A productive couple of days.

**th62** · 3rd July 2013, 12:50 PM

I've been meaning to make a kneeling chair and a cupboard for power tools for a while. Bought the steel and wood on Monday and made the frame, cut the wood and painted everything Tuesday and stuck it all together today. Now my power tools have a nice comfy place to sit, not to mention me. Kneeling chairs are really good in the workshop, very comfy while allowing free movement. Next on the the drawing board - a matching lathe stand I think.

**markaus** · 3rd July 2013, 01:04 PM

nice job on the chair and shelf. I particularly like the old 'school' look of the shelf

**nearnexus** · 3rd July 2013, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by markaus

nice job on the chair and shelf. I particularly like the old 'school' look of the shelf

Nice job. Metalwork looks good.

I wouldn't have put a lip on the front of the shelves though.

P in the A having to lift the powertool up at half arms length to get it over the edge.

Better to be able to just slide them in and out.

The lip really doesn't serve a purpose - the power tools are unlikely to fall out.

Not wanting to be a kill joy, but them's my thoughts on shelving.

Rob

**Steamwhisperer** · 3rd July 2013, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by nearnexus

The lip really doesn't serve a purpose - the power tools are unlikely to fall out.

Rob

Nope. I love the lip Rob. I have a tendency to pull every other power tool out with the one I want. At least the lip affords some resistance. I guess I am just not as careful as I should be sometimes.
Great job on the shelves and seat.

Phil

ps big admiration for blokes that can work in both metal and wood

**th62** · 3rd July 2013, 04:39 PM

Thanks gents. The lips there for two reasons: the ply is only 10mm thick (freebie from a dumpster), the lip is to stop it bending under the weight and while they look like shelves, they're actually draws, they pull out to allow easier access to the tools. The old school look comes from using shellac, very orange and very cheap: 1kg shellac and 4 litres of metho @ $50 versus 4 litres of varnish @ $120+. And thank goodness for hammertone paint, covers a multitude of sins!

**Abratool** · 3rd July 2013, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by th62

Thanks gents. The lips there for two reasons: the ply is only 10mm thick (freebie from a dumpster), the lip is to stop it bending under the weight and while they look like shelves, they're actually draws, they pull out to allow easier access to the tools. The old school look comes from using shellac, very orange and very cheap: 1kg shellac and 4 litres of metho @ $50 versus 4 litres of varnish @ $120+. And thank goodness for hammertone paint, covers a multitude of sins!

Great stuff, Shellac. I use it for all sorts of woodwork.
Its quick & leaves a silky finish when followed by wax & looks better than plastic finishes.
regards
Bruce
ps Always used Orange Shellac, but got hold of some "Button Shellac" while in England recently. Only ever read about Button Shellac in old woodworking books.

**j.ashburn** · 3rd July 2013, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by th62

Thanks gents. The lips there for two reasons: the ply is only 10mm thick (freebie from a dumpster), the lip is to stop it bending under the weight and while they look like shelves, they're actually draws, they pull out to allow easier access to the tools. The old school look comes from using shellac, very orange and very cheap: 1kg shellac and 4 litres of metho @ $50 versus 4 litres of varnish @ $120+. And thank goodness for hammertone paint, covers a multitude of sins!

Hammertone paint for shelves and 6x4 trailers never machine tools

John

**jack620** · 3rd July 2013, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by th62

1kg shellac and 4 litres of metho @ $50 versus 4 litres of varnish @ $120+.

Crikey, what sort of varnish are we talking?

**nearnexus** · 3rd July 2013, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by th62

they're actually draws, they pull out to allow easier access to the tools.

That seems like a good idea. Are they on roller slides or something ?

I hope you didn't think I was being negative on this. I recon you've done a great job. Just me being me

Rob

**Steamwhisperer** · 3rd July 2013, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by nearnexus

I hope you didn't think I was being negative on this. I recon you've done a great job. Just me being me

Rob

Hi Rob,
I just read my post again and I did sound a bit short. Sorry about that.
I'm going to blame the flue, I'm couch-ridden at the moment and more crazy than normal. And yes, I know that's hard to believe

Phil

**nearnexus** · 3rd July 2013, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Steamwhisperer

Hi Rob,
I just read my post again and I did sound a bit short. Sorry about that.
I'm going to blame the flue, I'm couch-ridden at the moment and more crazy than normal. And yes, I know that's hard to believe

Phil

Hi Phil,

I actually didn't pick up any short vibes from your post.

I just tendered my view on shelving and hoped no one would take it the wrong way.

The reason I like slide on (lipless shelves) is because I have a dicky shoulder form an m/cycle crash years ago and I find it an effort to lift heavy stuff like circular saws when I can just slide them off the shelf.

Rob

**Greg Q** · 3rd July 2013, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Steamwhisperer

Hi Rob,
I just read my post again and I did sound a bit short. Sorry about that.
I'm going to blame the flue, I'm couch-ridden at the moment and more crazy than normal. And yes, I know that's hard to believe

Phil

Man Flu? Dude! Lie down, right now! What were you thinking leaning up to reply to a post? You are on the edge of dire consequences without undo exertion like that. Seriously, I am worried. When I get man flu I have a helicopter on standby in the back garden, and a crack team of specialists on a short leash. You can't be too careful about your health in the face of such a vicious pathogen. That goes for all of you. The man cold is nothing to sneeze at, either.

GQ, on my way to light a candle at the chapel of the Sisters of Perpetual Underappreciation

**Greg Q** · 3rd July 2013, 07:06 PM

BTW, nice shelves and stool. I like a blend of metal and wood...your shelf is handsome and useful...what more could you ask?

GQ

BTW...while I don't have to, I keep a hide glue pot handy, and a bottle of shellac. They are my preferred adhesive and finish. Even my 2001 model daughter sees the merit in both products compared to crass mass-market stuff.

**RayG** · 3rd July 2013, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Q

GQ, on my way to light a candle at the chapel of the Sisters of Perpetual Underestimation.

While you are there light one for me at the shrine of Saint Franz Singer patron saint and high priest of breathtaking prices...

Hi th62,
Nice set of shelves, a matching lathe stand would be a good companion, I like the shellac, it's my favourite finish for pretty much anything timber. You can keep the chair though, I prefer a swivel chair..

Regards
Ray

**nearnexus** · 3rd July 2013, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by RayG

While you are there light one for me at the shrine of Saint Franz Singer patron saint and high priest of breathtaking prices...

You can keep the chair though, I prefer a swivel chair..

Regards
Ray

I'm not that old that I need a chair.

Rob

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