New Router Bit Cabinet - Woodworking Talk

windstorm · 02-25-2009, 04:30 PM

Hey everyone. I've been away on business for a few weeks & it's good to be back & see what's going on in the forum. Over the weekend, I built a small cabinet for my growing router bit collection. It's not finished yet (needs a door & some minor tweaks), but it's a pretty simple concept: 21 1/2" X 13 1/2", made of 3/4" walnut, box joints for the cabinet + 10 removable trays (12"L X 2"W X 1 1/4"D) that are attached to the back panel with rare earth magnets (so you can pull each tray out as needed), brass inserts, holds 70 router bits & hangs on the wall. Maybe a bit overdone, but I had fun making the thing. Again, thanks for all your help.

Terry

~WoodChuck~ · 02-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Very nice piece! The brass inserts are a nice touch.well done

firehawkmph · 02-25-2009, 10:45 PM

Terry,
Very nice holder. Were the brass inserts anything special, in other words, where did you get them?
Mike Hawkins

windstorm · 02-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Hi Mike. I found the inserts at the Lee Valley website. They make them for 1/4", 1/2" & 8mm shanks. At first I thought they were a little expensive at about $2 apiece, but then I realized that my router bits are becoming one of the most precious investments in my shop & I wanted to build something to protect them. I still need to make a door for the cabinet, but I appreciate your kind remark. Laying the whole thing out was a challenge.

Handyman · 02-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Windstorm That's a very nice router cabinet. I hope you left room for many extra new bits.

windstorm · 02-25-2009, 11:24 PM

I've got room for about 40 more bits, Handyman. If I need more than that, I guess I'll have to build another cabinet. I do like just being able to see them all together & pulling one right off the wall when I need it. Thanks for the compliment.

firehawkmph · 02-26-2009, 09:16 AM

Windy,
Make sure you post some pics when you finish it.
Mike Hawkins

Gerry KIERNAN · 02-26-2009, 10:53 AM

Very classy looking cabinet.

Gerry