Chisel cabinet

[Doug]

I made this this wall cabinet just over a year ago to hold all the belts & bits for the Pro Edge plus centres, callipers etc for the lathe, it’s really been useful



So I figured it would be a good idea to make another one for my turning tools. Not liking to throw away any timber I had some used pine door frames which were not just ideal but also nice & dry




After planing up I made up some simple frames



Before gluing up I ran a rebate & fitted some Oak veneered MDF panels, once assembled they were cleaned up.



The doors were attached with piano hinges, pine pieces fitted to form a well & magnetic strips stuck to the panels which were clad each side with pine.



I then glued some maple veneer to the pine also sticking the veneer to the magnets with double sided tape & set in clamps




After a good sanding & wax polishing the cabinet was hung on the wall




Couple of photos of the finished cabinet

 

[edward.visser]

I made this this wall cabinet just over a year ago to hold all the belts & bits for the Pro Edge plus centres, callipers etc for the lathe, it’s really been useful

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So I figured it would be a good idea to make another one for my turning tools. Not liking to throw away any timber I had some used pine door frames which were not just ideal but also nice & dry


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After planing up I made up some simple frames

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Before gluing up I ran a rebate & fitted some Oak veneered MDF panels, once assembled they were cleaned up.

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The doors were attached with piano hinges, pine pieces fitted to form a well & magnetic strips stuck to the panels which were clad each side with pine.

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I then glued some maple veneer to the pine also sticking the veneer to the magnets with double sided tape & set in clamps

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After a good sanding & wax polishing the cabinet was hung on the wall


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Couple of photos of the finished cabinet

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Welldone!


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[Malc2098]

Nice job!

 

[Mike G]

That looks nice Doug. What holds it shut, and is there some sort of finger-grip or something to open it with?

 

[Doug]

That looks nice Doug. What holds it shut, and is there some sort of finger-grip or something to open it with?

On the top rail of both cabinets there are rare earth countersunk magnets these
https://www.first4magnets.com/circular- ... 1|ps_2-675

I just drill a shallow 10mm hole in the top rail & screw them in, there is a corresponding screw on the door this is enough to keep them shut.
I’ve not bothered with an opening mechanism, I was going to put a small knob on the bottom but I’ve found the doors are so easy to open with a little finger pressure on the underside of the door it’s not been necessary

 

[TrimTheKing]

Very nice indeed Doug.

 

[AndyP]

Very nice indeed Doug.

Indeed. Needs handles or knobs though, just dont look right without.

 

[Phil]

Yes, very nice indeed. :eusa-clap:

Agree, needs some handles.

 

[Malc2098]

I'm going to be the troublemaker!

I like its clean looks without handles.

Maybe a small indentation under each door to give fingertips something to pull against.

 

[TrimTheKing]

I’m with you Malc, looks great as is so no need for handles. Handles are overrated IMO.

 

[Doug]

I'm going to be the troublemaker!

I like its clean looks without handles.

Not a troublemaker at all Malc it’s all personal choice, from a practical point of view I don’t like knobs or handles on workshop cabinets like this as I know the law of sod dictates that the next time I’m turning a long board round etc I will end up catching it also as this cabinet is behind the lathe the least sticking out the better.

 

[Woodbloke]

Now that's a nice job. I've got my turning tools just stuck to an Ax magnetic bar but it's getting a trifle short for all the stuff I've accumulated. Worth making one of they I reckons. If it works without handles, no need to fit them as it's a workshop cabinet - Rob