Ripped the wood that was recycled from the loft bed tear down. Using it to build a simple desk, exactly like one I built a couple years ago. Basic 2×4 construction (actually 2 7/8″ x 1 7/16″) with a MDF top. No stain or…
Simple Desk
Category: Projects
Loft Bed Deconstruction and Rebuild
The loft bed that I built in 2009 needs to be reconfigured, removing the “loft” from it. We began by disassembling the bed. I then cut down each of the four legs to allow…
Project Plans
A couple pictures of previous projects and the PDF plans for each. I made two of the bookcases and one dresser during the summer of 2009. The book case shelves were created using recycled birch from a dining room table. Here…
Closet Organizer Part 5
The closet organizer is complete. In total it took three weekends, but only a few hours each weekend day. I was a little over zealous when ripping the sheets of melamine and had to glue a couple pieces together to…
Closet Organizer Part 4
Drawer assembly is complete! Installed the drawer slides and drawer pulls. Rabbeted the bottom of the drawer to accept a 1/4″ piece of luan plywood. The corners of the luan had to be rounded because the rabbet was cut out…
Closet Organizer Part 3
Started work on the drawers. The make the process a bit easier, I create a simple right-angle jig to hold components secure when fastening with the pocket hole screws. The sides are inset by 1/4″ on either side, so I…
Closet Organizer Part 2
With the shelving section completed, I’ve begun work on the drawer unit. I completed the carcass, and cut the drawer components, but have not yet put the drawers together.
Closet Organizer
Started work on a closet organizer for my son. It will be very similar to the one I made last May, just a bit smaller. The materials required are 3/4″ hard rock maple melamine and matching PVC edge banding. The…
Cordless Drill Charger Rack
Cleaned up the garage/shop yesterday. Once I started cleaning, I also wanted to address some annoyances that hinder working on projects. For example, battery chargers. I made a simple rack to securely hold both the 12v and 18v Ridgid chargers,…