I built a stage!

So, to go along with what I am capable of, for recruitment I was also asked if I could build the ladies a stage. I of course said, "Sure, why not!" So, I embarked on stage building!

They needed a 14' by 7' stage. There would be nowhere to keep something that big, so I decided to do 2 rows of boxes. Each box was 3.5' by 3.5' Luckily, Home Depot or Lowe's will cut your wood for you! I could have done it at home, but it helped to not have to cut all of that!I cut 2x12's into my square pieces: 40 inch long. Then, I used 3/4 in plywood for the top and had 8' sheets cut in half. I knew I would need to cut the 4' x 4' sheets smaller, but I waited and did that at home. Check out all that lumber in my truck!

Here is a square in action. Since I got all 4 pieces the same size, I was able to put them on top of each other all the way around. Meaning I did not have 2 sides longer and 2 sides smaller. This way, they created a better support for the box without having to make cross sections in the middle. Khloe liked to "help" me make the squares :)

A few squares turned into a lot and before I knew it, I was ready to lay the top on. But, I noticed that once I jumped around on it, it really needed support down the middle of each square. So, I decided to do 20'' on center with a support beam.

 

Once I got all of the support beams done, I was ready to cut the top pieces. I measured them individually, just in case, and then numbered each box with each top piece. I also used the plastic Velcro to adhere the tops to the boxes. That stuff is expensive, but amazing! It keps everything in place! 

The girls were so excited! Check out that finished stage :) I think I am getting pretty handy with my tools! For those who want to know, after all of the wood, screws, and Velcro this project cost (for materials only) $543. I did not charge for labor, but I can really see how price can escalate quickly!

Here's to another great project! happy sawing y'all!

April