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Hello All -
Last fall I posted about an idea I had to make a simple,
walk-in tack cabinet. Well, almost six months later, it's done! Not that
it took six months to build, but rather, six months to get to the day-and-a-half
to build it :>). It's been sitting in Dad's garage in sections, being in the
way.
Well, I just love this thing; dust-free storage, YAY!
Here's the Saga -
1. Initial thought - buy plywood and 2x4s to build a simple
4x4x8 cabinet to store my saddles, w/ a bridle rack and a shelf or two. Put
caster wheels on it.
2. Opportunity knocks (or gets delivered) - a nice sturdy
shipping crate arrives at my plant, 4x6x6. Wait a few weeks till they open it,
then cart it home. Bigger is better, and free! Might not be pretty, but it will
work.
3. My lucky day - another crate comes in, this one bigger yet.
I claim it and wait for it to be opened, only this time, it got butchered and
the only thing salvageable was the top, which they had Sawzalled off in one
piece 5x8. 3/4" plywood with 2x4 "rafters" on 12" center. hmmm.... that
would make a nice strong floor.... I'll take it.
4. Dad and my Uncle "needed" a "little" project - I was going
to make this myself (honest!), but work schedules have changed... ;>)
They combined the two different crates, I bought a couple
extra sheets of plywood and some extra 2x4s, hardware and light fixtures, and
less then two days later, voila - I now have a really nice, Really Big
(5x8x7)cabinet (basically a small shed), with built-in saddle racks, built-in
shelves, blanket bars, coat rack & mirror, light fixtures, carpeted floor,
luan "siding", and a nice lockable door. They will take it all apart in sections
and haul it to the barn in the a.m, I've got a space all cleared out for it. It
will be inside the barn.
We did elect not to go with the casters, as Dad and Uncle
couldn't really see "anyone" pushing this thing around anytime
soon...
Just thought I'd let you all know, can't wait to fill it up
tomorrow!
Take Care -
Cheryl in WNY
Horse kids Kit, Bobby & Dani
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