With the Memorial Day weekend and the fairly extreme heat, nothing new to report in the shop. I will say that with the additional storage and relative order, I can get in and out of the shop quickly when I need to grab something. It's nice to know where something is, and expect it there every time. I've done various tasks around the house, like install a glass tile back splash, upgrade my computer, do some cable management, etc. That stuff really isn't important, but I've needed multiple tools and I've been able to access them quickly and easily.
As for the shop itself, it will be another weekend of being idle. I did buy my air hose reel, so that can be knocked off the list. I will also try to get out there tomorrow or Monday and see if I have enough scrap to throw together a planer cart to finally get rid of this metal stand.
31 May 2011
22 May 2011
To do list - projects
This is an incomplete list.
To be built:
Planer cart
Auto cabs (2)
New chisel rack
New saw blade rack (2)
Drill bit storage
Doors for upper cab
Finish drawers for lower cab
Trim router table
Finish replacing walls
Replace doors
Replace window
To be bought:
Air hose reel
Paper towel holder - done 5/22
Scrap rack
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To be built:
Planer cart
Auto cabs (2)
New chisel rack
New saw blade rack (2)
Drill bit storage
Doors for upper cab
Finish drawers for lower cab
Trim router table
Finish replacing walls
Replace doors
Replace window
To be bought:
Air hose reel
Paper towel holder - done 5/22
Scrap rack
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To do list - layout
Too often I just start going without a plan. Hope to fix that this time. I'll work on the formatting later.
Halogens back on wall.
Clean up long scrap in NW corner. Rotate shelves temporarily and RT goes in front.
Table moves to SE corner. Board scrap moves to NW corner. Clock moves to SE corner. Radio/fan mount relocates TBD.
Drill press to NE corner.
Auto cab gets split into two, up on wall TBD.
Out of shop - softball equipment, spare shop vac, carpet and felt paper rolls, misc plastic containers.
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Halogens back on wall.
Clean up long scrap in NW corner. Rotate shelves temporarily and RT goes in front.
Table moves to SE corner. Board scrap moves to NW corner. Clock moves to SE corner. Radio/fan mount relocates TBD.
Drill press to NE corner.
Auto cab gets split into two, up on wall TBD.
Out of shop - softball equipment, spare shop vac, carpet and felt paper rolls, misc plastic containers.
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Thinking out loud
I'm in the shop right now and thought I needed to assess where I was and where I needed to go, respective of layout. I figured here was as good a place as any.
On the west wall I am limited by my decision to keep the lawnmower and golf equipment in the shop. I know that ultimately the golf equipment will have to go. Those could easily go downstairs with little ill effect. The mower will have to stay until the point where I obtain a riding version. So, I'll ignore that corner for now. my halogen work light could fit between the window and the golf clubs...
In the NW corner is my plastic shelving unit and assorted long stock. The plan is to put a stock shelving unit on the wall and reclaim the floor space underneath. This is probably where the router table will be stowed, and possibly a mobile version of a planer cart. Still thinking about the design of that, but once done I can toss the old stand which takes up way too much room. Board scrap will hug the N wall next to the door.
The south wall is replaced with OSB, but the cleat system still isn't finished. With my new cabinets and drawers, I may only need one more section. In fact, I know I only need one more section on that wall. The only other things there I want fast access to are the rest of the cordless tools, and safety equipment. I will keep either the drill press or the bandsaw on that wall, and the other will move to the NE corner (maybe). The tall white automotive cab will be replaced with two wall units. I think my old work table with vise will relocate to the SE corner, under the original cleats. Will have to move the vise. The table saw will probably go in front of the window.
The east wall is pretty much set aside from replacing the wall. The clock will go to the SE corner and I will work a bit on better using the wall space. I think the drill press will go to the NE corner and I will make the wall behind/next to it hold all my drilling stuff.
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On the west wall I am limited by my decision to keep the lawnmower and golf equipment in the shop. I know that ultimately the golf equipment will have to go. Those could easily go downstairs with little ill effect. The mower will have to stay until the point where I obtain a riding version. So, I'll ignore that corner for now. my halogen work light could fit between the window and the golf clubs...
In the NW corner is my plastic shelving unit and assorted long stock. The plan is to put a stock shelving unit on the wall and reclaim the floor space underneath. This is probably where the router table will be stowed, and possibly a mobile version of a planer cart. Still thinking about the design of that, but once done I can toss the old stand which takes up way too much room. Board scrap will hug the N wall next to the door.
The south wall is replaced with OSB, but the cleat system still isn't finished. With my new cabinets and drawers, I may only need one more section. In fact, I know I only need one more section on that wall. The only other things there I want fast access to are the rest of the cordless tools, and safety equipment. I will keep either the drill press or the bandsaw on that wall, and the other will move to the NE corner (maybe). The tall white automotive cab will be replaced with two wall units. I think my old work table with vise will relocate to the SE corner, under the original cleats. Will have to move the vise. The table saw will probably go in front of the window.
The east wall is pretty much set aside from replacing the wall. The clock will go to the SE corner and I will work a bit on better using the wall space. I think the drill press will go to the NE corner and I will make the wall behind/next to it hold all my drilling stuff.
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21 May 2011
The shop keeps coming along
With a slight change in my work schedule, I haven't been able to get out to the shop during the week, and I forget to write about it as well. I, with the help of my BIL, did some work on the house last weekend, so not a lot got done in the shop.
But, that's not to say things haven't been accomplished.
I ordered my drawer hardware and it came in last Wednesday. So far I've made three drawer boxes complete with bottoms. The rest of the drawer sides are ready to go, but I ran out of 1/4" plywood. The drawers have gone in fairly well thus far, except I seem to have misjudged the width by 1/2". So a piece of 1/4" ply went on both sides to bridge the gap. All three drawers are on the left side right now.
In the bottom drawer is the impetus for this whole drawer idea - air tools. I have my three air nailers standing up in one corner, with my impact gun, oils and accessories also in the drawer. The next drawer up currently has some random stuff, and the third drawer up has more of the same. When I head out there I'll refresh my memory.
The upper cab face frame went together just like I wanted it to until it was time to attach it. I didn't concentrate enough on making sure everything was square with the cab, so I couldn't use biscuits. I also didn't feel like taking it off the wall to use pocket screws. So I just simply attached it with a couple of screws through the surface for now. When I take the cab down to replace the walls I'll do it the right way and fill in the screw holes.
Pictures to come a bit later.
But, that's not to say things haven't been accomplished.
I ordered my drawer hardware and it came in last Wednesday. So far I've made three drawer boxes complete with bottoms. The rest of the drawer sides are ready to go, but I ran out of 1/4" plywood. The drawers have gone in fairly well thus far, except I seem to have misjudged the width by 1/2". So a piece of 1/4" ply went on both sides to bridge the gap. All three drawers are on the left side right now.
In the bottom drawer is the impetus for this whole drawer idea - air tools. I have my three air nailers standing up in one corner, with my impact gun, oils and accessories also in the drawer. The next drawer up currently has some random stuff, and the third drawer up has more of the same. When I head out there I'll refresh my memory.
The upper cab face frame went together just like I wanted it to until it was time to attach it. I didn't concentrate enough on making sure everything was square with the cab, so I couldn't use biscuits. I also didn't feel like taking it off the wall to use pocket screws. So I just simply attached it with a couple of screws through the surface for now. When I take the cab down to replace the walls I'll do it the right way and fill in the screw holes.
Pictures to come a bit later.
05 May 2011
Weekend Outlook
Time hasn't done me many favors lately, and not much has gotten done. Where I am now is I bought a piece of Poplar to cut up and use as a face frame for the upper cabinet. My last foray into the world of face framing didn't go too well, but I hope this goes a bit better. I need to be more precise in my cabinetmaking.
I also think I have the measurements I need to build all my drawers for the lower cabinet. I also think I have all the material for the sides, but not the bottom. Have to decide if I want to use 1/4" ply, hardboard or 1/2" ply.
I'm hoping I get the time I need on Sunday to get both accomplished. I've already laid out the cut lines on the Poplar and did some sketching on some paper for the plywood, I think I've got everything down. The drawer parts will be cut even though I haven't bought the hardware yet. I think I may go ahead and order that tomorrow so it will be here for next weekend. I also saw some great plans from Marc Spagnuolo (The Wood Whisperer) for a shelving system for stock. That might go ahead next weekend, or the one after that. An outfeed table for the table saw is a priority as well.
Other than that, things are going pretty well in the shop. It's fairly clean, and I'm going to soon have space to start working on actual non-shop products. A jewelry box and chess set are on the horizon, as are this year's Christmas presents.
I also think I have the measurements I need to build all my drawers for the lower cabinet. I also think I have all the material for the sides, but not the bottom. Have to decide if I want to use 1/4" ply, hardboard or 1/2" ply.
I'm hoping I get the time I need on Sunday to get both accomplished. I've already laid out the cut lines on the Poplar and did some sketching on some paper for the plywood, I think I've got everything down. The drawer parts will be cut even though I haven't bought the hardware yet. I think I may go ahead and order that tomorrow so it will be here for next weekend. I also saw some great plans from Marc Spagnuolo (The Wood Whisperer) for a shelving system for stock. That might go ahead next weekend, or the one after that. An outfeed table for the table saw is a priority as well.
Other than that, things are going pretty well in the shop. It's fairly clean, and I'm going to soon have space to start working on actual non-shop products. A jewelry box and chess set are on the horizon, as are this year's Christmas presents.
01 May 2011
Wall cabinet
Posted about it last night, and how I was going to redo the joints. Decided I'd rather not today, as there were other minor little things I didn't like as well. So I just planed some of the front surface in preparation for whatever face I decide to put on it. May do a frame, may just laminate the edges.
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