Project510's Work Space upgrades

[project510]

Jan 22, 2024 13:31:04 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Wow! It's been a bit since I checked in and I find that you have been one busy boy. Absolutely terrific craftsmanship. Appears that you are getting things how you want them for the most part. I've often considered building some sort of paint rack, but I have so many that in the end it is just easier for me to keep them organized in cabinet drawers. All your work is paying off handsomely James.

Thanks Joe! Appreciate the kind words. I think the best part of making stuff yourself, is that you get to make it specifically for what you need.

Jan 22, 2024 13:42:36 GMT -5 dean48ws said:

Awesome work. Can you post pictures of the gaming table when it's done?

Thank you! Sure, I can do that!

[Medicman71]

Jan 19, 2024 0:13:39 GMT -5 project510 said:

Mistakes were made... It isn't perfect... But I think it will totally work for me. Im pretty happy with it.

I hate to tell you this, but your face is upside down.

[project510]

LOL

[aaronw]

Jan 19, 2024 11:04:20 GMT -5 project510 said:

Jan 19, 2024 10:42:54 GMT -5 brandonk said:

I can tell you are an experienced wood worker because you use pencils and draw lines. That's far too advanced for a caveman like me. Great work, Sir!

Dont tell anyone, but I draw lines to help avoid additional math. I should measure and create cut lists, but who has the time to do things the right way!



So, I filled er' up with paint this morning.. I'm not sure I am feelin it. I clearly didn't plan this out enough. While it technically does the job (holds paint) its going to be annoying getting them out.
But, I could just be patient, pull out the colors I need, place them in that center area and pull when needed. I mean.. It does look nice. It holds every Jar of paint I have which is crazy its like EXACTLY the right size. So hopefully I don't need anymore haha.

This strikes me as something that would benefit greatly by being transparent.

Personally it would also take me about 48 hours to make it unusable by filling that flat center area with stuff "temporarily" (in other words until it irritated me enough to either clean up or rebuild).

I've often thought a well designed multi layer lazy susan could make a nice corner paint rack.

[project510]

Jan 25, 2024 23:37:41 GMT -5 aaronw said:

Jan 19, 2024 11:04:20 GMT -5 project510 said:

Dont tell anyone, but I draw lines to help avoid additional math. I should measure and create cut lists, but who has the time to do things the right way!

So, I filled er' up with paint this morning.. I'm not sure I am feelin it. I clearly didn't plan this out enough. While it technically does the job (holds paint) its going to be annoying getting them out.
But, I could just be patient, pull out the colors I need, place them in that center area and pull when needed. I mean.. It does look nice. It holds every Jar of paint I have which is crazy its like EXACTLY the right size. So hopefully I don't need anymore haha.

This strikes me as something that would benefit greatly by being transparent.

Personally it would also take me about 48 hours to make it unusable by filling that flat center area with stuff "temporarily" (in other words until it irritated me enough to either clean up or rebuild).

I've often thought a well designed multi layer lazy susan could make a nice corner paint rack.

Great minds think alike! THe wife caught me trying to steal hers from the food pantry to test it out. When the table is finished I will determine what shall be done. Keep it or toss it. 

Speaking of tables...

I made a small temporary workbench year ago and salvaged the legs when I got rid of it. Im glad I did because they will be the legs for our new table. They jsut need a bit of work.




Brought this out to square of material before running it through the table saw again.




And now we are all square and ready to mount




Painted the table top with the oil based primer so the MDF would not swell up. I WAS going to lay down some black laminate on top but decided that was too expensve for a garage table. Jsut gonna paint this and move on.



And just dry fitting the legs and runners,.. skirts? whatever you call them. I think we will go with 1/2 dowels to connect them. 

[TJ]

James its too bad we live on different coasts. You and I would get along great. Very similar hobbies. This was a shelf (the white one my MIL had me copy and build so she could have two

[project510]

Jan 26, 2024 4:43:55 GMT -5 TJ said:

James its too bad we live on different coasts. You and I would get along great. Very similar hobbies. This was a shelf (the white one my MIL had me copy and build so she could have two

Agreed! Looks like you got yourself a nice space to work also. Beautiful work TJ. It is too bad, I think I could have learned a lot from you. My woodwork is not at that level yet.

[fermis]

Jan 26, 2024 4:43:55 GMT -5 TJ said:

James its too bad we live on different coasts. You and I would get along great. Very similar hobbies. This was a shelf (the white one my MIL had me copy and build so she could have two

 That Union Jack is because Iron Maiden, isn't it?..... ISN'T IT???!!!
I got one too....because Iron Maiden! (Had it for about 35 years, now. These days, it's folded up out in the garage somewhere...along with a couple tapestries)

Nice work on the shelves!
I enjoy my time in the garage working with wood...but looks like you and project510 are a little above my paygrade!!!

[TJ]

Jan 27, 2024 0:40:45 GMT -5 fermis said:

Jan 26, 2024 4:43:55 GMT -5 TJ said:

James its too bad we live on different coasts. You and I would get along great. Very similar hobbies. This was a shelf (the white one my MIL had me copy and build so she could have two

 That Union Jack is because Iron Maiden, isn't it?..... ISN'T IT???!!!
I got one too....because Iron Maiden! (Had it for about 35 years, now. These days, it's folded up out in the garage somewhere...along with a couple tapestries)

Nice work on the shelves!
I enjoy my time in the garage working with wood...but looks like you and project510 are a little above my paygrade!!!

Far from above your pay grade. I've seen your work. This was one of my better projects. I'm no furniture builder. I make way to many mistakes.  Union Jack is partially Maiden and partially I'm British. I also have another Union Jack in other corner opposite this one

[Steve Zuleski]

I like the tools in there, makes for some good fun flingin sawdust! Stations are looking good from here.

[project510]

It was nice weather finally so I could work with the garage open. Figured I would try and knock out this table once and for all. Unfortunately that didn't happen but we did get close!

Started making table base.







Put two coats of this interior house paint on the top. Was a little concerned about the texture from the roller I used, but this paint dried much flatter so I think its perfect..



I tried to put the plastic end banding around the table top, but apparently I didnt route a deep enough groove so I will have to give it a second pass.

[chromdome35]

Coming along nicely, I like the color you used for the bench top. Are you going to seal that with anything?

[project510]

Feb 26, 2024 15:14:05 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Coming along nicely, I like the color you used for the bench top. Are you going to seal that with anything?

Probably not. It has a MDF specific primer plus two coats of this thick paint. Plus Ill have my cut mats on top of this. 

[406 Silverado]

You good buddy......are to be envied.......

[kyledehart5]

More wonderful work. You’re creating a work space to be envied, my friend.

[TJ]

Table is looking great

[project510]

Feb 26, 2024 16:35:19 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

You good buddy......are to be envied.......

Feb 26, 2024 20:50:32 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

More wonderful work. You’re creating a work space to be envied, my friend.

Feb 27, 2024 5:20:31 GMT -5 TJ said:

Table is looking great

Thanks yall. Its more credit than I deserve haha, but Ill take it!

[project510]

Finally got this assembled




Got the leveling feet drilled out and tapped in also







Went to attach plastic t trim and forgot I didnt route a deep enough groove. And of course its raining so just mocking up these L brackets and once the rain stops I can get er done.

[project510]

got the T trim glued in. was easy to snip away some of the material to make the bends, but I think I rounded the corners of the table to small. Its not perfect but it looks good.




Sorry, no painting photos. I was dodging rain clouds all day pulling this thing in and out so we will have to just enjoy the install and set up photos.





Its a basic table but dern it if I am not super proud of my little space. Next up is an upper cabinet for storage to clean up the garage. Im also going to nail some peg board pieces on the left side legs of the table to I can hang some stuff. Gotta utilize every sq. ft!

[kyledehart5]

That’s a great looking workspace!! Kudos on getting that painted and setup and great work on the construction. More room than I have to work with. An awesome upgrade.

[keavdog]

Nice job on the table. I admire your skills.

[TJ]

That table looks fantastic. Keep it coming this is great

[406 Silverado]

Good n' sturdy table with all the necessities at hand James. What's the usual temperature in the garage? Being in SF I can't imagine that it gets as sweltering as Corpus does.

[keavdog]

Funny - it never gets hot in SF. I grew up just outside of Sacramento and we would go to SF quite a bit. The joke is everyone from out of state thinks their going to sunny warm California when the visit SF and they all go home with a Golden Gate sweat shirt lol.

[project510]

Mar 3, 2024 20:04:54 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That’s a great looking workspace!! Kudos on getting that painted and setup and great work on the construction. More room than I have to work with. An awesome upgrade.

Thank you Kyle!

Mar 3, 2024 20:53:11 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Nice job on the table. I admire your skills.

Thanks! Woodwork can be easier than you might think with the right tools and some patience. 

Mar 7, 2024 3:43:52 GMT -5 TJ said:

That table looks fantastic. Keep it coming this is great

Thanks TJ! I have more stuff planned.

Specifically the cabinet above for storage, a paint shelf, and I think I am going to redo the or repurpose the angled box I made on top of the desk. Its too hard getting the paint out haha.

Mar 7, 2024 5:21:21 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Good n' sturdy table with all the necessities at hand James. What's the usual temperature in the garage? Being in SF I can't imagine that it gets as sweltering as Corpus does.

Thanks Joe! Im actually about 35 miles south of SF. Winter nights it will get in the low 50's in the garage. Its partially insulated I think. I should insulate the garage door it would help a lot. Summer time in my area id say the avg would be high 80' slow 90's with the occasional week or so in the 100's. This is why I moved to a different spot in the garage. I was right up next to the garage door so summertime it was not comfortable. Nothing at all like Texas. I have family in Alan, and Richardson and I've been to Texas in August. Not fun haha. 

Mar 7, 2024 8:55:28 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Funny - it never gets hot in SF. I grew up just outside of Sacramento and we would go to SF quite a bit. The joke is everyone from out of state thinks their going to sunny warm California when the visit SF and they all go home with a Golden Gate sweat shirt lol.

HAHA I love the weather on the Peninsula. We lived in San Mateo for a few years because of my job. Im not a fan of the heat. I also spent a couple summers in Elk Grove. Have a lot of friends in Sac and we visit 2-3 times a year. 

[aaronw]

Mar 7, 2024 8:55:28 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Funny - it never gets hot in SF. I grew up just outside of Sacramento and we would go to SF quite a bit. The joke is everyone from out of state thinks their going to sunny warm California when the visit SF and they all go home with a Golden Gate sweat shirt lol.

There is the famous quote from Mark Twain


“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”


That is just the coast in general though. It can be 100+ at my house, but I can drive an hour to the coast (only about 30 miles by air) where it is 60 degrees, foggy and I need a coat. 

[Medicman71]

Nice work on the bench!

[project510]

I was attempting to clean up the garage today, and while taking apart the old table legs I thought I could repurpose them. Ill give this a try for a while. Its much easier to grab each color now.

[kyledehart5]

Sweet idea. That’s a nice accessible way to store then where you can easily see what you’re grabbing.

[scottrc]

You have some nice cabinet making skills.