Heirloom Tool Chest Woodworking Plan

Pamper your hand tools and shop supplies in this elegant home, but elegant does not mean complicated. This cabinet is merely a collection of plywood and hardwood boxes supported by a sturdy base. The base offers plenty of drawer space and by itself makes a compact workbench. And, as a decorative option, we will take you through the process using a router and a hardboard template to add perfect-fitting inlays.

Finished Dimensions
Height: 76 inches (193 cm)
Width: 36.5 inches (92.7 cm)
Depth: 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Plan Author: Jeff Mertz

Plan Contributors: Craig Ruegsegger, Roxanne LeMoine, Lorna Johnson

Published Date: 2010

Plan Language: English, all measurements are inches/feet unless stated otherwise.

Wood and/or Supplies needed: We used ash, ash plywood, soft maple, birch plywood, and walnut.

Tools needed: Tablesaw, drill press, bandsaw, planer, router, and other common workshop tools