07/22/2026
The “Me Project” is either finished… or it’s not.
I am still in the decision phase if needs some lights for an added pop. But until then? It’s done.
When this thing first rolled into the shop, it looked like it had already lived three hard lives and was halfway through a fourth. Honestly, it probably should’ve gone straight to the dump. But there was a vision — and once a vision shows up, you don’t argue with it.
Water damage on the top and base.
Missing shelves.
A little crooked.
And the top… well… let’s just say it might’ve been hosting the cure for the next mystery illness.
But the glass, the doors, the sides? They were solid enough they deserved another chance.
So after a new top and new base, courtesy of some wood that’s been lurking in the shop waiting for its moment. Add in the usual suspects like glue, sandpaper, screws, and hours of labor. After that, the only expenses left were wood for shelves and paint.
And paint these days? If you know, you know. Finding a quality gallon under $45 is like spotting Bigfoot riding a unicorn. But every now and then the universe smiles.
I hit the jackpot: a gallon of oops paint for ten bucks. And it was the perfect color that added that perfect twist on this redemption.
Shelves + paint = a grand total of $34 spent.
Now, before anyone starts with the “Do mine for $34!” Nonsense, no, not happening. So don’t even ask.
Glue, sandpaper, screws, wood… they add up fast.
And I didn’t track the hours, but thinking back on the days and super early mornings, I easily sank 20–30 hours into this thing. I did it cheap because I already had some supplies, the tools, and I did the labor for myself.
What matters is this: it got finished before Texas opened the gates of hell this week. It was 130° in the shop today.
That’s not woodworking, that’s survivor and I will not be participating.
