Master Carpenter's Tool Tote Build

Master Carpenter's Tool Tote Build

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Publish Date:
9 December, 2023
Category:
Carpentry
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FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: Master Carpenter's Tool Tote Master Class build with no paywall! This 3-1/2 HOUR deep dive tutorial shows the entire build including joinery, jigs, fabrication and glue up with detours into digital router lift operation, laser engraving and application of a flawless finish. Buckle up, hang on and enjoy!

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YouTube allows only 5 Video Card Links per video so here's 6 of 11 that I couldn't add to the video:
1:31:10 Care & Feeding of the DW735 Planer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_yEwlsYGbU
2:07:03 xTool P2 55 Watt CNC laser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlcYc5lrC_E
2:07:30 Lasered Louvers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNDl2mh3e2I
2:20:07 Workshop Skyhook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6PAt3o8yI
2:34:24 Zero Clearance Throat Plate Insert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVb9VDUk6U4
2:57:40 Pro Tips for Better Beltsanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1bl6T7C5X4

Chapter List
0:00 Introduction
01:26 Make template for ends
09:46 Make end pieces
22:40 Powerlift Pro router lift features
34:48 Flush trim end pieces
36:05 Clear handle mortises
38:29 Handle template segue
39:00 Make and use arc-drawing sticks
44:00 Cut handle template
45:31 Adjust handle width from 1-3/4” to 2”
48:12 Fabricate handles
48:54 Hande blank width adjustment
51:40 Glue-up laminated handle blanks
53:43 Shape handles
1:05:38 Handle width issue explanation
1:08:12 Resume handle fabrication
1:14:03 Informercial
1:15:09 Flush trim handles
1:17:23 Fabricate side piece blanks
1:26:54 Glue-up side piece blanks
1:28:30 Resume side piece fabrication
1:35:08 Finger joint fixture and cutting
1:49:30 Initial dry-fit of tooltotes
1:50:03 Re-notch accent strips
1:51:54 Cut sweeping arcs in sides
1:57:34 Routing thumbnail edge profiles
2:04:34 Dry-fit ‘complete’ tool tote
2:04:52 2” wide handle reveal
2:05:42 Laser engrave banner
2:15:44 Laser engrave signature
2:29:58 Laser engraving vs scoring
2:31:35 Accent tenon teeth
2:33:40 Chip’s tooltote sand-o-rama
2:38:04 Fab wedged tenon wedges
2:42:37 Glue-up tooltotes
2:55:40 Beltsand joinery flush
3:00:13 Make tooltote bottoms
3:09:11 Final detail and varnish
3:20:00 Outtro
3:21:12 End of the end of the…