturdiness, ease of construction, and efficiency with materials. We'll be able to make it from a single 1x8 board of pine from Home Depot. It will have no hardware, just some simple joinery and glue. Total cost $10.
I've also gone for something that looks at least a little bit cool. I've got a touch of Japanese inspiration here and some nice curves to make it easy on the eyes and the hands.
I've got it all planned out.
Strange how exciting a little project like this can be.
--Rex
Comments
I was just looking at router planes today and trying to justify to myself spending $40 to $60 on one, so I was really happy to see the poor man's version in your video! Thank you for everything you've been doing and please continue to do it
Keenan Grein
2019-05-08 22:45:21 +0000 UTCI really need to do a video on that thing. It's pretty common, but I've made some improvements to mine. I'll try to fit it into the schedule!
Rex Krueger
2019-05-03 11:33:40 +0000 UTCHi Rex, I'm looking forward to being a Patreon. Thanks for the videos! You know what got me to sign up? You showed a router planing jig... WHY DON'T I HAVE ONE OF THESE?? It's genius. If you could show a few more pictures so I can build one that'd be awesome.
A1BASE
2019-05-02 04:18:48 +0000 UTCIt does really evoke history and tradition, doesn't it? It's also the easiest solution to "where the hell do I put all this crap?"
Rex Krueger
2019-05-01 23:24:41 +0000 UTCFantasitic! Video will be up this weekend!
Rex Krueger
2019-05-01 23:23:42 +0000 UTCGood decisions!
Rex Krueger
2019-05-01 23:23:22 +0000 UTCI like the idea of "one board" projects. I've bee thinking about building a version of Jeremy Broun's toolbox, and I bet it could be adapted to a one-board version. I also like this tote quite a lot ... decisions.
John Laudun
2019-05-01 16:53:13 +0000 UTCLooks fun! I actually just finished with my workbench based on your plans (picked up the ingenious mechanics book as well) and have been looking forward to using in for a project.
KosmicValkyrie
2019-05-01 13:48:45 +0000 UTCThis is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of an old timer doing any woodworking. Packing a tote loaded down with old tools that if they could talk would have enough stories to fill a Library.
Josh Miller
2019-05-01 12:27:14 +0000 UTCAmazing how the projects pile up, isn't it?
Rex Krueger
2019-05-01 12:06:53 +0000 UTCI'm trying to keep it easy for beginners. Glad you like it!
Rex Krueger
2019-05-01 12:06:33 +0000 UTCI just love the symplicity of this project. Keep up the good work...
Frans van Ballegooijen
2019-05-01 10:33:55 +0000 UTCI've been wanting to make something like this (once I clear the shed enough to build my workbench)!
Rick Weber
2019-05-01 10:26:45 +0000 UTC
