Traditional Japanese Tool Chest | Japanese Tool Box

Traditional Japanese Tool Chest | Japanese Tool Box | Wooden Tool Chest

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2 жыл бұрын

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This is probably the fourth or fifth tool chest I've made in my day but the first at this scale and with construction grade material. As someone who is anticipating being on site and traveling with my tools a fair bit, I felt as though it was time for a proper home for my more prized hand tools. Enter, the traditional japanese tool chest. Inspired by The Anarchist's Tool Chest from Christopher Schwarz, this was designed to hold my most essential hand tools. However, a lack of proper planning and a ton of bumps along the way turned this into a basic place for my tools to live as opposed to the ultimate tool chest for Japanese tools. This build is extremely approachable and with some proper layout, is a great beginner project for those looking to make a nice vessel for their prized hand tools. Thanks for watching!
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@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Help support my channel through the following links: 8 in. x 12-Tooth Stacked Dado Saw Blade Set: homedepot.sjv.io/JrjkWa 10 in. x 80-Tooth Ultra Finish Circular Saw Blade: homedepot.sjv.io/BXG51L The Real Milk Paint Company's Impressive line of finishing products (Special Affiliate Link): www.realmilkpaint.com/ref/cowdogcraftworks/ For 10% off use coupon code: cowdogcraftworks -Starbond CA Glues (Special Affiliate Link): bit.ly/3A6I5h8 For 10% off use coupon code: cowdogcraftworks Support Japanese Craftsmanship in America and purchase planes and blades from Suzuki Tool: suzukitool.com/ Shapton Glass Stone 8000 Grit 5mm: amzn.to/3mtX2EY Shapton Glass stone 3000HR: amzn.to/3ekDKh6 Shapton Glass Stone 1000 Grit 5mm: amzn.to/3EvCVg4 8 Inch Diamond Hone Sharpening Plate 400/1000: amzn.to/3FuKbdd The Complete Japanese Joinery (Book): amzn.to/2OAj1sM Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use (Book): amzn.to/3f2eSuH The Anarchist's Tool Chest (Book): amzn.to/3n8ktEq Starrett 13A 4" 4R Grad Double Square: amzn.to/3FceYKO Miller Dowel 1X Stepped Dowel Joinery Kit: amzn.to/3taohsr Shapton Glass Stone Set w/Field Holder #500, 2000, 16000 Grit 5mm: amzn.to/3ojR230 Metric Japanese Style Carpenter's Square: amzn.to/35kC3fG Mini Square 10x5cm: amzn.to/36mtcti Faber-Castell Ecco Pigment 0.1 mm Pen: amzn.to/36oLni8 Pentel Mechanical Pencil: amzn.to/36uqbab Yataro Authentic Japanese Chisel Set (5 Piece): amzn.to/3CLUEyV DFM Diamond Lapping Plate MADE IN USA (120 Grit) for Flattening Waterstones and Sharpening: amzn.to/3z2MvWA KAKURI Woodworking Japanese Block Plane 60mm, Manual KANNA Wood Planer for Finishing Wood Surface, 2.9×2.7×10.1 inches (41937): amzn.to/3szzXoe SHARPAL 208H 4 OZ Polishing Compound Fine Green Buffing Compound Leather Strop Sharpening Stropping Compounds (2-Pack, Total 4 Oz.): amzn.to/3FtlAFQ If you want access to more tools, check out my amazon storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/cowdogcraftworks //Follow along: IG: instagram.com/cowdogcraftworks/ Twitter: twitter.com/cowdogcraftwork Facebook: facebook.com/cowdogcraftworks Website: www.cowdogcraftworks.com

@billrankin5899 Жыл бұрын

I very much like that you weren't afraid to show and discuss your mistakes. Well done.

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

Thanks bill. I actually just posted a video on making a vanity of which I had a ton of issues on. It’s titled something along the lines of “nobody makes furniture this way anymore” or something to that effect. Check it out. Tons of me banging my head against a wall in that one.

@ianpearse4480 4 ай бұрын

Pinch sticks are awesome. Veritas make a great set of clamps for them and James Wright made some cool videos about them. Better than rulers any day.

@CowDogCraftWorks 4 ай бұрын

💯

@TheArchBodom 11 ай бұрын

This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble kzfaq.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!

@CowDogCraftWorks 11 ай бұрын

I actually just gave away a set of my older chisels and gave away the tray from the box as a holder for them. Probably worth making another one.

@KomarProject 2 жыл бұрын

Yes !!! So cool buddy

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaas

@christopherwheeler5091 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I just want to thank you for keeping it real. You have been very open about your struggles and mistakes. Its great to know that not everybody does perfect work all the time, every time. It keeps me encouraged. Great job with the build.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s still working out well. And of course I’m reminded of planning every single time I try and get my tools out the bottom of it ha.

@TheGrantAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea on the ability to sharpen in the top!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks grant

@danny5327 3 ай бұрын

Well done, first plug that was open,smooth and straight to the point. Extra points for that. You are the first that I’ve seen that is doing this the quick way but with the love for tools. I tip my hat to you as you are what the world needs.

@CowDogCraftWorks 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. I will say: I have been getting exponentially slower with each video after this.

@garyfairbrother5532 11 ай бұрын

I am fascinated by the Japanese aesthetic and have made several tool boxes of their design. Some tiny ones for dice games (great gifts) and some large for specific tool groups (planes and chisels). Your idea of having upper trays slide perpendicular to the length makes perfect sense in some applications and I will happily steal that. I have experienced most of the errors that you graciously admitted too as well. I call the expense of additional material needed tuition. You are a talented craftsman and presenter. Thank you.

@CowDogCraftWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was fun. I’m looking forward to messing with the box a little more to improve on the design.

@TwoMooseDesign 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Special thanks to you for teaching me the hack for inside measurements

@Davet998 2 жыл бұрын

I like that a lot! It is good to hear the issues at the end of the video. Nice one.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Nothing quite like spilling my whole glue bottle on the inside.

@dietrichnsons 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see this in person😎It’s really a great looking toolbox!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

February is gonna be so dope.

@freerkderuiter8822 Жыл бұрын

This is great. I love Japanese joinery. You did a great job :)

@CowDogCraftWorks 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@deanaldinger5018 2 жыл бұрын

Your yellow line is much nicer than the garbage fir here in the PNW. Very nice build Chris

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

It gets all those cool blues from sitting on my porch getting periodically rained on and sun tanned. It’s nice.

@pandabear495 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video that I’ve seen of you. I am very happy I did. What I really enjoyed about it is you are not afraid to show miss steps. You then explained how you overcame them. I think I learned a lot more from that then from videos of perfect execution. I know for a fact that I’m gonna make many more mistakes. But you made me realize that it’s OK if I do. You got my sub and 👍

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you. This build was particularly cursed by some voodoo priestess Im guessing 😂 but in reality I’m all about demonstrating the shortcomings and fixes. Glad to have you aboard.

@j.r.tidwell3318 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing on my first Japanese tool box. I guess It's live and learn on it. Still I think you did a heck of a job on it. Enjoyed how you brought it to you audience. Think i'll watch a few more of your viedos.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I don’t know if I mentioned it in the video at all but I think I mentioned it in another comment but this is like the third or fourth box I did and for some reason I went full brain fart. I’ve got another Japanese tool box video on the channel… albeit smaller and not really for tools… and my brain functioned moderately better.

@EthanCarterDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool bud! The wedges for the sharpening station on top is such a cool design!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

The internet loves it.

@MrAnimal1971 3 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable format. Do you think using hardwoods would be better for this particular build regading wood movement?

@CowDogCraftWorks 3 ай бұрын

No not particularly! Although from what I understand in Japan… and even china and Korea… they’re pretty indifferent about what material it actually is made from. They just use what’s laying around. Actually when I buy high end tools… or new old stock tools they often come in a wooden box that’s made from paulownia… which is similar to balsa almost, might even be softer.

@matthewbrady5214 Жыл бұрын

Nicest Home Depot commercial I’ve seen today.

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

How doers get things done

@williampuccio32 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done build. Learned a ton as always. Mistakes happen. Don’t be so hard on yourself man. Be well.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

My man bill. My man.

@annarboriter Жыл бұрын

The length of the box is determined by the width of the arms when carrying it. It is much better to create two comfortable to carry toolboxes than one oversized example. Your shiplapped bottom arrangement makes more sense. A single fixture or two centrally located are enough to support the bottom

@shawnkirsch 2 жыл бұрын

Fav video in a while!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

😘

@jerrystark3587 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and a very useful toolbox. I have made a few tool boxes over the past 65 years. In my experience, none were "perfect" and ALL were very useful. The only tool box I ever regretted was the one I needed and did not have. Thanks for the video.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome jerry! I’ve also been meaning to do a proper wall cabinet… but y’know time… things… life.

@dfmtoolworks 2 жыл бұрын

I think we need a slow motion zoom at about 14:43. This build was a lot like some of my woodworking . A learning experience and not planned completely but it works. Like the sharpening station 👍

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually been a while since the mini square got some screen time on here but it worked well!

@gm2407 Жыл бұрын

Most important thing I learned, plan your trays and build them around your tool dimensions before you build the box around the dimensions of the trays.

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

That is a very clear, succinct, and eloquent way of summarizing the moral of this entire video.

@Grampiswoodshop Жыл бұрын

Nice!!👍

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@gregblake2764 6 ай бұрын

Some wise person once said you learn more from your mistakes than from your successes.

@CowDogCraftWorks 6 ай бұрын

Sure did!

@jonathanfemenella8662 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome build

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon!

@toddharshbarger8616 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd! It was very frustrating but also very rewarding.

@dwwoodbuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris! Really like the sharping station part! (might want to consider cutting down on the length of the wedges so they don't extend past the edges of the box). As to mistakes, not fully planned.. if you're not failing while learning then you are failing to learn! Really enjoy your projects and your work, keep it coming!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

That’s some high level thoughts right there. Thanks for watching.

@ikust007 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be mad but… one of the rare workshop I can relate to…:)) not Spic n span. Cheers for your work !

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I did some shop upgrades recently that definitely made things prettier but usually my workbench top will still look like hot garbage regularly.

@ikust007 2 жыл бұрын

@@CowDogCraftWorks :))))

@CMRWoodworks 2 жыл бұрын

Cool build man!

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Much appreciated.

@dpmeyer4867 2 жыл бұрын

looks nice

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@j.r.tidwell3318 2 жыл бұрын

My wedge did the same thing. I really need to make a new one. By the way, great job on the build.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I honestly should have just cut it by hand. Probably would have been easier.

@stankolodin5586 2 жыл бұрын

Let us pray to the workflow gods as they flow their way down the drain never to be remembered again.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Precisely

@stevenclarke2592 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this and enjoyed the video. I think you might find the the wedge for the lid is on the wrong end. Lid should dip under one end and then slid back leaving about 2 or 3 mm and the end that first goes in is where the wedge is so that both ends are under end caps. I have found that if you makes learn from them, life is a journey and one should always learn along the way.

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

Yeah ive done about four of these in varying sizes and I never seem to learn my lid lessons. One day though!

@gwcstudio 26 күн бұрын

Storing hard steel tools like chisels on a tablesaw is a great way to have a tablesaw throw a chisel at you.

@CowDogCraftWorks 24 күн бұрын

::responds to this impaled by thirty chisels of various lengths:: 😵 💀

@wardogdauwdd3020 10 ай бұрын

What if we don't have power tools and literally only the hand tools and hand drill ?

@CowDogCraftWorks 10 ай бұрын

I suggest you start cutting now.

@scottgates601 2 жыл бұрын

Great build mate, really enjoyed the video. Where can you get the hammer you are using at 17:09? Do you use this much for tapping out your plane irons?

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

Sure do. Even some of my chisels that need tapping out get that. I got it from hida tool. Relatively inexpensive. Not overly high quality but it gets it done.

@DialecticDeveloper 10 ай бұрын

Smaller box with drawer might work better for mobile purposes.

@CowDogCraftWorks 10 ай бұрын

I do not disagree.

@dannielrolfe8079 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Well done. Quick question, shouldn’t you keep your blades in your di (is that how it’s spelled?) during transport?

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

Dai. Typically no. It can damage the dai if… y’know… any number of traumas happen to it.

@jaywood8296 7 ай бұрын

My question as well. The blades are easily damaged if they are loose, but it is not good for the dai as well to not have the blade installed at all.

@JedediahSmith342 3 ай бұрын

I was expecting 2 USA muscle cars. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

@CowDogCraftWorks 3 ай бұрын

You’re not too far off honestly.

@JedediahSmith342 3 ай бұрын

@@CowDogCraftWorks just kidding I learned lots watching yer vid thanks take care 😎🇺🇸✌🏽

@thebigredwagon 2 жыл бұрын

I made one out of oak and was applying tung oil and a strong gust of wind blew the open bottle into the box….the inside got about 300 coats of oil. It happens, mostly to me.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

This speaks volumes to me

@mskulls83 Жыл бұрын

nice chest! is that blood or finish on your saw?

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

You’ll have to give me the time stamp but I’m at least 80% sure it’s some kind of finish. I highly doubt it’s blood… but hey anything Is possible.

@WalterMelons Жыл бұрын

Love the shirt. Where’s it from?

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

You’d have to give me a time stamp I’m pretty sure I wear like ten shirts in this video.

@WalterMelons Жыл бұрын

@@CowDogCraftWorks oh sorry the dovetales one

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

@@WalterMelons it’s from @onceuponaworkbench here on KZfaq. Donavon. I believe he sells them on his website.

@googlesbitch Жыл бұрын

Lid was done incorrect but can be corrected. Here is a video of how it's done. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLaRo9ua393aqKM.html

@CowDogCraftWorks Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I thought I mentioned this in the video already but I tried to experiment with a dual wedge as opposed to a single wedge… which is how this ended up the way it is.

@ungoodwoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

One thought that might be a relatively easy retrofit is to create a bottom drawer you can pull out from the side to access the saws. Otherwise I think it turned out great. I did laugh to myself when you used the word obviate because I use that word frequently as well. Must be a lawyer thing.

@CowDogCraftWorks 2 жыл бұрын

I also use: “essentially” and “with that being said” about a thousand times.