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ISSUE SIXTY-TWO Sources Carpenter's Toolbox_ To give the Carpenter's Toolbox (page 14) a classic look, I used some traditional trunk hardware, as you can see in the photo at the upper right. This type of hardware is available from a number of different sources. I ordered mine from Lee Valley Tools, but the margin at right lists other sources as well. The W-thick leather trunk handle is 83/4M long and comes with a nail to secure the handle inside the brass loops. The draw catches are IV2" wide and 23/t" long, and the trunk hinges are l'/s" wide and 2" long. One thing to keep in mind with all these parts is that you'll need to supply your own screws. You'll need six #8 x 3/V' Rh brass woodscrews for the handle and a total of eighteen #6 x V2" Fh brass woodscrews for the draw catches and hinges. Aging Hardware - Regardless of where you get your hardware, it's going to come with a bright brass finish. To "tarnish" the brass and give it more of an aged look, I turned to an antiquing solution that darkens brass. (A couple sources are listed in the margin at right) Before using the darkening solution, be sure to read the instructions thoroughly. Since they're mildly corrosive it's a good idea to cover your work area with a piece of plastic. And be sure to wear safety goggles and rubber gloves. In order for the the solution to work, you'll have to remove the protective coating from the hardware first. To do that, simply soak the hardware in lacquer thinner. At this point, aging the hardware is just a matter of dipping it in the solu Hardware Canisters As I was looking through catalogs to find just the right hardware for the Carpenter's Toolbox, I ran across these handy storage canisters. They're made from stainless steel, so they're pretty tough. And the lids have a piece of clear plastic on top. So you don't have to remove the lid to see what's inside — a quick glance is all it takes. And unlike a lot of small (containers where the lid fits loosely, the lid on this canister pops on and off with a satis No.62 1 iJ> tion and letting the darkening process begin. I only kept the hardware in the mixture for a few minutes to get the look I was after. When you have the look you want, remove the hardware and rinse it off with water to stop the process. Then to preserve the "look," I sprayed on a few thin coats of lacquer {Deft). Leather - If you like the look of the leather trunk handle you can use it as is. But I decided to "age" it too. No need for a fancy solution here. I simply picked up some shoe polish (brown) at the grocery store, wiped it on, and then buffed it out. ON-LINE EXTRASYou don't have to build the Carpenter's Toolbox with box joints. We've also designed another version that uses simple rabbet joints. You can find more information about this version at our website at www.ShopNotes.com. Or you can have the information mailed to you. Just send a stamped, self-addressed #10 envelope to: ShopNotes Drawings RO. Box 842 Des Moines, IA 50304 MAIL ORDER SOURCES Constantine's 954-561-1716 w-wiv.constantines.com Toolbox Hardware Lee Valley Tools 800-871-8158 Toolbox Hardware, Stainless-Steel Canisters Rockier 800-279-4441 Toolbox Hardware VanDyke's Restorers 800-558-1234 Brass Darkening Solution Woodsmith Store 800-835-5084 Brass Darkening Solution fying "snap." So you don't have to worry about knocking a lid off and spilling the contents on the floor (or inside your toolbox). Each canister is 23/8M in diameter and 33/8" tall — perfect for storing all sorts of small pieces of hardware (or other small items). I ordered these canisters from Lee Valley Tools. Besides these canisters, they also have a wide assortment of other storage containers. See margin for ordering information. ShopNotes ShortSttis ' "Online Extras" - Plans, Patterns, & More • Over 100 Woodworking Tips Online » Forums for Woodworking, Tools, & Classifieds 1 Visit Our Woodworking Shop Tours Gallery 1 Project Plans You Can Download 1 Catalog of Project Kits, Tools, Jigs, & Plans 1 Links to Other Woodworking Sites ' Order ShopNotes & Woodsmith Back Issues Online Customer Service Click on Subscriber Services ot www.shopnotes.com Access your account status Orange your mailing or email address Pay your bill Renew your subscription Tell us if you've missed an issue Find out if your payment has been received 35 A Aging Hardware. Giving the brass an aged look requires time — or a little help with a brass darkening solution (refer to margin for sources). |
