The Dutch tool chest is a compact slant lid chest for holding all the hand tools a woodworker needs.

In her recent book, Megan Fitzpatrick outlines in-depth details on building and outfitting Dutch tool chests for the handtool woodworker. In her book, you will find plans and all important build information to accompany this Dutch tool chest kit.

Our Dutch tool chest kit includes all the wood material needed to build a single-bay chest using Megan's plans. The material is flattened and milled smooth to thickness with most parts being over width and over length for final trimming. The back material is a pre-milled tongue and groove in the same material as the chest body with designated parts of a complimenting hardwood. No hardware or fasteners are included.

Our pine material is kiln-dried and clear. Our hardwood material is a FAS or better kiln-dried material it may contain sap or small cosmetic blemishes consistent with FAS grade. We strongly encourage you to unbox and stick your material in your shop under some weight or clamped in cauls to prevent warping and cupping as soon as it arrives. We have wrapped all parts in plastic to help regulate moisture change. When shipping pre-surfaced material to different climates and shops cupping is normal and care should be taken to prevent it.