workbench tool crib article

vtmerlin | Posted in General Discussion on March 18, 2006 02:15am

I thought i posted a question on line the other night but never heard back from anyone and then could not find any record that i actually posted anything.

oh well, i will ask again; i have recently read an article on workbench design and one of the benches in the article had a nifty idea for the full lenght tool crib on the rear of the bench with lots of slots, holes etc on the edge for storing squares, chisels, screwdrivers, etc so they were out of the way but close at hand. the author even says something in the article that he does not use this for permanant storage of the tools, but a place to keep them while he is using them during the course of the day.

if someone recognizes this article and can point me to its location, it would be much appreciated.

thanks

tom (VT Merlin)

Replies

John_D | Mar 19, 2006 02:43am | #1
I don't have an answer for you, but given your previous experience I thought it would be useful to let you know that your post is being seen, anyway. Good luck!

My goal is for my work to outlast me. Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.
cherryjohn | Mar 19, 2006 05:27am | #2
You dont need a tool crib on your bench. Tools should be stored on walls and in cabinets. The tools on your bench are for the project at hand. What you might consider is a tool tray. Works like you suggest but for the intent of keeping things handy for short periods. I built mine with a tool tray running all along the back. It has a trap door in the middle to sweep the sawdust out of and allow me to clamp to the top from the back side.

Wicked Decent Woodworks

(oldest woodworking shop in NH)

Rochester NH

" If the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy........yessa!"
Cheatah | Mar 19, 2006 05:42pm | #3
VT--

There are numerous articles on tool cribs in all the wood rags. You will see the pros and cons of the tool crib and plans on how to make one. But really--- and I speak from experience-- they are just added work.

Tool cribs-- even ones built with trap doors to easily get rid of dust-- are a junk collector for infrequently used tools, and dust by the pounds.

I would suggest keeping the bench top simple and store the tools in drawers/cabinets under the bench or on walls.

Take care,

Cheatha

Thank you,

Cheatah
h12721 | Mar 20, 2006 01:08am | #4

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Edited 3/19/2006 6:12 pm ET by h12721

Edited 3/19/2006 6:13 pm ET by h12721