Tool cabinet #8: All done and loaded

Mr CNR, that is just down right handsome. Nice finish too.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Great looking tool cabinet. I really like the natural finish. Your wife probably wants to keep it for herself. Thanks for posting.

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

nice tool cabinet. i bet it beats any one of those 700 dollars ones that you buy in stores and you can customize it too. thanks for the post.

well done. I really like the maple drawer fronts. Maybe you could share, she gets the little one you get the big one… (or not)... It is a very nice looking project(s) at any rate. I see one of these in my future…

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats

Fantastic! That is one beautifull tool cabinet.I agree the maple draw fronts are awesome, and I like the dark screw plugs/dowells. I can really respect a guy that takes that much pride in how he stores his tools!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

That is a fine looking cabinet

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas

Excellent Job!

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Those of us that make nice things for others deserve to be surronded by nice pieces as well. It’s how we can show ourselves appreciation and offer ourselves inspiration and encouragement.

Nicely done. I would certainly like that cabinet in my shop.

-- Jack - Mission Viejo, Calif

That is a gorgeous tool cabinet. Unfortunately I have to agree with your wife (as much as it upsets me to do so). You do realize that this sets the standard for the rest of your shop. You are going to have to re-do all your other cabinets and tool stands to match. :)

Thanks for the post. You have both form and function in this cabinet. This speaks volumes about your pride in the work that you do.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

That is fanstatic! I don’t what else to say.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. and if you turn around, close your eyes and count to 100, I will sneak into your shop and be holden that tool box…Aye, she is a beaut lad. Nice job.

-- Smile. Life can be FUN!

Excellent craftsmanship——your wife has a point—-it does look much too nice for the shop! The details and finish are outstanding.

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

Beautiful! You’re making us look like slackers.

-- Dave Herron, Boise, ID -- “That which does not crash the browser, makes it stronger”

Very nice… I hope you keep the dyes and stains on the other side of the room.

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

I am in your will right? My name is on that cabinet isn’t it???? Drats. :-)

I think you did a marvelous job and will get lots and lots of use from it Good job!

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

I like what WoodJack said above – it’s too true. You’ve built yourself a very fine tool cabinet!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

WOW!!! You don’t mind if I use your project as inspiration for my own tool chest, do you?

-- Lane Custom Guitars and Basses

Thanks for all the great comments. Yes, the cabinet was a treat for myself, as well as an enjoyable project to build. However, my hope is that my youngest daughter (10) will continue to be interested in woodworking and will someday receive it as an heirloom. I have my grandfather’s hammer, tape measure, and some hand saws that are all very dear to me. So, sorry Betsy, Larisa is in line ahead of you. After the fact, I discovered that the plans for this tool cabinet are available from PlansNow.com at http://plansnow.com/dn3069.html. I used the Woodsmith magazine article to build mine.

-- CutNRun - So much wood, so many trails, so little time

Cut that is awesome- way to pretty for my messy shop. You did an outstanding job on the cabinet and finish.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Very nice work. the craftsmanship is excellent.

-- Maplewood, MN

Man!! I’d hate to get it all dirty in the shop!! Very nice!! I’m jealous!

Coondog