Chisel Cabinet.pdf

Chisel Cabinet

C hisels are one of the most valuable groups of tools you can own, and should be

treated with care if you want them to last well. With this in mind, we offer this chisel

cabinet as an ideal storage solution. The cabinet is designed to store both normal

chisels and carving chisels. In addition, the plan can very easily be adapted to become

a multi-purpose tool cabinet (more on this later).

Construction

Tools required: Drill, miter saw, jigsaw

Wood required: (Pine)

Description Qty Thickness Width Length

Sides 2 3/4" (19 mm) 3" (76 mm) 35 1/4" (895 mm)

Top and bottom 2 3/4" (19 mm) 3" (76 mm) 23 1/2" (597 mm)

Back panel (plywood) 1 3/16" (5 mm) 22 1/2" (572 mm) 34 1/4" (870 mm)

Chisel racks 3 3/4" (19 mm) 2 1/2" (64 mm) 22" (559 mm)

Wall supports 2 3/4" (19 mm) 3" (76 mm) 3" (76 mm)

Door frame sides 4 3/4" (19 mm) 1 1/2" (38 mm) 35 1/4" (895 mm)

Door frame top/bottom 4 3/4" (19 mm) 1 1/2" (38 mm) 23 1/2" (597 mm)

Door panels (plywood) 2 3/16" (5 mm) 9 1/4" (235 mm) 32 3/4" (832 mm)

First, take the two sides, the bottom and top and cut to the correct length. This cut

should not be a straight, vertical cut, but should instead be mitered at an angle of 45

degrees. By doing this, the point at which the side meets the top should form a 90

degree angle (see diagram) while hiding the back panel groove from the outside (see

below).

Once all four pieces have been cut to size, make the back panel lip in all four pieces.

This lip should be 1/4" (6 mm) deep, 3/16" (5 mm) wide and should be flush with the

back of each piece. This lip should be cut on the inside of each piece (ie, the side

which is shorter). Once the lips have been cut, glue and clamp the two sides, the top

and the bottom together, remembering to also glue the back panel into the lip at this

time. Ensure that the frame is square while it is clamped.

While the frame is drying, add in the four wall supports. These are square pieces of

wood that fit against the back of the frame in each corner (in front of the back panel).

By adding these supports you firstly ensure the squareness of the frame and secondly

provide additional strength to the frame. To attach the wall supports, glue and screw

from both adjacent side pieces.

Now that the frame of

abinet is complete, it is

time t acks inside. Firstly, cut

the three chisel racks to the orrect length -- the inside

width of the cabinet (22" - 559 mm). Then, decide upon the order of the chisels, and

make each hole for a particular chisel. The best way to make the holes is to use a dri

to make the initial round hole (in the center), as well as two smaller holes (one at e

end), and then to use either a jigsaw or a chisel to cut out the excess in between (see

diagram). Obviously, carving chisels have to be treated slightly differently, as the

connection between the two small end holes and the central one will be a curve, not a

straight cut, but the same jigsaw/drill combination works just as well.

the

o build the chisel

ach

Once all the holes have been cut out, attach the chisel racks to the cabinet frame.

These racks should be glued and screwed through both side pieces, as well as a co

of screws through the back panel to ensure that the rack doesn't sag in the middle.

Evenly space the three racks between the top and the bottom of the frame, unless o

rack stores only small chisels, in which case this rack will require less space, leaving

more for the other two.

uple

Building the doors

Cut the door frame components to size. When cutting the frame's sides, top and

bottom, cut the wood at a 45 degree angle (not mitered -- see diagram) so that the

sides, top and bottom fit together to form a 90 degree angle. Note that unlike the

frame of the cabinet, the door frame is shallow (being 3/4" deep, and 1 1/2" wide)

However, if you need additional space in the chisel cabinet (especially if you want t

make it a more multi-purpose cabinet) you should consider replicating the approach

used for the main cabinet frame, as this will allow you to store tools on the inside of

the doors as well.

inside edge of the door frame (ie the shorter side) that is 1/4" (6 mm) in from the

and 3/16" (5 mm) wide. This groove accommodates the door panel. Once all four

frame pieces are ready, glue them together around the door panel. Clamp overnigh

having first confirmed the squareness of the door. Repeat this process for the second

door.

back

Sand down the doors and the main cabinet. Attach the doors to the main frame by

using two piano hinges that run the entire height of the cabinet. Once the hinges are

attached, it may be necessary to make to last minute adjustments to ensure that the

doors close completely. Plane off any excess wood, but be careful not to take off too

much.

Drill out a hole for the lock in one of the two doors. Then attach the lock, screwing it

into the back of the door (see diagram). Then add drop bolts to the top and bottom of

the second door, drilling holes in the top and bottom of the cabinet to accommodate

these bolts.

Note, when choosing which door should have the bolts, and which should have to

lock, consider the organization of the chisels within the cabinet. Whichever side of the

Once you have cut the frame to size, make a 1/4" (6 mm) deep groove along the

cabinet has the most commonly used chisels should be the side on which the lock i

placed, as this is the side that will open first.

Sand the entire cabinet and then paint, or varn

ish to add a layer of protection.

Making the chisel cabinet into a multi-purpose tool closet

ply increase

the dimensions of it. In addition, increase the depth of the doors to allow for the

storage of tools on the inside of the doors themselves. In addition to the type of tool

rack described above (also suitable for screwdrivers) it will be necessary to add h

of some form or other. The most simplistic solution is to use nails, and wrap electrica

tape around them so that the nails cannot scratch your tools.

ooks

In order to make the chisel cabinet into a multi-purpose tool closet, sim

Plik z chomika:

Inne pliki z tego folderu:

Inne foldery tego chomika: