Building a 64 drawer apothecary style small parts storage cabinet
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2023
- Plans available to purchase here: mallarddesign.com/plans/
Have wanted to build a storage chest for my screws and small parts for quite a while. Wasn’t it a long job!!!. Having to do anything 64 times takes a lot of time.
Anyway, another build from the big stack of recycled / reclaimed maple flooring I bought cheap. Back panel came from a piece of plywood that was part of the bandsaw packing case and had been in the rack for 3+ years. I was going to make the draws totally from maple but opted to use a sheet of 8mm plywood I had in the rack and save the maple for other projects. Drawer fronts are maple flooring with walnut pull-outs.
With regards to the staining. The maple flooring does have a lot of defects and deep scratches. The maple never was furniture grade to start with, so I use a technique I like for deliberately making it look like it has been kicking around the workshop for years. Heating the wax and slapping it on thick and leaving it to dry leaves it patchy. Next day I use the heat gun to heat the wax and wipe of the residue. I love the final look (which is all that matters I guess).
Hope you enjoy the video as much as I am enjoying the cabinet. Am seriously thinking of building a second one for my nuts, bolts & washers.
Videography this time was entirely me, but editing, music, colour balance etc (as always) by my great friend James over at prowlingtigermedia.co.uk/ - Навчання та стиль
very interesting design
It wasn't my first attempt at this... ended up copying the basic structure from a set of library card drawers... 😀
Thank you for the video. I really like the end results. Maybe others would disagree, but I think hearing the shop sounds without the heavy background music would make it even better.
Thanks for the comment. Am really pleased with how it turned out. Am currently building a second set of 64 drawers, this time to house all my nuts, bolts and washers.
✨ Awesome ✨
Thank you... 🙂
Gorgeous project and looks like it'll last more than a lifetime, you sir are a Craftsman! Well done!
Thank you for the kind words...
Здравствуйте, случайно увидел ваши ролики, мне очень нравится ваша работа и ваша мастерская, спасибо коллега, я тоже столяр и люблю работать с деревом, привет из России!!! Успехов вам!
Thank you. 😁
What a labour of love; must have taken hours - but oh how satisfying upon completion. Well deserved cuppa. Great video. Thank you.
Andrew, Thank you for the comment. Patience was definitely a large component of this project. Staining one set of 8 drawers took me just on an hour, so staining 8 groups of 8 drawers, with breaks and life getting in the way, meant I spent two days just on that one step. And yes... am chuffed to bits with it. 😀😃🙂
This is such a brilliant piece. Absolutely adore it - fantastic work ❤
Thanks. I've had it just over a year and love it so much am in the middle of building a second one.
Incredible work, thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks. Appreciate the acknowledgement. 😁
Superb project, very clearly explained visually. 👍
Thanks... It's my pride and joy in the workshop. :)
Very nice build! Best regards from Sweden.
Thak you... 😀
Very cool. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome job.
Thanks... :)
Exactly how many of those clothes irons do you have? This is the 2nd of your vids I have watched and I thoroughly enjoyed both.
Thank you for the kind comment... have far too many... but they are weights with handles... decorative when not in use... always practical... and pennies to buy on ebay when I bought them 10+ years ago... :-)
really should have a grandson by your side , makes the moment better
Yes indeed... unfortunately none of my four children have seen fit to oblige... maybe one day... 😀
@@TraditionalTimes I'll recommend this channel to my grandson! Even though he's only three years old by now, he will love your content! He's with me in my workshop whenever he can. You do a great work! And your patience is woderful! Warmhearted greetings from Germany^^
Another amazing video! I have a couple apothecary videos on my channel you might enjoy... Thanks for sharing.
Will definitely check it out.
Thanks!!!@@TraditionalTimes
Nice piece! How much does it weigh?
Empty, it is very easy to lift... maybe 8-10lb (I've not weighed it)... Full... impossible unless you take most of the drawers out... :)