Woodsmith Card Catalog Cabinet Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
Over the past couple of decades, as the nation’s libraries switched to computer systems for tracking their collections, thousands of outdated card catalogs were cast aside. But many astute individuals recognized the excellent decorative (and functional) potential of these cabinets. Therein lies the inspiration for this project. Our version has genuine label-insert pulls on the drawer fronts and a simple pull-out tray for taking notes. To accommodate the storage of larger items, the outer banks of drawers are double wide. And a sturdy, straightforward stand puts it at just the right height.
You can purchase the Woodsmith Card Catalog Cabinet standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.
Offering up storage and a convenient writing surface, this custom cabinet is reminiscent of the old card catalogs found in libraries.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Card Catalog Cabinet.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 12 printable (digital) pages of shop-tested step-by-step instructions
- 80 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Detailed instructions on making the locking rabbet drawer joints
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 12 pages of shop-tested step-by-step instructions
- 80 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Detailed instructions on making the locking rabbet drawer joints
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Retail sources for project supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
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