While this is a simple project, I thought it might be interesting to work through the design here. So I'm essentially thinking out loud.
I began doodling some designs in sketchup last night. I made a tall version and a wide version and worked from simple drawer layouts to more complex. The top right tall version is not too bad, but that shape is not a great fit to the space in my shop. The top left is my favorite design aesthetically and fits the space better. It's also the most complex in that each row features different heights and widths.
The bottom left design is plain and simple with 15 drawers of the same size. It may also be the most useful for it's intended purpose (to hold screws). It can be cut down to 12 drawers with ease. 12 drawers is enough, but an odd number of rows looks better and extra the drawers will probably be handy.
The best looking design may lose out to the most useful design. If I choose to go with the bottom left, I think I'll work on the drawer proportions (currently 2.5 x 5.5" x 6.5) to see of I can come up with something more appealing.
The middle left is a compromise. It has some interesting elements but only uses 2 drawer sizes. One last note. These all show horizontal dividers. There's a good chance (80%) that I'll opt for side hung drawers and eliminate the 2 horizontal pieces. That would not be the case with the more complex layouts.
I'd be happy to hear any advice or constructive criticism.
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