Gallery: Beech and Maple Hanging Tool Cabinet
Made of beech and figured maple. I used a waterborne dye to bring out the color of the beech and figure in the maple. Top coated with a Danish/Tung oil blend and wax.
As I’ve been using hand tools more and more, I found myself storing them all over my shop. Inspired by Henry Studley’s famous tool cabinet (but nowhere near as good), and the numerous examples here in the Reader’s Gallery, I designed and built my own cabinet. It measures 40×42 (including the shelves below) with 6 inches of depth in the cabinet and an additional 3 inches on the inside of the doors. The 9 drawers provide plenty of storage and are partitioned with hardboard dividers. In each drawer is a second tray that sits above the dividers for more fastener storage. The center 3 drawers (also with 2 tiers each) are felt lined for caliper, and other delicate tool storage.
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Made of beech and figured maple. I used a waterborne dye to bring out the color of the beech and figure in the maple. Top coated with a Danish/Tung oil blend and wax.
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I've got more room as I grow my collection of hand tools. I've got fasteners and small parts on the banks of 3 drawers on each side. I use the center set for smaller tools
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After completing the cabinet, I added the plane till first. Before they were stored all over the shop.
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The carcass is joined with hand cut dovetails as are the drawers. I used poplar as the secondary wood for the drawers.
Comments
Excellent!!! So, what does your wife say about you putting it on the living room wall? It definitely qualifies as a fine piece of furniture.
Very nice... :-)
Lovely. Perfect proportions and very pleasing colors. The craftsmanship appears excellent. The only problem is whether to leave it open or closed; it looks great both ways.
Dazzling! Your design has inspired me! I'm in process of building a wall hanging tool Cabinet, and you just made it more difficult. Oh well....... :-)
THANKS!!
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