One of the sliding doors are fit in the mid-century cabinet project, one more to go and then on to the feet.

Sliding door fit on a partially assembled TV stand cabinet

Years ago, a friend gave me an old wooden filing cabinet that was missing one of its side panels. Yesterday, I finally got around to converting it into a mobile tool caddy I can easily move around the shop.

old wooden storage cabinet converted to hold chisels and other tools

I finished resawing the boards for one of the doors for the cabinet - I’m guessing this would take less than an hour or so with a bandsaw? It took me most of the day. I used a ryoba saw and had excellent results. My arm is spent.

A woodworking bench holds various hand tools, a large wooden board, and several wood panels in a workshop setting.

Finished all the dovetail work for the mid-century cabinet and leaving it dry fit until I take apart to cut the grooves for the front sliding doors.

A wooden cabinet is placed on a blue rubber mat in a workshop.

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Finally back to work in the shop. I decided to start with a warm-up project: a cherry tea tray with walnut dowels and wax cord wraps for the handles.

A wooden tray with dark blue handles sits on a workbench surrounded by tools.

All is on hold this month as I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and now recovering. I did not see a tick, nor did I have a telltale bite mark. I thought I had the flu, then joint pain began. If I can offer any advice, it’s to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid this.

Three corners completed, one to go, then on to the cabinet doors. I’ve never cut so many dovetails at once in my life.

A wooden box with dovetail joints is positioned on a workbench, surrounded by woodworking tools and materials.