Description
The Gold Standard in Machinist Tool Storage
The Gerstner 2610 Journeyman Chest sets the benchmark for premium wooden machinist chests. Built for professionals, collectors, and precision enthusiasts, it blends functionality with timeless craftsmanship. Whether you are a machinist, engineer, tool collector, gunsmith, or hobbyist, this chest delivers secure storage and heirloom quality.
Handcrafted in the USA
Made in Dayton, Ohio, the 2610 Journeyman Chest is crafted from quarter-sawn oak or cherry hardwood. Each chest is hand-finished with a durable lacquer that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The classic brass hardware adds a vintage touch, while the design ensures strength and longevity. Every unit is individually serialized and inspected to meet Gerstner’s century-long reputation for excellence.
Organized Storage for Precision Tools
The chest includes 10 felt-lined drawers of varying sizes. Store micrometers, calipers, layout tools, gauges, and collectibles with confidence. The green felt lining cushions tools, protects them from moisture, and prevents corrosion. Smooth drawer action makes accessing even the smallest instruments easy.
Secure and Portable Design
A drop-front locking panel protects every drawer. This feature not only secures your investment but also makes the chest portable. Whether it sits in your workshop or travels with you, your precision tools remain safe and organized.
Built for Professionals and Collectors
The 2610 Journeyman Chest adapts to many needs:
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Machinists & Engineers – Store precision measuring equipment and layout tools.
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Tool Collectors – Showcase antique or rare tools in a chest that matches their value.
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Hobbyists & Tinkerers – Keep small components, watch parts, or electronics organized.
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Gunsmiths & Watchmakers – Protect delicate instruments with secure, felt-lined storage.
Why Choose Gerstner?
For over 100 years, Gerstner & Sons has defined craftsmanship in tool chests. Each chest is built to last generations, making it the most respected machinist tool chest on the market. Owning a 2610 Journeyman Chest is more than a storage solution—it’s a tradition worth passing down.
Jack Pool –
I bought a Gerstner box exactly like this one for my fathers birthday in 1962. Dad used it in the shop working as a machinist and tool maker for many years after that. When Dad passed he left the box to me and it is sitting in my basement workshop filled with the same mic’s and machinist tools he used for so long.
I recently cleaned the box out and polished the wooden exterior, it looks as good today as when I bought it 53 years ago. I went on and finished my machine tool career as a journey man machinist and used this box after Dad retired. It has had a lot of use. Gerstner is top notch, the best in the shop.