Making an Oak Drill Bit Cabinet Part 1

[@Leodis.Leather]

In this video I am making a cabinet to store drill bits in. This first part of the video deals with the drawers and part two will show the making of the outer case (to be released in the future). The idea with this was to get rid of all the different plastic cases and have everything organised neatly and easily accessible in one place. As I said in the video I am not an experienced woodworker, this is for entertainment/ideas only and not intended as instruction.

[@lexboegen]

This was an unexpected treat! Patience and attention to detail leads to craftsmanship. Great job Ian.

[@dalenielsen7054]

A craftsman, is a craftsman, whether leather, wood or metal! You are truly a spectacular craftsman. Thanks for posting.

[@daveturnbull7221]

Not sure how I missed this when you first published it - it's absolutely gorgeous and is going on my list of inspirational videos to watch time and again. Rest assured I'm now paying a heck of a lot more attention to my notifications so I won't miss the making of the case.

[@whittysworkshop982]

The brass inlay added proper classic looks to this, im VERY impressed and will be doin somethin similar after I make a drill press stand. Thank you taking the time to make this :)

[@DrHerbie]

Very well done! I especially like the brass inlay strips.

[@philipchandler330]

Thanks so much for sharing your craftmanship and your great attention to detail. I learned a lot.

[@davegreig8933]

‘I’m not an experienced wood worker’. Heh! Heh!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Amazing craftsmanship. You are an inspiration to me with your intense scrutiny of the smallest details. Perfectly executing ( to the best of ones ability) all those tiny details is what makes an end product you can be proud of. Well done sir.

[@ianpearse4480]

Looks very professional to me.

[@superchile9640]

I like the magnetized guide

[@bbrachman]

Ian, I think you are too hard on yourself. Your dovetails were nice and tight, better than a lot of other 'woodworkers' online. This kind of project is completely different from a sellable leather piece. The priorities are different. First of all, these drawers must be functional. You nailed it. Then you figure out the construction and since it is a 'workshop piece' finish is usually last. Your use of chisels, planes and the router plane show you know what you need to. I am so impressed with these drawers. They might outlast all of us. I think they look great. If they work well for you, then it has been a complete success. I learned how to do brass stamping from this video. Thank you.

[@michaelking2910]

An absolute pleasure to watch love the finished project keep up the good work mate looking forward to the next one

[@Theknotman1964]

Thats Beautiful nice video Ian keep the videos coming

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks Ian! Very nice woodworking!

[@tbayboater]

Someone ha been watching Paul Sellers. Well done good sir.

[@squigglyphrank9348]

You rock dude. Nice work!

[@kboleather]

Eagerly awaiting the arrival of part two.....

[@Leodis.Leather]

Might be a while...

[@airnashville3883]

Delighted to see you posting again!

[@ToffeenoseToffeenose]

Awesome work

[@steveblair1969]

Highly impressed.

[@diver1501]

well done so far...exitied to see the next Part

[@Ndnckwndn]

Great work Dude.

[@TheDistur]

Beauty

[@laurentnadalknives8170]

Awesome job!

[@17hmr243]

nice work. tip on tiny drill bits 1 half of the Chanel make it little deeper. so you can push ur finger in and have the drills tilt up

[@Leodis.Leather]

That’s a good idea

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Enjoyed so much. Thank you :)

[@hollypitcher5462]

Great job!

[@ianelley]

Just a quick thing, if you fix your router base to a thin stiff board, push a router bit through it, turn the board over , with straight edges clamped it would make a suitable temporary router table

[@Leodis.Leather]

I do have one like that I made but what I needed really was a little sled type thing to make the slots for the dividers and you can’t do that with it. It only works for doing things length ways

[@paulturk6727]

Very nice👍

[@HobbyGarageDIY]

wow! wonderful! 😍

[@neeko7878]

Very nice! I noticed you have the Wera small socket wrench. Love mine. 😊👍. Wiha makes a great one too.

[@r.b.fraunhofer1655]

Please be careful with putting your fingers in front of the chisel. Use a vise or clamp to hold the work instead. Also, you can use a piece of paper or playing card, etc. between the router and your guide to make a slot bigger for plywood that is a little too thick. Excellent cabinet so far.

[@Leodis.Leather]

I’m always careful with chisels and used a vice everywhere I needed to :)

[@paulmcgill9110]

Hi Ian. Nice project. What computer program did you use to design the drawers, and, is it the same program you use to design your leather goods patterns? Paul

[@leveljoe]

Paul Sellers would be proud.

[@Leodis.Leather]

I don’t think so he wouldn’t have liked me using a router for my slots!

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

@@Leodis.Leather He wouldn't mind at all. Paul is mainly a hand tool woodworker but he isn't a snob about power tools and even uses a few himself occasionally to save time. I remember his video about setting up his new bandsaw. It seemed to offend a few people judging by the comments but hand tool use is a personal choice not a religion and Paul is mature enough to accept that. Some people aren't but they are best ignored.

[@johnchung6900]

Brass labels? Quite a collection of bit there

[@Richard-pb7pm]

Hello Ian, I love your project as well as all your work !! By when will you upload the second part of the organizer?

[@Leodis.Leather]

when I've actually made it .... :)

[@Richard-pb7pm]

Of course you will! I will be attentive to news then. Thanks for answering!!

[@michaellewis9433]

Not sure it would be easier with router table. If you have a hand router (you might be able to take the plunge base off and use it like Makita) but a dado jig from Axminster would do the job perfectly.

[@lez7767]

Amazing Craftsmanship... Few would make something to this standard. Its a wonderful piece and what must your stuff be like that you offer for sale ??? Well done Lad. LeZc @@

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Great work! This is very relevant to me as I am planning and building tool storage at the moment. Mine needs to be very different as it is going on a wall, but the approach to planning you used really taught me something I can use, thank you! Is one of those drawers empty for future expansion? I am planning to make some blank configurable storage in my set, so it can keep up in future.

[@Leodis.Leather]

No they are all full!

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

@@Leodis.Leather You might want to make an empty one as future-proofing! Unless the cabinet is already built...

[@dduhich]

What guides did you use? Can't find even similar... :( Could you give a link?

[@Leodis.Leather]

What sort of guides?

[@dduhich]

@@Leodis.Leather 1:43 and 2:38

[@Leodis.Leather]

They are the David Barron guides as it says in the video www.classichandtools.com/acatalog/David-Barron-Dovetail-Guides-DB-DG.html#SID=1766

[@TheRedbeardster]

Excellent and accurate work! Did you have a negative experience with japanese type saws while sawing hard woods like oak in the video?

[@Leodis.Leather]

No they seemed to work fine to me, they are recommended for use with the little magnetic guides I have

[@chrischris9377]

You watched Mr. Rob Cosman didn't you.... lol

[@Leodis.Leather]

Raaaaab Caaaaasman? Maybe, amongst others!