New Shop Underway! – Page 5

ChrisK · 2014-12-23T00:31:00+00:00

So some of you guys that have been around for a while have seen pics of my dark dank basement woodshop. The weekend before last my father in law, Larry, and I moved out laundry machine, dryer and freezer from the largest open are of our base,met to my woodshop. I did a 4' PT drop board every four feet to anchor the new PVC line that is longing the wall from the far gable end where the appliances once were to the other gable end. This is allowing me a much larger are to play in. Today I got some OSB, some more concrete anchors and some PT studs 4' long and added the first four panels. I would take pics but....all of my lighting is on the other end of the basement. He fully this weekend I can drop a bone and a half on three new style LED shop lights and get them installed.this is a big deal for me as I was never afforded the opportunity to do this before. My wife is liking the new walls and pretty soon my MFT will be up, my Kapex station will be underway and my New DW745 will have a bench to hold it. It's still a dark post war basement but....those panels made it seem a whole lot brighter (of course I painted the ). Super stoked!

ScoszkoMember since Oct 2014Mar 5, 2015 12:07 PM CT

Wow, nice transformation so far. Keep up the good work. How tall are your ceilings down there?

comp56Member since Sep 2014Mar 5, 2015 2:17 PM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
Thanks Bryan, yup I’m thinking over the KAPEX or opposite it in line with the other one but I will probably for over the saw and planer area.

thought it would look nice right above my router table……

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Mar 5, 2015 2:52 PM CT

chris prolly wont share those lights lol 😀

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Mar 5, 2015 3:18 PM CT

Whooooo…..meeeeee?

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Apr 18, 2015 8:02 PM CT

So with the upstairs remodel done I got to try to work in my shop again! I want to build my FIRST real work bench. I’ve got three months there but they are really just based butt joints and screws, really flimsy.

I decided to try my hand at lap joints. I’ve never done them but with two or three glue points I figured what the heck. I am using PT and Douglas Fir as I only needed to buy three sticks for the right amount of wood. I’m not going off any one plan, more of a bastardized heavy duty table. I’m going to look at adding dog holes, maybe cabinets when I’m done. If I add cabinets, I’ll buckle and get the sys drawers. Overall length is 5′, it’s going to end up being about 34″ when I add two slabs of CDX and two slabs of thin hard board. Not pretty but the lap joints and glue plus SPAX it’s going to be strong. I decided to double up the legs and tomorrow I will get some locking casters….so maybe 36″?

Anyways, I got started late after going to the dump and HD so I’m just finishing up for the night. The lap joints were fun. I used my KAPEX as my DW745 can’t use a dado set so let me tell you, my arm is aching but the KEX worked awesome. The dado lever and DC is awesome. Lots of work but well worth it. Going to have a porch rocker and watch some Grimm.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Apr 18, 2015 8:20 PM CT

Nice framework Chris! Gunna be nice and strong by the looks of it

madman_usMember since Sep 2014Apr 18, 2015 9:37 PM CT

great job chris – thats a solid bench 😛

i build something similar yesterday for my wife, a mobile potting bench. i might build a little bit super ultra solid but who cares lol

gonna post some pictures tmw in a new post.

and i used my new ROS65VC today to smooth down the sides etc. it works like charm – just love it, one-hand operation -> no problem.

now i just have to build 2 huge drawers out of plywood and add some cedar to the bench.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Apr 18, 2015 9:46 PM CT

I didn’t do any cool work on a shop but I did go to HD to buy a bunch of gardening supplies mostly top soil and compost right now.

Kenneth DenmarkMember since Jun 2014Apr 19, 2015 1:16 AM CT

Nice job!!

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Apr 19, 2015 2:18 AM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
So with the upstairs remodel done I got to try to work in my shop again! I want to build my FIRST real work bench. I’ve got three months there but they are really just based butt joints and screws, really flimsy.
I decided to try my hand at lap joints. I’ve never done them but with two or three glue points I figured what the heck. I am using PT and Douglas Fir as I only needed to buy three sticks for the right amount of wood. I’m not going off any one plan, more of a bastardized heavy duty table. I’m going to look at adding dog holes, maybe cabinets when I’m done. If I add cabinets, I’ll buckle and get the sys drawers. Overall length is 5′, it’s going to end up being about 34″ when I add two slabs of CDX and two slabs of thin hard board. Not pretty but the lap joints and glue plus SPAX it’s going to be strong. I decided to double up the legs and tomorrow I will get some locking casters….so maybe 36″?
Anyways, I got started late after going to the dump and HD so I’m just finishing up for the night. The lap joints were fun. I used my KAPEX as my DW745 can’t use a dado set so let me tell you, my arm is aching but the KEX worked awesome. The dado lever and DC is awesome. Lots of work but well worth it. Going to have a porch rocker and watch some Grimm.

coming out very nice bro! Making me wanna build another bench 😉

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Apr 19, 2015 5:05 AM CT

Thanks a lot guys! I can’t wait to get to work on it this morning. Trying to figure out how to proceed and which direction to go.

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015Apr 29, 2015 5:36 PM CT

looking very nice Chris! That looks like a solid workbench. Are you gonna add a bench vise or an end vise?

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Apr 29, 2015 5:45 PM CT

Chris, that bench looks like its rock solid! nice work.. i see from your jigsaw videos that its a bit more finished now.. make sure to post some pics or even a video of it when its all done!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Apr 29, 2015 9:18 PM CT

Thanks so much guys! Yeah that bench is super solid. In the Festool video I didn’t hit the locking castors so I hit them. The bench doesn’t move and inch. The entire top is hinged and its enclosed for storage. I finished my Kreg mount tonight and hung it so I’ll post some more soon. Thanks again!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 9, 2015 6:14 PM CT

So Samantha and I went out to buy a new car for her. I then got to work in the shop! So, added some stain to hide the upcoming paint and stain sure to accompany this table, added four 20mm dog holes and some Bessey auto toggle clamps. Also a small tool tray to the front of the beast!

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013May 9, 2015 6:41 PM CT

Looking good Chris. I like the color and did you put wheels on it too? What kind of car did you get for your wife?

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013May 9, 2015 7:26 PM CT

Came out badass bro!! U really hooked up UR workbench man, UR making me wanna build another one 🙂

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 9, 2015 9:24 PM CT

NicholasShetley wrote:
Looking good Chris. I like the color and did you put wheels on it too? What kind of car did you get for your wife?

http://www.mycarz.co/dodge-charger-white-2014/

Not the actual picture Nicholas, but it’s just like this one with all wheel drive!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 9, 2015 9:35 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
Came out badass bro!! U really hooked up UR workbench man, UR making me wanna build another one 🙂

Thanks Mike!

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013May 9, 2015 9:54 PM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
http://www.mycarz.co/dodge-charger-white-2014/
Not the actual picture Nicholas, but it’s just like this one with all wheel drive!

I should have known you would have gotten her a charger.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 9, 2015 9:58 PM CT

Who……? Meeeeeeeeeeeeee?????????;)

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015May 10, 2015 7:04 AM CT

Chris that bench is bitchin’! I think the stain turned out very good.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 10, 2015 11:18 AM CT

Just retro fitted a cabinet underneath and added a drawer with full extension of course the trough prevents the lid from opening completely but plenty of room to get the tool out of the l boxx.

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014May 11, 2015 4:58 AM CT

Got “her” a new car… I like that… did you get “her” a few new guns and tools while you were at it!?!! LOL

the bench is looking great!

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 12, 2015 3:28 PM CT

Whaaaaaaaaaat??????? Nope no new tools the last couple of weeks for “her” 🙂

rfwjrMember since Jul 2014May 22, 2015 11:16 AM CT

It is coming along really nice Chris

PeteWMember since Aug 2014May 27, 2015 9:31 PM CT

i just look through your picture of your workshop and i am really jealous, it looks amazing. i wish i had that workshop.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012May 30, 2015 6:20 PM CT

Thanks PeteW! It’s still a work in progress. I moved the Kapex to the opposite side before vacation and am adding my Dad’s radial with a dado blade maybe tomorrow or Monday. Still doing a lot but this past week and today was vacation! Can’t wait to hit the shop again.

comp56Member since Sep 2014May 30, 2015 6:54 PM CT

sweet ……

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 1, 2015 5:37 PM CT

And I just built two miter saw wings for my Kapex. Last day of vacation so I wanted to get this done. Super simplistic wings, 3/4″ plywood 60″x8″ with 3/4″ plywood fence. I aseembled these on 2×4 881mm long to accolade the height of the saw on the table. Still a work in progress so…..:)

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 1, 2015 8:12 PM CT

Here’s a quick pic of side 1

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jun 1, 2015 8:19 PM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
Here’s a quick pic of side 1

. Looks good BROTHA!!

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jun 2, 2015 1:12 AM CT

Great bench Chris, shop sure is coming along

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ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 2, 2015 10:51 AM CT

Thanks Chad! I’m getting there! Sucks doing projects in this mess but I’m one blessed dude to be sure!

comp56Member since Sep 2014Jun 2, 2015 10:56 AM CT

somebody’s NOT working if the shop is not messy

regopitMember since Feb 2013Jun 2, 2015 8:41 PM CT

Looks good Chris. I think I just twisted my neck trying to look at your picture. ::)

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 2, 2015 9:00 PM CT

Thanks Carroll. Beats the crap outta me why the pic rotates! Has to do with my iPad I think.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 7, 2015 7:41 PM CT

Today I added a shop built cabinet to my workable. I made it out of scraps just like the other drawer assembly, this with particle and 3/4″ plywood. All in all came out okay. I’ll be making door for both cabinets maybe this week

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jun 7, 2015 7:50 PM CT

Looks good BROTHA!!! I had plans to “try” and organize my garage today…it’s been so messy man…

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Jun 7, 2015 7:58 PM CT

Things are coming along nicely. I like the new kapex setup

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jun 7, 2015 8:14 PM CT

My garage is so bad right now it looks like a bomb went off in it 🙁

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jun 7, 2015 9:03 PM CT

It looks good Chris. More storage always helps. Our garage is horrible right now. We currently have three tractors in there and my dad usually keeps his car in there. If you need to work on anything something has to be moved out.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 8, 2015 5:07 PM CT

I yearn for the day I have a garage. It will be an oversized two story two bay garage. But mostly a man cave full of tools and dreams, and the tears of unrealized plans…..oh yeah….and beer 😀

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jun 8, 2015 6:05 PM CT

Lol bro I like the way U think!

comp56Member since Sep 2014Jun 8, 2015 6:55 PM CT

Chris hang in there some day some day…….I tell myself that too………

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 9, 2015 6:42 PM CT

Ha ha…thanks Comp. One day! Right?!?!??!

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Jun 11, 2015 10:06 AM CT

I like all tape measure holders there on front of bench. I can never find a tape measure when I need one.

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ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 11, 2015 10:21 AM CT

chadlanthier wrote:
I like all tape measure holders there on front of bench. I can never find a tape measure when I need one.
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Thanks Chad! My problem too. I bought some handy bars at lowes and some washers and bolts to

Make the appropriate space for each bar. Works out pretty slick!

MikeyBMember since Dec 2014Jun 11, 2015 7:42 PM CT

Looking real nice Chris

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 12, 2015 3:11 PM CT

Thanks Mikey!