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The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets, and Storage Systems

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A complete survey of toolboxes for everyone who values tools. Popular Fine Woodworking author Jim Tolpin's illustrated guide shows tool storage solutions from rugged, old-time journeymen's chests to today's versatile truck boxes. Tool users learn to plan and design boxes to increase productivity, save time and prevent loss or misplacement of their most valuable assets. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (September 1, 1998)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561582727


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.68 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.44 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #950,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #153 in Power Tools (Books) #1,063 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #1,836 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books)


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    • Man Hath No Great Love...
Man hath no greater love than this: his tools, his toolbox and his dog. Oh, and of course that one favorite child and the first wife. Given that, Tolpin's book ( I got the hardcover) is a gorgeous production of excellent print and photo quality that allows the reader to wishfully and wistfully caress photographs of wonderful toolboxes. They range from America's historic to contemporary makers from Duncan Phyfe to George Nesbitt. Best of all, the book explores a great many tool storage solutions from chests to totes and trailers while also providing exploding drawings of how they are made. Thus, with this book, one can move from the sofa to the workshop. Well, eventually I am sure. I wish there were a photo of the Studley chest with a breakdown of its construction (p.67, "Treasure Chests" by Lon Schleining, not that I am ever going to attempt that) and a photo of the Seaton Chest in England's Rochester museum (the mother of all chests) but these are petty complaints with regard to an excellent book with so much practical and historical value. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017 by Mark Newell PhD
    • Great reference book
Going to get lots of use for inspiration to resolve my hobby tool storage issues.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023 by Stephen LaSuer
    • Good book on this limited subject
Good to learn the background of tool chests and storage. Probably just as good to google the subject. All the info and construction techniques are available online.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022 by Mike
    • excellent resource
This is the book to get if you are looking to explore ideas for tool chests. It has loads of photographs and simple drawings of different tool chests. If you are an amateur looking to build a first tool chest then you might supplement this with a more basic book with more step-by-step details of the build process. This book does give construction details of various benches but it assumes you know the basics. For me that is exactly what I needed- just to get ideas to put into my own design. Heck, you apparently have enough tools to need to build a toolbox, so likely you have some skills already. Lots of great historical as well as modern tool storage solutions. Something for hand and power tools. Heck- even an astronaut tool box. Love this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013 by Malcolm Schweizer
    • a hand tool enthusiast
I just received this book. Wow! Because of all the good reviews, I expected a good book. This is one beautiful book and is way above my expectations. I would have been satisfied if it only contained photographs and illustrations without the text, they are very clear. I have not purchased a book that has impressed me as much as this one, ever. I can only add my positive comments to the many reviewers before me. It is well worth your investment whether you just want to scan through a beautiful book or are a serious craftsman wanting to build fine furniture for your tools. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2006 by Prairie Hills
    • Excellent book
I have read the first chapter and looked thru the remaider of the book. I am very happy to own this book and I intend to construct toolboxes for my Sons and Grandson as I begin retirement. The book has many examples and stories about who used wooden toolboxes and why the designs vary for different times and different applications. Not only is it full of usefull information it also has terrific photos and drawing to explain different iterations in the boxes. I can see this sitting on the coffee table provoking many conversation with visitors and family. Great book! Get a copy for yourself. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014 by Bob the Builder
    • Third one I've bought.
There are some amazing toolboxes in this book along with great commentary and knowledge. I have lent my other copies out and they never come back! I only wish they were still making hard cover copies of it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022 by Vinny A.
    • Awesome
Made 3 of the boxes in here so far. Great pics and book
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021 by David Taras

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