Closet jobs

[tjbier]

I really enjoy doing these custom closets, every one is different and has its own challenges.
This one is fairly simple, open shelves followed by a 6 drawer dresser. Then a double set of closet rods @40" and 80", with a storage shelf around the top of the whole closet. I normally keep everything 18"-20" off the floor. It's obviously not done, gotta put the drawer fronts on on Monday.
I'm really bad at taking pics during the project.  [embarassed] But I will get more once I'm done.

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I had to make a 0 clearance throat plate for the table saw for the dadoes on the drawer sides, so I made this jig up. I used 1/2" ply for the plate and didn't have time to make it sit flush with the TS top, so the fence wouldn't go over the plate, that's the reason for the stacks of 3/4" ply. Not ideal, I know, but it worked [smile]

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Here's the CSMS stand that I prefer to use also, I like to keep sandpaper, block plane, coping saw, ect all right next to the saw. Eventually I will drill the  20mm holes in the top for sanding, and clamping material to. It amounts to 1 sheet of plywood 15" base doubled up and glued and nailed. Then do the math on how tall the "blocks" need to be, put the top on, throw some screws in and go to work. [laughing]

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[woodguy7]

Looking good so far.  Didnt Norm make a stand similar to that once with drawers & an extending fence ect ?

Woodguy

 

[lumbajac]

Very nice work tj.

How long is your entire miter saw stand setup?  Just got a Kapex and this looks like a great all around design... like the idea of adding 20mm holes as well for clamping, etc.  To make a bit more portable, for hauling upstairs for example, I have to wonder if you could cut the whole unit in half and hinge the to halves to fold upon one another - maybe some kind of locking mechanism to align it all up for when in use?  Looks great the way it is, just thinking ahead a bit.

As another member mentioned, this is similar to a design Gary Katz has an article out there about.  Here's another homemade stand posted that is much like the Sawhelper that I really like as well - http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2010/06/18/wooden-miter-saw-stand/  

Decision time for me as to which to build.

Edit - I see upon rereading your post that the stand consists of 1 sheet of plywood doubled up - so 8' long for your miter stand setup.

 

[tjbier]

Yup, its only 8' long. And 38" either side of the saw, and the top is around 12", 3" behind the fence and 9" in front.  
I like it so much more than the stand that you bolt the saw to,
I don't like having the void between the saw ans the extention wings....
The 20mm hole idea I think would be nice, as I was coping base I thought of that.
I'd rather have the MFT and use it as the push out table for the table saw too,
But not quite yet..... gotta have something to look forward to [wink]
*dont know about the Norm made stand, older carpenter I worked with used this and I stole the idea [cool]

 

[lumbajac]

How about the sawhorses - they look light but very sturdy.  What brand & where from?

 

[tjbier]

How about the sawhorses - they look light but very sturdy.  What brand & where from?

They are cheap junk ones from the green box store, they were $10 I think.  I really like the ones that are behind the tablesaw, they are adjustable but $50... the ones that the makita are on are not stable and can barley
hold up the saw and saw table [tongue]

 

[honeydoman]

tom,

going be a nice closet when done  is it going be painted or stained?

make sure you take finish photos.

I dont do that many closets since the closet companies have all the goodies made up but they are not cheep..  i do several from time to time basic similiar to yours and they are fun.  people have to much stuff to hang  !  and set on shelves.

 

[tjbier]

Kreg, I believe the homeowners are finishing it. So, it will either be cleared/waxed/ or not touched. lol
I haven't priced a Closet concept in a long time, but their prices were ridiculous.
I finished up.

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This is a linen built-in, in the bathroom. Built so that if in the future doors can be added.

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[BobKovacs]

Tom- how is that main unit supported?  I see it's sitting a foot or so off the floor- I'm assuming it's on a French cleat or something?

 

[tjbier]

Bob, there is a 2" cleat under the whole unit, a cleat underneath the top plywood piece of the "dresser".
Also, the plywood sides are nailed to all the cleats of the shelving to the left of the drawers.
and there are cleats that the drawer guides rest on that run from side to side.
I put a few screws in the cleats for good measure too.
It's 18" off the floor to the top of the bottom shelf.