“Tip-Proof” Tapered Tool Caddy

“Tip-Proof” Tapered Tool Caddy FARM SHOP Miscellaneous Carvel Cheves’ tool caddy keeps his wrenches sockets and other tools organized and close to the job The cabinet sides taper from 22-in edges at the bottom to 10-in edges at the top     “The taper makes it hard to tip and helps keep sockets and wrenches hanging in place ” says Cheves     Hangers for the tools are 3 1/2-in torx screws that were screwed through from the back side Cheves used 5/8-in plywood for the sides     The caddy has 3 sides with one side open for shelves He hangs clamps spare tools and supplies in that space including a magnet tray     “It’s handy for holding nuts and bolts when I’m taking apart a piece of equipment ” says Cheves     The caddy sits on a 26-in square base with wheels at the corners Cheves used 2 casters and 2 straight-line wheels so he can steer it into place at a work station     “I didn’t have a plan when I started ” says Cheves “As I finished it I looked at the top and thought why waste the space ”     He then added a 22-in square top with raised sides to make a tray     Cheves had an appliance service business for 39 years When he retired he had plenty of tools He credits his caddy with helping keep some of them in order and close at hand     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Carvel Cheves P O Box 219 Bunn N C 27508 ph 919 496-2575