Hand Tool Storage: Organize And Showcase Your Hand Tools Like A Pro!

I had no central hand tool storage area and tools were scattered about in different places in the shop and at times I spent more time looking for a tool than it took to complete the woodworking task. So I decided that it was time to organize my tools in a central location. I decided on 3 Hand Tool Tllls; 1) for hand saws, 2) one for hand planes and 3) one for measuring tools, mallets, marking gauges, etc.

[@athmostafa2462]

Nice setup , nice tools as well , enjoy woodworking 😊.

[@seanpatterson1609]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYwithDennis]

Thanks!

[@jimrosson6702]

Looks great nice work. Thanks for sharing

[@DIYwithDennis]

Thanks Jim! Much appreciated!

[@214rwoz]

Beautiful ! Thank you for all your time and effort. 1in7

[@DIYwithDennis]

Thanks IM!! I appreciate the feedback!

[@vt3553]

Hi, Dennis. Great video. New follower from Norway.

[@DIYwithDennis]

Thanks VT! Much appreciated!

[@ethanshannon1840]

Don’t know how I missed this video when it came out but found it tonight. Great job as always. I see that you picked up what looks like a Lie Nielsen No. 7. I’ve been kicking around the idea of adding that to my collection. Do you find it substantially better than the No. 5 for a project like this?

[@DIYwithDennis]

Hey Ethan! It's actually a #8 and I do like it for jointing longer boards, like the sides in this project, and flattening larger panels when needed. I also use it with my shooting board. The overall weight, with a sharp blade, just powers thru material. That said, did I absolutely need it for this project .... hmmm, probably not .... If I just had a #5, which is probably my favorite plane, I think I would have been just fine but a #7 or #8 is definitely a nice to have and I use my #8 quite a bit. As far as purchasing a #7 vs a #8 - I think the #7 is a good choice. There is not much of a difference in length and weight between the two and the #7 is LN best selling jointer plane. Also, the #7 has a blade with of 2-3/8" and that means it's compatible with the LN 4-1/2", 5-1/2", and 6". The blade width of the #8 is larger and not compatible with others. As always, thanks for the comment and happy woodworking!