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I've been wanting to make this cabinet for quite some time now. I've been on a shop-organizing kick lately and thought this would be a good way to use up some spalted, wormy, punky lumber that I didn't want to turn into firewood, and also get all my drilling-related tools and accessories in one place.

I got the idea from Woodsmith Vol.22/No.127 way back in February 2000. I made it deeper (both front and back sections) and added doors to close in the back shelves, added more drawers to accommodate the various accessories, drill bits, etc., and used my own measurements to fit my needs. The full-extension drawer slides were the only expense. I had purchased the casters for a storage cart for plywood cut-offs which is still on my to-do list. The other hardware is recycled from other projects, and all the wood is reclaimed, discards, or leftovers.

Here's another nice drill press cabinet and table.

Now I just need to get the drawers filled and organized, and make a decent drill press table to go with it!

Questions and comments are always welcome.

L/W

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That's pretty fancy, and looks great to boot! Very nice job.
 

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You made it work! Nice integration of woods. Looks well made. Should fit your needs.

Wabi-Sabi!
 

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That is really top notch. Saving that for ideas when I get my drill press.
 

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Great job, I made one as well. I like all the changes you did to the plans very creative. Awesome cabinet.
 

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Awesome job with the cabinet. Next you can build a nice table for the press to match.
 

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Nicely done and practical storage solution. Wish my 'scrap' pile looked that good. (-;
 

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Holy cow! That is way too nice for 'shop furniture'! I've got lots of furniture in the house that isn't that nice.
 

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Sweet!
I need to do his.
 

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Uh Oh, Now Paul will make a REALLY fancy one :)
 

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That's one beautiful drill press…are you sure you want to use that in the workshop? I definitely think you will be able to keep all of your drill bits and accessories organized from now on! Well done.
 

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Wow, guys, thanks for all the encouragement! It's amazing how good pictures can make something look. ;-) I like the rustic look of the oak, but when you look at it closely, you probably wouldn't want it for furniture in your home.

Andy, I think we can expect a drill press cabinet with full marquetry from Paul, and he could even make it from scrap. After all, there are always lots of little pieces left from cutting out the veneers!

L/W
 

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And then he'll French Polish it!
 

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I think you're right about that, Andy!

L/W
 

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Was that a challenge???
I did keep all the scrap from the Jewellery Box. I have all those flowers in black cut from the background Ebony and lots of other stuff. :)
I do like the idea as I have a floor model drill press and nowhere good to keep the accessories.

.... Hmmmmm. ..... challenge …..

Back to topic:
Very nice work and great use of scrap L/W
 

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TA TA!

Paul is challenged! Another great project coming! No pressure LOL!
 

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Beautifully done LW. I like the "adjustable wings" on the sides of the cabinet. These will help a lot while drilling long stock. Well thought out.
 

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That is a beautiful job, both in mechanics and esthetics. I need to do something similar for both
my floor and bench top model drill presses. Of course I would be happy to take yours if you decide you don't
like it.

Have a blessed day and some fun making dust, Todd
 

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Great design. nice work to boot ;-)
 

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Pretty cool way to keep all the drill press items close by! It is nice that it is on wheels so you can pull it out for drilling log stuff.

Jim
 
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