Dovetailed Boxes for Level Storage

I was fortunate enough to get an additional commission for custom tool boxes, this time a set of dovetailed boxes to hold some supper high end Starrett levels with precision that I can’t even fathom.

I went with figured ash for the long sides and walnut for the ends, and used some purple heart given to me by the client for the smaller boxes top and bottom panels.

All of the dovetails were hand cut and hand chiseled, and it was a real pleasure, and challenge to make these boxes. Details like the dovetails always have to have your full attention, as any mistakes are out in the open.

Custom Boxes for High End Starrett Tools

Custom Boxes

for High End Starrett Tools

It is an amazing feeling when you are asked to fulfill a customer's vision, and you succeed!

I was asked to build custom tool holder boxes for precision Starrett tools for a machinist in Fort Wayne.  I was honestly intimidated by the whole idea because I felt like my work wouldn't be up to the level the customer expected, as well as the fear that my work wasn't worth what I was asking to be paid.

My fears were unfounded as I plowed through the project, including having to re-cut the sides of the largest box because of a mistake in the first few steps.  I was able to build three beautiful boxes (with their own errors and mistakes) using new techniques, hardware, and tools which turned out good enough that the customer asked for two more boxes at delivery!