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Another workbench drawer fitted out. It’s incredible how many tools you can fit into a relatively small space. I had a very large tool cabinet that was pretty much filled over the past 20 years….thinning down the herd, putting the “go-to” tools at arms reach. It’s been a fun process and will hopefully inspire you to do something similar in your own work space. Maybe not n workbench drawers, but tool cabinets, cheers or wall shelves. Storage ideas to keep your tools safe, clean and organized! Not a bad thing to do. Watch the process on my membership page, details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #toolstorage #workbench #handtoolwoodworking #handtools #unpluggedwoodworking #toolstorage #handtoolsonly #handtooled #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CofFc08uGCy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Speaking of boxes… just realized I didn’t post some shots of the finished tea box project. Here it is… Spanish Cedar box with walnut/Birdseye maple lid. The outside of the box is finished with walnut oil and beeswax, the lid is French polish. You can see this entire project ( and many others ) on my membership site; details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #woodworkingproject #boxmaking #boxdesign #frenchpolish #frenchpolishing #handtoolsonly #handtoolwoodworking #madebyhand #toronto #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTHRSHuRuv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Now that the box joinery is complete and dry fit it’s time for the lid. I asked my apprentice what species I should use and this is what they came up with. A lovely combination of walnut and torrefied, birds-eye maple. This probably isn’t what I would have chosen but now that it’s in front of me, I think it looks great! It’s nice to be able to draw ideas and opinions from the people around us. As makers, we’re often alone with our thoughts and designs… having a second opinion from someone you trust is always a welcome change-;) new episodes of An Unplugged Life are up! Details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #boxmaking #boxdesign #design #handtoolsonly #boxtops #handtoolwoodworking #unpluggedwoodworking #madebyhand #walnut #birdseyemaple #toronto #leslieville #gerrardstreeteast #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqAgIWCgSZI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The dovetails are complete. Through dovetails with rabbeted backs to eliminate the need for stopped grooves. New episode of An Unplugged Life, details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #dovetails #dovetail #dovetailjoint #boxmaking #boxdesign #spanishcedar #madebyhand #handtoolsonly #handtoolwoodworking #handcutdovetails #handcutjoinery #handmade #handcrafted #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx3a38Jmwj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s something very satisfying about having your most used hand tools at arms reach. Safely stored, ready to work. This week I’ve been fitting out the drawers in my workbench, French fitting planes and building sliding trays that will hold chisels, spokeshaves and rasps. This is something that’s been on my “to-do” list for quite some time now so it feels great to finally make time to do it. I’m waiting for my wood to arrive before I can begin work on my exterior wooden doors so this is a quick little project while I wait. Follow along with this week’s episodes… details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #workbench #handtools #handplanes #handtoolsonly #unpluggedwoodworking #woodworkingproject #madebyhand #handcrafted #frenchfit #toronto #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoGuZUEODZY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Working the sliding doors for the lower showcase cabinet. My ( now almost vintage-;)!?! how time flies!! @phillyplanes moulding plane is perfect for this application. Still some clean up to do but loving this horizontal fluting design….especially for sliding doors. New episode of An Unplugged Life, details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworkingprojects #handtoolsonly #unpluggedwoodworking #mouldingplane #moldingplanes #phillyplanes #hollowsandrounds #whatsonyourbench #cabinetmaking #madebyhand #handtoolwoodworking #toronto #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj73qM_OJxl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Late afternoon sub-assemblies…the lower cabinet glue-up begins. New episode of An Unplugged Life, details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #cabinetmaking #glueup #nostress #handtoolsonly #unpluggedwoodworking #toronto #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkvRSsXOw9d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Step two, dimension the carcase parts. Spanish cedar will be great for this project; the clean aesthetic, the aromatic quality of the wood… although it’s a rather soft wood, care must be taken as it’s worked so not to bruise or damage it. And it goes without saying that razor sharp tools are essential. Part two of the Tea Box is up! Details on the Unplugged Woodshop website. #theunpluggedwoodshop #anunpluggedlife #woodworking #woodworkingproject #boxmaking #boxdesign #handtoolsonly #unpluggedwoodworking #spanishcedar #itstartswithabox #toronto #leslieville #unplugged (at The Unplugged Woodshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpaKrUUO7_N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=