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I’ve needed a nice way to organize my saw blades for awhile now. I WWJ magazine I found a design I liked, however it was a table saw mounted version that did not offer the extra storage that I wanted. SO… I used the blade storage portion, increase the height, added a drawer, a cubby hole and a shelf to it.
The carcase is oak 3/4 oak ply. The drawer is solid oak (12×12 x 5 1/2) and very roomy. The trays are 1/4 mdf ply for the base and 1/4 hardboard for the retainer.
As detailed in the WWJ article, there are two 3/8×1/16 rare earth magnets in each tray with a finger hole to lift the blade.
My dado set (2 blades & 3 chippers) are two heavy for the size magnets. So I do have some larger mags on the way. I won’t be satisfied until I can hold the tray upside down (see pic) without the blade falling out. Although I have no need to hold the tray upside down under normal use. I find it to be the ultimate in security…
I used 1/4 labels for identifying each blade.
Of the 12 slots I have 10 of them occupied with I empty 10” to be used when the dado set is in use. And one blank that has not been cut yet.
The edges of the case are treated with maple veneer.
Thanks for looking…
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 484 days ago
My saw blades are going to be jealous all they do is hang on a screw. Good job.
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Trev_Batstone
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#2 posted 484 days ago
There’s nothing like organization for tools in the workshop. Congrats on a fine build.. it looks awesome.
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chopnhack
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#3 posted 484 days ago
Very nice modification! How much vertical space does each blade holder take up?
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Rob Vicelli
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#4 posted 484 days ago
My poor saw blades :(. Very Nice
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Jim Jakosh
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#5 posted 483 days ago
Nice organization tool! It makes the storage safe too and will keep them from rusting!.............Jim
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#6 posted 483 days ago
Nicely done!
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lanwater
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#7 posted 482 days ago
Well done.
It certainly beat hanging those blades.
kaschimer
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#8 posted 482 days ago
I like the router cabinet next to it as well! Great work
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plantek
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#9 posted 481 days ago
Thanks for the nice comments.
Chopnhack: Each “Blade drawer” is 1/2” thick – 1/4” base & 1/4” retainer.
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Peteyb
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#10 posted 422 days ago
How did you cut the nice circles inside for the saw blades?
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