Shop Storage, and a newfound hatred of No. 2 Common Pine.

Looks pretty good to me…..................................Schloemoe

-- schloemoe, Oregon , http://www. woodrehab.blogspot.com

That’s too bad about the wood, but it still looks like a dang good shelf! And as long as you have those cleats screwed into a good stud, I don’t think that shelf will be going anywhere. Good job.

-- Tyler- Montandon, PA ------ "It aint broke, it just needs fixed!"

Except for the pine problem it looks like a nice doable project. Thanks for sharing.

-- The works of evil people are not the problem. It is the "Good" people standing by and watching not speaking up. Dubsaloon

Great job in spite of the wood.

-- Jack, Albuquerque

I HATE pine also – won’t use it!!!!

-- Just learning the craft my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ practiced.

Great shop addition!! Let’s have some pics after it’s loaded with tools and supplies too!

-- Dennis, WV

I agree with #2 pine. I had a hell of a time with the crappy coffee table I made. That is a masterpiece considering it was made with construction lumber

-- http://www.etsy.com/shop/KandJWoodCrafts

If you wish to become more frustrated, try using pressure treated lumber … for anything. I have a fence post that looks like a left turn sign. Your work however looks like a signal for open and clear road ahead, even if you made it with big box pine. I think “Big Box Pine” would make a very sad country song. Thank you for sharing. I like what you did.

-- Chance Four "Not Just a Second Chance"

Well I listened to the experts and here is what I learned.
1. Look at the ends of the board first, pick the greatest number of rings per inch, minimum 20 is my standard.
2. Pick the widest the store sells, I go for 2 X 12” X 10’ or 16’ these pieces have the least number of knots
3. pick a board that is dead center cut then saw the center 4” out and put that piece on the burn pile. Glue the remainder “quater sawn” halves together.
4. You now have a nice piece of lumber at a reasonable price
5. One more thing, if the center of the board is riddled with checks (you will be cutting them out) ask for 50% off at the check stand. They usually come back with at least 25% off.

-- Love thy neighbour as thyself

looks great .storage and shelfing is a great way to get organized.to add on to exelectricani just built a work bench with pine and went by the ends of the boards it came out streight if not they do tend to cup and warp. Charles Neil was where i saw it on one of his videos.not a big fan of pine but down here where im at its about all you find and can usely sort thu to get the good ones, like the french cleats too look forward to seeing those projects this summer

-- Jesus Is Alright with me

Shawn,

If you really want doors on that good lookin’ Shop Cabinet, put some Poplar face frames on her and hang your doors. I would at least use Poplar for the doors as well.

Work Safe and have Fun. – Len

-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.

Looks good Shawn, I to have a relationship with no 2 pine, mostly love hate. My local big box store has it Kiln dried and it’s usually 10-15 boards I go through before I get straight one. As for the doors I have had the same issue in the past where the cabinet started out square then about 6 months later it took it’s final shape & dried. That’s when I made the doors, just slightly out of square so to the untrained eye it looked good and fit the case well.

-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.

Thanks all for the comments and ideas. I certainly understand the whole love/hate thing with pine. Get a good board, and finish it right, and it is beautiful. But I’m certainly going to give some thought to the face frame idea. I haven’t had much of a problem with poplar…yet.

-- -- Never entrust power to those who desire it.

I like pine…love the smell of it, but totally understand your frustration. Working, selecting pine is an exercise in patience.

-- Todd http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid6255915