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title: Then I built a new bin store!
description: Simon Cox discusses designing and building a bin store, highlighting the challenges and solutions in creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing structure.
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timestamp: 2024-06-03
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![New bin store made from offcuts and left over timber from the log store build.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build.jpg){loading="eager"}

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## How to build a bin store
When I ordered the timber for the [log store build.](/post/2024-05-28-log-store-build/) I decided to add a bit extra as it doesn't come pre cut to the lengths I need. The wood yard sell by the total length ordered - which can lead to a few frustrations. So I tend to over-order to ensure I have enough.

## Materials and Planning
I needed six of the large posts so I ordered 10 and luckily for me they were all perfect. With the over-order of planks I was able to plan out a bin store. I did not have any spare OSB for the roof though so decided to plank it - and I did not have enough offcuts to do that and plank the sides. Luckily I had plenty of rough sawn planks from the log crates for the roof. they did take quite a bit of de-nailing, always a joyful job (not), but I ended up with enough good timber to complete the project.

## Construction Process
The build was much the same as the log store but without the floor panel as I would need to roll the bins in. This means it is a little less stable structure wise but it is strong enough and should last quite a few years!

![Bin store under construction - without roof.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build-5604.jpg)

## Bin Store Under Construction – Without Roof
If you compare this to the log store you will notice that I have used a simpler construction mostly revolving around placing the inside planks on the insides of the posts - not flush to the outsides. This does mean the bins cannot catch on the posts when being wheeled out! Mostly an attempt to avoid knuckle abrasions!

![Bin store under construction - with roof.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build-5607.jpg)

## Bin Store Under Construction – With Roof
You can see in the above image the planking I used for the roof. It does have roofing felt on top - and I still have a few meters left over after this!

![Extra feature - block of wood under roof to hold bin lid open.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build-5610.jpg)

## Extra Features
### Block of Wood to Hold Bin Lids Open
As an extra feature I added two blocks of wood under the roof - one for each bin. This allows me to lift the lid and draw a bin forward so that the lid catches on the block to hold it open while I fill the bin. A quick tap with my foot pushed the bin back enough for the lid to shut. AI can't do that or even come up with that idea.

![Bin store painted black.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build-5620.jpg)

## Finishing Touches
### Painting the Bin Store Black
I had to wait quite a few days until it was dry before I could paint the store. Like the log store I sprayed it black. 

![Bin store painted black with the bins inside.](/assets/img/content/2024-06-03-bin-store-build-5623.jpg)

And that's it, all done.

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