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Ash, walnut, oak shop cabinet

Project by DaveJ posted 722 days ago 1667 views 4 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

The base cabinets on the left side – the two doors and 10 small drawers – are from a bench that my Grandfather built around 1945. You can see that original bench in the third picture. I inherited the bench when my Dad retired his shop a few years ago. I’m short on floor space, but really wanted to keep the bench. My solution was to mount the upper unit to the wall (which you can see on my shop page) and use the base in this cabinet. This gives me the option of reassembling the original bench configuration if I move into a larger shop or to pass it further down the generations.

Top is veneered ash and walnut. “Old” base cabinets are a mix of white and red oak; new base is red oak. Finished with Danish oil.

-- Dave J. Oakdale, MN


18 comments so far

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mrtrim

1700 posts in 759 days


posted 722 days ago

wow great bench

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TomFran

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posted 722 days ago

Beautiful cabinets! It’s great to have a little family history in the shop.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

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schroeder

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posted 722 days ago

Beautiful! – Great story behind the heirloom.

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

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cajunpen

5970 posts in 944 days


posted 721 days ago

That is a beautiful bench/cabinet. Don’t think I would want to do any work on the bench – be afraid to scratch it. Nice job – saving a family heirloom.

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

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ChrisBabayco

65 posts in 806 days


posted 721 days ago

Very nice- I want one. I want my own shop too, but that is a separate problem…

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shaun

361 posts in 784 days


posted 721 days ago

That is one sweet looking shop cabinet Work would come to a hault if that were in my shop. I be afraid of ruining it.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

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miles125

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posted 721 days ago

Lots o storage! great job

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Kevin Violette

214 posts in 742 days


posted 721 days ago

I’m with cajunpen and shaun, I’d be afraid to use it. I tell you though they look really nice!

-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)

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DaveJ

69 posts in 802 days


posted 721 days ago

Thanks for the nice comments. As far as dinging it up, I look at it like my truck. In September 2000, it was brand new, shiny and dent-free. Today, it’s about to turn over to 100,000 miles and has plenty of wear and tear from hauling wood, tools, and kids. I expect that it will be the same with this cabinet. It’s there to work!

-- Dave J. Oakdale, MN

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Thos. Angle

4015 posts in 841 days


posted 721 days ago

That’s quite a top on that work bench, Dave!! Really nice with lots of storage. Now get in there and ding up a few memories on it. I agree with what you said about the truck. It was built to work not sit around, just like us. Great job.

-- Thos. Angle

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Dadoo

1724 posts in 869 days


posted 721 days ago

Damn son, that’s really beautiful! Your grandfather would be really proud to see it as well! I also like the idea of a couple color photos hanging around too. Gives it a “homey” look.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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newguy

58 posts in 805 days


posted 720 days ago

Dave,
Beautiful work tell you the truth I’d be afraid to do anything other than put a coaster on it and drink a beer (of course being very careful to not spill anything). Looks like you’ve been real busy and have done a great job. Good to see you are still creating good projects.

Regards,
Fred Lueck

-- Fred, Parker, Colorado

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dustynewt

440 posts in 741 days


posted 719 days ago

Great job. It looks like a very inspirational place to work.

-- Please visit me at http://dustynewt.com

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Dorje

1768 posts in 875 days


posted 719 days ago

Awesome!

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

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Outnmbrd

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posted 717 days ago

Wow, sweet cabinets! Makes me rethink my shop plans

-- time, there's never enough time...

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Budgie

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posted 533 days ago

WOW! What a work bench.

-- Bud, NY, http://tpww.libsyn.com/

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WoodSpanker

298 posts in 271 days


posted 265 days ago

I’m a little late to the party here, but Thats is just beautiful! And the history behind it is what makes it truly special! I hope my kids choose to follow that closely in MY footsteps. :)

-- Adventure? Heh! Excitement? Heh! A Woodworker craves not these things!

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Pie

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posted 240 days ago

I thought that was your kitchen! Very nice, I would be afraid to build anything on that in fear of scratching it.

-- Pie

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