The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets, and Storage Systems

Product Description:

Winner of the 1996 Stanley Award for best how-to book. "Ideas and inspiration galore".–"Wooden Boat Review". 190 color photos. 100 drawings.

Summary: A Must Have For Woodworkers
Rating: 5

If you are a serious woodworker you surely have heard of Jim Tolpin. He's a pro woodworker/teacher/author. He's very good at what he does. This is one of maybe a half-dozen books he's written, and it is fascinating. You will see many examples of toolboxes, tool chests, tool cabinets, and rolling carts. Aside from seeing some beautiful pieces well-crafted, you just might pick up some good tips and get inspired to build something for your shop. For example, he gives you step-by-step instructions to build the rolling tool cart he built for his own shop.


Summary: A book worth getting
Rating: 5

First off, this is not a great how-to book. There are a few plans throughout, but not many. I got this book more for the information & inspiration. The pictures are nice color pictures and the writing was easy to read. The only complaint I would have is, I wish there was more on the standing style cabinets as this is what I am trying to build. But because this book covers all types of tool storage I understand there is only so much room.