Workshop Toolboxes and Cabinets

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tool cabinet proves that a great-looking project can be easy to build and completed in a short amount of time. At its heart is a grooved back panel that accepts a variety of custom tool holders. The back is wrapped by a simple case with an open display shelf. A pair of glass pane doors keeps out dust and still lets you see the tools inside. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra. This project appeared in ShopNotes Issue 101.

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...

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.

One big box and a bunch of small boxes, that is all there is to this roll-around cart. Yet as simple as it is, it provides a great way to store portable power tools. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This is the 18th century English tool chest now in the Guildhall Museum in Rochester, England. Most interesting is that unlike other tool chests of its day, this chest and its tools are virtually unused and are in the same condition as when they were new in 1796!

I bet you did not even know you needed this! Now you know. build a tool storage stool for your workshop using these free plans.

When it comes to building a big project like this, it can be a little intimidating. So I find it is helpful to step back and break it down into sections so you don not get overwhelmed by the details. That is what I did here. The tool cabinet is made up of four different elements: the case, doors, drawers, and trays. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

This tool stand is mobile and also has much needed workshop storage.

The display cabinet is sized just right to make a great tool cabinet for those special hand tools you want to keep accessible and protected. These are some of the ideas we came up with to hold our tools inside the cabinet. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Build this tool cabinet which features two narrow drawers, two deeper drawers, and a cubby with doors as well as casters. You can modify the size depending on your needs.

Follow along at the link and download the free plans to build this double flip-top workstation.

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.

At the link you will find all the information you will need to build this roll around air compressor/nail gun storage cart for the workshop.

This tool rack measures 48 x 48 inches but can be adapted to fit your workshop wall space.

So many bench-top style tools are available today it is easy to accumulate several, including table saws, jointers, sanders, scroll saws, planers and others. With either purchased or shop-made individual stands, the tools can take up a lot of room.

A well designed tool cabinet organizes your tools so you can work efficiently. You can customize this cabinet to suit your needs.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wall cabinet designed for holding your drills and your favorite cordless drills. There are seven drawers and ample space to build in drill holders on the doors. 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.

The recesses behind the doors of the tool chest featured in Woodsmith No. 168 offer versatile hanging storage space. To make the best use of this space, you might want to add one or two of the door panels from this online extra. These thin panels give you more flexibility by allowing you to easily attach holders for tools (or jewelry) at any spot on the back of the door. This alternate design option is available to download in this Online Extra.

Make this fabulous little storage unit with common cove moldings available at any home center.

An easy way to make better use of any shop space is to organize where and how your most-used hand tools are stored. This compact, wall-mounted tool rack does just that. Best of all, the design offers flexibility to customize it for your own needs. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Here you will find a 10-step cabinet construction process that begins with cutting sheets of plywood and finishes up with installation details. These techniques will work for cabinetry used anywhere.

Keep your woodworking tools handy and organized by building a wall-mounted tool rack. This one was built using 1 x 12 and 1 x 4 boards. Follow along at the link to build your own.

Building a handsome home for your tools is always a special project, and this tool chest is no exception. A little time and patience is all it takes. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Build this mobile cart perfect for containing your air compressor or your welder using this free tutorial. At the link you can download the free plan, watch the video, or follow along with the tutorial.

Store your tools with an ingenious space-saving tool rack that operates much like a book.

This tool box can be used for a number of things including tools. Also makes a handy caddy for gardening tools or office supplies.