This thread hasn't been far from my mind so when I got a couple of new Infinity bits, I realized that I'd run out of space and now was the perfect time. Thought I'd pass this along for some amusement.
https://ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php?threads/router-bit-storage-ideas.66349/
Cabinet box and drawers. This thing goes on a specific shelf and thus the size roughly 13.5" wide x 12.5 high. The 1/2" maple drawer sides are grooved for side hung runners. I had a little African mahogany plywood that I looked forward to using up. I hated that stuff. The drawer bottoms of the bottom two drawers are the same 3/4 plywood. Lots of 33/64th holes for the 1/2" bits and letter F sizes for the 1/4" bits. I put some 3/16" studs in the back of one drawer to hold the 1/4" screw-on bit inserts.
Cabinet complete. This box will go on a specific shelf.
Lots of 33/64th holes. Holes are 1" on center with an alternating offset row. I gave a little clearance around the inside of the drawer so it will be easier to retrieve the bits that are on the outside perimeter of the hole pattern.
The drawer sides were cut out to allow easier access to the router bits close to the edges. Only after I'd done the drawers did I realize that I really didn't need the back to stick up so high since I had drawer runners to support the drawer and not the top of the box like the earlier design.
Top drawer will be for accessories like collets and template guides.
Bottom two drawers loaded. I'm not so sure I've got a lot of room for more large bits.
Original bit boxes before unloading.
https://ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php?threads/router-bit-storage-ideas.66349/
Cabinet box and drawers. This thing goes on a specific shelf and thus the size roughly 13.5" wide x 12.5 high. The 1/2" maple drawer sides are grooved for side hung runners. I had a little African mahogany plywood that I looked forward to using up. I hated that stuff. The drawer bottoms of the bottom two drawers are the same 3/4 plywood. Lots of 33/64th holes for the 1/2" bits and letter F sizes for the 1/4" bits. I put some 3/16" studs in the back of one drawer to hold the 1/4" screw-on bit inserts.
Cabinet complete. This box will go on a specific shelf.
Lots of 33/64th holes. Holes are 1" on center with an alternating offset row. I gave a little clearance around the inside of the drawer so it will be easier to retrieve the bits that are on the outside perimeter of the hole pattern.
The drawer sides were cut out to allow easier access to the router bits close to the edges. Only after I'd done the drawers did I realize that I really didn't need the back to stick up so high since I had drawer runners to support the drawer and not the top of the box like the earlier design.
Top drawer will be for accessories like collets and template guides.
Bottom two drawers loaded. I'm not so sure I've got a lot of room for more large bits.
Original bit boxes before unloading.