I want to make the top so it is somewhat secure ( not locked ) but because it is such a small box (7×5 x 3)
I would prefer not to put a bunch of hardware on it. I thought about a couple of small button magnets mortised into the inside edge of the box to hold the top shut and it would put a “fair” resistance on the top from opening. I also thought about not having the top open and then create a bottom that would need to screw on. I am leaning towards the magnets but am looking for suggestons and opinions on hardware!!!!

Thanks everyone…..........

The ground had to be prepared and then foundation and then I had “Tuff Shed” bring in my “workshop kit”. ( I provided them with full scale drawings and plans that I did on Auto cad ) They had the building up in 2 days, really nice!

Site Selection

Breaking Ground

Laying the foundation

Foundation form with fill and re-bar

Foundation poured and being finished

Foundation dried …........ and “Here comes the workshop”!

First wall going up…......... This day was exciting !

End of first day, framing and outside up and most of the roof completed

Start of the second day – install doors, windows, complete roof and punch list.

Then I had the electrician put in 1 – 220 circuit and 8 – 110 circuits. I installed the insulation and then had a sheet rock guy put in the sheet rock and then mud & tape. ( I found out the hard way that there is an “art” to mud and taping!!!!! I’ll leave that to the artists! I did the painting and the carpet and floors and the furniture installation

Now for the inside – Insullation completed and ready for sheet rock

Sheetrock completed and ready for paint

Once that was complete, then I installed a deck and stairs on and finally it was done. This all took place the middle of 2005. I have rearranged my workshop only 2 times since then….....
Now…........... hindsight being what it is…........ I now wish I would have doubled the size of my workshop, but, that also would have almost doubled the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Oh well, it works for now and I am enjoying it immensely! Who knows, someday I may expand out over the deck or into my office space. Enjoy your visit to my workshop adventure !.

It’s done !!!!!!!

Now for the actual working inside of my workshop and office

Router table, Drum sander, Belt/disc Sander, Dust collection

Table Saw, Miter Saw, Band Saw….....Oh yeh, and “WOOD”

Hand Tools and parts storage, workbench and Drill Press

Storage for finish, cleanup, misc tools and jigs and entrance to Office

Office central, research, design, and ….... oh yeh, “HOURS on LJ’s”

Storage for wood books, box hardware and some of my Racing pics on the wall.

More storage for completed boxes and packing material

Stained glass area and where I wax and photograph my boxes

Well, that’s the end of the tour, sorry it was so long but I hope you enjoyed it.
Thanks for taking the time to explore my little corner of the world !

Gene