‘The Anarchist’s Tool Chest’ Videos, Free –
Inside the Anarchist’s Tool Chest from Christopher Schwarz on Vimeo.
First a little history, then a disclaimer and then we play the moviefilm.
When I wrote “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest” in 2011 I steered clear of discussing brand names of tools because I didn’t want the book to be a tool-buying guide for 2011. My hope was it would be useful to woodworkers getting started in the craft long after I’m dead.
But people asked me: What specific tools are in your chest? So we made a short DVD that had a one-hour tour of the tools in my chest on that summer day in 2011. Plus I assembled a five-minute slideshow that was an overview of the chest’s construction process. Finally, we added a document of sources for the tools and a SketchUp drawing of the chest.
We sold the DVD for a few years, but it was plagued by technical problems. Our DVD presser at the time couldn’t seem to make an error-free disc, so we switched vendors and then ultimately began giving the discs away as commemorative drink coasters/safety Ninja throwing stars instead.
So last night I loaded up the videos on our Vimeo channel and we now offer them free of charge.
Disclaimer: The tools in my chest have changed since 2011. So please don’t ask me to compare this, that or the other to then or now. We’re producing a new tour of the chest for the five-year anniversary that also will be free.
Why did the tools change? In many cases I tried to get something more accessible. I loved my Barrett plow plane, for example, but it was intimidating to beginners (especially the price tag). So I switched to a Stanley 45, which I bought for $50. (And no, I don’t know what happened to Dan Barrett and his planemaking company.)
Construction Slideshow of The Anarchist’s Tool Chest from Christopher Schwarz on Vimeo.
So you can watch the tour and slideshow above. And below you can download a zipped folder of the SketchUp drawing and the tool list.
ATC_DVD_Extras
— Christopher Schwarz
