As someone who has bookshelves custom-built to my own specifications (8-high, adjustable shelves, etc.), I appreciate fine carpentry work. But this just takes it to a whole new level:
That’s the tool chest of 19th century piano maker H.O. Studley. I originally saw this linked from Fark, and knew I had to put up a video of it, if only to show Howard Waldrop (a man deeply appreciative of fine woodwork) the next time he’s somewhere near a computer.
I’m sure this is very old news to some people, as there have been many articles written about it in woodworking magazines. I think my jaw actually dropped open when they showed how the individual fastening drawers slid back and forth.
And here’s a nice big picture of it.
Tags: carpentry, H.O. Studley, tools, video
I believe TJIC has also blogged this in the past.
One of the points he (or someone commenting) made was that making your own tool chest was part of the process for apprentices and continued to be so for professionals. People who were considering hiring you would look at your tool chest; essentially, your personal tool chest was your job interview/resume combined.