Rod Room Build

[Redzwulf]

Different kind of post here. I plan on documenting the making of my rod room; installation of desks, storage, lathe, equipment and lighting, in hopes of getting feedback during the process.

A bit about the place....we bought our house about 4 years ago and this room (which is in the walkout basement) became the "storage" room. Its full of boxes that haven't been opened since we moved, old furniture, kids toys, and other junk. When I say full, it is full except for a bit of clearing in front of the freezers and furnace.

I've been doing a lot of research and looking at similar layouts; mainly looking at garage layouts and trying to pull ideas from those. I've seen a few rod rooms, but not many. I've decided to go mainly with Gladiator Garageworks products and am slowing ordering items. I am also trying to stick to a budget of $2500 so I've been waiting for items to go on sale.

So without further intro, here is the room layout.

Please feel free to give me your opinions and recommendations.

Regards,
Eric

[Redzwulf]

Two 8' adjustable height benches are up and the lathe is put together. I have two power strips that I have yet to install on the back of both benches. Benches are set to the height comfortable sitting in the bar stools or standing.





On each side of the dropdown on the ceiling are going 30" wall cabinets. I'm waiting on slat walls to come in to install the cabinets.



Inside the cabinets are 2 movable shelves. So far I am happy with the quality and construction from this mfg.



Hopefully other items will be coming in soon.

Stay tuned.

Regards,
Eric

[Redzwulf]

Delivery guy came today and dropped off this 52" roll around chest with rubberwood top.



The size and number of drawers is pretty good. I'll be using this to hold supplies as I get them in.



I had originally planned to put another bench against this wall and may have to rethink how the layout is and where this chest is going to end up. I'm slightly embarrassed to say its a lot bigger in person than what I thought it was going to be.



Some of the other items have also come in. I've gotten all the Ready to Assemble (RTA) cabinets in that will be going under the workbenches, a 6' workbench and the slatwalls. I've got a lot of work to do.

[Redzwulf]

Slatwalls up...



Wall cabinets up and power strips on the back of the benches...



Flex coat rod dryer fits on the slat walls nicely...



Accessories and RTA floor cabinets in...





Another workbench and some storage are next.

Regards,
Eric

[herbc]

Slatwalls up...



Wall cabinets up and power strips on the back of the benches...



Flex coat rod dryer fits on the slat walls nicely...



Accessories and RTA floor cabinets in...





Another workbench and some storage are next.

Regards,
Eric

Wow, i have a cardboard box to wrap on that i'm trying to stiffen up since it got wet from a leaking roof in a tiny cold outdoor shed .

You a lucky man .

[Redzwulf]

Here are the finished pics:

[Redzwulf]

Thanks for looking.

Be sure to visit me on Facebook.

[herbc]

Thanks for looking.

Be sure to visit me on Facebook.

Now why would i visit you on facebook ? I don't even know who you are . Do you know there are people on facebook that insist that they're your friends but they're imaginary friends because i have never seen these people before in my life.

[Redzwulf]

Haha...yes Herb, you should definitely not go to my FB page...I was talking to everyone else.

[herbc]

Haha...yes Herb, you should definitely not go to my FB page...I was talking to everyone else.

I was hoping you would figure out i was just playing around , no offense .