Well,
I have decided that I want to build a really nice tool cabinet. At first I wanted to put every hand tool I use in one, but I think that would require a 4ft x 4ft cabinet and I am not about to do that. Instead, I am planning to build a 2ft x 4ft wall hanging cabinet with one 2x4 door. I am only going to fill it with the tools that i most want to protect from rust. I starting planning by figuring out what was going in, then I started playing with arrangements. See attached images for my current layout. The bench planes will be in the base (attached to the wall) and the other tools will be in the door. I am thinking the base will be 10in deep and the door will be 5in deep (inside dimensions). This layout will probably change after I build the shell and try to fit everything in. I have a couple of questions that some here will know.
1 - How big are hollow and round wooden molding planes? I am going to have a shelf above my bench planes and I want to make sure it will accommodate a few molding planes. I don't have any now, but I figure it is just a matter of time...
2 - Why are brass hinges so stinking expensive??? I want to use butt hinges - not piano hinges. At LV, Rockler, Woodcraft, the brass hinges that are 3in tall are $25-30. Steel are $5. Door hinges at HD are $3. What is the deal? I think I need to use 4 or 5 butt hinges. I don't want to skimp but I am also not looking to spend a ton of money.
I am planning to build the cabinet out of cherry with walnut panels on the front door. I'm still trying to decide what to do on the back. That will probably be determined by the lumber that I have on hand. This will not be Studley fancy, but I want to build something that I will enjoying seeing on the wall. I figure it will take several months, but I plan to take pictures alone the way. Any input is welcome. Thanks and Merry Christmas!