tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post4943568819234347989..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: New Wood RackDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-85236744383994943632017-01-25T06:32:43.054-09:002017-01-25T06:32:43.054-09:00how are the arms attached? did you screw and glue...how are the arms attached? did you screw and glue them in addition to the mortise or can you pull them out as needed? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-33091460183432816622016-04-17T12:23:41.771-08:002016-04-17T12:23:41.771-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-82823232183621159002016-04-17T12:23:25.220-08:002016-04-17T12:23:25.220-08:00Held up great! I might consider adding additional ...Held up great! I might consider adding additional shelves if I were to build again. <br /><br />I will be moving into the new shop soon and will post new picks when I do...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-46014771306853505412016-03-06T09:41:34.263-09:002016-03-06T09:41:34.263-09:00I noticed this post was made in 2010 and am curiou...I noticed this post was made in 2010 and am curious how the rack held up? I will try to go thru the posts and see if you made a followup. Nice rack. CMHNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14125094216298841786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-36713247212648192412015-12-11T23:29:23.760-09:002015-12-11T23:29:23.760-09:00Hmm. Not sure. I'd be hesitant to reduce the r...Hmm. Not sure. I'd be hesitant to reduce the resistance to the leverage of the arms. It might be fine though - you could try it and see how it works. Please let me know what you find out.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-78651464752494634862015-11-08T05:57:43.292-09:002015-11-08T05:57:43.292-09:00Do you think 3 laminated 2x4s would be fine for th...Do you think 3 laminated 2x4s would be fine for the posts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925546439108832776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-92191198413755689792010-10-09T03:32:15.452-08:002010-10-09T03:32:15.452-08:00A heated garage? Niiice! :)
(I'm originall...A heated garage? Niiice! :)<br /><br />(I'm originally from Seattle: sometimes the garage got cold enough to wear a coat...) ;)<br /><br />--GGGye Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972251323124084977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-4159248578055094592010-10-08T19:53:49.353-08:002010-10-08T19:53:49.353-08:00Gye - Yep, I'm in Alaska. I don't think I ...Gye - Yep, I'm in Alaska. I don't think I could use the garage if the door wasn't insulated. Even so, it gets cold out there pretty darn quick if I turn the heat down.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-80871959876129281342010-10-07T00:55:02.288-08:002010-10-07T00:55:02.288-08:00I just noticed the insulation on the back of your ...I just noticed the insulation on the back of your garage door. (Pretty neat!) Clearly, you live in a cold climate!<br /><br /><br />--GGGye Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972251323124084977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-41380744031913759822010-09-28T06:06:18.025-08:002010-09-28T06:06:18.025-08:00David - Thanks. My ceilings are about 10 1/2 feet,...David - Thanks. My ceilings are about 10 1/2 feet, which I really appreciate. If it weren't for the garage door track, I could use every bit of it.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-77330571672040151892010-09-26T15:57:25.221-08:002010-09-26T15:57:25.221-08:00this turn out great, I just finished up a rack usi...this turn out great, I just finished up a rack using 4x4's and 3/4" pipe, I like the laminated posts and wood arms though.<br /><br />How tall are your ceilings?? you've got quite a few rows there.<br /><br />-David.DavidHhttp://www.justsquareenough.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-55249531110508003252010-09-19T07:57:00.912-08:002010-09-19T07:57:00.912-08:00Daniel - I used standard construction grade 2x4s a...Daniel - I used standard construction grade 2x4s and 2x6s, so they might be pine, but I think they are spruce or possibly fir. I picked through the whole pile and selected the clearest, straightest boards.<br /><br />Most of my stock is 8' long, so I set the two end units just inside that and divided the inside space with the other two units. It would be really simple to spread them further apart, or even add additional units, which would also add more weight capacity.<br /><br />Hmm. I always change something, so yes. I'd be tempted to try longer arms. Mine project 18" and a few more inches would give me greater flexibility. And more weight, but that doesn't seem to be an issue (so far). Also, I already changed one thing - I added plywood to two shelves for increased lateral stability. It was solid, but now it it rock solid - we do get earthquakes up here. It also allowed for better storage of shorts. Speaking of which, I added sliding trays in the bays under the bottom for more short storage.<br /><br />I guess I should really post an update on the rack. Thanks for commenting.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-7169577742202233202010-09-18T19:38:17.956-08:002010-09-18T19:38:17.956-08:00Dan,
I'm still pondering building a wood rack ...Dan,<br />I'm still pondering building a wood rack inspired by your one. (In my shop a lot of pondering happens before any real work...)<br />It looks like you've used a simple pine for your timber. Is that right?<br />What dimensions did you run with? I have some slabs which are 8-9' long and 2' wide. I would build mine to accommodate them.<br />Now that you've had some time with the rack... anything you'd change?Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240874505954111506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-74724649521061451862010-08-26T06:25:25.989-08:002010-08-26T06:25:25.989-08:00Jamie - I can't wait either! In this case the ...Jamie - I can't wait either! In this case the chaos is depressing, but someday the new shop will be uplifting. Someday...<br /><br />Your "dream shop" looks great! I would love to have something like that, of course it would look rather out of place up here in Alaska. I hope it works out for you. Thanks for commenting.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-83932392431028081012010-08-25T08:47:27.790-08:002010-08-25T08:47:27.790-08:00Can't wait to see the new shop photos. I am a ...Can't wait to see the new shop photos. I am a strong believer that your surroundings can affect your work. I have a "dream shop" that I did a post about in my blog that I hope to build one of these days. Kind of modest by modern standards of a shop, but ideal for my style. Anyway, looking forward to tracking your progress on this.<br /><br />Jamie BaconJamie Baconhttp://www.planeshavings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-13580016688749604002010-08-10T22:31:30.889-08:002010-08-10T22:31:30.889-08:00Trevor - I think you might be on to something...
...Trevor - I think you might be on to something...<br /><br />A&J - thanks. I hope it holds a ton - of course I probably have about a ton and a half of wood hanging around, so this might be a good thing - force me to weed out the junk.<br /><br />Josh - Nice!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-31213955669037909582010-08-10T15:02:13.159-08:002010-08-10T15:02:13.159-08:00I done told you once....I done told you once....Joshhttp://www.ravensong.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-90563579134768132052010-08-10T13:25:32.861-08:002010-08-10T13:25:32.861-08:00Dan...
This is a great looking wood rack and it lo...Dan...<br />This is a great looking wood rack and it looks like it could hold a ton. You'll enjoy this for a long time. Boy, I sure could use one of these in my shop. Nice job!The Apprentice and The Journeymanhttp://TheApprenticeandTheJourneyman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-24089187529527152862010-08-08T13:46:16.015-08:002010-08-08T13:46:16.015-08:00Yes, it's like Where's Waldo in the Woodsh...Yes, it's like Where's Waldo in the Woodshop... Why don't they have that? ...off to get a book deal...<br /><br />TrevorTrevor Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489902404696378903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-43383116115161077302010-08-08T09:37:17.104-08:002010-08-08T09:37:17.104-08:00Trevor - It's nice to know I'm not the onl...Trevor - It's nice to know I'm not the only one who enjoys the periphery details in shop photos. I spend almost as much time looking at the background stuff as the main focus of the shots. Thanks! Oh, and yes, those ax heads have been incredibly patient.<br /><br />Daniel - Thanks! It is lag bolted to the wall cleats which are lag bolted to the wall studs. It was going to get, and still might, a "cap" of plywood to tie the posts together and to the top cleat.<br /><br />Freestanding would be tougher, as it would need more bracing, or sheathing, but seems possible with modifications.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-46985783375486452252010-08-08T02:32:35.962-08:002010-08-08T02:32:35.962-08:00Looks great Dan. How does it rely on its top attac...Looks great Dan. How does it rely on its top attachment to the wall? A modified free standing or even on wheels would be great for my shop.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240874505954111506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-32860344089907575442010-08-07T20:17:22.848-08:002010-08-07T20:17:22.848-08:00Great work, I really enjoy the assortment of ax he...Great work, I really enjoy the assortment of ax heads awaiting handles. Feels like my shop, only my assortment is chisels.Trevor Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489902404696378903noreply@blogger.com