Reorganizing the shop & getting ready to build a window

Nick made good progress in the shop last weekend. He moved the workbenches and built three cabinets to go along one wall. We began to get things reorganized but still have a bit to do. That will be our goal before Nick’s dad, Phil, arrives next weekend.

The cabinets will be a great addition. In one of them we will have all the sandpaper organized and easily accessible. I originally considered using those document holders that can hang on a door, but I think we have too much sandpaper for that strategy. I can’t imagine having too much sandpaper in the same way Nick can’t imagine having too many clamps.

In other news, Nick got a call that the glass and invisible balances are in that he ordered. Now he and Phil can make a double-hung window. It may seem a bit crazy to even consider making our own windows, but after trying to find windows we liked and the sticker shock, I’m kind of excited to see how it turns out. Worse case if we don’t like the window it could end up in a playhouse or a shed someday. I’m thinking that we’ll like them based on all the other work that Nick and his dad have done.