The Simplest, Strongest Joints // Ammo Crate Toolbox

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5 жыл бұрын

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In this week’s video, I use a very old, but simple joinery method for building a toolbox. This joinery method is steeped in military history, offering a way for the common soldier to build sturdy crates and boxes with no formal joinery experience. These toolboxes are relatively fast to make and they turn out great! I use dowels to dress it up a bit more from the classic nail or screw approach.
I also show you a little trick for getting perfect dowel placement on the corner joints. As much as I love box joints and dovetails, these boxes actually come out stronger and last longer.
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@markanderson8066 5 жыл бұрын

my grandfather made me a similar toolbox when I was a kid, over 50 years ago. It's still in my shop :)

@boutellejb 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks! I've made similar tool boxes with my kids, and you've given me some great ideas for the next ones. One suggestion: I used thin plywood for the long sides - 5mm or 6mm (I forget which). I glued a 1" strip along the top of each side, on the outside, to double the thickness just at the top. It has proved to be plenty durable, and saves quite a bit of weight and heft.

@billmacgregor1041 5 жыл бұрын

Wowsa! Simple, effective and affordable. Please keep these coming.

@daonstream 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing content and helping build my confidence with woodworking. Thank you.

@sapelesteve 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing tool box build Eric! Every time I watch your videos I always get the urge to have to build something! Nice work as usual............. :)

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Glad to inspire 🙂

@Sonster9K 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous piece of work!!! Kudos!!!

@jarosawderybowski3506 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work, looks cool.Thanks!

@MrGeroth 5 жыл бұрын

Eric that’s awesome.

@Pcfan64 5 жыл бұрын

I liked it very much, thanks a lot for sharing.

@waynecreech 5 жыл бұрын

the dowel material you filled the holes in had a dark line through the center that looked like they were screws... it looks cool.. I had to look twice :)

@ianpearse4480 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, just made my first version of your design. Thanks for the guidance.

@EricSorensenCanada 4 жыл бұрын

@Ian Pearse Thanks! These are fun to make. I use mine all the time - more than any of my store bought boxes. Cheers🙂🍺

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 5 жыл бұрын

As always, great video and easy to follow!! Thank you!!

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

@Christy Steinman Thanks! Cheers 🙂🍺

@reinergruhle 5 жыл бұрын

simple but pretty handy. :-)

@vicentesolis496 4 жыл бұрын

Padrisimo!!!!!, muy útil, excelentemente explicado para su construcción, que opina usted de colocarle ruedas? se vale? mil gracias por compartir tan estupenda idea.

@johntheloft 5 жыл бұрын

nice toolbox - enjoyed the video

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks @John Bredemere! Cheers 🙂🍺

@FranklinWoodWorks2016 5 жыл бұрын

That was a great tutorial. I like discovering new joinery, especially when it doesn't require mad skills with hand tools. Subbed.

@MrTosha43 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work,what is the different coloured line I can see on the dowels please?

@EricSorensenCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! That's just the natural grain pattern in the dowel. It wasn't intentional but I like the effect.

@174859607 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know where to get a flat tooth grind saw blade

@brinjoness3386 5 жыл бұрын

The strongest joints are in Amsterdam. Cool tool box though.

@jason4547 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes... Carpentry joinery for the win

@BOBBY-et9xb 5 жыл бұрын

Nice music

@ericb.davenport9762 5 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to get the measurements for this beautiful project?

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

@Eric B. Davenport Thanks! Yes, the dimensions for this toolbox is 24 inches long, 10 inches wide, 9 inches tall on the sides and the ends are 12 inches tall (tapered 45° ). I used 1 inch dowel for the handle at the top. If you want a little more space for the tool tray, you can make your ends an inch or two taller - but may need to adjust the taper angle a bit. The tool tray is 8 1/2 inches wide X 21 3/8 inches long and 2 3/8 inches tall. The oak side tabs are 1 1/4 inches wide X 20 inches long X 3/8 inches thick. The corners/ legs are 10 inches tall, 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick. The side handles are the same material as the legs but tapered 22° on either end and are 10 inches wide.

@jfgaxeworks3447 5 жыл бұрын

It's nice looking and seems sturdy, but I have a couple of questions: 1. Why dowel-fill the screw holes? Couldn't you just leave the screws? 2. If exposed screw heads are the reason for #1, then why leave an exposed head on the handle? 3. If you're demoing a simple joint, and then build an accessory for the box using a $1000 domino joiner, is it still simple? :D Anyway, it's a great build, and really versatile... it's hard to beat a plywood/pine box for tool storage. I'd throw a quick coat of polyurethane or something on top of it to protect from water damage and such. Thanks!

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

@JFG Axeworks Thanks! The screws were only meant to be used as clamping during glue-up. I removed them and reinforced with dowels. It was a personal choice to use dowels. You can definitely just leave the screws or even use brass screws for a nicer look. The top handle uses a long bolt head screw, so that it is technically removable. As for the domino joints, I have the machine so i used it for the tool tray. You can use pocket screws or glue and brad nails will work fine. I will probably add a coat of poly at some point.