Yesterday, I finally got started on the cellar food shelf rebuilt project (that was prompted by the Electrical panel upgrade project a few months ago). It will be a several day project with some side projects. Today, I hope to run a couple new circuits through the floor, up to the kitchen. So I'll have part of the counter/food prep area dismantled. If that stays dismantled for more than a day, I will be unhappy. Honestly two circuits should only take a couple hours...but you know, stuff happens. I hope to get more of the wood "cut to fit" today as well, but if not, there is always tomorrow.
Side Note:
I am using a bunch of vintage lumber, most is the typical 3/4" pine/fir. BUT...Two pieces are some heavy, fine grained stuff, that's finely finished to an almost furniture grade. They are about 2x3 and are stamped "Vermin Proof", and have a white wash type of paint/coating. I'm guessing these are at least 60 years old. They look like they could have been Bed frame rails, but I'm wondering if they were something used for feed storage in a barn or something? Anyone have any idea what it's treated with? If there is a typical insecticide/fungicide used back then? Should I avoid using them? (generating dust by cutting or pre-drilling holes) Is it toxic to humans?