Got one roughed out, will finish turning and sand next time.
What did you do in your shop today?
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I like the shape.
Started taking apart and cleaning an old Pouland Countervibe 3400 chain saw my Dad recently gave me. He ran it back in the early 80’s. I had forgotten about this saw . He said he cut a lot of wood with it and had it bored out for oversized piston . I noticed the muffler has been ported. It has good compression. I purchased a carb rebuild kit and new gas line, filter and plug. Hopefully thats all that is needed to get it going again.
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That's one of the good old poulans. I doubt it was bored out, but probably and oversized piston and cylinder. Because of its age your probably looking at replacing all the fuel lines and the filter. Fingers crossed 
that the carb is still good.
That's a pre emissions chainsaw, I can see that it still has 2 adjustment screws for the carb, that's a good thing.
that the carb is still good.That's a pre emissions chainsaw, I can see that it still has 2 adjustment screws for the carb, that's a good thing.
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We had a need on the patio for a storage cabinet for seat cushions, charcoal, pellets, grill tools, etc. The wife kept showing me pictures of cheaply made cabinet made of plastic or otherwise inferior materials and all grossly overpriced.
I insisted that I could make a much better one for the same amount money. Perhaps that could be a true statement but definitely didn't happen on this one. I don't even want to add up the actual cost in this one. I built it, took it back apart, rebuilt it, took it back apart, and rebuilt it again changing materials each time.
The base utilizes glued half lap joinery, the rest of the frame uses pocket screws. The frame is pressure treated 2x4's and siding is 1x6 T&G pine. Still need to add a sturdy roof - possibly metal. Roofing is not my forte, open to suggestions. The finish will be an opaque stain, color yet to be determined.
May I present, the SheShed:
I insisted that I could make a much better one for the same amount money. Perhaps that could be a true statement but definitely didn't happen on this one. I don't even want to add up the actual cost in this one. I built it, took it back apart, rebuilt it, took it back apart, and rebuilt it again changing materials each time.
The base utilizes glued half lap joinery, the rest of the frame uses pocket screws. The frame is pressure treated 2x4's and siding is 1x6 T&G pine. Still need to add a sturdy roof - possibly metal. Roofing is not my forte, open to suggestions. The finish will be an opaque stain, color yet to be determined.
May I present, the SheShed:
They also make a self adhesive roll of roofing with grit if you are after speed and simplicity. Otherwise, the steel roofing is your best option.
I have a roll of the "Peel & Seal" that may serve as the underlayment. Would like to have either metal or architectural shingles, preferably metal. A roof this size isn't cost effective either way.
The roof is about to be replaced due to the hailstorm earlier this year. Shingles will definitely be available, but I'm leaning toward metal of some type for this little structure.
If using peel and seal under metal, be sure to get some without grit. 7 to 10 years the grit can rust out the bottom. That is personal observation.
This "Peel & Seal" is a layer of aluminum, a layer of butyl, and a layer of adhesive. It may not be the best underlayment, so probably won't use it. It was purchased as sound deadening under automotive carpets, a job that it does well at a great cost compared to the name brand sound deadening.
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Seems I remember a commercial where the she shed was hit by lightning………….be careful out there
Innovative and practical! Adding castors gives it a mobility that you will appreciate when it comes to cleanup around it! I would be most interested in preservation in terms of materials over time in the elements. The T&G Pine looks great today, but how will it endure over time? Is it pressure treated? Did you use stainless screws to avoid rust? Really like the design for storage. Well thought out! Chuck
Thanks, Chuck. The pine is not the longest lasting outdoor outdoor wood but there is no ground contact. It should hold up well for quite a few years with the opaque stain applied.
The big box near me also had Western Red Cedar T&G at 3x the cost. This little shed is already way up there in cost so dialed it back a bit on the siding.
The big box near me also had Western Red Cedar T&G at 3x the cost. This little shed is already way up there in cost so dialed it back a bit on the siding.
I made that mistake before...
Can do
Finally got back to this one from above.
Cleaned up the foot and sanded the outside to 400.
Hogged out the center as far as could with the tail stock in place.
Turned stage 1 to final thickness, 5/16”, then shaped the rim and sanded to 400.
Turned stages 2, 3 and 4 to final thickness.
Repaired some bug holes and will let it dry over nite, sand and finish next time.
Cleaned up the foot and sanded the outside to 400.
Hogged out the center as far as could with the tail stock in place.
Turned stage 1 to final thickness, 5/16”, then shaped the rim and sanded to 400.
Turned stages 2, 3 and 4 to final thickness.
Repaired some bug holes and will let it dry over nite, sand and finish next time.
Sure like your tutorial! Step by step…. Chuck
Looking good. 
Looks good! Pellet and propane storage for our back patio is one of my next projects. With a pellet grill, a gas grill, and recently being gifted a Blackstone, we're in definite need of such storage. But I'm going the easy route, lol. With the cost of materials, and the time it would take to build, I'm going to be ordering one of these soon.
That's a smart move. It will save you several days of time and about a grand!
That is an exaggeration, but not by much.
See the pattern is set and repeats with the 2 squares on the right. The square on the left has the section on the right reversed, having the lower right corner rotated counter clock-wise 180 degrees to the top.