FRAME AND PANEL TOOLBOX What a lovely home for hand tools. SHOP OWNER: Paul Blackwell LOCATION: Newark, NY     This oak toolbox is a Christmas gift for my son. I followed a plan in Woodsmith magazine from a few years back. The sides, back, bottom, and tray bottom are frame and panel construction, and the upper case features splined miters.     The top fastens to the upper case frame with a rather unique joint. The upper case frame has a 1/8" slot on the inner surface, located 1/8" down. The edge of the top has a corresponding tongue and slot which mates with the case like two interlocking letter 'C's. This allows for expansion of the top while held in place with a spot of glue in the center of each end. The drawers stay shut by means of two 1/8' brass rods, which go down through the inner tray through slots cut in the drawer sides.     I stained the box with Minwax Golden Pecan followed by three coats of Minwax poly. I rubbed out the last coat with 0000 steel wool and then waxed. My wife lined the drawers with blue suede, and I included a few antique tools from my collection.     This fire truck consumed quite a bit of shop time. I made it entirely from scratch with the exception of wheels and small parts like dowels and a steering wheel. It's about 40 inches long with the ladder retracted. The ladder raises, rotates 360 degrees, and extends. The primary wood is mahogany, highlighted with tiger maple and walnut accents.    . . . Paul Blackwell   CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE    INDEX!   SEND US YOUR "SHOP SHOTS" This is the place to share views of your shop, woodworking tips and methods, mug shots, special tools or machines, finished work--you name it!     We prefer digital images via e-mail, but prints or transparencies will do. Include your name, address, phone number and a paragraph or two explaining the photo(s). Not every entry will be used, we reserve the right to edit for length and clarity, and we will not return photos. WoodCentral P.O. Box 493 Springtown, PA 18081