Workshop Toolboxes and Cabinets

Cutting diagram only for this project that appeared in the ShopNotes Issue 87.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small tool chest measuring 13.5 x 12 x 24 inches. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cart for scroll saw that is designed to put it at a comfortable height when sitting. Cart fits in bays under workbench. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 39 drawer small parts cabinet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for swivel topped tool cabinet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Heirloom Tool Chest. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rolling workshop cabinet from the New Yankee Workshop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a miter saw cabinet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an 11 drawer tool chest with a hinged top. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

I never seem to have enough storage space in my shop. This is especially the case when it comes to screws, fasteners, and other odds and ends. Things I need close at hand but don not use every day. So, to store these and other small items, I built a pull-out storage case,...

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wall mounted, drill press accessory cabinet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rolling shop box which allows for drawers of different sizes to accommodate different size tools. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rolling drill press stand. The drawers open both front and back. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Rugged plywood construction reinforced with aluminum angle means this gear box can handle any storage task, in or out of the shop.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 30 1/2 x 40 3/4 inch multi-purpose shop cart. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a roll-away tilt-top tool stand with a top that pivots on a 1/2 inch steel rod, allowing an attached power tool to be stored by flipping the top over, leaving a flat work surface or a place to mount another tool. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This tool tote reminds me of the interlocking cardboard or sheet metal toys I had as a kid, the kind where you assembled them by inserting tab A into slot B. Unlike those toys, this tote is not some flimsy box. Once all the parts are together, they interlock to form a rigid, sturdy assembly. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

If your shop is anything like mine, there are two things you can not get enough of storage and work surface. That is why this roll-around work cart is a welcome addition. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is a one page document that contains the cutting diagram for the High End Tool Chest that appeared in the Australian Woodsmith magazine Issue 64. Go to this link and open up Issue 64 Tool Box.

This wall mounted tool storage cabinet features movable dividers on the center shelf to allow you to customize the space for your storage needs. Here is how to build it.

Sliding doors and a flexible design allow you to pack a lot of tools into little space. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Build this air compressor cart and keep all your accessories contained in one handy location that is portable.

There is no question that a workshop, no matter how small, can be a great place to unwind and spend a few hours. But sometimes, especially if you are traveling, it is not always practical to get into your shop. The idea behind this hobby chest is to provide you with a workshop that you can take anywhere, whether it is just into another room of the house or across the country. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This 1 page document provides the cutting diagram for the interlocking tool box project that appears in the Australian Woodsmith magazine Issue 62. Go to this link and open up Issue 62 Toolbox CD.

We pay a fair amount of money for a dado blade set and it made no sense to me to try and store them in the plastic blister-pack so many come in. I figured that between all the woodworking equipment and...

My chisels get used on just about every project I build. So having them close at hand is a must. Plus, they need to be protected so they stay sharp. The solution to both these problems is this chisel case. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Store a shop full of tools and keep them right where you need them with this roll-around tool cart. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Here is a free woodworking plan to build a portable folding miter saw station. This picture shows it with the miter saw platform section folded down.

A 3 page PDF file that contains a cutting diagram and materials list from ShopNotes Magazine Issue 80. Summary of the article says that with solid frame and panel construction, this heirloom tool cabinet will be a welcome addition to any workshop.

For years, I have pondered how to keep existing tools in place in drawers and still leave room for new tools. Finally, I devised a modular system that gives me a solution to the problem.