THE SIMPLIFIED PROCESS

1. Prepare your stock.

2. Cut the dovetails. (See instructions on facing page.)

3. Dry fit the box pieces together.

4. When everything fits tightly, glue and clamp together the box sides and ends, and insert the bottom panel.

5. Glue the handle lamination.

6. Cut the uprights and fit to box ends.

7. Shape the handle. (See instructions on this page.)

8. Dry fit the uprights to the handle.

9. Glue and clamp the handle and uprights in place.

10. Build tray(s) and blocks to fit the interior dimensions of the box and the tools you intend to carry.