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Robin-
Interesting cabinet door design. I have not seen one slanted like that. I like how it keeps makes the tools easier to see/reach when sitting on the floor. Keeping tools secured while wheeling it around (on a tilt) may be challenging. Having a wheel on each corner may be the way to go. Also, if you are planning on having longer tools, like a 24″ straight edge, or a 22″ jointer plane, where would you put them in this design?
Here are some tips: One tool I’ve been using during my tool chest/cabinet design is Google Images. Using the “similar” link on Google Images can improve results. I have also been doing some foreign language searches, like “werkzeugschrank holz” to see what wooden tool cabinets look like in Germany.
Having an open top may appeal to you as well. Chris Schwarz recently built a tool chest based on some very oldĀ traditional Dutch chestĀ he examined. He then put handles on the side, and casters on the bottom. It is a pretty simple design that could be easily embellished with drawers if desired. The large one was roughly 26″ wide x 12″ deep x 34″ high. You can google “Dutch Toolchest Lost Arts Press” and find the link to the site pretty quickly. He has a video of it as well. Food for thought. Schwarz also sells a book called “Grandpa’s Tool Chest” which depicts a similar design.
Hope this helps.