Easy Joinery Toolbox Tote With Reversible Lid | Woodworking Project

How to make a solid wood toolbox with a reversible lid that doubles as storage. This is a simple and easy project for woodworkers. This beautiful walnut box uses traditional box joint joinery that can easily be done on the tablesaw or router. The removable lid slides over the handle and is a great place for small parts and tool storage. The entire tool box is made with solid hardwood and will last many lifetimes. Follow along and build one for yourself with step by step instructions in the video and if you need measurements and more details I have clear and easy to understand plans on my website.
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[@MakeSomething]

That was fun! Want to make this? Plans for this toolbox available here: makesomething.com/toolbox/

[@DarkKnight0011]

I've always enjoyed your videos. Although in the last 30 seconds or so in the end I get frustrated because the "glamour" shots are always covered by ads, or links to your next video suggestions, your logo, etc. Give the people what they want and let us enjoy looking at the finished product.

[@toddlewis6588]

Awesome! Plus you can never go wrong with Roadhouse!

[@christaylor1609]

came here to say the same thing

[@westcutzyoung3187]

Man this video and your other are the reason i got into the woodworking business... So informational from ways to customize your toolbox, to easy fixes, and project that you dont need a bunch of tools for. I recently did my first show and your checklist helped out a bunch. Keep cutting and ripping.

[@Young3TrE]

Totally. So easy to follow.

[@ernestyoung1837]

I love this channel.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks everyone! I’m having so much fun and glad you like them!

[@dougthebuilder1]

seemingly the most unbelievable dust extraction set up of any shop in existence. Dude you shop is like a science lab it's so clean!

[@asmcsparran]

No "Sand in the place where you live??" It's okay...sang it in my head anyway. Nicely done, sir!

[@roderikvanderkelen]

That reversible lid is a great idea! And those finger joints make it look very pro!

[@danieldrake8908]

45 seconds in and I'm like - holy sh*t, he's watching Roadhouse!

[@MakeSomething]

Hehe!

[@adventuresquad852]

I saw that too, love it.

[@JkCanvas]

The ol Double Douche

[@borkbirk3272]

The editing, the music, the energy. This video really put a smile on my face! Great stuff!

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!!

[@JonathanRansom]

Love the jump cuts in this.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@julietphillips1991]

That is one mighty fine toolbox! Instead it could be one mighty fine picnic basket! Too gorgeous!

[@billblake6954]

Walnut tool box. That is insane. Walnut 'downunder' is classified as exotic and difficult to source and afford. Definitely not an off the shelf at your local hardware store material. Love it though - good to see someone enjoying fine timber.

[@sairadorantes5319]

God, I love the editing for your videos so much, things just cut off, cut, skip, but IT IS ALWAYS SO COMICAL. "We're doing this cuz--" and then he's just getting right into the project.

[@MakeSomething]

🙏❤️

[@HandlebarWorkshops]

Nice one! I gotta say that a bunch of those sawdust shots could be on Vimeo!

[@MakeSomething]

Ha! For sure!

[@masterricon]

"Flat-bottomed grind you make the dado slot go round!"

[@MakeSomething]

Get on your bikes and ride!

[@jonwills1957]

Roadhouse!! Literally watched it last night! This might be the prettiest tool box!

[@waynek848]

Really beautiful! Would be great with two of the trays on there and the bottom shorter. I definitely would like to build this! Thanks for the video!

[@yapbird]

Thanks for the roadhouse reference

[@jamesopell]

I want to compliment you on your channel and projects. The quality of your projects and the tools you use has improved since the beginning of your channel....two thumbs up..

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you Jim! Appreciated!

[@johnvodopija]

Roadhouse is one of my all time favourites. The walnut with finish looks amazing. Thank you 👍😎🇦🇺

[@tanjidurrahman3171]

the way you describe "what to do" and "how to do" is amazing!!! although i know very little English, i never went backward video to understand what you just did and said, this is your awesome teaching quality! i saw many videos from super duper master woodworkers, but for me you are the best explainer so far. i am learning woodworking, so please, wish me a bright future :)

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you! And a bright future!

[@timdoyon1964]

Yes! Road House! Patrick Swayze at his very best! I love that movie, (and I especially loved the doctor , (if you know what I mean!😍)). Oh yeah, I love that toolbox too. That is beautiful, and it’s exactly what I was looking for! ☮️

[@reforzar]

Bob did montage mode yesterday and you let Dan do his thing today. I need to learn this trick. So much work done in so little time.

[@MakeSomething]

Haha!

[@TimGels]

Nice detail with the chamfer. I like the editing in this video--it flows, but does so quickly. Thanks!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Tim!

[@carlblack7713]

Love your videos- tightly edited, packed with pertinent info and 'light'! I may have mentioned this before, but I appreciate the safety tips. I almost lost 2 fingers last year in a kickback accident after 60+ accident-free years. There's always time to do it safely!

[@michaos1]

Hey I really like the speed of your videos and that you abrupt obvious explanations and skip repeated parts on the video. No need to play x2 and skip.

[@waynecreech]

What a beauty! Walnut is one of my favorites

[@DrFunke]

Great movie! I got a PhD in philosophy and worked as a bouncer inspired in part by this movie. FYI I really liked the editing this week. The tell, cut away show, tell, format worked really well for me. It probably wouldn’t be ideal for a “how to”, but as entertainment it was dope. ❤️

[@kennethgreer]

Dave, this is seriously some of your best work. You talk a lot about "finding your voice" on the Making It podcast and I really think you've found it. Your style, humor, and work are in such harmony. It has been a lot of fun watching your videos change and listening to you talk about your growth. #PeakPicciuto

[@MakeSomething]

Right on! Thanks Kenneth!

[@carlproduces]

Possibly my favorite video of yours so far! The design of the box is perfect and it came out really well. It's just enough of a change on simple design to make it awesome. But the edit... from the intro to the choice of cuts... it moved quick and was a great way to get around the problem of always showing the same steps.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Carl!

[@yourface8698]

That's an awesome movie I grew up watching movies like that. Just got done making your frame jig yesterday box joint jig is next thank you for these videos.

[@MakeSomething]

Right on! Thanks! Your Face!

[@davidgreen437]

Roadhouse playing in the background awesome

[@claire2430]

Nice opening sequence

[@Trevor_Lane]

Game changer! I love this tool box!!!!

[@bytesizedengineering]

This turned out beautiful! I love the editing in this video David! It seemed like there were some new cuts and your humor and personality came through. Well done sir.

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@wolfganghellmann9167]

you are some craftsman , awesome box and video, thank you

[@kypass]

Best video ever! -Great editing -Awesome Project -Walnut -Swayze You're getting your jersey hung up with Bob Feller, Herb Score, Charlie Nagy, Cory Schnider, Kenny Loften, Alber (Joey) Bell, Thome, Felix Fermin, Brooke Jacoby, Picciuto

[@MakeSomething]

Andre Thornton

[@valorickworkshop9761]

I really love the way you guys shot and edited the sequence where you make the handle. I mean the whole thing is great but that was some next level editing!

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@j316finewoodworking6]

Been building for everyone else lately...this I may have to build for me..great show

[@brevs8387]

The people who thumbed down the video think it needs a TV17 rating because of that one Roadhouse scene... Insanity! Love the box btw... Great vid!

[@MakeSomething]

😁

[@WayWoodworking]

Love the snappy pace of the video. Of course the walnut looks great too!

[@michaelpotase]

Awesome project!! ROADHOUSE FTW.

[@MakeSomething]

😎🙌

[@JesseLavery]

Awesome. I love the finished product -- and love the evolution of your style, including the continuous subtle tweaks to music and visuals. High five!

[@GoGreenMan]

My A.D.D. loved to jump cutting on this one!! Keep up the great work!

[@BrenoLuna]

The new opening is on point. Kudos!

[@makerbyproxy8666]

Pretty sweet piece. Walnut is always beautiful!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Love this! I was looking forward to watching this and it did not disappoint. The reversible lid is such a great added bonus. The wood is gorgeous. And the jig makes box joints more approachable. Nailed it again!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Angie!

[@virriki627]

What the beautiful toolbox you made! Bravo!

[@wojo1034]

“A polar bear fell on me!” Love Roadhouse and the tool box!

[@MakeSomething]

That line makes me cry-laugh

[@gpdoyon]

Beautiful!

[@michaelwagner3952]

Awesome work! It looks like a good amount of planning/thought went into this project. Thank you for sharing! Also dig the new cut scenes and edits. Always keeping it fresh!

[@jennieanddavis]

Thanks for sharing this build! Love the router jig from last week. The walnut toolbox looks amazing as well. I imagine a smaller version used as a table tote (for condiments and stuff) would sell well at shows and to restaurants.

[@ruudhooff6486]

Good video. You're taking Jimmy's advice really to heart in this video, late in; early out 😉

[@michaelpiercy89]

Now that is a beautiful toolbox!

[@jakechovanec5372]

I love the new opening!! Can't wait to make this for some of my new tools

[@matti1111]

Road house always a great move!

[@happy2watchu]

Beautiful

[@torinhalsey6313]

Just gorgeous.

[@joshuatharpe9397]

Beautiful tool box!! Should be for a hand tool woodworker.

[@dakaraius]

Man, you guys get some great quality ply in the states. Everything I have ever used in England has been bad.

[@MakeSomething]

All the good ply comes from Canada.

[@dakaraius]

@@MakeSomething... Are you Canadian?

[@MakeSomething]

Nope. United Statesian

[@dakaraius]

@@MakeSomething Phew. I thought I'd insulted you. Great videos BTW, very informative and so many great ideas.

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sapelesteve]

Awesome build as Walnut is one of my favorite woods! However, way too nice to use as a toolbox. I would put a different finish on it & use it as a picnic tote.............. :)

[@vanderwalt]

Flipping heck this edit is maximum epicness!!! Dan you friggin legend!! Enjoyed the edit of this video just a smidge more than the actual build...but just by a smidge, loved the build as well! ✌️😁

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you Karel! 🙌

[@johnpasco1300]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@TOPOM42]

Leaded or unleaded. Best movie ever

[@skewedmaker]

Looks great! I like the chamfered edge, gives it a nice look.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Just cool...love how it reverses!

[@bigkremey]

Excellent build and innovative piece! Best part was Roadhouse in the background. Hell yea!

[@McFlysGarage]

Very cool. I need to make the box joint jig for sure!

[@ChippedBuilds]

Love how the walnut box looks! and that is such an awesome jig. Great job!

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@phicklep]

Your editing is on point! Love the intro and the mid-sentence cutoff when you know what’s going to be said. Very unique and it is it’s own style. Side note: love the project!

[@WorksbySolo]

Mackey Makes That’s exactly what I was gonna say about this project video. Such a joy to watch, plus I got all the information needed. Perfect pace as well.

[@rednil]

Excellent edit

[@kevinmahon5152]

Got road house playing in the background. Awesome vids man keep it up

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT project David. A father can make one and pass it to his son OR the son can make one and pass it to his father - see it's reversible.

[@MakeSomething]

Ha! Yes!!

[@mwhobg]

"I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice." Roadhouse!!!

[@MakeSomething]

Rules to live by!

[@claudiozuniga9268]

Excelente!!! Un proyecto espectacular, tienes mucho talento y un taller envidiable.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@KmanSweden]

Dude! I’m 36 seconds in and that reversible lid is an awesome idea! Great work @makesomething

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

This vould easily convert to a 6 pack case, which is perfect for a gift of random beers/sodas. 😉 I think I'll try that. Don't worry David, I'll share with you and Dan. 👍

[@tooljunkie555]

Its Friday and "I DONT WANT TO!" ;) BEAUTIFUL LOOKING TOOL BOX I was just thinking about making a wooden box to lock 6 Mason jars that I use for storage;) out grew and graduated the lil plastic one I was using

[@SlickPickle88]

Beautiful toolbox and even better video production!

[@compunurse]

I think that's almost too pretty to put tools in. Nice.

[@DJ-fn3jm]

Do you have Road House on a loop? That's awesome. So is the tool box.

[@MakeSomething]

Yes and thanks!

[@jwydubak9673]

Indeed, the handle is going to expand and contract, but it will do in the same direction and by the same amount as the sides, so it could be glued all along.

[@thesplinteredfinger]

I really like that project! I just put it on my to do list.

[@andypeard1731]

Cool project, cool video. May I suggest with the epic video quality getting Morgan Freeman to narrate a project in the future.

[@MakeSomething]

I’ll give him a call and see if he’s free next week.

[@FishersShop]

Gorgeous! Turned out awesome. Love that walnut!

[@ramsien]

Would you consider using the router to make a box joint dust catcher for the front of the Jig? A basic box, with a tall enough opening and a Universal Dust Port at the bottom of the face, I think it would work fine and look pretty nice... maybe with a Make Something logo laser'd into it. The new intro is growing on me

[@MakeSomething]

That’s exactly what it needs!

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That’s an awesome project and it looks fantastic. You came up with a great design. I’d love to make one but right now I don’t see a need for one. Perhaps as I continue organizing my shop and creating storage I’ll come up with a use. On second thought it might be a box to store my glue and supplies that I could put in a cabinet and take to where I was doing my glue up. I’ll have to think that one over.

[@Bekim8310]

Awesome project. I love the tool box you made!

[@_J.F_]

I love that toolbox!

[@CheveeDodd]

Will Dan come to my shop and do his thing? I'd have twice as much content out! :-D

[@MakeSomething]

I’ll ask...

[@AndysHolzkiste]

A fantastic project and a great wooden work... again a great inspiration for my projects. Many greetings from Andy

[@aaudain1]

Wonderful great job

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Two videos for the price of one. I like it.

[@jackjonson2696]

Brilliant

[@FigmentsMade]

This is such a gorgeous box. The design is so neat. And I love the editing in this video!

[@ryandietz377]

Definitely my favor at part of the movie as well :)

[@jamessloanofficial]

I keep hearing, at least in my head, Peter Griffin saying “Roadhouse!”

[@cwgoforth]

Great craftsmanship! Thanks for sharing the build. I agree with others.....your video production is outstanding. Nice job all around

[@wpherigo1]

Beautiful work. Nicely done!

[@pemtax557]

Impressive video in all aspects ... the tote came out so nice I'd be afraid to use it. Nicely done! Cheers

[@dagored100]

That wood is so beautifull.. very nice toolbox