El Toolboxo

In Image 1 above we see a simple toolbox made out of a whiskey bottle box that was purchased for 1 dollar at a local re-use store.

In Image 2 above we see the same box, open.

This box was first cleaned & lightly sanded, then partially taken apart & reassembled for a tighter, squared fit. Then it was painted with a layer of boiled Linseed oil & left to dry for several days. The oil finish gave the wood a warm glow, & also acts as a protectant & sealant. Lastly, hinges & a hasp lock were added. A handle will also be added, & when the weather warms up the box will be painted with another layer of boiled Linseed oil & left to dry again. Once the excess oil is wiped off, the box will be left to air out for at least a week while it off-gasses, then it will be attached to the rear rack on my bicycle, to serve as a "trunk".

Is this box perfect? No. The lid has a crack on one end, & an additional crack on one side. There are discolorations where two leather cinch belts were once attached. But she looks way, way better than she did before she was re-built. And, she's more functional.

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