Handy Tool Tote

Choosing the right tool storage for your workshop can be a daunting task. There’s no shortage of cabinets, chests, and shelving options that can be built or bought, but your most-used tools just tend to dissapear into them. So if you’re looking for the perfect solution for your everyday tool set, a handy tool tote like this one is the way to go. The goal was to design a tool tote that was large enough to carry the essentials, light enough to move around, and laid out so everything you could need would be visible at a glance. A magnetically locking drawer was added to store smaller items that tend to disappear at the bottom of the deeper trays. The thoughfulness continues to the construction techniques and materials as well. Box joints add strength and visual interest, while solid walnut makes sure the tote looks just as good as it functions. Think of this tool box design as a starting template for you to create the custom solution for the tools you’re actually using. Maybe you need two storage inserts to hold your carving tools. Or maybe you omit them altogether to store bulky items. It is definitely worthwhile to spend some time prior to building to make sure you can fit everything you want to carry. It’s easier to add an extra inch at the start instead of the end.

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