Popular Post RichardA Posted August 27, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 For the last 8 or 10 years, I've had tools in some cabinets, some in boxes under cabinets and some in storage containers. Recently in the last year or so, now that I have a decent size shop I had put all my tools in various cabinets and hung them up and out of the way, while some sat on shelves collecting dust till I needed to use them. To the left of my bench there was one wall hung saw till..Beside it was a wall hung layout tool cabinet. To the right of the bench was a plane till and next to that was another bunch of hand saws and drill charging station. Behind me on another wall was my sharpening stuff, and drill bits along with my set of carving tools and a load of Misc. It has been a PITA going halfway around the shop to find a tool that I would use for 10 minutes and then walk it back to where it lived until I needed it again. So I figured that if I had 90% of my hand tools in one location, and close to the bench I'd be much better off. Especially since, after I use a tool, I put it back where it lives. Even if I knew I was going to need it again in 5 or 10 minutes. I figure if there's a place for them I know where they are, and they don't clutter up the bench. I never took pictures of the 5 cabinets, don't ask why, I just didn't. But now they are all in one set of cabinets sitting to the right side of the bench, and I have taken pic's of this cabinet set, because I like it. It's not fine furniture, but it does exactly what I needed done. Comments are welcome. There is still some available space I can use, but I think I have my "forever" tool cabinet. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Very nice! I might steal a couple ideas there, I like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Great job on the cabinets and a very nice collection of tools! I need to do the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nice job young'un. I like the Studley poster placement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 A fine looking home that will only improve with age and use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 2 hours ago, TIODS said: Very nice! I might steal a couple ideas there, I like it! Steal away Kev. 51 minutes ago, Eric. said: Nice job young'un. I like the Studley poster placement. I just couldn't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Nice work Richard, if you ever quit woodworking that cabinet could be used in any bedroom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Looks great! One thing you might want to try is putting some foam in the drawer bottoms to use as a liner. I did it in my shop drawers and have been considerably less worried about my tools since. Something about putting the on something soft just makes me less worried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 27, 2017 Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Richard that is awesome!! I really need to do something like that in my shop. BTW nice collection of handtools there, drool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 33 minutes ago, Denette said: Looks great! One thing you might want to try is putting some foam in the drawer bottoms to use as a liner. I did it in my shop drawers and have been considerably less worried about my tools since. Something about putting the on something soft just makes me less worried. Took the pic before I put in the cork liner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Very nice Rick, be proud of that one it's a beauty and anyone would love to have that in their shop, now if i ever get that many tools...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 minute ago, treeslayer said: Very nice Rick, be proud of that one it's a beauty and anyone would love to have that in their shop, now if i ever get that many tools...... Yeah, there are a few to many, But to be honest, damn near everyone gets used for something on a project. Or on the acreage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Excellent, Rick. Very nice work. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Love the idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Id love to have a nice big dedicated tool storage like that. Totally awesome. Fantastic work, Richard. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Sweet! I really like that approach! +1 on the Studley poster placement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Great looking cabinet, Richard! You need more routers, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Great looking cabinet, Richard! You need more routers, though. 5 is not enough? Well, maybe your right. I'll look into it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Norm used to say "Don't change bits, switch routers." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Really great looking piece Rick. Good job! 20 hours ago, Eric. said: I like the Studley poster placement. Ask him how much he paid for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thats a great looking cabinet Rick. Kind of a shop version of a Highboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 50 minutes ago, Chet said: Thats a great looking cabinet Rick. Kind of a shop version of a Highboy Never quite thought of it that way. I just needed all that stuff in one place close to the bench. A cluttered bench drives me to drink. Of course we all know, that it's a very short drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 18 hours ago, pkinneb said: Richard that is awesome!! I really need to do something like that in my shop. BTW nice collection of handtools there, drool Stop that.....You're rusting my planes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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