Workshop Toolboxes and Cabinets

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.

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.

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.

This large tool cabinet would be the perfect solution to get your workshop organized. It features 26 drawers and stands a little more than five feet tall. Told you…large. You can modify the plans to reconfigure the drawers or add doors on some locations if you wish. The free woodworking plans are at the link.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a rotary 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.

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.

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

Follow along and build a wall mounted tool cabinet. This project has a full tutorial with pictures. Be sure when you get to the bottom of the page to click on -next post- to continue reading.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 shallow shop cabinet with pegboard back, pegboard sliding doors, shelves, and cubbys for plastic parts bins. 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 stand is mobile and also has much needed workshop storage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It seems like every tool chest I have ever had was too heavy to move around once it was loaded up with tools. Well, that is not the case any more. With just a little high-tech aluminum riveted to some 1/4 inch plywood, I was able to build a lightweight chest that was portable and heavy-duty. 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.

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

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.

Build this tool tote using this free woodworking tutorial. Be sure to click on -next post- at the bottom of the page to see how he completes the project.

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

This mini-shop for apartments is tucked into a unit that looks like a modern secretary. When company comes, just lower the lid on the disarray of your interrupted project.

Build this toolbox which features two small drawers and three compartments. Here are the free woodworking plans.