Finished chisel rack. I drilled out the holes for the chisels to sit in on the drill press with a 1/2” bit, then cut out a slightly narrower path on the bandsaw to get the chisels in and out. I also wanted something below the pointy bits to keep me from accidentally cutting myself while they’re hanging. I cut a rabbet in the bottom piece on the table saw, though this step is probably unnecessary because only the largest chisel hangs behind the top of the guard.

The rough afzelia. I honestly had no idea what afzelia looked like milled/finished, I only got it because it came with a lot of cocobolo I bought for super cheap from a retiring woodworker on Craigslist. 

My first look at the planed afzelia, love the grain.

After cutting the slots for the chisels, sanding, and cleaning with mineral spirits.

I finished with Danish Oil. Love the finished project.

You can see the rabbet on the bottom piece.