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There are probably about 150 of these on LJ already, but maybe a noob hasn’t seen one and will get inspired. So, here goes. This is my quick to make tool cabinet. Quick because I used 3/4” ply for most of it. The doors are 3/4” ply that have been edge banded in cherry. I also used cherry for trim on the tool holders. The case is held together with miller dowels and glue. The back of the cabinet is 1/2” ply. Overall dimensions are approximately 30”w x 36”t x 6”d. It’s intentionally shallow to allow access to the top of a Craftsman tool chest just below.
Finished w/BLO/varnish.
Thanks for looking!
Cory
EDIT: Updated pictures
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albachippie
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#1 posted 610 days ago
Nice example! Great job Cory
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PurpLev
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#2 posted 610 days ago
nicely done Cory, I have a similar tool cabinet and find it very very convenient to use. I have mine above the workbench and everything I need is within an arms reach. also it being enclosed it protects the metal tools
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#3 posted 610 days ago
150 of these on LJ or not, I never tire of seeing them, maybe because I am in major need of storage in my shop.
Good work
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mafe
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#4 posted 610 days ago
Really nice, and what a nice shop you have.
I really like the wall ‘boards’ you have also, it seems to be a clever system.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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Dennisgrosen
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#5 posted 609 days ago
good job on the cabinet :-)
like your shop too
take care
Dennis
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#6 posted 609 days ago
Even if your cabinet is #151, they are still fun to look at. You did a nice job. Mine is still in the planning stages(on paper) but maybe someday…..... Thanks for sharing
-- Doug
Brandon
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#7 posted 609 days ago
Excellent tool cabinet, Cory. I’ve been thinking of building one of these lately and I really like your design. I especially like the holder for that Veritas dovetail saw.
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Valdez
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#8 posted 609 days ago
No need to apologise here. Looks good – nice shop too. Storage doesn’t have to cost much.
-- Des, Cork, Ireland
MoshupTrail
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#9 posted 609 days ago
Key word: Quickly. Who wants to spend days or weeks making a cabinet for the shop? Okay. A lot of us! But me, I want something quick, efficient, and neat – like this one! Great design Cory.
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Cory
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#10 posted 609 days ago
Thanks for all the comments, guys. I appreciate it. I’ll upload some additional pictures when I make some more tool holders.
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