Workshop Toolboxes and Cabinets

When we designed the Craftsmans Pride Tool Chest, we lined the drawer bottoms with felt. Here is how to add extra protection for a set of chisels.

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.

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

Build this cart for your air compressor, nail guns, drills and other various tools as well as screws, nails etc. Adding castors keeps it mobile.

Wall-mounted perforated hardboard provides ideal tool storage -- as long as you can get the hanger pegs to stay put. Our Peg Board rack keeps tools ready for work.

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.

If you are a wood carver perhaps you will need to build this toolbox for your carving tools. This toolbox was built trying to keep it as light as possible. Follow along at the link to see how to build it. You could make a few adjustments in order to store other tools as well.

This flip-top tool stand holds two tools at the same time and by flipping the top over you can use each tool in turn, but you are only occupying the space of one tool.

Here are the plans for building an easy to construct yet handy to have tool box. I made mine almost 20 years ago, I think as a temporary box, but since it has lasted I have used it continuously ever since.

In days past, most carpentry and trim or finish work was done with hand tools, and carpenters carried their tools to the site in a handmade wooden box. Here we show you how to build one.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a toolbox on legs. The tool box is elevated for easy use and has a drawer. The handle and top are flat so that it can be used as a saw horse. 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.

One thing that most tool chests lack is a large drawer that will hold bulky tools like routers and skill saws. This design is simple, practical, cost effective and versatile.

With just plywood and pegboard you can build this handy mobile tool cart. Then you will be able to wheel it around your shop and have your necessary tools close at hand. Follow the free woodworking plans at the link to build one for your workshop.

If you live in a climate where it gets cold perhaps you need to build a heated wall-mounted cabinet for your glues, paint and finishes.

Learn how to build this base cabinet for your workshop which features drawers and pull out trays. Build it using this tutorial.

Build this wall mounted rack to hold all of your finishing supplies. This one is mounted to the wall with french cleats. At the link you can download the free plan.

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

Here are the free plans to build an all-in-one hand tool storage cabinet. Finished, it measures 96 inches tall, 48 inches wide and 24 inches deep.

The drawers all ride on wood runners, so they slide nice and smooth. Inside each drawer there are plenty of compartments to help you keep all your hardware separated and organized. And the deeper drawers are great for other supplies, or even hand tools. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

It is always handy to have a rolling cart when you are using your air compressor. Here are free downloadable plans to build it.

Build this toolbox with your child or make it as a gift, filled with small size tools it makes a fantastic birthday or Christmas present.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Japanese Style Toolbox. 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.

Build a simple wooden tool box using scrap wood. This would be a perfect project to have kids help build and decorate. Maybe they will start a tool collection.

This wall-hung cabinet holds more than 300 hand tools while taking up only about 12 square feet of wall space.

Build a treasure chest for your favorite tools. The curved top is easy to build, thanks to several jigs.

Build a toolbox using this woodworking tutorial. This is a quick and easy project you will wish you did sooner. Perfect for more than just tools.

Build this Japanese toolbox using these free step-by-step woodworking instructions.

This Japanese toolbox has simple joinery and a slide-open top. Made from 3/4 inch thick pine, the authors toolbox has built-in handles and a cleverly designed top that slides to open and close.

This PDF document will offer you a design option to the Carpenters Toolbox plan that was featured in ShopNotes #62. Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print these cutting diagrams.

This toolbox is handy for use in both the garden and the workshop. It makes a great gift for Dad especially if filled with tools.