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garys
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I've never figured out the perfect way to store tools and accessories for my Shopsmith. I built a rolling cabinet that fits under the Shopsmith when stored, but this cabinet overflowed almost as fast as I built it. I kept accumulating small parts that just wouldn't fit in the two drawers my rolling cabinet has.
So, this winter I'm trying another approach. I built a Shopsmith "parts cabinet" that will hopefully hold all the small parts, and keep them in a better organized fashion so they are easier to find. I made this cabinet with 4 small drawers and a larger bin up under the top cover. Hopefully this will work for all the small parts. I still have to make dividers for the drawers to keep the small parts from rolling around.
One thing I already found out is that it will need to be either on a permanent shelf or on a rolling base because it already weighs over 30 pounds empty, and will easily weigh more than double that when filled.
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It is not big enough. There is a standing rule that says need requirements must always exceed storage capacity.

However, you have done an excellent job on your chest. If I had it and you had a feather, we would both be tickled. ;) ;)
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Beautiful piece of work! And while I agree with Dust that there is never enough storage, that will do a good job organizing the small stuff!
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Very nice!

What are the dimensions?

And yes there is never enough storage for things............never.

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Very nice indeed...
You will have plenty of storage space. You did say that you were building 4 more just like it, right? :D :D :D :D


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It is 20" wide by 12 deep by 16" high. I wanted it wide enough to lay the lathe chisels into one of the drawers. Hopefully I got it right so it keeps all the small parts in an orderly space.
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I decided to make a base cabinet on wheels to be able to move the top one around the shop.
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Those are just outstanding gary! Very nice work!
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Yep!


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Very nice! :D
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