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267911 Bill Ghio 2019‑02‑18 Re: Tool Chests
> On Feb 18, 2019, at 11:05 AM, Don Schwartz  wrote:
> 
> On 2019-02-18 8:59 a.m., Dan Beck wrote:
>> I am actually still working on the french cleat wall (90% done). So far, I'm
not unhappy with it, at all. And honestly, in my space and for my needs the tool
wall makes more sense.
> 
> 
> I'm starting to plan my own cleated panels, so I'd love to see photos when you
can.


Seems time to re-post my hanging cabinet. It was built when I worked out of an
urban garage that opened close to the   street, so it had a lock installed then
and was closed up when left off working. Since moving to a nice quiet little
town, it has hung open on the wall on french cleats.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/77280442@N.../albums/72157632538860794

I also have a bog standard floor chest w/ three sliding tills that is perhaps
100 or more years old. I bought for an offer I couldn’t refuse from a PATINA
tool dealer that didn’t want to take it home again. I use it to hold tools that
are used less than on a daily basis.

Both solutions work well, but I find the hanging cabinet is more functional for
me.

Bill

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