tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post3791524360464739308..comments2024-02-09T05:18:38.009-08:00Comments on Mulesaw: New tool chest for the sea 7, lid stay or dust seal?Jonas Jensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-42388641529802646432015-02-04T14:53:58.383-08:002015-02-04T14:53:58.383-08:00Hi Bill.
I don't quite know why I installed t...Hi Bill.<br /><br />I don't quite know why I installed them in the first place, the lid is very small, and even if it is bent all the way back, it won't tear out the hinges because it is only 9.5" deep.<br /><br />At a point I considered skipping the reinforcements, but the chest looked incredibly dull without them, I guess it is because I didn't make any skirt or outside dust seal. It is strange how much these things affect the look. <br /><br />By the way, I have tried to visit your blog, but for some mysterious reason, some days our Internet connection won't allow me to visit any Wordpress sites.. So for the last couple of days I have been unable to leave a commetn on your blog and Gregg Merrits blog. I have absolutely no idea why.<br /><br />I tried to post this entry yesterday, but after spending about an hour and still not having been able to upload any pictures I decided to quit for the day. <br /><br />WOW, I suddenly had enough band width to visit your blog :-) <br /><br />Thanks for commenting.<br />Brgds<br />Jonas (I'm off to make a comment to your and Greg before the connection disappears again).<br /><br />Jonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-69917521268751788442015-02-04T14:42:48.359-08:002015-02-04T14:42:48.359-08:00Hi Jeffrey
Thanks for the nice comment. I tried t...Hi Jeffrey<br /><br />Thanks for the nice comment. I tried to rectify the link to your blog earlier today, but I couldn't gain access to my own blog due to the Internet connection. I'll keep on trying, otherwise I'll have to correct it when I'm back home.<br /><br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-67839600291688235672015-02-04T14:40:31.035-08:002015-02-04T14:40:31.035-08:00Hi Andy
Thanks for your suggestion, but I don'...Hi Andy<br />Thanks for your suggestion, but I don't check the tool chest in on its own. It is always inside by bag (kind of like a hockey gear bag). So that should protect in in theory.<br />My old chest got so beat up in one year of travelling that I had to make a new and sturdier one.<br />It is kind of funny that when I make something out here that won't fit in a suitcase on the way home, I put it in a cardboard box. Apparently the handlers know that cardboard boxes should not be thrown around, because those always manage the flight without a scratch. <br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-60353092237086445572015-02-04T11:04:25.106-08:002015-02-04T11:04:25.106-08:00I agree with you that the lid stays look out of pl...I agree with you that the lid stays look out of place. If I were making a blanket chest, or any chest that my daughter may find herself around, I would put stays on just so the heavy lid wouldn't close on her hand. Otherwise, I prefer rope or chain.<br /><br />As far as the corner reinforcements, I think they are a must, even if the chest were staying put for the most part. For whatever reason, it seems that tool boxes get dinged up at the corners. I like how you fit them in place, though I may have been too lazy to attempt it, that doesn't mean it's not a very good idea.<br />Thanks.<br />Bill<br />confusedwoodworker@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388390480569098626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-54156924914957605482015-02-04T10:40:35.317-08:002015-02-04T10:40:35.317-08:00Hi Jonas,
The chest looks great even before the p...Hi Jonas,<br /><br />The chest looks great even before the paint. I'm really impressed with your corner guards. They look great, and at the very least, they'll give those "gentle" luggage handlers a serious challenge. Congratulations on an awesome build.<br /><br />JeffreyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783705021825486473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-13311311150948461512015-02-04T05:48:23.881-08:002015-02-04T05:48:23.881-08:00I hate the thought of giving something this nice t...I hate the thought of giving something this nice to an airline as checked luggage. I have a large backpack that came with a reinforced duffel cover to protect it from baggage handlers. I wonder if you could find something similar.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394365117138074832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-25494504123601673572015-02-04T05:02:12.351-08:002015-02-04T05:02:12.351-08:00Hi Ralph.
Thanks for the very nice comment :-)
I ...Hi Ralph.<br /><br />Thanks for the very nice comment :-)<br />I think that so far this build has been a success. I got a bit disappointed by finding out that we didn't have any green paint on board, but on the other hand it will give me a chance to try out the milk paint I purchased some years ago.<br />Brgds<br />JonasJonas Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07787393233185454227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111753163359491070.post-44356867158498726212015-02-04T02:09:17.557-08:002015-02-04T02:09:17.557-08:00You continue to amaze me with what you do with wha...You continue to amaze me with what you do with what you have to work with. It is not the tools but the hands that manipulate them that are deserving of praise. Awesome chest.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.com