Scaffolding Makes Nifty Tool Cabinet

Scaffolding Makes Nifty Tool Cabinet Leonard Wranosky converted old Baker scaffolding into a rolling storage unit. The scaffolding is only 29 1/2-in. wide and easily adjustable. It includes lockable casters and can be stacked. “I used the scaffolding for a framework to build a tool storage cabinet that’s about 7 ft. long and 6 ft. tall,” says Wranosky. “I attached 2 by 4s to the scaffolding and 3/4-in. plywood for the walls, with a foot-deep cabinet extension on one end.” Wranosky used 2-ft. deep roll-out shelves in the main cabinet. He designed the double front doors with 6-in. recessed interior shelving. He mounted a whiteboard at the extended end. A corkboard in the center makes it easy to post notes, business cards and other reminders. A set of Sharpies attached to the whiteboard is handy for planning. On the back side, Wranosky mounted a bench with a bar across the top to hang extension cords, electrical wiring and other supplies for small jobs. “I didn’t have a plan when I started,” notes Wranosky. “If I have something on my mind, I’ll start it. I may change my mind as I go. I did the cabinet on a whim over a month or so of time.” He’s more than satisfied with how it turned out. Tools and supplies are easy to find, and the cabinet is stable. He admits he may not be finished with it yet. “I’m thinking about expanding it,” notes Wranosky. “I may do another platform on top of the cabinet for things I seldom use.” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Leonard Wranosky, 3560 Ross Dr., Columbiaville, Mich. 48421 (ph 586-531-3225).

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