Ask this old house how to build a tool box

To build this tool box you first need to place plywood on top and bottom. Glue was applied, as was 1.5" screws.
















Here is the measurement to begin the sawing. The back of the box will be deeper than the front.













Here is where you start to saw. Yes, it needs to be cut all the way around the box the hard way, that is; with the grain of the wood






Here I am continuing to saw all the way around. By doing the cut this way, all corners of the tool box fit tightly into place. Notice: the big strong biceps I have. I also have great drops of sweat. Actual cutting time was only 1.5 hours.

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Some helpers came by to observe quality workman ship










Here I am cutting the front doors










Some of the helpers relax by showing off in front of the camera.













 After the doors were cut, it is time to install the hardware. These bolts go all the way through the frame to secure the doors.

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After the hard ware is installed you can see the precision of how the door meets the box, perfect







Here is how the box will be hung on the wall. This piece is attached to the box...








... while this piece is attached to the wall. Then all you have to do is lift the box onto the wall hanger.

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Then add a little paint ...

Then we we are finished and can use the tools. Here I am applying a 'C-clamp' to the drill.

Couch

See a whole family fits on this couch. This was the day Bryan Nelson and family came up to church when Grandma Nelson gave a talk in church.