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The floor area in my garage workshop was getting to the point where I couldn’t move without constantly stepping over power tools, so I went to Rona yesterday and bought this shelving unit and assembled it. Today I made room against a wall and filled the shelves with power tools and finishing supplies, then I bolted a piece of 1/2” MDF to the side and made a place for my clamps and roller stand. I still have some clutter in another area of the shop, but I have plans of what I’m going to do with that this coming week. I’m determined to get my shop organized very soon with a place for everything. Persistence, persistence!
-- LIVE, LAUGH, CUT WOOD.
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Routerisstillmyname
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#1 posted 498 days ago
Good idea. Yes sir, I spend more time trying to make room and organizing then making things it would seem.
-- Router รจ ancora il mio nome.
a1Jim
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#2 posted 498 days ago
Good job Trev wonderfully organized just the way I like it.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Smitty_Cabinetshop
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#3 posted 498 days ago
Nicely done, congrats on a great improvement to your shop!
-- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. -- OldTools Archive
cajunpen
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#4 posted 498 days ago
Good idea. I have to do something in my shop to get a little better organized. Well done.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
peterrum
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#5 posted 497 days ago
I tend to think that we all reach that point where we say okay enough of this and spend a day or two getting our stuff organized. Good way to start the new year. I like the easy clamp racks.
-- Carpe Diem
degoose
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#6 posted 497 days ago
A work in progress but progress none the less..
-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ larrysworkshop.wordpress.com For lovers of all things timber...
thelt
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#7 posted 497 days ago
Looks great! Nice organization. One thing I’d like to point out, the 1/2” MDF panels in the shelves will sag over time with weight. I have the same shelving in my garage and had to replace two of the MDF panels with 3/4” plywood.
-- When asked what I did to make life worthwhile in my lifetime....I can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."
Sanman
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#8 posted 497 days ago
Super, thats what I’m going to do, when I get a-round-tuit.
-- I'll get it done when I get a-round-tuit.
ed220
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#9 posted 497 days ago
Nice idea, theft is right though. Might want to take his advice. Great job.
Trev_Batstone
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#10 posted 497 days ago
Hi thelt. Actually the shelves have a metal support runnng accross the centre from front to rear.
-- LIVE, LAUGH, CUT WOOD.
thelt
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#11 posted 497 days ago
OK, I got mine at Lowe’s. Must be a different brand.
-- When asked what I did to make life worthwhile in my lifetime....I can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."
dmmflys
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#12 posted 497 days ago
This might help you win a battle but the war for space is never ending. I acctualy got this plan for a Xmas gift and is on my todo list along with reorganizing my shop.
glen
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#13 posted 497 days ago
Been thinking of doing the same for my shop – looks great, I like the addition of MDF on the side.
NiteWalker
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#14 posted 497 days ago
Looks great, congrats!
I’m sure the space gained is worth every penny and minute spent on the shelf and side panel.
-- He who dies with the most tools... dies with the emptiest wallet.
Adrift
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#15 posted 497 days ago
Great job!! Nothing like having a place for things.
-- Adrift(Don Higgs) Galveston, Tx.
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