Handplane Till

[drw]

In order to free up additional drawer space I wanted to build a wall till for my planes with a modified a plan from The Wood Whisperer. The only restrictions I imposed on myself was that I wanted to build it with materials I had on hand, no trips to Klingspor, Home Depot, etc. All things considered, I am very pleased with the final result. There are a few flaws that I wouldn't tolerate with house furnishings, but in the shop I can live with them. I used baltic birch ply (1/2" & 3/4"), sapele, maple edge banding, 8" drawer slides, as well as 3/8" and 1/4" cylindrical magnets. The till in mounded to the wall with a french cleat. The magnets provide a secure hold for all the planes with the exception of the small 102 block plane; I forgot that it is a white bronze cast hence no magnetic properties. I'll have to figure something out for it, but I am not too worried.


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[Dee2]

Bamm!. I mean, Bamm!

 

[mdbuntyn]

Job's a good'un

 

[dancam]

Excellent, and it looks like it fits well with the surroundings. Well done.

 

[Graywolf]

Well I think that will do just fine. Congratulations, you made it look pretty.

 

[KurtB]

Very Nice!

 

[David Turner]

I like it!

 

[Melinapex]

Perfect- just like the rest of your shop!

 

[Hmerkle]

Nice, but I am not sure you took into account that I have more planes, so I guess you will have to keep this nice one and make another for me!

 

[Oka]

Pretty and functional ........ Nice....... really fits in with your shop !

 

[drw]

I really appreciate all of your "likes" and kind comments! In reference to Hank's comment, David Turner (who sold me a couple of my planes) warned me that collecting planes can become a "disease"; consequently, I am trying to minimize my chances of catching it by intentionally leaving little room for expansion - I am hoping it works!

 

[Oka]

Donn ......... won't work, I tried. I did good with only 3 planes for a while, but then the malignancy just takes a life of its own .........

 

[Hmerkle]

I really appreciate all of your "likes" and kind comments! In reference to Hank's comment, David Turner (who sold me a couple of my planes) warned me that collecting planes can become a "disease"; consequently, I am trying to minimize my chances of catching it by intentionally leaving little room for expansion - I am hoping it works!

HEY!
It is NOT a disease... but maybe like a boat owner, I just need a little more room...
When the plane till is full and the tool box is full and no more fit on top of the freezer... hmmmm

 

[Wilsoncb]

…The only restrictions I imposed on myself was that I wanted to build it with materials I had on hand…

That’s what I call MacGyver’n.

…There are a few flaws that I wouldn't tolerate with house furnishings, but in the shop I can live with them.

Puts my shop stuff to shame.