A blue hardcover book, Dutch Tool Chests by LAP, features a line drawing of a tool chest on the cover and highlights classic storage solutions and hand-tool joinery. The book is shown slightly angled on a white surface.
A light blue hardcover book, Dutch Tool Chests by LAP, features a silver line drawing of a tool chest on the cover—an ideal storage and hand-tool joinery guide for enthusiasts.
An open LAP Dutch Tool Chests hardcover shows text on the left page and color photos of storage solutions with captions on the right, all set against a white background.

Dutch Tool Chests

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Dutch Tool Chests

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

Transform your hand-tool skills while building the perfect storage solution with "Dutch Tool Chests" by Megan Fitzpatrick, featuring a foreword by legendary woodworker Roy Underhill. This definitive 192-page manual delivers everything needed to construct traditional slant-lid tool chests that combine historical design with practical modern function.

Key Details:

  • Author: Megan Fitzpatrick
  • Foreword: Roy Underhill
  • Format: 8-1/2" x 11" hardbound
  • Pages: 192
  • Production: Sewn signatures on #70 matte-coated paper

Content Highlights:

  • Complete plans for two different chest sizes plus a rolling storage base
  • Detailed material selection guidance for optimal results
  • Comprehensive hand-tool joinery instruction including through-dovetails and hand-cut dados
  • Interior organization systems for chisels, saws, marking tools, and bench planes
  • Extensive 43-chest gallery showcasing innovative modifications and adaptations

Unique Features:

  • Step-by-step instruction transforms novices into confident hand-tool woodworkers
  • Detailed coverage of hardware, hinges, and traditional finishing techniques
  • Gallery section provides endless inspiration for customizing your own chest
  • Clear guidance for outfitting interiors to protect and organize valuable tools

Construction Quality:

  • Printed in Tennessee on Japanese-built sheet-fed press
  • Sewn signatures reinforced with fiber-based tape for durability
  • Cotton-covered 98-point boards with foil die-stamped design
  • Engineered to withstand a century of workshop use

This exceptional resource does double-duty—teaching essential woodworking skills while helping you create the perfect storage solution for a lifetime of craftsmanship. The meticulously detailed instruction on through-dovetails alone makes this book invaluable for anyone serious about developing their hand-tool expertise.

Whether building your first hand-tool chest or seeking inspiration to upgrade your current storage system, "Dutch Tool Chests" provides both the technical knowledge and creative inspiration needed for success. Begin your journey toward better organization and improved woodworking skills with this definitive guide to one of woodworking's most practical and enduring designs.

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