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With the Boring till now put back together and hanging in its spot on the wall (finally). Last touch left is to secured it to its top and bottom cleats, 2 screws each. Not necessary, just making it small earthquake proof, for the tools to remain safe in place without falling over. Being facetious here, where I am, if my underground basement walls move... I have a bigger problem... I really like the contrast between the hardwoods (Yellow Birch, stained) and the color of the till. I'm also glad I gave it a fresh coat of paint prior to re-installing the holders  But the sad shape of the shop is causing me to pause for a minute. While I have a few projects  on the go, it is seriously hampering my efforts, and in response to Sylvain concerns about waiting too long before introducing the grand peanuts into the shop, I know that my first order of priority right now is getting this shop safe..er to walk around. As it stands I can take my life into my hands everytime I walk in, but it ...

Well its about time, having started in May 16... Lots has changes since, my life, the numbers of tools competing for space inside the till and me trying to own back my shop. For whatever reasons, it took me 2 years to complete it, surely one of my most longer projects. But, Heh, time to celebrate now, it's hanging on the wall loaded to bear  This Saturday, I worked a shift at the Wood shop on the Wing, so I yet again dragged my Boring till and its tool holders. Did some sanding, to erase my markings pencil notes Did not take long to cut the slots on the bandsaw, then more sanding I know, you are wondering what is that thing on the sanding bench??? I dunno, but guessing a presentation piece for 413 Sqn, our Search & Rescue Sqn on the Wing Slipped my tool holders in their designated places to check for fit with some tools. Once I was happy, I drilled and screwed Robertson wood screws. You can tell by the screwdriver standing proud on the screw :-)  Three (3) behind and two ...

In between errands and other comitments, I have been busy trying some layout inside my till box. I like the spacing on this holder muck up. Tried this way, with the tools hanging, to see how much spaces they needed. That width, is just about right  Now since I somehow cut my spacers for the wrong orientation,  they had to be recut, centering my holder spaces Quick work with a cross cut saw on my sawing horse Both holder muck ups, recut and populated with tools Lots of spacing to accomodate the Breast drill Similarly for the braces At the bottom, I am thinking of two rows. The one in front holding the smaller tools like the gimlets. Again, lots of depth to accomodate two rows. I like the holes spacing. Then, I thought, why not make provision for hanging  one wooden brace in front also. So that is about the layout and numbers of tools I am going to store inside: - Four (4) Metal Braces, various chucks and sweeps - Two (2) Hand Drills - One (1) Breast Drill - Five (5) or so ...

Jean, Rudy and I delivered my son Matt's wall shelving unit for his flat screen TV electronics (receiver, amp etc) Friday nite after work. We dry fitted it to the wall securing the wall cleat part, and drilled for the screw at the bottom on the spacer bar. I said dry fitted, because I could not painted it, Matt took off earlier with the paint. It is sanded, primed and ready for paint, which he will be doing in his shop. Yes, my son has finally his own little shop, having purchased a different place while he renovate his duplex for  rental units. Very cool :-) That mean, I better get back soon to my ongoing tool kit project for my sons, he could use it sooner than later. Meanwhile, back to my boring till project, part of my own shop re-organization. This is turning out to be one of my slowest build ever, having started over a year ago... I  started on 21st May 2016  as a mean to distracted me and get back to work, being a about 2 weeks after loosing Heather :-( A lot as ha...

Last nite, I went back to the Wood shop, to work some more on my son's project. applied wood filler and gave it a thorough sanding. After, I moved it to the paint room. Since I was in the prep phase, I thought may as well bring my infamous boring till , which has been sitting idle downstairs for quite a while, awaiting its joinery to be cleaned up. Cleaned up my dovetails then gave it a good sanding all over. This morning went back to glue and nail (air nailer) the back to the boring till and gave the first coat of primer to Matt's shelf. Matt shelf has its first coat of primer Boring till got its back installed and a good sanding all over. Back piece is sitting inside a 1/4 in rabbet all around Once that was done, wiped up the boring till with a damp rag then proceed to give it its first coat of primer also. Dovetails dissapearing. Now you see them... Now you don't... :-) Need at least 4 hours drying time before next coat, will go back tonite to give both pieces a light sa...