[Woodworkers] Small parts shelf

[Dave Heitstuman]

Isn’t great how we spend time creating stuff like this and enjoy the heck out of it ☺  My only problem is I build it then after I use it awhile I decide my first idea was not thought through well enough so I go into redesign mode.
Or I go another route to store my screws and I have this nifty shelf that nothing else fits on.  I like the chain for the support.  I did that in the garage to hold up the front of a shelf.

From: Woodworkers [mailto:woodworkers-bounces at lists.sawdusters.org] On Behalf Of Steve Bigelow via Woodworkers
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2021 11:58 AM
To: Sawdusters <woodworkers at sawdusters.org>
Cc: Steve Bigelow <sbig333 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Woodworkers] Small parts shelf

I've been 3D printing and using these small parts storage system boxes for a few years now. They suit my needs, and I can quickly print another when needed.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1493275<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.thingiverse.com%2fthing%3a1493275&c=E,1,VEwUdODEXUxAMzFqFJj1axWAXtwdcWJ1DJVphzm-NFGUlpjK03iA_KmVk0QpIYvvav2XiN8vKRPE-NrO-yTIsRsIWMKz1nCLBKrsaan-KyrQzFMyBbGQrK32&typo=1>

But, stacking them up was getting to be a problem, so I designed a storage shelf unit to hold them. See https://a360.co/3lIy9Wr<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fa360.co%2f3lIy9Wr&c=E,1,q2R7SjNpLll50kYPso4A6nP5bl7kyfIuiUfkHSIfBzZMAFdHaJqWJsKFIKGHYsvE4gYryAoq8b9x0-JXAXqVa852jBLCcqGDxehB01CgaJSSrG4wAQ,,&typo=1>

While I could have cut this out using traditional methods or even power tool methods, I chose to use it as a learning tool for my CNC router. All of the slots and half circles were cut on the CNC. The rest was done on the table saw.

The slots on this would have been easy to do on the table saw, but not super easy since the laminate flooring was 8.6mm thick. The half circles would have taken a lot longer. I cut those half circles on the CNC in about 15 minutes. It took me about 10 minutes to add the circles to the shelves and then create the CNC path. Say 30 minutes total.

Since this was a learning tool, I went with cheap "wood". I remodeled a rental last year, and ripped out a lot of cabinets. The outer shell for this cabinet is made from that particle board stuff. The shelves are from the laminate flooring that was in the house. Simple glue and finish nails.

I know, not fancy, but still shop time. Now to build the second one for my imperial small screws, nuts, and washers.

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Regards,
-Steve
http://woodworking.bigelowsite.com<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwoodworking.bigelowsite.com&c=E,1,SFDYcxnqRhy4r_NRS3jPAxh7qQHkT8EBrgl1gZVaoFnL-4_rg75OOynIJ7TDmUkHgKdfobC9nZy9mC74KgHVSnjTO3HAB3l_P04ymFE1Yqjs6RA9BMjaEMjJTg,,&typo=1>

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