Boys Bathroom Part12: The Box

one small box shouldn't be hard right?

June 29

Ok I'm back on track and mostly injure free. Next step is to build the box for the ledge next to the tub. I have the 2x4s and my BIL's miter saw. My niece comes over to help. After 2 hours this is what we have.


It is not even or level. The miter saw is super old and keeps going off course, plus I clearly stink at this. So we load the lumber into the car and head to my sister's house. Ah! My BIL has just bought a brand new miter saw. With a built in work bench. And a laser!!!

Cutting is now a breeze and with all three of us holding the pieces, we screw it together. I realize at this point I had been missing two very important things. 1) a corded drill (much more power than my wimpy cordless one) and 2) upper body strength. I will be off to home depot soon to procure these. oh and a shiny new tool with lasers.

The box was nice and level but of course it didn't actually fix. But we partially disassembled and trimmed, with my wonderful reciprocating saw that I think I will name Charlie, until we were able to get it in. We drilled into the cement (floor and wall) to secure and one more piece complete!