Today I started the install of the base and uprights. I only had a couple hours to spend on it today, but am quite happy with what I got done.

The first, most delicate and most difficult part was pulling the trim. I want to save it to reinstall once everything is built, and didn’t know what I was going to find.

This little piece was proving tricky, so I tried the long section. It was much easier and I discovered that the trim was actually two pieces.

Eventually it all came off, the top strip in a single unbroken piece, but a bit of cracking in the bigger part. Nothing that can’t be fixed with a bit of glue and sanding though.

And good news! No asbestos, lead paint, mold or dry rot. Hooray!!

Next was putting in the base. I was worried this would be a bit tricky to level, but it was fine on the first try.

Next up was the left upright. It took a bit more to level, but the real problem is that the wall has a bit of a bend to it that required shimming.

Finally, I ran one ethernet cable through the conduit and plugged in the router. It all came back to life! Hooray!

Next up is installing the lower cabinets, but there has been a shipping snafu so I’m not sure if I’ll get them done this weekend or not. :-/