Another Spurt

Today is to be the day that I beat this malaise of not finishing projects. But this project could be the end of me. 

Putting these shelves in has proven to be much more difficult than I expected. The problem is the tight space I am working in and my ability to lie on the floor in the aforementioned tight space. Perhaps I should change that to my inability to lie in the space. I get dizzy and my glasses won't stay on so I can't focus on what I'm doing.

But before I go into that, let me tell you that putting down the base shoe went quite well. Once I got the air gun strung into the house, it was done in no time.

I fed the air hose through the open window and then used a towel to stuff the excess space. It worked quite well and kept the cold out so I could work comfortably.

Then it was just a matter of layer the base shoe into place and hitting it with my brad nailer. They're all down nice and secure.

So now we’re back to the shelving.

The lower shelf is in place and for the most part, I am satisfied. It appears to have an ever so slight slope but my level tells me it's good. It is square and level front to back as well. I may have to add a third bracket on the wall end to help with support.

After a little rest, I got back to work on installing the upper shelf. I predicted this would be easier as it is not quite as confined a space. But that remains to be seen!

As hoped and somewhat predicted, the shelf went in much easier. It was still a bit of a challenge getting it level but all in all, I am happy with the final result. More importantly, I think Susan is pleased as well. I am now invigorated to finish up the rest of the base shoe. That will make Susan happy too. At least, it will get her off my back and on to something else.

I must now take the time to admit to some poor craftsmanship on my part. I did intentionally because I just did not care. If I was more meticulous and dedicated and diligent, I would not have allowed this to occur.

On the other hand, the only way ANYONE will ever know about this shoddy workmanship is because I’m going to tell you about it NOW!

Ya see that corner down there where the shelves will be? Look closer.

Closer!

There it is. A crappy joint! I didn’t cut a coping joint into that corner, which would have made it a nice, neat, tight joint.

I just laid the flat end of the stock there and nailed it in.

And here’s why.

Nobody is ever going to see it!