Posted: 12/29/2013 11:39:19 AM EDT
Feast your eyes upon this fine piece of ART made of Aspen boards! 
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Feast your eyes upon this fine piece of ART made of Aspen boards!
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1115/izi0.jpg Looks like a good reloading supply closet.
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I am resisting painting - because I hate painting mostly. I got the Aspen boards over cabinet grade plywood cause I looked nice --- in an effort to avoid painting. My wife took the bait and said they are fine. She now thinks I am a master craftsman.  She should reward your master abilities.
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I am resisting painting - because I hate painting mostly. I got the Aspen boards over cabinet grade plywood cause I looked nice --- in an effort to avoid painting. My wife took the bait and said they are fine. She now thinks I am a master craftsman. Oops, you made the mistake of mentioning your wife, PICS please. 
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I am resisting painting - because I hate painting mostly. I got the Aspen boards over cabinet grade plywood cause I looked nice --- in an effort to avoid painting. My wife took the bait and said they are fine. She now thinks I am a master craftsman. Very nice. Now you just need to get a real drill instead of that WalMart starter Black n Decker
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw 
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That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Quoted:
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Could have been done with that! Looks nice |
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That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Quoted:
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw You have a fully equipped woodshop at your disposal. WTH are you talking about. Lazy bastard
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Congrats. You did manage to anchor the shelves into the studs, right?  There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT? |
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You have a fully equipped woodshop at your disposal. WTH are you talking about. Lazy bastard Quoted:
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw You have a fully equipped woodshop at your disposal. WTH are you talking about. Lazy bastard I'm sorry sensei! Question. My wife now wants some wrap around shelves in a larger closet - what is the best way to brace them? |
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That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Quoted:
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Woodworking Rule #1: Every project is an excuse to buy more tools. |
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That made me laugh. I know this is pinewood derby level of craftsmanship. Quoted:
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Might want to submit that photo to Fine Woodworking magazine, OP. 
That made me laugh. I know this is pinewood derby level of craftsmanship. Don't sell yourself short. Gotta start somewhere. |
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I'm sorry sensei! Question. My wife now wants some wrap around shelves in a larger closet - what is the best way to brace them? what are you going to store in the closet? Draw up a rough design of what you want minus the bracing but with dimensions and send it to me. If you haven't heard, I'm moving to Greensboro on the 13th. Will be spending the weekends here though for the next couple of months. Then you're on your own grasshopper. 
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Question. My wife now wants some wrap around shelves in a larger closet - what is the best way to brace them? Sounds like a great excuse to get a table saw for making long straight cuts, a band saw for some curves, and a good level and square goes without saying. There are a lot of plans for closet shelves on the net with weight suggestions, take a look for free plans. |
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There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT? Quoted:
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Congrats. You did manage to anchor the shelves into the studs, right? There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT?
Always studs in the corners, build a few of these and install accordingly. 
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That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw Quoted:
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Nicely done. Next time radius the lower front corner of the side cleats and hold them back about an inch from the front of the shelf. God is in the details. That is a great idea. Unfortunately the only applicable tools I had at my disposal were a drill, sandpaper and a circular saw OK, next time nip the lower right corner at 45 degrees.
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There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT? Quoted:
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Congrats. You did manage to anchor the shelves into the studs, right? There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT? 
These with a good quality screw (not the shit usually packed with them), a couple good beads of construction adhesive, and nails at the back into the corner studs will hold a lot of weight in sheer. I've never tested one to destruction, but I'd guess at least seventy-five pounds, probably quite a bit more. I've seen two hundred pound guys hanging on a piece of steel closet rod between cleats secured with a half dozen 15 gauge gun nails and Liquid Nails trying unsuccessfully to pull it down in demolition work. |
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http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z120/planejanel/CF9485C7-C5ED-4C68-A459-49C2166F93D6-616-000001D0F3481747_zpse38b29e4.jpg These with a good quality screw (not the shit usually packed with them), a couple good beads of construction adhesive, and nails at the back into the corner studs will hold a lot of weight in sheer. I've never tested one to destruction, but I'd guess at least seventy-five pounds, probably quite a bit more. I've seen two hundred pound guys hanging on a piece of steel closet rod between cleats secured with a half dozen 15 gauge gun nails and Liquid Nails trying unsuccessfully to pull it down in demolition work. Quoted:
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Congrats. You did manage to anchor the shelves into the studs, right? There were no studs I could find I put a 50 lb drywall anchor in the middle of each bracket --- then 2 other screws to keep it from rotating. For Board games and kid stuff it will do ok - right? RIIIIIGHT? http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z120/planejanel/CF9485C7-C5ED-4C68-A459-49C2166F93D6-616-000001D0F3481747_zpse38b29e4.jpg These with a good quality screw (not the shit usually packed with them), a couple good beads of construction adhesive, and nails at the back into the corner studs will hold a lot of weight in sheer. I've never tested one to destruction, but I'd guess at least seventy-five pounds, probably quite a bit more. I've seen two hundred pound guys hanging on a piece of steel closet rod between cleats secured with a half dozen 15 gauge gun nails and Liquid Nails trying unsuccessfully to pull it down in demolition work. That's what I used; with better (and longer) screws as you mentioned. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Even at this stage it wouldn't be too difficult to fasten (2x2 or similar) stiles into the back corners (and the front as well if you deem it necessary), to bear the loads vertically, cutting them to exact lengths to transfer the weight onto the closet floor. And then go buy a stud finder for your next project.
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