Saddle Stamp tool holder from Maple Boos Block cutting board

[chriscraft]

I had found an 1 3/4” thick BooS Block cutting board at an estate sale for a reasonable price. I thought it would make a nice tool holder after I unglued it apart. That was some work using a chisel to break it apart and I just had to sand down the glue residue to get to bare clean maple wood. These solid wooden blocks now measured  1 3/4” by 1 3/4” square by 24” long that I cut down to 22” long. I had seen the beautiful wood work that Dave Swallow produces and wanted to create something close to what he builds. I didn’t have any measurements or plans to build one and just guessed on what would work with the supplies I had in hand. I spaced my tool holes 7/8” apart and made a template so I could mark out my 3/8” holes. 

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I decided on building it 5 levels high with a top shelf. Having only 1 3/4” thickness to play with I drilled my holes 1 1/2” deep. 

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For my sides, I found a local woodworker that had 1 1/4” thick Walnut for sale. This was easily cut on my scroll saw. 

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I used cabinet screws to secure the sides to the maple blocks. I capped the screw holes with wooden caps. 

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I used Minwax spray urethane satin finish on this project. 

Edited March 18, 2022 by chriscraft

[PastorBob]

Wow. That's is a piece of art all by itself.  Love the contrasting colors of the walnut and maple.  Nicely done.

[chriscraft]

Thanks PastorBob. I also like the two different colors of the wood together. Before I built this I was storing most of my saddle stamps in a drawer. This makes it easier to find the stamps I plan to use. It’s been a year since I built this tool rack and only wish I had built it sooner. 
 

[chuck123wapati]

definitely very nice!!!! Love the looks of the natural woods contrast and your design is awesome. My feeble attempt has gotten to small i may have to borrow your inspiration and make a new one lol. Been torn between a real type tool box or a stand such as yours.

[Scoutmom103]

Beautiful, love the contrasting wood.

 

[JayEhl]

Beautiful to look at, fun to work with! I bet it makes your passion for crafting more inspirational.   thanks for sharing!