Here is the start of a shop storage project. I got the idea from a Woodsmith plan that had two stackable cabinets on them, then one day I say this plan on another site where instead of two cabinets, one cabinet with "L" sides. So, like in my normal fashion, neither plan works for what I wanted and where I wanted it, so I had to modify the dimensions and somewhat combine the 2 plans. Here are a couple of pictures showing the start:

 

 

This one is showing the layout of the two sides - notice my "plans" on the paper next to the tape measure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the two sides cut out. Next step - dados for the top, bottom, middle and fixed shelves (forgot to get those pictures last night)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper part of the cabinet will be for router bit storage. The lower part will be for routers and misc. related items. Dimensions are 21" wide x 16" deep (bottom)/8" deep top) x 75" tall.

 

Thank you for looking,

Edited September 6, 20169 yr by Chips N Dust

Lookin' Good! That'll hold a lot of router bits!

Sure gonna put my storage solution to shame

21 minutes ago, Fred Wilson said:

Sure gonna put my storage solution to shame

Well, we will see how is turns out. In concept, I think it will work out fine...

Any project for the shop is a good project.  It is nice to have related items all in one place if possible.

4 hours ago, Chips N Dust said:

notice my "plans" on the paper next to the tape measure

I love our willingness to point out the plans we are using since the big discussion on plans, way to go folks, no egos here, I love it.

 That's the great thing about having a shop, its a work in progress. It seems that after a few projects on and off the bench we all have that idea of a better place to store the tools that makes the next project go a little smoother.

I feel that plans are really helpful. Not so much to follow step by step, but to see the end result concept. I don't think, that, with one or two exceptions (requiring exacting dimensions), i. e. Fibonacci Gauge, I have ever followed a published plan exactly. Looking at a plan only gives me a rough "shape". Once I have the concept in my mind, I end up modifying or changing the original plan to suit my end result needs. 

 

Many of my projects for me start out as a sketch on a scrap of paper with rough dimensions only. Those dimensions are usually minimum acceptable and most likely will get altered during the build. Like Kelly, I too, feel that there is nothing wrong with combining two similar designs to incorporate the best features of both.

 

Look forward to seeing the finished project, Kelly.

 

7 minutes ago, schnewj said:

I feel that plans are really helpful. Not so much to follow step by step, but to see the end result concept. I don't think, that, with one or two exceptions (requiring exacting dimensions), i. e. Fibonacci Gauge, I have ever followed a published plan exactly. Looking at a plan only gives me a rough "shape". Once I have the concept in my mind, I end up modifying or changing the original plan to suit my end result needs. 

 

Many of my projects for me start out as a sketch on a scrap of paper with rough dimensions only. Those dimensions are usually minimum acceptable and most likely will get altered during the build. Like Kelly, I too, feel that there is nothing wrong with combining two similar designs to incorporate the best features of both.

 

Look forward to seeing the finished project, Kelly.

 

That is exactly how this one came about - started with one idea from one set of plans (still having to modify though), to the inspiration from the second plan and now, a rough sketch on the notepad with project specific dimensions. And, a few of those dimensions have changed as it comes together.

Here is some progress from last night - top, bottom and fixed shelves cut, and the whole unit dry fit together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I still have to drill shelf pin holes in the upper and lower sections and some sanding before I glue it all together. Also, I have to route a rabbit on the back for the back, but it is progressing along.

Thanks for looking

 

I'd say you're moving along very nicely, looks good!

AH, KELLY!

 

Ummm, ya need more room for your routers! Nowhere near big enough...don't go telling me you only have a couple, I'll have to jerk your "man card".

Just now, schnewj said:

AH, KELLY!

 

Ummm, ya need more room for your routers! Nowhere near big enough...don't go telling me you only have a couple, I'll have to jerk your "man card".

Oh no! I will have storage under the router table as well as here for routers, all seven of them

Just now, Chips N Dust said:

Oh no! I will have storage under the router table as well as here for routers, all seven of them

 

Only seven??????????????????????????????????????????

 

We need to talk...I feel and intervention in the future.

 

Stick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

29 minutes ago, schnewj said:

 

Only seven??????????????????????????????????????????

 

We need to talk...I feel and intervention in the future.

 

Stick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT!!!

37 minutes ago, Chips N Dust said:

Oh no! I will have storage under the router table as well as here for routers, all seven of them

Seven...

that's this week...

18 in these two pics and another ''few'' hiding out some place else..

 

Edited September 7, 20169 yr by Stick486

5 minutes ago, Stick486 said:

WHAT!!!

 

Huh! You didn't catch that he only has seven routers? How can he get anything done with only seven? We need to sit Kelly down and educate him on the advantages of having multiple set-ups!

 

If he had had the routers properly set-up, that case would be done and he could be onto the finishing stage.

43 minutes ago, schnewj said:

 

Huh! You didn't catch that he only has seven routers? How can he get anything done with only seven? We need to sit Kelly down and educate him on the advantages of having multiple set-ups!

 

If he had had the routers properly set-up, that case would be done and he could be onto the finishing stage.

caught it...

reeducation in progress...

skip finishing and directly out the door...

For the last two nights I have gotten home late from work so no new progress. However, I plan on getting this knocked out this weekend unless something else pops up. I will post updates along the way.

32 minutes ago, Chips N Dust said:

For the last two nights I have gotten home late from work so no new progress. However, I plan on getting this knocked out this weekend unless something else pops up. I will post updates along the way.

There is way to many things pop up and need handled.  Hopefully you will have a pop up lull and get it done.  Good luck with that.