New Tool Cabinet - In progress

[Ron Fritz]

While building my son a new tool cabinet a friend noticed the cabinet in my wood shop and asked if I would build him one. So, not one to waste time I started the drawing for the new cabinet the next day. Well, the measured drawing is done and I have now stated constructing the paneled sides.
You can find a copy of the measured drawing and see photos of the progress on my web site (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm). So far all of the stiles and rails for the sides are done and waiting for panels and glue up.

[Teresa Jones]

Ron,

The measured drawing looks great. What software do you use? That's a nice cabinet.

TJ

[Ron Fritz]

Hello Teresa, the measured drawing was created using Visio. I like software and find it easy to use. Ron

[Ron Fritz]

More progress on the cabinet today. The sides and framing are complete and ready for assembly - tomorrow. More photos on my web site (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm).

[David Cramer]

Excellent pictorial Ron! Thanks for posting and giving so much detail. I love reading and seeing things like this that give me so much motivation to try it myself. Step by step is the way for me and you've done that and then some. Again, much appreciated and keep up the great progress.

Dave

[Ron Fritz]

Today has been a glue & clamp day. But, both the upper & lower units are glued, clamped and drying over night. Tomorrow I start with the face framing.

[Bob Michaels]

Nice progress shots Ron. I'm watching from just down the road in Pittsford Village.

[Ron Fritz]

A little more progress tonight. The upper & lower units were clamped together for a test fit and the face frames were cut and installed. Next phase will be constructing the drawers and doors but that may have to wait as my wife & I take or annual trip to the keys next week. See the progress pictures HERE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm).

[David Cramer]

Great progress Ron, keep'em coming and thanks for the progress reports. It's fun to follow.

Dave

[Ron Fritz]

After a weeks vacation to the Flordia Keys (it beats the upstate New York cold! I wasn't able to find one snow shovel in the keys.) I had some time today to get the drawers finished. I'll start the doors later this week. More pictures of the drawer progress are HERE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm).

[Russ Cass]

Very nice. I need to build a wall hung cabinet very soon :o

[Luke McFadden]

What kind of drawer guides are those?

[Lincoln Myers]

Nice and thanks for posting progress pics. I enjoy seeing the progress and getting inspired to do something similar.

-Linc

[Eric Wong]

I love projects-in-progress pics! Thanks and keep it up!

[Ron Fritz]

Hello Luke, The drawer slides are European drawer slides. I bought these at Home Depot but they are standard drawer slides that can be found at most any home center and in sizes from 10" to about 26". They are not full extension and are less expense than a full extension slide. Ron

[John Miliunas]

Ron, great progress! Also, thanks so very, very much for the fantastic dialogue, text and pictoral of the project! Almost like being there and extremely helpful. BTW, you do a great job on your photography and Web site, as well! Two "thumbs up"! :) :cool:

[Roddy Thibault]

great pics.... I love it when pepole take pictures of there work in progress
I love seening how other ww build there master pieces

ron you are a great asset to the ww community

[Ron Fritz]

Thanks John and Roddy for the feedback. Since this was a project that I was doing for a friend I thought hey, wouldn't it be fun to let Ed know how the project was progressing and what went into making a cabinet. I think it was as much fun for me as it has been for Ed to see his cabinet being made. Then I thought about the folks on Sawmill Creek and knew that there must be several people who would like to see the progress as well. If you are like me, I love to see pictures! Thanks again, Ron

[Ron Fritz]

Well, I had 3 spare hours this evening to get the doors cut and glued up. They went together rather quickly and came out square. I used 1/4" x 1/2" tenons. Additional pictures and process notes are on my WEBPAGE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm). Ron

[Ron Fritz]

This morning I got started early on making the 2 sliding trays for the lower cabinet. They are relatively easy to make and install quickly. Tomorrow I'll finish up the major construction with the completion of several adjustable shelves. There are some additional photos of the sliding trays HERE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm). Ron

[Eric Wong]

Ron, what software did you use to make the measured drawings on your website?

[Randy Acton]

Very nice work!

I'm looking to build a Studley/Peerless style chest that I can take to the job site. Your chest helps with the motivation.

[Ron Fritz]

Well, the cabinet is nearing completion. I've finished the adjustable shelving and am now installing the doors. The Lower unit doors are attached. Several more progress photos are HERE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm). Ron

[Jerry Olexa]

Ron, nice job...Enjoy your pics and project reports..Good website also

[Ron Fritz]

THE CABINET IS FINISHED! I completed the final construction and trim today on Ed's Cabinet. Final delivery and setup to come. I'll post final photos when I get it delivered. Total project time was about 44.5 hours. Total project cost was $209. Since Ed was going to paint the cabinet I used pine and inexpensive plywood. The full progress report is HERE (http://www.creeksidewoodshop.com/Ed's%20Cabinet/CSWS-Ed's%20Cabinet.htm). Thanks for watching. Ron

[Charles Jackson III]

Nice progess, so far. I hope to build me a tool cabinet.

[Bruce Page]

Very nice Ron. I have enjoyed this thread.