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   Jim_O'Brien | Dec 26, 2001 10:54pm | #1

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   Hi John,

   I can't be certain, but I think the the Studley chest is still privately owned and (lucky for us) on extended loan to the Smithsonian. I recall reading that their staff has cleaned and catalogued the chest and its contents, and while there is no mention of it, they must have taken some critical measurements. It may be worth contacting them about that.

   A few URL's that offer pics and ideas for shallow, wall hung units follow below. For recent construction by hand tool enthusiasts, these two tool boxes offer distant homage to the work of Studley:
   http://www.terraclavis.com/bws
   http://www.terraclavis.com/jim

   For a great story and inspiration, it's hard to beat the tale related by Patrick Leach:
   http://www.supertool.com/etcetera/pchest/pattern.htm

   Jim Tolpin's "The Toolbox Book" (Taunton) also has some great ideas for wall units. But, if it's the "genuine article" you're after, you may have to contact the Smithsonian directly.

   Best,

   Jim

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   James_Mittlefehldt | Dec 27, 2001 03:28am | #2

   *At the risk of sounding crude I wonder what Mr Leach actually paid for that chest.Anytime I have ever seen any tool chest carpenter, cabinet maker or machinest they are empty of all except a few insignificant items.