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Backsaw and Screwdriver Tool Rack
Built this sometime ago, but only recently finished the pull-out tray and the little drawer. I managed to get it painted today. This is not fine woodworking, more like utilitarian workshop furniture. Made from pine, MDF with English oak accents. The oak is finished with clear honey Peacock oil. All hand tool work apart from drilling a few holes with my cordless drill.
This is the 3rd tool rack on my quest to get my tools organized and within easy reach.
Thanks for looking!
This is the 3rd tool rack on my quest to get my tools organized and within easy reach.
Thanks for looking!
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
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That is a great looking cabinet Andy!
"Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef
This is not fine woodworking, more like utilitarian workshop furniture.
I might have believed that until I saw the half blind dove tails 😁
Wow! Great design, well done
Mike
Wow, clean and nice and orderly! I have backsaw envy.
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Nice really overboard for the workshop. Just jealous.
Ron
Thanks guys, I appreciate it.
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
So nicely done. I don't think I'll ever get to this level, but inspiring!
Sweet looking storage rack, everything in view and ready to go to work.
Great looking cabinet with great tool collection! I wish I can organize my tools like that!
No name noobie here
I don't know if I could handle that level of being organized! 🤔
Best thing in my mind aside from you achieving maximum packing density with out limitations of "stacked" stuff, you know exactly what is missing.
Best thing in my mind aside from you achieving maximum packing density with out limitations of "stacked" stuff, you know exactly what is missing.
I do. I even put tools back when I know I'll be using them again in a few minutes.
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
I didn't meant to be irony at all. I just thought it's super neat!
I at least try to clean and put everything back at the end of the day when I use my tools. Though, my problem is, I'm still at a developing period, meaning, things fit in my cabinet now but maybe next month, upgrading tools and they no longer fit well. It seems to be a long journey to be settled like Brit!
I at least try to clean and put everything back at the end of the day when I use my tools. Though, my problem is, I'm still at a developing period, meaning, things fit in my cabinet now but maybe next month, upgrading tools and they no longer fit well. It seems to be a long journey to be settled like Brit!
No name noobie here
Nice cabinet, Andy! You’re outclassing my humble shop furniture.
May you have the day you deserve!
Absolutely beautiful!
Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -
Thanks everyone!
@YRTi (Mas) - I held off creating any tool racks for many years because I was still acquiring tools. I will admit that it is difficult to know when is a good time to start. This isn't so much of a problem if you have a big shop, but mine is only 3m x 3m and two of the walls have window in them, so wall space is at a premium. I've had all my tools in plastic crates for sooooooo long and I just couldn't stand it anymore, so decided to take the plunge. Hope you eventually settle on the tools you want to keep forever and can do likewise.
@YRTi (Mas) - I held off creating any tool racks for many years because I was still acquiring tools. I will admit that it is difficult to know when is a good time to start. This isn't so much of a problem if you have a big shop, but mine is only 3m x 3m and two of the walls have window in them, so wall space is at a premium. I've had all my tools in plastic crates for sooooooo long and I just couldn't stand it anymore, so decided to take the plunge. Hope you eventually settle on the tools you want to keep forever and can do likewise.
Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.
There is definitely a lot of talent that went into all of these tool storage designs.
-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - https://timetestedtools.net and https://diy.timetestedtools.net
I see! For now, my solution is to use an empty cabinet that I just made as a frame of modular cases and store tools I use often and the rest is stacked/stored in my garage. If I change tools, I'll replace a case inside. One day, if I need more tools, I may replace the cabinet:) Anyways, your per square ft(meters) productivity must be crazy high!
No name noobie here
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