Kev Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 So.. Upon my return from work, I found my wife to have 3 quilts going at the same time and material scattered all over her quilting room. She was pretty quick to let me know that she needed some storage solutions out there for all the fabric that she has. Initially, she wanted me to build this really elaborate wall unit thing that would have been really expensive and time consuming. So, I introduced her to the French cleat system and we talked about the pros and cons. To my surprise, she liked the idea and asked when I could get started.. I promptly told her right after I finish your spice rack ? So, first row of cleats in and the first 3 boxed built. Of course, in some scrap walnut that I just happened to have on hand...lol. For the record, I'm getting pretty close to the end of that pile! Good thing the year is nearly over so I can get another pile like I did last year! She really likes the sap wood and knots so, I left all those defects in. No fancy joinery either, just glue and screws. I'm sure there's a lot more boxes to go on this wall to come so, didn't want to suggest dovetails..lol. Finish is just a couple coats of ARS. I'll post another pic when she get's them loaded with material.. No video on this one.. I think there plenty of videos out there on French cleats..lol 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Good ol' down and dirty project. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, Chet said: Good ol' down and dirty project. Yep.. Still took me 2 days as I had to glue up the walnut to make panels wide enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Kev said: Yep.. Still took me 2 days as I had to glue up the walnut to make panels wide enough.. Boy that pile must be getting small if you had to do a glue up! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 15 minutes ago, Jamie said: Boy that pile must be getting small if you had to do a glue up! ? They're 12" deep so, probably would have had to do a glue up regardless.. The pile is getting thin though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Well, I jumped in and helped my wife start to get things organized.. Still a lot more to do! Looks like she'll need 2 more of the bigger boxes which will probably be located below the smaller boxes. She's also let me know that the gap between the boxes, she'd like some narrow boxes for smaller foldable scraps.. I'll probably build until the scrap pile is completely gone and then she'll have to wait until I get that next great deal...lol 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Well, her last request last night for this section officially wiped out the big chunks of scrap walnut that I had left on hand.. Still a few smaller chunks but, the shop is definitely thin on walnut....lol. The additions will be for smaller scraps that she folds to fit the space. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I like these, simple but extremely functional! Kev's new nickname until the supply is gone is Warp speed Walnut Wizard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Kev don’t let her see the curly walnut! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 44 minutes ago, Spanky said: Kev don’t let her see the curly walnut! LOL As silly as this sounds to us, she prefers the sapwood, knots, and defects.. Good for my pocket book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Kev said: As silly as this sounds to us, she prefers the sapwood, knots, and defects.. Good for my pocket book! Alot of people are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 9/7/2020 at 10:49 PM, Kev said: I'll probably build until the scrap pile is completely gone and then she'll have to wait until I get that next great deal...lol At the rate you find those sweet deals, she will be waiting until what, next week? haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bushwacked said: At the rate you find those sweet deals, she will be waiting until what, next week? haha Anything is possible.. I looked at his pile yesterday, I don't think he's quite ready...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I have a pile or two like that, but I guess I need to save it for the Houston Boy. Maybe this weekend I can plane a couple boards of the curly white oak that has come out of the kiln. I just want Coop to see it planed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 My brother just bought some white oak (not curly) for a arched door commission and maybe I don’t dislike it after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Well, she got after her quilting room today! When it was done, she made a comment that she might need more storage.. Not sure if my woodworking can keep up with her quilting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Where's the long arm? Did you sell it to buy your tractor?? 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Chet said: Where's the long arm? Did you sell it to buy your tractor?? lol.. No, it's on the other side of the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That’s such a cool room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 So I showed my wife kevs wife’s quilt shop. Now Courtney thinks she needs half my shop. Thank @Kev 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 59 minutes ago, Jamie said: So I showed my wife kevs wife’s quilt shop. Now Courtney thinks she needs half my shop. Thank @Kev Well.... You start with "If I build a 30 x 60 new shop, I can give you a room like that"... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 19 hours ago, Jamie said: So I showed my wife kevs wife’s quilt shop. Now Courtney thinks she needs half my shop. Thank @Kev Maybe don't show her such pictures. ? Oh well you are young you have time to learn. 3 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 On 9/14/2020 at 10:07 PM, Kev said: Well.... You start with "If I build a 30 x 60 new shop, I can give you a room like that"... Just between us guys, did she really get half? I know my wife can’t read a tape! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Coop said: Just between us guys, did she really get half? I know my wife can’t read a tape! lol... No.. But, she knew that going in too.. We simply worked out what she "needed" and what I "needed". Her area is about 750 sq ft of the building (1800 sq ft) and it's more room than she needs. I'm happy with my area but, wish I had more room. Now I say I wish I had more room but, with the layout that we set up more room would only give me more floor space which I don't need. What I'd like is more wall space to toss in a couple extra pieces of equipment. In order to accomplish this, I should have made the building a little wider. It would have increased both of our spaces. Just hard to justify that cost because I want to think about a shaper, sheet good vertical saw, or a CNC... Reality is that if I really wanted any of those items, I would find the room for it. They're just not high on my priority list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 20 hours ago, Kev said: Now I say I wish I had more room If I were to add anything to what you have it would be a dedicated spray/finish room. I would really like to just roll a project into a booth and shoot the finish as apposed to finishing a project sweep and vacuum everything then put drop cloths on all the tools and spray. And of course you can't use the shop for anything else for the three or more days it takes to do the finishing process. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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