Garage Update #2 - Work in Progress

[BetterDays]

Phase one can be viewed Here
Well, this weekend I tackled a new workbench.
48" tall, 24" deep, corner unit.
Holds the TV, Stereo (soon, need to rewire), Fridge, Microwave, and Coffee Pot (not pictured).

I still need to rewire the stereo and run a small extension cord for the surge protector.

The final leg and shelf needs to be installed, but this thing is SOLID. When we were attaching the Shelf for the TV, I was kneeling on it (above the fridge) and it does not move. Dead Level too!!!

There are multiple cross braces to improve strength and rigidity. Also, I used a 2x2 above the fridge for clearance.

Don't mind the TV, the Steelers already won and dad wanted to watch the Browns..

Next Phase - move the current bench (old desk) next to the new bench and continue cleaning. Also need to finalize painting and redo the pegboards.

 

[dink]

Very nice work man....now all you need is a sink and you will have a full fledge kitchen in the garage

Manly kitchen though

 

[ChucksCrib]

Watcha got in the fridge

 

[dink]

Plus you are very generous to take a picture during the football game so we can watch the game too from this picture hahahaa

 

[BetterDays]

One step at time....

Today, it was just water and pop.
Normally, I do have a few beers in there...

I was pretty proud of myself since I do about 75% of it without assistance (as in, late last night with no one around to consult with when designing it and cutting 2x4x10 on a chop saw). Dad helped today with leveling the legs (planned 2X4, went 4X4 for support) assembling, and cutting the top (he screwed up with the circ saw.)

Maybe I should run a funnel for pisser and just keep a bucket of water for a sink? Would that complete the circuit? Then, I just need a murphy bed for late nights...

THe 8.8 will be down there for a little while. When I go to remove it, I will need to remove the now missing leg and shelf. However, this is part of the plan, since I overbuilt the rest.

 

[dink]

Are you leaving the wood unfinished????? Or will you be staining to let it last longer

 

[BetterDays]

Undecided. The legs are treated lumber (it was cheaper by about 60%).
The top - not sure if I will paint, stain, or simply seal with a waterproofer.

 

[dink]

Go with the waterproofer atleast....so it will look nice for a longer time