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[billb]

Moushka: Seems like the trick for me is to keep the floor cleared off -- once I start stacking stuff there, it's all over. I've found that the clear-sided 11x16" Rubbermaid tubs in various heights fit well on the bookcase, but the larger ones need to go behind the scenes, or all of a sudden there's a narrow path to the desk.

Guess I'll take another shot at clearing off the office floor now.

--Bill

[sniksoh]

SWEET!!! i need to make a fly tying bench because all i use is my computer dask and have to keep all my materials in a little tupaware cabinet!!!lol also i dont really have any room.

[flyfishingtaz]

your a lifesaver mouskha. I have a similar set up that was a sewing table of my girlfriends. when she got fed up with me thinking of spending all kinds of money to build a nice one she gave it to me. Its similar to yours except it has drawers built into both ends. after seeing the pics of yours, I think I can modify it some to fit my lapbench on it, then attach a light and magnifing lamp also. Thnx for the pics. I think my girlfriend loves ya now.

[Moushka]

That's great! I really like the idea of converting a sewing machine cabinet into a fly tying table (I hate to sew!) and think of the big bucks you're saving!

[flyfishingtaz]

not too mention all the treads and needles that were in there as well. Those long thick sewing needles are great as an alternate bodkin. I took an old tip of a fishin rod sanded down the rough edges, put alittle super glue in it, and stuck one of those needles in it. makes a unique bodkin, saved a few bucks, and put a wrecked rod tip to use as well.

[troutnabout]

Hey guys I found a good storage solution for materials. You can go to IKEA and get ready to assemble light wieght wooden boxes with a variety of drawer sizes. You can mount them on the wall behind your bench. They're great. Check em out!