I started working on a slant front tool cart last week. The case is made from maple plywood with poplar edge trim and cross frames, 4 " casters 2 fixed & 2 double lock casters. The drawers are made from pre-finished maple plywood with 16" full extension ball bearing drawer glides. The drawer fronts will be made from poplar. I still need to apply the stain on the sides and then poly clear coat.

When I applied the stain I wasn't thrilled with it once it dried but I believe once the poly is applied it should look better but like a dummy I didn't try it on a scrap piece. Lesson learned. The drawer fronts will be finished with BLO and after a week or so I'll clear coat them with poly.

I'll post pics once it's completed.

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That is looking great!

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John Moody
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This is going to be a real asset to your shop, Mike! I especially like the full extension drawers.

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Lew Kauffman-
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Thanks John & Lewis. Next I'll be inlaying some accent bands into the drawer fronts and then bevel the edges to kind of dress up the front of the cabinet. 

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Nice cart.  I wish I had  room to roll things around.

Finally got the drawer fronts machined. The drawer fronts are poplar with accent stripes and routed a 45 deg bevel around perimeter of each drawer front. I'll be applying the finish over the next few days. Thanks for your comments!

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ooooh  sexy.