A Boat in the Woods · video

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Joshua constructs a workshop inside a shed to support the restoration of a 32-foot wooden sailboat in eastern Canada.0:02 He builds custom shelving units using plywood ripped to 10.25 inches, adding front trim to reach a total depth of 11.25 inches.1:10 The structural frame consists of 2x4s resawn into 7/8-inch by 1-7/8-inch strips, sanded and oiled for durability.5:35 To accommodate the uneven walls of the structure, he cuts shelf brackets shorter than the shelf depth and uses shims made from D-grade shingles for levelling.11:15 He installs French cleats across the adjacent wall using a laser level to organise tools and storage bins.20:13 The shelving design utilises 45-degree braces for support, though he identifies a potential failure point in the single-screw attachment method and plans to reinforce the fasteners before loading the shelves to capacity.22:33

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