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I've been seeing quite a few of these posted lately. This was inspired by the one in FWW magazine a while back. Instead of drawers at the bottom, I thought a couple rows of plastic bins would be more practical and versatile.

All six sides of this are 3/4 birch ply, so keeping it on the wall was a concern. I screwed a 2×4 ledge to the studs to give support at the bottom, and used 8 1/4×3" lag screws through the back of the cabinet and into the studs. I don't think it's going anywhere.

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Well done…..I need to spend some time organizing…..I've been begrudging that lately as I barely have time to do any projects as it is….but my new shop is getting cluttered and as I "senior moment' out….it really gets hard to find those mislaid marking tools….screwdrivers…etc..

Thats some great inspiration there…..I like your bin innovation…..I have some plans for a rack of wood bins but have not gotten around to it….so the fasteners sit around in boxes….and I have to rustle through them to find the sizes I need…..
 

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Charlie, how do you keep those bisquits usable while exposed to humidity? Oh, and nice cabinet.
 

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way to organized - i'd never find anything!
 

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Dan, how do you store your biscuits? I haven't had a problem.
 

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Looks great Charlie ,This is one of your bigger boxes :))
 

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I keep mine in the original plastic jars. Maybe it's just the high humidity of Ky, but out of the jar for more than an hour and they swell enough that they have to be driven into the slots with a hammer.
 

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Very cool Charlie did you ever think of using a french cleat to hang it to the wall
 

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Great cabinet, Charlie! I'm always surprised at how many tools can fit in such a compact space.

I've been using 3" Deck screws for hanging cabinets, and it only takes a few of them to hold a lot of weight - I build everything out of ¾" ply or ¾" melamine PB. You also get some support just from the friction of the cabinet back against the wall.

I remodeled a kitchen this past spring and all the cabinets had been hung with 2½" drywall screws! That's pretty scary, but they had stayed up for 15+ years.
 

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Andy, I thought about a french cleat. But since the entire back of the cabinet was a solid piece, it seemed simpler just to go directly into the wall. The 2×4 ledge at the bottom was probably overkill, but that's just me. :)
 

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thats cool mate. the one i'm looking at making has slides in the back for my panel saws and large square so the cleat is a better way for me i think :)

and did you make yours as a whole box then cut your doors from the box if you know what i mean i read this back to myself and it sort of makes sense if your as dumb as me LOL…......
 

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Super nice cabinet. That's the way I mounted mine. BZ
 

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Andy, yes I did make the whole box first and then cut the front off to make the doors. Leaving space in the back to slide saws in is a great feature. I just didn't think I had enough room where I was planning to put the cabinet.
 

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Excellent job Charlie! That is a very useful addition to your shop. I plan on making one myself one day. This has inspired me to do it sooner rather than later.
 

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Nice job Charlie. I still have some wall space maybe I should build something that.
 

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Awesome Cabinet!! I SOoooooo need one. I agree with you Charlie on the 2×4 ledge under the cabinet to help support the weight of all that plus the tools, not overkill, piece of mind. You will never come home to find your cabinet and all your favorite planes and chisels ect in a pile under the cabinet on the floor. I love your work! Please post more, post often

Happy Dead Bird Day!

Chris
 

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I like it! Nice job Charlie.
 

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Great job!
 

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Nice job Charlie. I have that same screwdriver set. Channel lock right?

I really like the "hidden" pegboard section.
 

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Well Charlie, I was checking out your shop and the cabinet and….... something was wrong!!!
To me, the cabinet just doesn't "FIT"............. it's not the right size and it's not the right configuration!!!

Soooooooooo as a dedicated follower of your work, I will do you the grand favor and relieve you of this piece so you can make another one for yourself, now how nice is that of me?????

Oh, BTW, the cabinet itself is "PERFECT" and a beautiful job well done !!!
 
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