Drill Press Cabinet

[Jeremy Scuteri]

I finally finished my Drill Press Cabinet. It was mostly based on the Woodsmith Shop design shown below:

First the base was built using poplar and plywood.

Next was a platform to go over the mobile base. Both pieces are on wheels.

One of the modifications is a cabinet with a door that has "depth" for storage. This was a suggestion from Charlie. I'm glad I did it.

Cabinets set in place on top of the platform.

Next was time to paint. I used Dirk's (golfdad) painting recipe which was Sherwin William Pro Classic paint, Floetrol and water. Getting a good paint finish wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.

Trying to hide some defects/seams with filler before the next coat of paint.

Solid wood edge banding on the cabinet faces.

Looks like there is a 25 image limit for a post.....

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Next was the top.

Edge banding.

Oops. A little mistake.

That's better.

The piano hinge left a bigger gap that I was expecting. It will only be visible from the back since it is covered by the top and the gap doesn't exist in the front.

Screwing the cabinets to each other and the platform.

Finish on the top. Looks pretty.

The top in place.

Fitting a door in place.

Marking for the hinges.

My smallest router doesn't fit.....

Hand tools to the rescue.

Using a screw to make a dimple to locate where the metal disc should be mounted to mate with the magnet.

Dimple created.

Coming along.

Time to build some drawers:

 

[Charlie]

That looks great. A lot of storage area in a small foot print!

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Drawers are done.

Setup to locate and mount the drawer slides to the drawers:

Drawers installed:

Drawer fronts

Method to flush trim edge banding with the tablesaw.

Making sure all the drawer fronts fit in place.

A small repair with wood filler and dye.

Applying finish.

Drawer front install.

Installed drawer pulls.

Just need to load it up with stuff at this point. I like the mix of wood and paint.

 

[Bas]

Wow, what a gorgeous cabinet. And you're right, it looks a lot like the original from Woodsmith shop
Beautiful execution.

 

[McRabbet]

Superb job Jeremy and a very nice Photo Essay of your build. Way too elegant for my shop, but I also like to paint my cabinets to give them a better look. I have a Floor model delta and most of the hardware to build one like yours; all I need is a kick in the butt!

 

[MarkE]

Very nicely done. Thanks for the excellent write up.

 

[Canuck]

Great job. Looks more like it should be sold in an Ethan Allen store!!

Wayne

 

[Gotcha6]

Looks way too nice for my shop. Beautiful.

 

[Graywolf]

Jeremy, that turned out beautiful, I look forward to seeing it next month!

 

[Barry W]

Jeremy, beautiful detail work! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

VERY, VERY nice, Jeremy!!! In fact, almost too nice for shop furniture.

 

[Tim Sherwood]

Very impressive Jeremy! Thanks for showing us the WIP details.

 

[drw]

Jeremy, that is one heck of a beautiful cabinet and your pictures of the details associated with the build are awesome...all of the details and precision made me feel like I was once again looking a "Norm's" craftsmanship!

 

[Hmerkle]

GREAT job Jeremy! and I would have to say I think it is better than "Norm's" craftsmanship! but with all that work - why did you buy handles? I would have like to see what you came up with!!!

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Thank you everyone for the kind comments. It was a fun project and a nice way to get back into the swing of things after taking time off to build the workshop.

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

GREAT job Jeremy! and I would have to say I think it is better than "Norm's" craftsmanship! but with all that work - why did you buy handles? I would have like to see what you came up with!!!

For whatever reason making your own handles seems daunting to me. I do kind of like the look of the metal hardware at the same time. Plus it is super convenient.