Ron asks, "Chest or cabinet?"

> 
> I am suddenly fascinated by the diversity in tool storage set-ups
> that I see in blogs or project photos. I know that the Schwarz has
> built a strong rationale for his tool chest. I have recently had my
> hands on it, and contrary to my first impression from just reading
> about it, I know that I could easily work from such a chest. I am
> now looking at Andy Rae's tool cabinet that was featured in Tolpin's
> book. I really do believe that I prefer the standing cabinet for
> several reasons

Having long ago recovered from excess tool syndrome, and being
somewhat practical by nature, I settled on this utilitarian pine
cabinet, reputedly made by my wife's grandfather.

http://home.comcast.net/~michigaloot/cab1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~michigaloot/cab2.jpg

It holds most of my tools (my wooden bench planes and the
chisels/gouges in that small mechanic's tool chest still need a home
inside) and keeps them dust-free.

Dennis Heyza
Macomb MI

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