Tool Cabinet Prototype with Rob Cosman

[@dustingomez7590]

I find myself coming back to this video every few months, it’s probably the best and most functional hand tool cabinet I’ve ever seen. Definitely the biggest. Now it’s been over 3 years Rob, where’s the new cabinet built Rob? We’ve been waiting patiently Rob...

[@stevemazz3121]

Hello, great video. My Father was a Shipwright for many years. He built and installed the cabinetry in the cabins of commercial fishing boats of all kinds. I only visited the job site once. The cabin of the boat was filled with plumb bobs and a water level. I never understood how skilled he really was in my youth. He would do the measurements in the boat which was supposed to be sitting as it would be while in the water. Then take the measurements and drawings of HOW someone wanted the finished cabinets to appear to the shop and build them…. Then go back and fit them to the haul of boat with the finish face looking plumb and square. Which they always did, amazing. I truly admire those like yourself that can create such incredible items using mostly hand tools.

[@steverochon1620]

Can’t tell you how often I rewatch your videos. The inspire me and, frankly, make me happy to be a woodworker.

[@sammisworkshops3762]

I come back to this every now and again as well. seems I pick up something new every time!. great tool cabinet Rob, lots of very cool features

[@peterpryor3217]

Definitely the best tool cabinet I've ever seen . Love the design and everything being in easy access

[@rml015]

Great system, Rob. I love that your "prototype" is designed far more effectively than the entire of my shop storage!

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I really like the idea of the individual tilting saw tills & chisel trays. I may have to copy that.

[@pgfollett]

Glad to see a tool cabinet video that deals so well with the process of designing a cabinet tailored to individual needs. It's very timely for me as I have progressed from a tool wall, through French cleats and I'm now focusing on proper cabinets. This will be a video I go back to constantly for reference; so many excellent storage tips. Thanks very much, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@thesergeant3524]

Phenomenal tool cabinet. The tilting saw till is what did it for me. All of your projects are very well thought out and very well designed. Thank you for sharing!

[@TR-yn5tb]

Thanks for sharing this Rob. This was helpful to understand not only the layout of your tools, but also your reasons for the design. Based on this video, I’ll be able to design one that’ll accommodate my tools. I am really enjoying watching your video which I’ve only discovered in the past couple of months.

[@TjallingBlackCat]

'Spare Lie Nielsens' - it'll be a while before I get to that point. Amazing cabinet, equally impressive shop. I'd probably not be able to close my mouth if I'd ever tour it. Thanks for sharing.

[@caaaarter]

Wow - out of interest what made you move away from LN and into WoodRiver? Anything against LN? other than the price?

[@tamieheadrick8786]

He problem gets a commission from woodriver

[@brockmcintyre6554]

I am currently in the middle of making a practice chest out of cheap plywood with a plan to make the good one out of some type of nice hardwood. It is a combination of motivating and intimidating at the same time. thank you.

[@BarneyGumbl3]

I've seen this cabinet in multiple KZbin channels, now I know where it comes from

[@VROne111]

Marvellous proportions of functionality and aesthetic appeal

[@hernancoronel]

Rob your work never ceases to amaze me!! Thank you for sharing your talent and all this great content with us. Keep it up!!

[@cesaraugustogarciaobando1373]

¡FELICITACIONES ROB COSMAN! -- Sí que valió la perseverancia y paciencia en lograr este hermoso proyecto. Es un excelente trabajo ------- Un abrazo cordial ----------------------------------------

[@brendonnz1964]

Awesome Workshop , I love all your Machinery , you have both machinery and handtools.

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

We focus more on using hand tools and perfecting craftsmanship but sometimes, you just need power.

[@johncole9964]

Now that's a well thought out custom tool cabinet, very innovative!

[@arnolddavies6734]

Wow, that’s a thing of beauty. Very nice cabinet.

[@rodw]

I agree with everything Jeff Burgess said. I would add I got more and more excited as you explained each part of the build. I'm not sure why you need a upgrade? Looks fantastic to me. I really enjoyed the video on the mobile cart as well. Thanks for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney

[@Claudius2k]

Beautiful Rob. I would probably never get past the protoype stage as all my tools are all functional. Very nice collection.

[@pinkeye00]

I love when a master class cabinet build is the Cosman "template"

[@kendehaas668]

That is a well designed and thought out cabnit. Very functional, great style. Looking forward to seeing the final project with the contrasting woods. Thanks for sharing.

[@bret_Lambky]

Thanks for the tour of your tool cabinet! Not going to lie, I’m a bit envious. I have always wanted a cabinet like this. Great review, keep up the great work.

[@MattPeterson103]

Truly an amazing prototype. HA! I feel like it'd take me 20 years to acquire enough tools to fill that thing and another 20 years to build it. But I guess that's why I'm the rookie at woodworking and you do it for a living. Great video.

[@tooljunkie555]

awesomr cabinet..love the saw til and way the squares,marking guages are stored.cant wait tonsee the finished version

[@j1ones11282]

As always wow, certainly gives me something to shoot for, just getting into wood working personally and enjoying see what the masters put out to see what to learn.

[@leapinglemurcraftworks6426]

Great cabinet with some great ideas. The pullout vertical storage trays are nice. I think you end up with better use of space with those. Making them double sided can save some space and decrease the number of drawer slides you need. The "Tip Out" idea is nice as well. All around nice job. The only things with these "cabinets" is they are very personal to the person making/using them - I think that's why I like looking at them - so many creative answers to storage problems. Scott

[@pinkiewerewolf]

That is a well thought out tool cabinet and a fun tour.

[@DwightMS1]

I can't wait to see the final masterpiece.

[@MaximumJonathanosity]

Hey, that's pretty good. It's unbelievable that it's just a prototype.

[@danielmay8827]

Very nice, I cant wait to see the finished product.

[@JTWoodworks]

Very cool tilting system for the saws!!

[@Rage-of-War]

yep, those tilters are sweet!!! cool feature!!

[@silenthill5794]

The prototype is pretty sweet, can't wait to see the real deal !

[@jimshuster4021]

Rob, I really appreciated the thought you put into your cabinet. I made one a couple of years ago for my old tool collection that is not as organized but you may get a kick out of looking at it. "shuster tool chest"

[@dherrin79]

It would be awesome if you offered/sold some sort of plans for this. I know much of that design is very personal, however this is a great starting point.

[@JamesWilliams-en3os]

Thanks for doing this video, Rob. I’ve been peering closely at this cabinet in many of your other videos to try to suss out the design elements... in fact, I’ve watched videos I wasn’t really that interested in (yet!) just to look at the cabinet. I’m quite a ways off from being able to build my own, but I will be buying the plans and DVD when they come out. Keep your content coming!

[@joer5627]

Looking nice Rob!

[@edwinmoviriseserviciosgene5070]

Me encanta muy ordenado su taller saludos desde Perú

[@craigmedvecky4590]

Very nice. Love it!

[@stianellefsen]

Simply amazing! A great amount of ingenuity in this

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Both beautiful and brilliant!

[@darkmagician9029]

Well thought out simple but very effective use of space

[@DwightMS1]

A wood-worker's idea of Heaven.

[@yasarmevlutoglu776]

Этого богатства хватит на несколько поколений,👍🙏🇹🇷

[@ilbotteghino]

Just great cabinet 👏👏👏👏👏

[@christianweaver7501]

Fantastic job! Very inspiring. Mind you I have nowhere near that many tools.

[@MrGiggioLuis]

I can take the prototype if you ever need the extra space. Amazing work!

[@przybyla420]

I like those hinged holders 🤔 Carving knives and gouges are the other option usually other than rasps. Or a foredom. I used to whittle the tenons for my hammer handles (I go to a lot of garage sales). Then a blacksmith friend told me to use a rasp - much, much quicker, and you don’t have to worry about wild grain as much. Although that said, I do see people turn to a rasp sometimes when a knife would be far safer and more efficient, not to mention a fraction of the price. Many woodworkers sadly don’t know much about whittling, which involves two hands unless you’re peeling bark or really hogging off soft wood.

[@grahampurvis5160]

Prototype?!?!!Seriously?????This is already a work of art!

[@738polarbear]

Superb tool chest Rob .

[@dobman2011]

I'm not sure I'll ever be happy again after watching that

[@blackfender100]

Ill take the prototype when you build the official one.Just kidding Rob excellent cabinet.

[@karltraunmuller7048]

That‘s a great design

[@manimazinani8331]

Amazing collection of tools and chest!

[@jimmysiniawski7391]

I'm struggling with ideas for new tool cabinet as well. The only addition I would consider that I liked in my search was a roll top cover that goes sideways. The days that you are making lots of dust , you could close the doors . It adds a little to the width but that would be negligible considering the purpose of the door in the first place . Plus a fancy grain door would look awesome . Just a thought !

[@marielundberg7309]

Very nice bench

[@maddog1918]

HOLY CRAP! I am not a "hand tool" type person (yet) but damn that's a hell of a collection. And the whole cabinet layout is well thought out. It's amazing how your able to get so much in such a small space. Nicely done

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Thank you, was a lot of fun.

[@Simonfrios]

where can I see how those tilting holders work? Brilliant idea for storing squares.

[@riffmeister8440]

Great looking organized, I'm going to use some of your ideas in my shop plagiarism is the most sincere form of flattery 🙌

[@tcbridges]

Great viedos love your tools are you going to make a pdf to biwnload your wook bench. Would love a list of your saws and plane selection. If you could only have a couple planes and your dovetail saws which would they be for u DIY guys on a budget

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

Workbench is in video format now, also on demand. Plans are available in 3d. These are for sale on our site. Top tool purchases: stones, 1k, 6k, 16k and a lapping plate to keep the stones flat. Next is a #5 1/2 or #6 plane, a low angle block and a medium (3/4”) shoulder plane. Dovetail saw and three chisels, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4. Marking tools are a must have as well.

[@NathanNostaw]

I really like the layout and element of display in this unit. Looks very practical. Beautiful tools too. I'm surprised you don't use the hand made planes. If I was making them I would hate to have them just end up dust collectors. All that time and skill to make great tools wasted?

[@jakobhovman]

Hello Rob...Great project and process...! What I saw: If you raise the upper part a couple of inches, the shelf can become a little deeper, and will not interfere as much, in daily use, with the lowest row of drawers. To me, it looks like you can afford it heightwise... Also, I suggest raising the whole unit two inches. Greetings from Denmark...Jakob.

[@jakobhovman]

It is not your height, but what you do with it, that defines you...! "ToteKick"...! Ideally, the shelf is empty... an in between place. When you pick a plane, you can put it down, on its side, to grab other stuff. A small Tote, or a small Tray, for screws, several small tools, for chisels, or for measuring devices, can stand on the shelf, preparing for carriage and carriage return. More spring greetings from Denmark...Jakob.

[@watermain48]

Wow, that is fantastic.

[@cesaraugustogarciaobando1373]

- - - Me gustaría verlo recubierto de un elegante acabado --- Eso sería super excelente ----------

[@joshuaturner9116]

HI Rob, I have always loved that design of your tool cabinet. Just wanted to mention and i dont know if you have ever used them but they do make over extension drawer slides and the Blum and KV brands seem to be the most solid in my opinion. Im not a big fan of them personally for regular drawer use because they tend to sag when all the way out but i think they would be perfect for that pullout for your files. great vid as always. Josh

[@victorkassab7750]

Very nice 👍🏻

[@nspctor7729]

I take exception to the word 'junk' drawer. There is no such thing as junk in a woodworking shop. I like to think of it as stuff I'm not using at the time. And I've got lots of that...valuable stuff

[@Exodus5K]

Oh man, I loved this.

[@Jercarp55]

Really great tool cabinet. Mine is still in my head, been there for years, and it keeps changing. The kids are gone and I'm finally slowing down so, God willing, I'll have time to make one. Gonna make a real bench first and like the tool cab it keeps changing, and I think it'll be eclectic with a lot of classic details but built around my needs. It'll replace the one I'm using now that I made for temporary purposes 30 years ago. I don't want to walk to find a tool anymore, just pivot. Ever explore Japanese joinery?

[@18roselover]

Great way to organize ones tools . Thanks!!

[@erichaskell]

Prototype.....is perfection ever reached?

[@Leodis.Leather]

Great design!

[@Ed19601]

Gorgeous

[@mitchstavely1]

I see most of your planes are either WoodRiver or lie Nielson. I'm new to woodworking, but don't want to waste money buying a plane and having to come back to purchase another one or two, due to the tool not lasting or being unsatisfied with quality. I have been looking at Stanley's low angle jack plane #62 and also the #7 or #8. just to get started with what I need. would it be affectatious to go ahead a bit the cost of a WoodRiver or Neilson? I know this question is really subjected. I value your recommendation as I have seen you are one of the best and I have been watching videos and believe me it's a lot of them. I do want to master the dovetails and with your help, I believe I can with lots of practice. also, thank you so much for supporting our veterans. I am one and proud to see the appreciation you have and the support. God bless!

[@RobCosmanWoodworking]

HI Dan, first and foremost, thank-you for your service and sacrifice. Teaching and getting to know the Vets as friends has been an honor and privilege. As for planes, here are the goods;, Lie-Nielsen makes the best planes but you pay a premium for things that can be superfluous to the function of the tool. I think Woodriver offers the best value in hand planes. Ductile iron, stress relieved, thick blades, comfortable handles, bedrock style frog, new type chipbreaker and good tolerances. I sell them in Canada so I have a bias of course and I was involved in the development of them. Buy WR in this order, #5 1/2 (will be your go-to plane), 60 1/2 low angle block, 3/4 shoulder plane and the #7 jointer. are you combat wounded?

[@mitchstavely1]

@@RobCosmanWoodworking Rob, thank you for the advice and reply. no, I was fortunate to not get wounded as I was never on the front of the action. nonetheless, I have much appreciation for the folks that were and support their sacrifice as well. I will heed your advice and get the WoodRiver planes moving forward into the wonderful world of woodworking. It's much appreciated and keep up the great work that you do. By the way, awesome cabinet and what a great layout.

[@jaybbuilder]

That is really cool! Can't wait to see what the new one. Will you be videoing the building of the new one?

[@justinmcgrath3613]

cool design inspiring. thanks.

[@christianbosch8375]

Great work!!!

[@rknott2006]

Great video rob. Could you make a video on how to sharpen cabinet (card) scrapers please.

[@hassleoffa]

.... wow. Just wow.

[@Sprint15s]

Awesome cabinet

[@tonyy5482]

Birds-eye maple and mahogany workbench! Do you have to build extensions periodically for the new new tools you buy?

[@ProDMiner]

Hey Ron I got a question that pertains to safety. When using the lathe, and a face plate that you bolt / screw into the wood. What is the best type of screws for something like that to use?

[@dennispreble4064]

Love this tool cabinet. On your vertical pull outs Are the drawer slides embedded? Is there a video explaining the process? Thank you very much I really enjoy your channel

[@ToddAndelin]

I would like to see a video on using rasps...

[@jeffb.1555]

I love the tool chest. The craftsmanship is top notch! And that's a prototype? I'd love to have the chance to try and build one, Since I'm new to wood working that's a taunting task. Any chance of giving the prototype away to a fan ?

[@caaaarter]

Rob, I'm making my own (smaller) tool cabinet and wanted to use magnets to hold my chisels too - How do you find the strong magnets affect your chisels? I've heard people say they transfer a little magnetism which is annoying when honing as the bits of steel you are abrading stick to the tip preventing a decent mirror polish?

[@GoBigC]

Has the final product been started? Would love to see that!

[@linusstudahl8771]

What size is the complete cabinet? Will there be an option to buy just the plans? As a parent of Young children there isn't alot of shop-time and cant spend then all watching building videos because then theres no time for woodwork..

[@benjaminslagle3199]

Linus stdahl I agree. I would like plans or a way to buy one from you. Thanks

[@jackwagon4313]

Can i havd the prototype when the new bench is done? 😳

[@glenndornak6410]

Awesome cabinet. Did you ever build your new cabinet?

[@jamessekul9774]

Hello Rob great video. I am not sure if you already made a video with some of the questions I a m about to ask but if so could you direct me. So what would be a good way to find a mentor and what to expect? Any methods on how to gain a tool collection bc well lets face it just one of those lie neilson planes is kick in the....? But thanks keep up the good work

[@JRBardown]

Stunning organization - any way we can get some more info on the tilting saw till? I'd love to see how that was constructed specifically. As always, thanks for all the info Rob.

[@deezynar]

A suggestion: use narrow shelves for as many things as you can. It is very hard to beat a shelf to store things. Items are easy to grab from a shelf, and as easy to put back. Not to mention that a shelf is very easy to make. I'd be happy to show you a bunch of other storage methods as well. In exchange for some lessons from you.

[@danielgeng2306]

I should go through the comments and count how many times I watched this video :)

[@johndingmansr.5895]

How wide is that tool cabinet?

[@rastausen]

Dear Rob I just joined your channel - so I’m sorry if you present the argument in another video. I’ve watched quite a few videos, and I’m delighted that you sell some of the tools you use - I will check it out! To the question: I see that you rest your planes on the blade. I was taught to always put them on the side, so the blade doesn’t dull. Why don’t you? Thanks!

[@rastausen]

Hi again, I just found your “Top 5 Hand Plane Issues”-video, and thus the answer to my question. Just wanted to leave a thank you for replying so kindly. And to add a thank you for great videos!

[@gerhardhillmann1]

Setting it on wood won't dull the blade. On it's side, it is a bit of a hazard if you brush your hand against it and cut yourself.

[@markhynek3341]

Great tool cabinet Rob. One question, are you planning on producing plans for building the tool cabinet that can be purchased on your web site?

[@damienking7208]

Rob, I'm curious, to gain access to the gouges, does the chisel till simply rotate on brass/steel pins or is there some other hinge mechanism at work?

[@damienking7208]

Outstanding design by the way. Kudos to you!!!