This book provides historical perspective, great design considerations and ideas, and detailed constructions information for some particular examples.

[Additional note: There are some books that just keep popping up into my brain. This is one. So while I originally read a library volume (thank you, Inter-Library Loan!), I bought a used hardback version a few months later.] ( )

Need ideas for your toolbox design? Jim Toplin's book is the perfect starting point. ( )

I did not enjoy this as much as others in this series (The Workbench Book, etc.). There was too much discussion of construction of specific examples, and not so much discussion of design practice, unlike others in the series. That said, there are some very inspirational toolboxes. ( )

This is a beautiful book--attractive enough to be a coffee table book. But it is much more than that. It is informative and interesting. It discusses the history of toolboxes, the different types of toolboxes, how they are used, how they are constructed, and what they are made from. The author has found an amazing variety of fascinating toolboxes in use by contemporary trades people. Although perhaps not to the level of detail that a novice would appreciate, Tolpin's book also includes plans, instructions and construction techniques. ( )