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Tool Box for under runout table

Project by Rob Drown posted 512 days ago 844 views 2 times favorited 25 comments Add to Favorites Watch

When I got a new saw it needed a run out table, under the run-out table was a lot of wasted space and I need more storage so…. I came across some western maple and decided to build a Chest of Drawers/Tool Box. This is the first large furniture project that I have tackled. The drawers are inset half blind dovetails, Rockler jig cut. the drawers run on sub-frames. I hand mortised and tennoned the frames. I tried to get as much experience from the project as possible. It took a lot longer than I thought. I learned a lot.
The trim is a product called burnt birch. They take birch and place it in a kiln @ about 350 degrees F till it turns dark brown. It smells “burnt”. It is a nice brown color but it is very soft, nicks easily and breaks easily. I would not use the stuff again.
The finish is 1/3 Beeswax, 1/3 linseed oil and 1/3 mineral spirits. I like the appearance and “feel”. Glue won’t stick and it is easily repariable.

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.


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TedM

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posted 512 days ago

Rob, looks great! In fact, in might also feel right home in a bedroom!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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BobR

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posted 512 days ago

Well done. Not only serving a practical function, but looks real good.

-- Bob

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Rudge

39 posts in 514 days


posted 512 days ago

Looks amazing…hoping to tackle a project like this someday soon….

thanks for the encouragement, I hope my first turns out as good as yours !!!! Great Job !

-- 'Original Rudge' Muskoka, Cdn

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Greg Wurst

716 posts in 725 days


posted 512 days ago

Almost furniture-grade. Looks great!

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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wpreman

1486 posts in 605 days


posted 512 days ago

Nice job Rob, thanks for sharing!

-- Bill, Florida

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bhack

242 posts in 613 days


posted 512 days ago

Beautiful piece, impressive workmanship. Thank you for sharing your craft.

-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.

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trifern

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posted 512 days ago

Great solution! Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 512 days ago

Hi Rob;

Amazing for your first large project, or even your 100th project.

Very nicely done!

Lee

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CharlieM1958

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posted 512 days ago

That’s a real beauty, Rob!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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sIKE

1094 posts in 646 days


posted 512 days ago

Man that looks really nice, how did you like the Rockler Jig?

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

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Rob Drown

324 posts in 725 days


posted 512 days ago

I like the adjustability of the Rockler Jig. The directions are clear and thorough. I wish it clamped tighter. I had pieces move twice.

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

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blackcherry

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posted 512 days ago

Great work in converting wasted space into valueable workspace…may it serve you well thought the years thanks for the post…Blkcherry

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 512 days ago

Thats a nice tool cabinet.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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Betsy

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posted 512 days ago

That’s a nice cabinet. Learning on a shop cabinet is a good way to bridge the gap to making other things. You did well. I like the look and I’m sure it provides lots of good storage.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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jockmike2

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posted 511 days ago

Great looking cabinet. Very good for a first.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Chris

1467 posts in 884 days


posted 511 days ago

Very nice cabinet and I like the planes as well !!

-- Chris

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ND2ELK

6136 posts in 666 days


posted 511 days ago

Very nice storage unit. You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Kipster

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posted 509 days ago

Nice job thanks for posting

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

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Critterman

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posted 509 days ago

Great job Rob, and I like the pulls too. Great shop cart, and we all know you never have enough storage. Nice work.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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Wooder

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posted 504 days ago

Great job and great look!!! Way too nice for working in my shop!!

-- Jimmy

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SteveKorz

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posted 504 days ago

Looks great to me!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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jeanmarc

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posted 483 days ago

Nice shop furniture!Great job

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Dusty56

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posted 483 days ago

Excellent : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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jeanmarc

1751 posts in 609 days


posted 469 days ago

very nice storage unit.good job

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Bob A in NJ

521 posts in 891 days


posted 436 days ago

Now, this is classy furniture, I’d put it in my bedroom.

-- Bob A in NJ

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