The Toolbox Book

A complete visual survey of toolboxes for everyone who values tools. Popular Fine Woodworking author Jim Tolpin's beautifully illustrated guide shows ingenious tool storage solutions from rugged, old-time journeyman's chests to today's versatile truck boxes. You'll learn to plan and design boxes to increase productivity, save time and prevent loss or misplacement of your valuable assets.


The Toolbox Book is filled with practical advice and ideas. Tolpin's creative storage strategies give you details for planning boxes, selecting materials, constructing and finishing the right box for the job.


Whether it's a simple tote, portable chest or complex, built-in system for use in the shop, off a truck or at the job site, Tolpin shows how to store, organize, protect and transport the tools of every craftsman's profession, trade or avocation.