Build a Wall Mounted Tool Cabinet with Bob Van Dyke

Most people have their tools in a few tool boxes or on a shelf or maybe even stuck in some old kitchen cabinets. Lets face it- that does not speak well for your own craftsmanship and it makes it harder to find the tools you are looking for. Why not spend a little time, make a nice cabinet and proudly display your handtools in a tool cabinet designed for just that?

This cabinet will feature a main carcase for large tool storage and a door accommodate hanging tools on the ionside of the door. The cabinet will be made from your choice of solid cherry, walnut or mahogany. The case and door both feature dovetails which will be made using a technique that incorporates both handcutting and the tablesaw.

The door features a veneered panel, bordered in an inlayed banding which will allow you some fun and creativity while learning a little about working with veneers and inlays. Interior dovetailed drawers are an option that will give you more practice making dovetails and give you a place to store those smaller tools that are so easily misplaced. We will spend as much time as possible designing and making fixtures on the inside to fit your own tool storage needs but the majority of the time will be spent on the construction of the case itself . Don’t miss out on this chance to finally start taking control of your tool collection! Sign up today, space is limited. Tuition $795.00 plus materials .

Coming summer 2012 as a 6 day week-long class

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