Outgrew my shelf unit, Build Along

[Brokenolmarine]

Careful assembly was begun. 

First glue was applied to the ends of the 4x4 block that IS the toolbar.

Using 1,2,3 blocks to raise the angled 4x4 into position and the wife to help stabilize the sides, we slowly screwed the tool bar into place, then put a band clamp around that first assembly to help the screws pull it tight.

Next, using a neat assembly cheat, I placed two wood bars at the next shelf level and clamped them in place, and glue was applied to the ends of that shelf.  It was laid on the wooden bars, set flush with the front of the shelf and screwed into place.

 

Repeating this process saw the shelf unit assembled.  When it was assembled and left for the glue to set with band clamps in place, it was Nearly Done.

What remained was to figure out how to put either back panels or rails on the back of the two upper shelves to keep supplies from falling out the back.  I "Thought" I had a sheet of Luanne left.

I took a break then came back out and ripped the replaced shelf down both sides... getting the lumber to make the shelf rails.

Both rails were glued on the ends.  The lower shelf was glued along the bottom and clamped  The upper shelf  is floating, and was pinned and glued.

All that is left to do now is to sand the plugs that were installed to remove any glue and insure they are flush.  It will also remove any stray pencil marks, basically the shelf is done.

I'll post one more pic from the front empty, then with the tools and supplies in place.

[Hags]

Looking good!

[Klara]

Great job! I want one, but I'm too impatient to work so cleanly. 

[Rossr]

Nice looking build along and I am sure you will love the extra space.   I keep meaning to make some new prettier stamp holders and general hand tool holders but my impatience hasn't allowed me to yet! 

For some reason I am fascinated with the brass head mallet with the wooden handle, Did you make that?   I have a zillion things that could be used to hit a center punch but that is just pretty...do tell more about it please

 

Best

 

Ross

[Brokenolmarine]

2 hours ago, Rossr said:

Nice looking build along and I am sure you will love the extra space.   I keep meaning to make some new prettier stamp holders and general hand tool holders but my impatience hasn't allowed me to yet! 

For some reason I am fascinated with the brass head mallet with the wooden handle, Did you make that?   I have a zillion things that could be used to hit a center punch but that is just pretty...do tell more about it please

 

Best

 

Ross

It's a woodworking mallet, I think it came from either Lee Valley or Woodcraft.  When I go out to the shop this morning I'll check to see if the brand logo is still readable.  It was purchased years ago just for setting center punches or seating nails on fine woodwork.

[Brokenolmarine]

I looked it up, and I was pretty sure it came from Lee Valley Tools.

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/mallets/110896-veritas-journeymans-brass-mallets

I have had mine for more than a decade, maybe two, and used it a lot.  It's still a handy little tool, great for setting small nails and center punching.  I use it a lot when making presentation boxes and the like.

Here is a closer look.  I felt it was worth every penny.

[Rossr]

Hey thanks for the response and the close up and the link!   I wonder how they attach the brass to the handle.   Cause I've got some brass round about hmmm,  back to your build sorry didn't mean to derail

[Brokenolmarine]

Went out this morning after all the glue had a chance to cure, and sanded down the glue lines and squeeze out.  I sanded all the plugs flush.  Sanded away any pencil marks I might have missed.  This is a working shelf and I don't plan to put a finish on it at this time, but I didn't (CAN'T) just throw it together.  I want it to look halfway decent.   I cleared off the leather working bench and set it in place and then for Safety's sake I had figured out how to secure it.  I cut a jointer plate in half and screwed both sides to the bench top.  Now, it shouldn't be able to slide sideways, NOR tip over forward or back.  If I ever decide to use the table for another application, I can fill the holes and touch them up with oak stain, they will barely be noticeable.

Here is a front view of the shelf, EMPTY....

Here is a view of the shelf loaded up.

4 minutes ago, Rossr said:

Hey thanks for the response and the close up and the link!   I wonder how they attach the brass to the handle.   Cause I've got some brass round about hmmm,  back to your build sorry didn't mean to derail

Hey, always happy to share, it's how we learn.  Check the website, they say how the head is attached.

[Brokenolmarine]

Last view, of the side.  Note that I am so anal I countersunk and plugged the holes, then sanded the plugs flush.  The wife always laughs at me for this kinda stuff, but when SHE sews, quilts, or crochets, she's just as bad.  If I was to stain this; those plugs would POP!  I put a screw in this side to hang the Optivisor and one on the other end to hang the leather strop for sharpening the cutting tools.  This will help keep the desktop clear.

[eglideride]

Awesome design and execution. Enjoyed following along.