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This is one of those projects that was going to be a single thing, but then evolved to even more! After installing the new Wall Control purple pegboard in Steph's garage and loving the new look, we were looking for more ways to use it.
Steph's office/studio was a hodgepodge of makeshift storage for all her photography and video equipment. Making videos takes a surprising amount of tripods, lights, cameras, and other kinds of equipment. We thought a wall of metal pegboard with a variety of hooks and shelving would the perfect solution for organizing and storing all of her equipment, as well as a printer and printer paper. Well, as we were planning the install, we thought, "hey while we're reorganizing the space, let's make plans for adding a guest component to the room" and that's what we did! 
Phase one of the project was the planning and the installation of the Wall Control panels. If you want to see how we install Wall Control, you can see that in our Garage organization video and tutorial.
Materials:
Tools:
We used this Ridgid wet/dry vac as we were drilling the holes for the drywall anchors to capture the drywall dust. It's easier to do this than to try to clean it up afterwards. Once registered, this Ridgid vac has a lifetime warranty. Look closely, that top part comes off to transform into a handheld blower! Pretty cool!
One of the items to be stored on the wall is a roll of backdrop paper. We previously had used this old curtain rod but needed to cut it down to size to reuse it. We are cutting it with a Milwaukee 6" torch carbide teeth metal cutting blade. It easily cut through the metal rod.
Now onto the 'bed in a box.' We are basically making a box for an inflatable mattress for the guest portion of the office. The box will have storage inside for the mattress, bedding, and other things a guest may need. We had a LOT of design changes as we progressed (which will be addressed in an upcoming Workshop Wednesday). The short story is, we totally over planned!
We made most of the cuts with this Makita plunge saw and track. Tip: Use a piece of insulation foam to protect the surface you're cutting on.
At Steph's house, we have to cut large things on the floor. She found these Husky Soft Cap Gel Knee Pads were just the thing to take the stress off her knees! We may have to get a second pair for my garage.
We got to try out this DeWalt 15-AMP compact job site table saw with included stand to cut a few of the pieces needed for the box. It was nice to move off the floor! The set up out the box was uncomplicated by following the well designed instructions. Steph really likes the movable fence and found it to be simple to use, reliable, and stays in place. Tip: Always follow the safety instructions that are included. Wear your safety gear. Tip: We paired this with the Ridgid wet/dry vac to collect the sawdust. It worked beautifully with very little dust escaping. If you don't use dust collections, please remember to wear a dust mask.
It's a beautiful thing to see all tthe pieces cut and ready to be assembled. Ignore those small piece as they didn't make it into the final build!
Assembly consisted of a lot of glue, brad nails and clamps. By the way...we need way more clamps!
This is our first project using edge lap interlocking joints. Steph used the Dremel Saw-Max 6 amp Variable Speed Corded Tool to cut the area for the joint. This is a great tool for a beginner as it's easy to use and control. It's like a tiny circular saw, but way less intimidating than a circular saw.
To add the support pieces to the interior of the box, we again used more wood glue and brad nails.
After moving the box inside, we added additional support pieces. More glue, brad nails, and clamps.
To easily move the box, we are adding metal pipe handles. Ignore that short piece. We returned that and ordered much longer pieces. Prior to assembling the pipes, we cleaned them throughly with mineral spirits and gave them a light coat of wax.
The pipe handles were attached to each end. We using bolts and nuts to secure the flanges to the sides.
The new box adds height to the bed so Steph's guests can now easily get in and out of the bed. It's more guest room rather than "camping out!"
This is the backside of the box. That second support bar is in that location to help contain bedding that is put on those bottom shelves.
Everything is nicely contained on the inside of the box with room for even more.
Ahhh, this was a welcome addition to the guest room for me. This Milwaukee 500-Lumen LED Pivoting Rechargeable Flashlight with magnetic base and directional head was the perfect light for reading in bed, or in my case, doing my daily Sudoku puzzle before sleep!
The multi-functional guest room office is ready for its first guest which is me!
See that black box? The Husky 16" pro Mobile Office is marketed for on the go tradespeople, but we think it makes the perfect portable end table for Steph's guest. She's thoughtfully added magazines to the interior pockets, a Ryobi battery powered fan, ear plugs (which I used), water and other essential to the outside pockets and the Milwaukee flashlight which I used right away to find the remote to turn on the overhead light! The top is a great place to charge your phone. Oh, and yeah, you could use it as a mobile office too!
We had to be a little creative but we found a way to hang and organize all the photography and video equipment as well as the hard to store tripods.
This project took forever, but now that it's finished, we couldn't be more pleased! Some of the delay was our over planning, some waiting on materials, sickness, and a weekend away and then time to recover from the time away!
The redesigned space of the office/studio functions so well. The guest portion is neatly tucked away leaving much of the floor space more open for the giant dog and the new movable table we got, that is my mini office space. We purchased the 46" version of the Husky adjustable height work table that we can move around. I can sit at it or it can be adjusted to standing height and everything in between. This is the same table we got for my garage makeover. Our thanks to Wall Control for providing the panels and hooks for this project. We acknowledge that The Home Depot is partnering with us to participate in the ProSpective 2018 Campaign. As a part of the Program, we are receiving compensation in the form of products and services, for the purpose of promoting The Home Depot. All expressed opinions and experiences are our own words. Our post complies with the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines. FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first! FYI: Affiliate links are being used on this page. Purchasing via these links help support MDP! Related Projects
2 Comments
Peter
2/10/2021 12:22:29 pm
Love the hanging paper and printer idea! Any link available for the paper holding rack? (the rest I found from Wall Control).
Steph
2/11/2021 07:26:56 am
There's a link the materials but it look like it's out of stock. This is the name of the product, maybe you can find it someplace else "6-Tray Iron Mesh Office Vertical Desktop/Wall Mount Organizer, Letter/A4 Size by Seville Classics" We bought this one at Costco a while back, not sure if they will sell it again in the future. Leave a Reply. |
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