Making a Pekovich Style Tool Cabinet with Michael Pekovich April 5-9, 2027

April 5-9, 2027

Making a Pekovich Style Tool Cabinet

with Michael Pekovich

$1150

$240 material fee payable to Michael which covers hinges, a lock set, and Baltic birch for the case interior and back

a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW

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About this Workshop

At just 17 inches wide, this tool cabinet packs in a lot of storage without taking up a lot of wall space. The secret is its deep case combined with a box-style door, which offers a variety of storage options. Dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joinery provide a sturdy foundation and a good lesson in efficient case construction. An angled plane till makes the most of the interior space and puts your hand tools on display. Storage space below the fixed shelf can be outfitted with partitions, drawers, or a combination of both. The class will focus on building the case, installing the plane till, making and hanging the door, and securing it with a half-mortise lock. Further customization of the interior will be left to students to complete in their own shops, though tips for organizing the space will be covered in class.

Key Points

Learn how to cut fast, accurate dovetails
Unlock the secrets to stress-free mortise-and-tenon layout
Combine frame-and-panel construction with a dovetailed box to maximize door storage
Take the fear out of installing a half-mortise lock
Develop working strategies that lead to better work and more fun in the shop