Wall Hanging Tool Cabinet

[Chiefwoodworker]

Some time back I posted a SketchUp model of a wall hanging tool cabinet I intended to build in which I could house my precious hand tools. I am finished with everything except actually hanging all the tools, particularly in the doors. But I thought you might want a peek anyway. It is made from tiger maple and mahogany. I have one little problem; the left door is mounted with a sag and piano hinges don't allow for adjustments as cabinet doors do. If I can't find a simple solution I will have to re-hang it.

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You can download the SketchUp model by going to http://www.srww.com/sketchup-furniture-plans.htm .

You can read about its construction by going to http://www.srww.com/current-furniture-project.htm . The final Wall Hanging Hand Tool Cabinet - Update 5 will be posted tomorrow.

[beamerweb]

Good Lord that's a damn fine looking box. I really really like that :)

[Chiefwoodworker]

Thanks Jason. I'm hoping my hand tools like it too.

[rrich]

Joe,
That is some fine work!

[D Alan]

WOW! just, WOW!

I hope this isn't being crass -I am very new to this so I am still trying to figure a lot of things out- how much did you spend on the woods and how many hours did it take you to complete it... WOW!

Thanks for sharing the pics.

alan

[Chiefwoodworker]

Thanks Rich and Alan for the nice comments.

Believe it or not, I paid about $1 a bd ft for the material. I almost never pay more than $2 bd ft for any of my wood. I have cultivated local sources and even cut my own on occasion. See http://www.srww.com/blog/?p=28 for a better explanation.

The project requires approximately 70 bd ft depending on your estimate of waste.

I never keep track of my hours since this is a hobby and this project dragged on due to other family events and trips. Also, there is a lot of hand dovetailing, hand planing and hand sanding in this project, which takes quite a while. If I gave you an estimate of time it would be a pure guess. That said, maybe 60 hours. But that is 60 hours of pure joy! ;>)

[Postman]

Very nice work.

[Sawduster]

Excellent job. Really love that wood.

[vetterjp27]

That's really awesome!! The tiger maple is spectacular. And I like the overall design. How many of those dovetails were hand cut? Cause it seems like you've pretty much got them down. Again it really looks great.

[arcticfox46]

Hey Joe,

I checked our your web site.

I must say you really do some awesome stuff.