My Garage!

[Random]

Just don't shoot water straight in the vents, and you'll be ok.

[George]

Nice digs! Thanks for the complete tour.

[novicius]

Honestly looks great so far, Cam!

[21Kid]

Nice! I like the layout!

[Cam]

In order to start making stuff, I need a few more items. The first thing I need is a work bench. I plan on making one. To do this, I ordered a hand saw, a bench plane and a vise for the bench. I have some of the wood already, but I need a bench top. I do not have long clamps at this point, so it is cheaper for me to buy an already existing counter top at a local salvage store. It is just a matter of arranging with a friend with a truck to help.

[Kchrpm]

Wait.

In order to build things, you first need a work bench.

You're going to build the work bench.

[JoshInKC]

Build a Roman Workbench

[Cam]

I know. Doesn't make sense.

Yesterday, I watched a series of videos of a guy making a workbench in his back yard using only hand tools; a plane, a hammer/chisel, a saw, a knife and a combo square. (he also had large clamps to glue the top together, but I am going to buy a top.)

[Phil_SS]

Best workbench is an old bowling alley.

BTW, do you have a Construction Junction style place in your area? Might be able to pick something up cheap. Old kitchen cabinets are great for a workbench as well.

[Cam]

I recently saw a work bench that was made from a bowling lane. Hmm... where was that? Can't remember at this time.

I think the closest we have to CJ here is Habitat for Humanity. There is a place called Southeastern Salvage nearby where I was going to buy a wood counter top for the bench. It's not really a discount store, despite the fact that they try to make themselves look like a discount store.