Time to organize the garage. I plan to build my own storage cabinets using 1/2" or 3/4" plywood - I'm leaning towards 1/2". These will be sitting on adjustable "feet" so the bottom would most likely be 3/4". I plan on having some adjustable shelves and sliding shelves. There will be doors on most if not all of the cabinets. I would like these to look fairly nice, durable and easy to clean. Should I paint or finish with urethane?
Instead of building cabinets, you can get unwanted cabinets from a kitchen remodel for much less than the plywood you plan to buy. If you recycle the cabinets they are already finished, otherwise consider pre-finished 3/4" ply.
I planned on the Euro style. The pocket hole joinery. Will it provide enough "bite" into the 3/4" ply or would I need to add some "support". I've not done pocket hole joinery so if it seems like a dumb question ...
Before you make the final plan you may consider movable cabinets. My main work bench is on wheels with storage underneath. It is the same height as my table saw so can be used as either and indeed or out feed table. I can also arrange it into the most convenient arrangement for either the router or table saw. (Putting parts that I am working on)
I don't remember where but I recently saw a short video of someone's workshop garage, where the made four or five common cabinets all on wheels and the same height. he also made other modules for drill press, table saw, router, etc. that were all of he same working height of the cabinets.
When not in use he would line them up along one of the garage walls. when doing a project he would arrange the cabinets to gain the optimally work flow.
If he were working on a car he could then move the appropriate modules to make it convenient for working on the car.
If we ever get into a position where we are going to be in one house long enough I plan to make my work shop similarly.
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