Here is my wall hung tool cabinet; I built it from plans in Popular Woodworking (December 2004, Chris Schwarz, Arts & Crafts Tool Cabinet) with several changes to suit my needs. The overall dimensions of the case are 24”W x 32”H x 12 3/4”D. The top is glued to two stretchers that run the width of the case.
If you are familiar with the original you will know that Schwarz built it of Cherry & Spalted Maple, and it had two doors and decorative Arts & Crafts hardware. I decided to go the cheapo-utilitarian route, so I used Poplar that I got in Alabama for about $0.87/bf, made only one large door with book-matched panels, and made all the shelves and partitions by edge gluing 1/2” & 3/4” Poplar to MDF instead of gluing up multiple panels. The case sides, top, & bottom are solid Poplar panels, joined with handcut dovetails (my second attempt on a project….my first actually turned out better…)
The interior is incomplete; I haven’t made the drawers & dividers, and there is no finish on the entire piece as of yet. Ultimately I like this design; it holds a nice amount of tools, and I will eventually get around to including compartments for my glasses, dust mask, respirator, etc… to keep them clean. The only specific tool-holder I got around to making is the hanging rack for my chisels. I had them in a leather roll, but I got tired of having to fool around with that.
Anyhow… thanks for looking; hope you enjoy. I don’t know when I will get around to finishing this as work is really ramping up. But, I will post as I make progress…
Regards, Jarrod
-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/
12 comments so far
bfd
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posted 557 days ago
jarrod,
Nice looking case. I cannot wait to see more pictures. Maybe one day I will replace the cheap melamine ones I have in my shop with something nice like this.
-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com
Greg Wurst
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posted 557 days ago
Very nice. In fact, too nice for just the workshop! ;)
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Scott Bryan
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You did a really good job with this cabinet. It it both gorgeous and functional.
Well done.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 557 days ago
You did a real good job on the hanging tool cabinet.
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Greg3G
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Fine job on the cabinet. I went the quick route and just built some out of cheap oak ply. Your’s are definately a step above my rushed effort. I will probably replace mine in a year or so but I had to get something up quickly to get the shop more orginized.
-- Greg - Charles Town, WV
3fingerpat
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posted 557 days ago
Excellent work! You did a fine job and should be proud, looks just as nice as the original.
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Dorje
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posted 557 days ago
I love wall hung tool cabinets! This one is great… looks like it was a good way to work with a bunch of different joints and what have you! The matched panels in the door are nice!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Dale
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posted 556 days ago
That is an awesome cabinet. I remember that article and have wanted to build one ever since I first laid eyes on it. Great job!
-- Dale, Pittsburgh PA
Jarrod Zion Murphree
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posted 556 days ago
Thanks fellers. I appreciate it…
-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/
pommy
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posted 552 days ago
Hi Jarrod
nice cabinet thanks for the tips
pommy
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jeanmarc
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posted 484 days ago
Very nice.
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Karson
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posted 279 days ago
Nice job on the cabinet.
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