The shoemaker’s tote is essentially done and I had the chance to get a couple photos over lunch. I will be adding more leather pocketing to hold tools but wanted to wait until I knew where things should be.
This is the inside of the side panel. The tools that I know for certain need to be handy, not rolling around on the bottom of the box.
Test fitting a couple tools. The strap was cut 1 1/4″ wide and is not as long as it should be. I am using carpet tacks as I had some laying around. Note that the inside has been given a coat of boiled linseed oil prior to placing the leather.
The essentials in place. The bent awl is a little too deep and barely touches the floor of the box.
I used a few pan head screws I had handy. They work as bumpers. The box has been oiled at this point with boiled linseed.
And the other side.
If you didn’t see the previous post, this is the plan photo.
Final dimensions are 14 5/8″ long, 9 1/2″ wide, 10 3/4″ tall. I wanted to be able to comfortably fit a twelve inch ruler in the bottom.
Preindustrial Craftsmanship 
That is so cool!
Thanks! Gotta hand the design to the old timers. Mine is just a little longer to fit the 12″shears and ruler.
Simple as can be. I’ve been looking to make a similar carving tote but didn’t know how to make a tool holder that kept my blades from contacting anything. The leather strap will do the trick!
Everything worthwhile has probably been figured out before. When I saw the 18th century example it made complete sense.