Homemade Machinist Tool Chest Made from Plywood

[DIYer]

Considering that it's made from scrap plywood, and in 1968, is very well kept. Good job!

[Paul Jones]

Thanks and it looks better in the photos. Last year, the only improvement was a very light sanding on all finishes to remove the scratches (particularly around the knobs) and a couple of coats of Deft semi-gloss clear wood spay finish (my favorite product for this purpose). I did the original finish in a gloss which makes any added finishes look glossy.

The overall dimensions are 20"Wx16"Hx9.5"D, and the inside drawer depths are 1", 1.75", and 4". Back in 1968, I used a hollow-ground planer blade (these were the best blades available until carbide tipped blades) to cut the plywood without splintering.