Another project

**doug1980** · 03-30-2011, 11:32 PM

Since little Travis, my 11 month old, has way too many toys already the wife wanted a toy box. Well, I have lots of new tools to play with so I decided to make one.

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My shop and tool inventory has grown a lot this winter. I still don't have everything I want but I currently ran out of room. That will soon change this summer when I get back to my 700 sq ft shop.

The centerpiece or money maker of the shop...
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Behind that is my homemade kiln to dry my bowls...
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L-shaped work bench that is a bit messy right now and assembly table...
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Can't forget about the storage...
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It's a bit cramped but it works.

**Pal334** · 03-31-2011, 05:35 AM

Well Doug, as you say, may be a bit cramped, but you have made the best of the room you do have. That is a very nice shop. I am a sawdust maker myself

**Sourdough** · 03-31-2011, 05:50 AM

Doug, Alaska will Miss You. I am glad you are having fun.

**Camp10** · 03-31-2011, 06:12 AM

I hope there is nothing wrong with a messy shop...LOL! I like the toy box, I built a firewood box that looks very similar so I think you did a great job.

**hunter63** · 03-31-2011, 02:39 PM

Looking good, feels good to provide for your needs your self.
Remember, one can never have too many tools.........

**doug1980** · 03-31-2011, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by hunter63

Looking good, feels good to provide for your needs your self.
Remember, one can never have too many tools.........

Yes sir it does. My wife would not agree with that statement.

Originally Posted by Camp10

I hope there is nothing wrong with a messy shop...LOL! I like the toy box, I built a firewood box that looks very similar so I think you did a great job.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Sourdough

Doug, Alaska will Miss You. I am glad you are having fun.

I will miss it too.

**Rick** · 03-31-2011, 07:54 PM

Doug, very nice job on the toybox. Women are funny about that tool thingie. Here's a tactic that works.....sometimes. You need to spend $400 on that new Porter Cable combo drill, sander, planer, cover, router.

Doug: "Honey, I'm headed to Rocklers to pick up that Porter Cable IX4351 we talked about."
Wife: "When did we talk about that?!"
Doug: "The other night when things were all crazy (this is important, don't be precise. Avoid all attempts at being precise)
Wife: "I don't remember anything about a Porter whatever. How much is it?"
Doug: "It's on sale for $750. It's almost half price."
Wife: "No."
Doug: "But it's half price."
Wife: "No."
Doug: "We talked about it. I know it's a lot of money but I need it to go with the 3426 Oscillator."
Wife: "No."
Doug: " Dang it! (Pentive Pause) Look, here's what I'll do. It's not what I want but I can make it work. They have an IX400. It's really low end but I guess I could do that."
Wife: "How much is that?"
Doug: "Only $400 but it's not an IX4351." (Say this with total disgust in your voice)
Wife: "You're not spending $750 and that's final. If you can make the $400 one work then okay."

Win/Win

On the odd chance that she does agree to the $750, Manna from Heaven.

**hunter63** · 03-31-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by doug1980

Yes sir it does. My wife would not agree with that statement.

I purchased a belt/disc sander, jig saw, and, a set of battery power tools drill/saw/hand sander for DW, for her "crafts"....and then borrow them, LOL

**doug1980** · 03-31-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

Doug, very nice job on the toybox. Women are funny about that tool thingie. Here's a tactic that works.....sometimes. You need to spend $400 on that new Porter Cable combo drill, sander, planer, cover, router.

Doug: "Honey, I'm headed to Rocklers to pick up that Porter Cable IX4351 we talked about."
Wife: "When did we talk about that?!"
Doug: "The other night when things were all crazy (this is important, don't be precise. Avoid all attempts at being precise)
Wife: "I don't remember anything about a Porter whatever. How much is it?"
Doug: "It's on sale for $750. It's almost half price."
Wife: "No."
Doug: "But it's half price."
Wife: "No."
Doug: "We talked about it. I know it's a lot of money but I need it to go with the 3426 Oscillator."
Wife: "No."
Doug: " Dang it! (Pentive Pause) Look, here's what I'll do. It's not what I want but I can make it work. They have an IX400. It's really low end but I guess I could do that."
Wife: "How much is that?"
Doug: "Only $400 but it's not an IX4351." (Say this with total disgust in your voice)
Wife: "You're not spending $750 and that's final. If you can make the $400 one work then okay."

Win/Win

On the odd chance that she does agree to the $750, Manna from Heaven.

Originally Posted by hunter63

I purchased a belt/disc sander, jig saw, and, a set of battery power tools drill/saw/hand sander for DW, for her "crafts"....and then borrow them, LOL

Ah see I still have much to learn. These are great tips. She is usually pretty good about letting me get what I need. I'm working on getting a dust collection unit and air filtration. It should be easy since she hates all the dust and wood chips I drag into the house.

**doug1980** · 04-04-2011, 02:38 AM

Finally got the toy box all done.

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Also made another bowl today. Just needs a few days in the kiln to dry before finishing.

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