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This is a project I’ve been wanting to build for some time and I finally just knuckled down and built it. The plans are from woodsmithshop.com. I wanted to change up the look somewhat from the plain look that the plans depicted.
The case is made from maple plywood and poplar edge trim. The drawer boxes are made from pre finished maple 1/2” plywood and mounted with 16” blum full extension drawer slides.
The drawer fronts are made from poplar with walnut trim strips and a 45 deg. bevel around the perimeter of each drawer front.
I added a removable shelf to the top also made from maple plywood and poplar trim and I carried over the walnut trim & beveled the top & bottom of the front trim.
The case is stained with 3 coats of Minwax Gunstock stain until I got it dark it enough and then applied 4 coats of Minwax wipe on poly. The drawer fronts and shelf I left natural and finished with clear poly so they stood out from the case.
Thanks for looking!
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woodbutcherbynight
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#1 posted 65 days ago
Impressive project, looks great! The drawers are a nice contrast and have a interesting detail with the stripes. Looks more like a piece of nice furniture than a tool cart. You need a small sign saying “Put your coffee or greasy hands on this cart and you will die!” Slowly. (Laughing)
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dpow
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#2 posted 65 days ago
Nice looking project. I like the color contrast. Thanks for sharing.
-- Doug
Ken90712
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#3 posted 65 days ago
Great work, I have had this on my list to do since seeing it on the show. I just watched again cpl nights ago as I have it saved on My DVR along with 30 or so other woodsmith shows. I know, I’m addicted.
I really like the changes you have incorparated into your chest. The contrasting colors make it more interesting and the drawer fronts are a nice touch as well. A closer pic of the shelf would be cool as well
Nice work and enjoy should serve you well.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Belg1960
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#4 posted 65 days ago
Very nice project. Can I ask what do envision using the slanted double top shelf for?
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Paul
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#5 posted 64 days ago
Good job Coastie!
Much nicer than my Craftsman toolbox.
Paul
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#6 posted 64 days ago
Very nice!
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DougN
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#7 posted 64 days ago
Very nice! I really like the design changes that you made!
-- Doug - Parker, CO
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#8 posted 64 days ago
A wonderful tool box. You must be very proud of it.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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RetiredCoastie
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#9 posted 64 days ago
Thanks folks for viewing and commenting on my project.
Ken, I’ll post a close-up of the shelf later today.
Pat, not sure what you mean by slanted. The shelf isn’t slanted. I can use it for small parts. The space underneath will be a place to put my cell phone, DC & air filter remotes, Satellite radio & TV remotes and keep some dust off of them. The cabinet will be used mostly for my table saw blades, inserts wrenches..etc & measuring and layout tools.
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CharlieM1958
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#10 posted 64 days ago
That is SWEEEET!
I’ve been thinking about something similar for a while now. Maybe this will give me the needed inspiration.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
RetiredCoastie
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#11 posted 64 days ago
Thanks Charlie! This was a fun and very useful project.
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byerbyer
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#12 posted 64 days ago
Well done. I’m in the process of building this same project. I like the contrasting color look, I was planning on doing something similar when I get around to finishing it.
sras
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#13 posted 64 days ago
Nice one! That should serve you well for years.
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#14 posted 64 days ago
Nicely done! Think this is the Woodsmith one, right? Always wanted to build one of these, but haven’t.
-- Jim, Michigan
Belg1960
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#15 posted 64 days ago
I just meant the shelves in the slanted area. Does it have a cover to keep the dust and so forth out of that area? Thanks Pat
-- ***Pat*** Rookie woodworker looking for an education!!!
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