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

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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


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 1998


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561582727


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 23


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.44 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #37 in Power Tools (Books) #37 in Hand Tools (Books) #278 in Woodworking Projects (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • great classic book
Format: Paperback
a fun book recommended for any/every woodworker.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026 by Eric E
    • 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 Must Have For Woodworkers
Format: Paperback
If you are a serious woodworker you surely have heard of Jim Tolpin. He's a pro woodworker/teacher/author. He's very good at what he does. This is one of maybe a half-dozen books he's written, and it is fascinating. You will see many examples of toolboxes, tool chests, tool cabinets, and rolling carts. Aside from seeing some beautiful pieces well-crafted, you just might pick up some good tips and get inspired to build something for your shop. For example, he gives you step-by-step instructions to build the rolling tool cart he built for his own shop. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2009 by Harry T. Dubetz
    • Good book on this limited subject
Format: Hardcover
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
    • Man Hath No Great Love...
Format: Hardcover
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
    • Excellent book
Format: Hardcover
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
    • In Depth Information
Format: Paperback
Excellent condition for a 27year old book! Delivered in a timely manner at a fair price! Highly recommend seller!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Gerry
    • Disappointed!
Format: Paperback
Disappointed and five stars? Surely you jest, you might say. I do, but I am serious. When I turned that last page, I was hugely disappointed to find there were no more pages to read and study. For a topic and writing style that is let us say somewhat dry and boring, the book is well written, an enthralling read and thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend this book. When I purchased the book, I already had an idea for both a wall tool chest and a fly tying materials storage and transport box along with some sketches; now I have more ideas and all those sketches are getting revised. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2011 by Ted K

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