Planning a tool cabinet

[Rob]

I'm looking for ideas on how to hang my squares on the door of a tool cabinet I'm designing. Anyone have any pictures or ideas?

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Rob, are you talking about framing squares, try squares, combination squares, etc.? Yes, no, all the above? When you come up next weekend I'll loan you a couple of books I have on shop organization, design, etc. I've gotten a lot of ideas out of them.

Bill

 

[McRabbet]

Rob,

The latest issue of Woodcraft Magazine (april/May) has an article on a Wall Hanging Tool Cabinet and they also have a free Online Extra that shows several methods for placing tools lick those you mention inside the doors of the cabinet. Check out the downlaodable PDF File here. Hope this helps.

 

[eyekode]

Thanks for posting it. I always like looking at others tool cabinets. But I think the way they hung the squares is a horrible waste of space. Here is how I hang mine:

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I know the picture only shows two but it is typically filled to the brim with squares and sliding bevels.

I also don't like putting hand saws in a case like they did. I am happy with this solution:

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One thing I really like about their chest is the chisels are at the bottom. There is nothing underneath them to make you want to stick your hand there and get cut .

Good luck and keep us posted!
Salem

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Rob, did you find an idea you like, or are you still looking?

Bill

 

[Rob]

Bill, I'm still looking and am in the planning stage still. I am going to bring my camera this afternoon, and would really appreciate the loan of those books you mentions.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

The books are already in the shop waiting for you. See you there.

Bill