Shop Storage - How Do You Do It?
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Strictly from memory.
Built a run out 4x8 table with replaceable 4x8x1/4 hard board top.
Since I had access from both sides had 48 drawers of assorted sizes, 24
on each 4x8 vertical face.
Got a deal on 1/2 ply drop offs.
Seems the local Ford plant needed 4x9x1/2 ply so the lumber yard cut
them from 4x10 sheets, then sold me the 1x4x1/2 drop offs.
Built a 4x8 base frame from 2x4x8 PTL covered with 1/2.
Since I had lots of it, all drawer parts were 1/2 ply.
Used 1x2 furring strips along with 1" dowels, and 1/4-20 bolts to form
drawer handles.
Everything was painted, inside and out.
From memory, took at least 5-6 gal of paint.
Used primer followed by enamel.
Never had a chance to put it in service, but it was a heavy beast.
As is typical of most of my construction, built like a brick outhouse.
Guy that bought it, cut it into to get two cabinets, each with 24
drawers almost 24 deep.
Hope he enjoyed it.
Lew
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