Doing it right the 1st....errr 4th time

[Jack Olsen]

I started November 6, 2007. Still have a few things to do.

 

[wes.harville]

Scored a fridge for the garage today from a guy I work with.

 

[wes.harville]

I got home from work at a decent time today so I was excited to get to work out in the garage. Wouldn't you know it though. I got out there and realized i was out of 3/4" plywood. So an hour later after making a trip to sLOWES only 3 miles away I was back at the house and ready to work.

The problem with working on weekdays after work is by the time I get everything out and ready to work, its almost time to pack it all back up. Luckily before too long I will have a nice organized place to work if even only for a few minutes.

Here are some pics of the pantry cabinet on the opposite wall. This will also have a divider in the center and possibly more.

 

[wes.harville]

So here is what I did this evening. My wife has been saying for years that she wished we had somewhere to store our shoes. Hopefully this makes her happy!

 

[rickairmedic]

Wes that looks great now you are going to need another cabinet slightly ok maybe much larger with more " shoe slots " for her shoes but its good to see you have a place for yours .


Rick

 

[wes.harville]

Wanted to post my Craigslist find. It was listed for $50.00 but I got it for $20.00. The owner listed it under antiques as a wooden trunk. It needs a little tlc but I am happy

 

[rickairmedic]

Wes I havent spotted a lathe in your shop yet so I'll give ya 30 for it . I guess I need to keep a closer eye on the antiques section huh .


Rick

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

Man, that chest was a steal! Is it a reproduction or just very well cared-for old piece? Any tags or identifying stickers? By the by, YOU ****!

 

[wes.harville]

Rick,

I actually sold my lathe and mill a few months back when I realized I had to get everything in the garage. I really miss them, but I am trying to only keep tools I use regularly until I can get back into a bigger shop again.

Omphaloskeptic - Its an older piece, that someone (who didn't know what they were doing) tried to fix up. The only markings I can find are on the hardware. The read USA EXCELSIOR Stamford Conn.

 

[wes.harville]

been a while since an update. Here is what I have done since last time.

I had two base cabinets in my garage before. One was a 36" drawer base and the other was a standard 33" cabinet. I decided to connect them together and put them on casters. this will give me more storage and some counter space. I plan on painting these and making matching doors and drawer fronts

 

[wes.harville]

I also finished building all of the cabinet carcasses. Still have to build all of the face frames, doors and some organizers.

 

[wes.harville]

In the cabinet above the toolbox, I build vertical "drawers" to keep fluids and things like that within easy reach