The Jalopy Journal

84TurboBuick · 12-22-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APEowner

Great looking box but the shots of the Buick made me feel really old. I worked on those things when they were new. How could they possibly be old enough to need a restoration?

Tell me about it.... I test drove one when they came out....

Where did 20yrs go!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecaver

It's been a couple of months since the last update. Did the box get completed?

I started another thread with all the finished pictures... (I cant figure out how to link the thread, but the the title is "Its Finally Finished".

Steve V. · 12-22-2009, 08:34 AM

Here it is.

It's finally done

Steve

Pukeballs · 12-22-2009, 11:21 AM

That looks great!

joecaver · 12-23-2009, 07:13 AM

thanks for the link, I missed that thread

tonydanzah · 08-01-2010, 06:04 PM

i forgot how awesome this this is.

mrholeshot · 08-01-2010, 06:44 PM

I read this thread awhile ago and the realted one above. Very Nice!!!!

Adam McLaughlin · 04-08-2013, 01:08 AM

Was researching this thread to look for some ideas regarding making drawers for under my trans bench for commonly used tools and parts

Kudos!
Very well done

Can I see a pic of the bottom of a drawer from the bottom side?
i.e.
turn the drawer upside down and then snap a photo

Adam

machine_punk · 04-08-2013, 02:57 PM

I think it's fabulous that you've decided to build your own tool box! I plan to make one too, but I am designing it with aluminum sheet and solid rivets (imagine that).

I really try not to pick at people's projects, but I am a bit concerned on the vertical pieces between each drawer. It doesn't look like you've planned for seasonal cross-grain wood movement...you may have an issue with splitting. You may do better in those center pieces with a horizontal cross bar at the bottom, a horizontal crossbar at the top, then two or three vertical crossbars to screw the drawer slides to (with a small vertical crossbar at the front, for appearance.)

Is pine just your favorite wood? I think it is great that you want to build an heirloom-quality piece and use all solid wood...that is cool...is there any reason you didn't step up to maple, or oak, or some other hardwood?.

Looking forward to seeing more pics as you progress.

Kev

WSMC633 · 04-08-2013, 03:16 PM

Well he built it in 2009, so it's probably about as "progressed" as its going to get!

Adam McLaughlin · 04-09-2013, 12:50 AM

I wonder what he thinks about it now... a few years down the road after every day use

Any follow up snapshots / posts?

Adam

12-22-2009, 08:34 AM	#142
Steve V. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 240	Re: Started My Toolbox! Here it is. It's finally done Steve __________________ Professionals are people who can do their job when they don’t feel like it. Amateurs are people who can’t do their job when they do feel like it.

12-22-2009, 11:21 AM	#143
Pukeballs Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 289	Re: Started My Toolbox! That looks great!

12-23-2009, 07:13 AM	#144
joecaver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 212	Re: Started My Toolbox! thanks for the link, I missed that thread

08-01-2010, 06:04 PM	#145
tonydanzah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: the champagne of people Posts: 5,046	Re: Started My Toolbox! i forgot how awesome this this is. __________________ Cheap,fast,reliable. You can chose only 2. Rip Ryan Dunn http://www.usenglish.org/

08-01-2010, 06:44 PM	#146
mrholeshot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8,052	Re: Started My Toolbox! I read this thread awhile ago and the realted one above. Very Nice!!!!

04-08-2013, 01:08 AM	#147
Adam McLaughlin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,592	Re: Started My Toolbox! Was researching this thread to look for some ideas regarding making drawers for under my trans bench for commonly used tools and parts Kudos! Very well done Can I see a pic of the bottom of a drawer from the bottom side? i.e. turn the drawer upside down and then snap a photo Adam __________________ I would like to know why everyone on G.J. is so wrapped up with screwdrivers and plastic handle ratchets...

04-08-2013, 02:57 PM	#148
machine_punk Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Napa Valley, California Posts: 1,629	Re: Started My Toolbox! I think it's fabulous that you've decided to build your own tool box! I plan to make one too, but I am designing it with aluminum sheet and solid rivets (imagine that). I really try not to pick at people's projects, but I am a bit concerned on the vertical pieces between each drawer. It doesn't look like you've planned for seasonal cross-grain wood movement...you may have an issue with splitting. You may do better in those center pieces with a horizontal cross bar at the bottom, a horizontal crossbar at the top, then two or three vertical crossbars to screw the drawer slides to (with a small vertical crossbar at the front, for appearance.) Is pine just your favorite wood? I think it is great that you want to build an heirloom-quality piece and use all solid wood...that is cool...is there any reason you didn't step up to maple, or oak, or some other hardwood?. Looking forward to seeing more pics as you progress. Kev __________________ Rivets are the New Duct Tape. Very close to finishing up the first Fantastic Light Bracket in The Aerodrome Studio--my metalworking studio in a 2-car, attached garage, where I build artistic projects, inpired by aeroplanes - The Aerodrome Studio: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=122188 - Solid Rivets 101: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=172474 - Blog: http://TheAerodromeStudio.com/wordpress -Twitter @Machine_Punk

04-08-2013, 03:16 PM	#149
WSMC633 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 481	Re: Started My Toolbox! Well he built it in 2009, so it's probably about as "progressed" as its going to get!

04-09-2013, 12:50 AM	#150
Adam McLaughlin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,592	Re: Started My Toolbox! I wonder what he thinks about it now... a few years down the road after every day use Any follow up snapshots / posts? Adam __________________ I would like to know why everyone on G.J. is so wrapped up with screwdrivers and plastic handle ratchets...

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