Workshop Toolboxes and Cabinets

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...

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a mobile cart for your 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.

Material list and cutting diagram only. This project was featured in Woodsmith Magazine Issue 250.

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 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 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cart with top that pivots on a 1/2 inch steel rod, allowing an attached power tool such as a planer 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 link has lots of illustrations and information on building yourself a mobile planer stand with storage.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for this workshop 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 slant front 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 portable tool 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 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.

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 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 tool cabinet for your 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 mobile tool stand that has a fixed shelf, a drawer, and swappable tool bases that fit into a recess in the top of the 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.

Store away your power tools with this shelves storage plan.

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

Sometimes I spend more time climbing up and down a ladder getting tools than I do working on the job itself. So to keep my tools within easy reach, I attached a plywood tray to the top of the ladder. Several holes are drilled in the tray to accept the tools I use most often.

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

Bench top power tools can be pretty handy. But my collection of these tools got to be larger than the bench space I had to accommodate them. Finally, I got smart. I decided to make all this tool moving a little easier by putting each one on its own rolling cart.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a tool cart designed so the top rotates and lock in position. 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 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.

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.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a cart with removable inset top that allows switching out multiple benchtop tools mounted to wooden bases. 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.

Store all your power tools, hand tools, paint and other supplies in this compact, efficient storage unit. It has shelves, drawers and a pullout table for sorting tools and doing small repairs.

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

Get your workshop organized by building this awesome portable tool caddy.

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.