tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46825952514524929192024-03-27T16:53:38.977-07:00Lazy Liz on LessDIY home improvement projects, gardening and painting.Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-42109677097840627142012-11-02T18:39:00.000-07:002012-11-04T09:12:48.532-08:00Upholstered Modern Twin Bed (Regular)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Need twin beds? Build it with these easy steps (I built me two :-).<br />
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Here are my <span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Parts Lists</u></b><u>:</u></span><br />
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Dowels<br />
Foam (1 X 24 X 41")<br />
Fabric (for upholstering headboard, 1 1/2 yrd)<br />
Batting (1 1/2 yrd)<br />
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1 1/2" screws <br />
8 corner braces<br />
4 flat braces<br />
4 heavy duty corner brace (optional) <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Attach dow<span style="font-size: small;">els<span style="font-size: small;"> (<span style="font-size: small;">pocket hole<span style="font-size: small;">s and screws can be used in<span style="font-size: small;">stead, if<span style="font-size: small;"> preferred)</span></span></span></span></span>.</span></span><br />
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Attach the slat support 3" from the <span style="font-size: small;">low<span style="font-size: small;">er </span></span>edge using glue and screws.<br />
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Glue the spacers 2 1/2" apart.<br />
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Paint the parts.</div>
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Build the headboard.<br />
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Mark and drill holes for the buttons.<br />
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Attach the foam.<br />
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Cover with batting.<br />
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Make buttons.<br />
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Upholster headboard and add the buttons.<br />
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Attach the bed frame.<br />
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Turn it upside down and attach legs.<br />
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Attach the upholstered headboard.<br />
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If you don't have mudroom, this simple shoe bench and clothes rack will do the job.<br />
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Here's how I built my shoe bench and clothes rack. I built it small to fit my space, you can build yours bigger.<br />
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-Cut the side part using jigsaw.<br />
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-Attach the lower shelf.<br />
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-Attach the top shelf.<br />
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-Attach back cover.<br />
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-Add shelf divider.<br />
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-Fill holes,sand and paint. Then attach the hooks and hanger.</div>
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-Attach the sides to the top part using pocket hole screws and glue.</div>
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-Then the middle shelf.<br />
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-Attach the bottom part.<br />
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-Attach the legs ( I used dowels and wood glue)<br />
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-Fill holes, sand and paint. Paint the door, attach to the bench and add handle.<br />
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-Done!<br />
I made the patterned back using furring strips, this is to prevent hanged things scratching the wall paint . It's only attach to the wall (using hangers) and not to the rack or bench.<br />
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Need place to put toilet paper and magazines in your small bathroom? You can build one like this...<br />
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Here's how I built mine.<br />
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Make the shelf.<br />
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Attach the back cover.<br />
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Attach the cabinet door and knob. You can add moulding around the edge of the top and the bottom shelf to get the traditional style. <br />
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There's an odd corner in our hallway and I have no idea what's it for (maybe it's intended for grandfather's clock) so I build a simple display shelf to fill the space.<br />
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This shelf is very easy to build, anybody with circular saw and power drill can build it in no time. It don't even need step by step procedures :)<br />
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I used pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach the members.<br />
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I needed this for so long but I keep putting off building it. Well, finally I finished it and yaay! I can now find my stuff easily (..I should've built it a bit larger).</div>
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I designed it in order to have every place for everything.<br />
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Hutch to organize all my arts and crafts stuff,<br />
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..side shelf to put my sewing machine and extra fabric.<br />
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Which can be pulled out for additional work space,<br />
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How to build this arts and crafts table.<br />
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First, I build my main table.<br />
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Cut the back two corner for the hutch frame.<br />
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Then attach the hutch frame. <br />
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Attach the peg board. <br />
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Build the fabric organizer.<br />
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Build the hutch (one side is open and lower board is shorter so I can easily take my fabric in and out without being tight)<br />
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Attach the hutch using screws and corner braces.<br />
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Fill the nail and screw holes, let dry and sand.<br />
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Then build the pull-out table with shelves.<br />
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..and now I have a place to put all my arts and crafts things.<br />
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It's been really hot, I want to move to a place that is cooler most of the time so I can build things every time I feel like building things :)<br />
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Plant stand.<br />
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Jar/vase stand.<br />
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The jar stand is made from a wood cut from a hickory tree that is at least 100 year old.<br />
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The most beautiful wood I've ever seen (and probably the strongest). <br />
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The plant stand plate is made of aspen wood,<br />
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the cross legs are red oak.<br />
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<br />Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-65910445971471389702012-06-20T13:38:00.000-07:002012-08-02T10:18:58.393-07:00Elevated dog bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I built this elevated dog bed because my weimaraner dog, Uma, loooveess jumping on our sofa and sometimes won't get down without a bribe! <br />
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Now she don't have no business getting up on my couch :)<br />
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1.<b> I cut 4 pcs. 8 inches tall of 2" X 2's" and smoothed and rounded it for the legs.</b> The measurement depend on how tall you want your dog furniture. My dog like jumping on furniture so I made the legs a little bit tall.<br />
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3.<b> Using glue, screws and clamped, I made one large board.</b> 3/4 inches plywood can be used too, eliminate the hassle of having to put these boards together.<br />
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3. I traced my dog bed shape and measurement to a cardboard then traced it to the board I made. <br />
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4. Cut the board with jigsaw. <br />
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5. Put dowels on the legs.<br />
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8.Measure and cut the foam railing.<br />
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And let your furry baby enjoy it!<br />
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I put her bed where she always like to lay down. She like the front of the tv so she has eagle's eye view on everybody while we're watching :)<br />
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<br />Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-11880332642948990562012-06-15T12:47:00.002-07:002012-06-22T19:47:19.781-07:00The Joy of Gardening Sneak peek of my garden this year.<br />
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Bitter gourd on the arbor.<br />
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Bitter gourd are widely known in Asia. It is very bitter (hints the name :) and believe to have many medicinal uses particularly stomach complaints. Some claim that it have anticancer compounds. I simply plant and consume it because it's one of my favorite childhood dish. <br />
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It can be thinly sliced and stir fried with eggs, season with salt and
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I also planted batches of onions all over my garden.<br />
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Butter beans or lima beans are doing really well. I grew up eating butter beans and it's one of my favorite but growing them was such a hassle. I remember my mom have to plant them by a medium height tree because we only have the climbing variety (never knew they had bush variety). It climbs very long ways and takes a while until it can start to produce pods. I don't remember how they harvest it, it had to be with long ladder :)<br />
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So, imagine my excitement when I discovered this fordhook lima beans that don't only grow as bush but can be harvested in such a short period of time! <br />
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..and speaking of which, I thought they are still on flowering stage but when I was about to take a close up photo of the flowers, I saw these PODS!! <br />
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Well, well, well...looks like I have my first harvest! ( I have to call my mom and brag! LOL)<br />
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It's a good thing I planted them in two batch at different time so I can have continuous supply. <br />
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I also planted mustard but I never seen one before that grow really big like zucchini (my husband called it "asian invasive plant") even though it's not only asian that eat this :)<br />
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I also planted sweet potato stalks that I got from a friend and they are growing great.<br />
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Cucumber for crunching. <br />
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This type I planted, I noticed, produce several "twin" fruit (two fruits from one stem) which I haven't seen before. <br />
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My first time to plant beets. <br />
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But why are couple of them sticking out of the soil? <br />
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Ginger, another experiment. They are expensive (almost $5/lb) so I bought couple from grocery store that were sprouting a little, divide them and buried them in the ground. They don't like direct sun though so I planted them where other plants will shade them. They are tropical plant also so they need to be misted often.<br />
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<b>Jute.</b><br />
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<b>Cow horn pepper.</b><br />
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Whoa! what will I do with these?<br />
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<b>Flowering Edible Rape. </b>One of my favorite, I harvest these when their flower stalks are still tender. I'm seeding some of it so I let the flowers mature to seed pods then pinch the rest of the flower so it can put its energy in producing seeds.<b> </b>They are easy to grow and can be harvested in just more than a month. Some variety even less than a month. I stir fry it or mix it with noodles.<br />
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Romaine lettuce ready to be harvested.<br />
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Young thai pepper plant. <br />
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Yard long beans<br />
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Young fruit.<br />
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Shallots, one of my must-have in cooking, expensive at the store so I planted some for myself.<br />
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Garlic, I can't stir fry without it. Along with marigolds, are my natural pesticides.<br />
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My two variety of tomatoes.<br />
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To the kitchen! <br />
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So far my vegetable garden are not getting attacked by insects , unfortunately though I've seen some on our fruit trees. I was checking our baby apple trees and some Japanese beetles are on them. They are scary big compared to last year!<br />
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They are now three times bigger! I am guessing because the winter temperature was not as cold as last year therefore allowing them to get this big.<br />
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I caught few and drop them in a soapy water to kill them (just to make me feel better, lol)<br />
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At my flower beds....<br />
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portulaca <br />
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Pansies, surprisingly still doing okay in this hot hot days.<br />
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Dwarf snapdragon. <br />
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Angelonia,<br />
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My herbs still doing well <br />
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Portulaca and petunias, <br />
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Check this out, ...I planted only three colors of portulaca, white, pink and orange.<br />
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But I now have three more mixture of colors giving me six, how cool is that?<br />
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...a beige one, <br />
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...a beige with pink on it, I'm guessing from cross pollination of orange and white<br />
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...and a striped pink, maybe from white and pink, <br />
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Snap dragon still going... <br />
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My husband's little evergreen garden :) to prevent the water from the gutter from washing the mulch away.<br />
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..and his hazelnuts.. <br />
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...and if you look closer, you can see the nuts. <br />
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Now I won't be buying vegetables for a long time :)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-55130829699062422792012-06-09T21:07:00.000-07:002012-07-02T11:36:25.604-07:00Barstools<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was going back and forth for an upholstered or non upholstered bar stool and decided non-upholstered. I think they look okay, I can always upholster anytime. <br />
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Legs are 2X2 poplar, 28" longs cut at 5 degrees angle and bevel on both ends. </div>
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Attach the short top apron.</div>
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Then the middle and and lower horizontal pieces. <br />
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Attach the longer top apron and the first front horizontal piece (for stepping). <br />
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Then the other longer top apron and the higher stepping piece (for short people like me :). Stepping pieces height position depends on your preferences.<br />
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Put foot of stool together. <br />
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The curvy top makes these stools comfortable. To achieve this shape, I adjusted my circular saw blade to different depth cut the wood then use chisel. I'm pretty sure this is the hardest way to do it and can be done with some kind of special tool. I didn't mind doing it this way, I like using the chisel to carve woods. You can just leave the seat without curve, I'm sure it will be fine.<br />
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Sand and attach to the foot of stool. Fill the pocket holes then sand the entire stool Paint.<br />
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I built these two very simple shelves for my powder room. Very easy to build but useful for storing/displaying things on any corner of a room. </div>
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For the 4-tier shelf, I just built two of these..</div>
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..then started attaching the shelves starting from the lowest shelf. I didn't have to do any pocket hole since I will paint it anyway, I did sunk the screw heads though.<br />
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I used caulk to fill the screw holes and gaps.<br />
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Just to add character, I used 1/4 pine lattice moulding for decorative pattern.<br />
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Sand and ready to paint.<br />
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Very easy isn't it?<br />
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I had a very boring empty powder room that's seldom used.<br />
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The pattern that I put on the wall is, I believe called Moroccan trellis. <br />
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It took me a while to decide which project to build next. I'm glad I did this chaise lounge to replace the overstuffed chair Uma has been using. It is very comfortable and no more crick in my neck from tilting my head to the side to watch tv.<br />
I never had a chaise lounge ever before but I thought this would add not only furniture but also a decor and hidden storage for throws and what not. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ef4QQwKUBio/T77PdGFvDGI/AAAAAAAABvQ/029xHdkSZXQ/s1600/chaise+lounge+090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="434" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ef4QQwKUBio/T77PdGFvDGI/AAAAAAAABvQ/029xHdkSZXQ/s640/chaise+lounge+090.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I use it to store extra throws, blanket and extra sewing fabrics.</td></tr>
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<b>How I build this chaise lounge:</b><br />
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<u>Cut lists:</u><br />
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(2) 26 X 7 X 3/4” back rest side parts, cut as shown below</div>
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(16) 22 ½ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>X 2 X 3/4”
back rest horizontal supports and box lower support</div>
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(2) 21 ½ X 8 ½ X ½” plywood, box shorter side cover</div>
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(4) 57 X 2 ½ X ¾”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>box
long side support</div>
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(6) 5 X 4 X ¾” box vertical long side support</div>
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(2) 24 X 3 X ¾” box horizontal short side supp<u>ort</u></div>
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(2) 59 1/4 X 9 3/4 X ½” plywood, box longer side cover</div>
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(1) 59 ½ X 21 ½ X ½” plywood, box bottom cover</div>
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(2) 57 3/4 X 1 1/2 X <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1”
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(4) 21 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>X 1 1/2 X <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1” seat part short support</div>
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(1) any size for arm support<br />
(8) 4 X 3 X 3/4" legs, tapered or (4) store bought legs <br />
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<u>Material lists: </u><br />
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6 yards patterned fabric<br />
2 yards non patterned basic fabric ( for bottom and inside seat box cover)<br />
1 1/2 pcs. 24 X 72 X 3or4 in. good quality foam<br />
glue/spray glue<br />
staple wire<br />
4 box furniture tacks<br />
paint<br />
2 hinges<br />
pocket hole screws<br />
corner braces<br />
mending plates<br />
S-spring or no sag spring or webbing<br />
batting <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>disclaimer: plans and parts are an estimate and your requirements may vary</i></span><br />
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Make the curved backrest piece. I wrote the measurement on the wood, click to enlarge if not clear. I freehand drew the curve side but made sure to maintain the 3 " width except for the round part with radius of 2". <br />
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Jigsaw cut the board. <br />
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Use the piece and trace to make a pair but make sure to cut this one inside the line.<br />
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Cut the parts needed to make the box frame (from Cut list)<br />
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Make the backrest. <br />
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Start making the storage box frame by building the two longer sides.<br />
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Attach the bottom frame part.<br />
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..and one side<br />
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<i> </i>Cut and attach plywood pieces to complete the box (almost complete box). <i>Scroll down to the frame dimensions to see the plywood measurements.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">plywood is 3/4", 1/2" is okay</td></tr>
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Use this corner bracket(size on the plastic) to reinforce the corners.<br />
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Use mending braces (size also on the plastic) to attach the backrest frame on the box.<br />
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I painted the box to seal the wood. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Notice I added a middle support.</td></tr>
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I'll slowly work on completing the plan but for now here's the frame dimensions.</div>
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Make the side/arm rest (can make it longer if desired). For sturdier arm rest, wood glue two 3/4" plywood or buy the thickest plywood.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">again, I hand drew this part, can design in anyway you like</td></tr>
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Jigsaw cut it. Paint.<br />
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While waiting for the paint to dry, make the legs by gluing two pieces of tapered 4 X 3" red oak(or any hardwood). Then sand, stain and let it dry.<br />
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Start making the storage cover frame (seat part). I used red oak (very strong wood) so I don't need to use a thicker and wider board.<br />
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Use corner brace and glue to attach the corners. Every wood to wood joint should ALWAYS use glue.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">if using screws and glue, add piece of wood corner brace to prevent wiggling</td></tr>
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Add the middle part only this time lay the piece down, you'll see why. I suggest adding more for stronger frame.<br />
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I used left over nylon webbing from my dining chairs. I recommend no sag S spring or plywood. If using plywood, use 3 or 4" foam. Chaise is for me so I know using the left over nylon webbing is okay and can hold my weight.<br />
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Laying down the middle support gives clearance for the webbing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">can make the webbing tighter/denser for stronger seat</td></tr>
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Measure and cut the foam. <br />
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Glue the foam. If I had burlap on hand I would cover the frame first before attaching the foam.<br />
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Add the batting using adhesive glue and staple the sides.<br />
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And the fabric, make sure the pattern of fabric are proportionately laid out.<br />
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Add the foam on the backrest and the batting<br />
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Cover the backrest and short front side of the box with fabric keeping in mind the pattern lay out.<br />
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Backrest detail.<br />
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Cover the front long side of the box. Keep in mind to match the pattern of the seat and the storage box.<br />
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Attach the hinges. Poke holes on fabric to screw on first so it won't pull the fabric when driving the screws in.<br />
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Lay box on one side and attach the seat part.<br />
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Glue one inch foam and batting then upholster the side part or arm rest. Then upholster the rest of the side and the bottom using non patterned fabric.<br />
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Add optional decorative tacks.<br />
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Put a small piece of fabric at the back of the hinge before tightening the screws to hide the hinges<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">see the hinge?</td></tr>
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And finally, attach the clear coated legs then you got your comfortable piece of furniture that will last.</div>
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Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-638357636377596802012-05-14T15:17:00.001-07:002012-08-17T11:16:55.166-07:00My basic carpentry toolsThis post is a response to reader's request. I am not a professional furniture builder and my tools are the very basic kind that most people have in their garage. Most of my tools are the cheap kind because at that time I only intend to use it for one or two furniture not knowing I will get hooked :) I was told by some pros that Dewalt brand tools are the best tools to have.<br />
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Basic Carpentry Tool Lists:<br />
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1. Circular Saw<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Ryobi circular saw came with the tool kit that my husband bought
for the rip saw to cut the fender of his Cherokee jeep 7 years ago (so
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Most used tool in all my tools. I'm woodworking on a budget but for folks that are not, table saw is an advanced tool to have. Although if I were to buy new circular saw, I would get the corded one since I don't like having to wait for the battery to charge. Even with two alternating battery, circular saw used up energy so fast (at least mine does) that I have to wait especially when cutting hardwoods. Also, I read somewhere that corded tools last longer than cordless tools.<br />
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2. Power Drill<br />
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Another most used tool.<br />
-For cordless drills, power is measured in battery voltage. Higher
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-Buy a drill based on how you will use it. It doesn't make sense to pay
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to pay $50 for a drill only to have the motor burn out after a few days
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3. Jigsaw<br />
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My favorite tool when it comes to incorporating patterns on my furniture as it allows me to cut curved and circular patterns. <br />
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4. Plane<br />
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I use this plane to even surface of two joint members of furniture. I buy most of my lumbers from a hobbyist who mills his own wood and sells some for at least half the price of wood sometimes rough. Planing some of my own lumber saves me even more money.<br />
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5. Sander<br />
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I like this mouse sander because it allows me to sand small corners and curves of patterns.<br />
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6. Miter Box Saw<br />
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I use a lot of moulding and build lightweight frames (mirror frame, canvas frames, crafts, etc) and this less than $10 bucks tool lets me cut edges in different angles.<br />
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7. My Other Tools <br />
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Clamps of different sizes. I got pipe clamps that my father-in-law gave that's not on this photo.<br />
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And of course, the hammer. Rubber mallet and chisels are also under my must-have list.<br />
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Caulk gun. I use this sometimes to fill up holes on project that will be painted. Wood filler for projects that will be stained.<br />
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Another must-haves for carpentry: level, carpenter's square and tape measure.<br />
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Kreg jig used to make pocket holes. This single hole is worth under $20 bucks, can buy the two or three holes.<br />
Nail set <span class="st"> used to drive the head of a nail flush with or below a surface of the wood.</span> <br />
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And of course, your pouch! My pouch don't go to my waist but to a bucket, tools are heavy, you know! :)<br />
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I hope I didn't left out any tools. <br />
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Maybe when I get my workshop and with the savings from making my own furniture, I will buy better and more advance tools, but for now, these tools will do fine to build couple more sturdy furniture :)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-83270861824417887192012-05-10T13:10:00.002-07:002012-05-11T05:08:27.856-07:00Ladder shelvesI just can't stop building stuffs for my dining room. Maybe after buying rug, I can say my dining room is finally complete....(maybe :)<br />
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I built these shelves as a bookcase and display shelves. My dining room can be dining/reading area. <br />
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The first shelf..<br />
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I made two 5-tier red oak ladder shelf.<br />
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Taper one end of two 1 X 2 X 70" (ripped from 1X5X70 board) by cutting two shorter sides of a triangle 10" and 1 1/2".</div>
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Cut five 20" long rectangles in decreasing sizes(14,12,10,9,7 1/2") for the shelves.<br />
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The trick: Use two 5" tall scraps board to support the first shelf (tier) as shown below, use glue and screw to attach to the legs.<br />
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And two 12" scrap boards for the rest of the tiers, working your way to the top.<br />
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If you want to build using plywood or MDF, here's a very good plan to follow from <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/07/plans/leaning-wall-shelf">AnnaWhite.com</a>.</div>Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-66061154021684653882012-05-04T11:08:00.000-07:002012-05-04T11:25:09.741-07:00Dining wall mirror decorFor the empty wall above my dining buffet, I made three small wall mirror. <br />
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After building the chairs, making these mirrors was easy as pie :)<br />
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1. I measured and marked where to cut according to the mirror measurement.<br />
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2. Cut, 45 degrees.<br />
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3. Assemble frame using glue and corner brace.<br />
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I made three.<br />
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4. Draw the pattern.<br />
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5. Cut using jigsaw.<br />
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I bought a whole piece of mirror from Lowe's and asked them to cut it for me.<br />
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7. Frame the mirror, using straight moulding to close the back. <br />
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8. Using clear epoxy, glue the decorative pattern. Add hangers and hang.<br />
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Oh and yes, I painted one side of my dining wall :)<br />
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</div>Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-74129316206493003962012-05-02T19:42:00.000-07:002012-05-06T21:22:15.350-07:00At my gardenSome of my plants are still tiny since I have to replant them because of the two-day frost two weeks ago. But the garlic and onion took off so fast like grass! <br />
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The carrots I planted in the winter are ready to harvest.<br />
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I was about to pull some but two tiddy bitty baby mocking birds were "relaxing".<br />
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One looks like it got stuck on the garden fence but when I got closer, it was just trying to get some bug.<br />
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I left and waited for them to leave but they stayed so I went ahead and pulled some carrots trying not to disturb them.<br />
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I just need couple carrots anyway.<br />
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I also managed to put trellis for my tomatoes even it was very hot (90 deg.).<br />
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..also for the clematis.<br />
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Some of my plants....</div>
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..ready to harvest cabbage</div>
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..tiddy bitty blueberry with lots of fruits. I have three of them, probably better to put net over them before those birds come and get them.<br />
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...apples are looking good, looks like I might be able to harvest some this year <br />
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..snap peas, but why do they look sick? <br />
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...bitter gourd starts to climb up my arbor<br />
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We just need couple good rain and the rest will take off!</div>Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-53632980401198366302012-04-27T19:51:00.000-07:002012-06-21T20:06:27.600-07:00DIY Dining chairs - finally finished them!I can't believe I finished all the 8 chairs! I thought I will be buying my dining chairs. I am very happy and proud of myself for finishing every single project that I started for my dining room. <br />
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See how I finished my chairs:<br />
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- Start by putting the webbing as shown. <br />
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-Add X webbing.<br />
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-Add more horizontally. <br />
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-Attach 1 inch foam (two inch for the seat) <br />
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-Then the batting. <br />
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Back view. <br />
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- For the seat cover corner, cut the corner as shown.</div>
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-Sew. <br />
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The clean corner look. <br />
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Do the same with the bigger chair. <br />
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- For the back cover, cut slits. <br />
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-Tuck the middle part in. <br />
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- Fix the back corner by tucking the side and fold over the middle part to get this look.</div>
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-Use decorative tacks to attach the lower back of the cover. <br />
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- And the front part for stronger hold.<br />
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Put the back cover using hidden metal tacks strip. <br />
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-Make the buttons for the large chair as directed on the package of the button maker. <br />
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- Mark where to put the buttons.</div>
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- Put buttons using nylon thread. <br />
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-Use scraps for the back to prevent the thread from going through. <br />
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It's that easy and you got your cute buttons! <br />
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- Put decorative tacks on the lower side if desired. <br />
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Finished side chair. <br />
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Finished large dining chair.<br />
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All together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All the furniture on this room were built from trees damaged or felled by tornadoes near where we live</td></tr>
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Now what should be my next project? :-)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-61292058283047624042012-04-21T20:06:00.001-07:002012-06-21T20:07:16.564-07:00Dining chairs (continued)Finally found the upholstery fabric that I really like at Hancock Fabrics. I also saved a bunch because the fabric was being discontinued so it's on red tag! The eco friendly foams that I got were also on 50% sale and the factory that made it is located in our neighboring county. How cool is that!<br />
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So I found the fabric, got the foam and batting but apparently no fabric store or retail store in our area sells the webbing that I need to put at the back of my chairs. We can only order it online and that means 4 days or more of waiting before I can finish up with my dining chairs :(<br />
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Anyway, I was still able to finish some work today.<br />
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My steps (cont'd):<br />
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Clear coat the chair legs and let fully dry.<br />
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Trace and cut 1/2 inch plywood for the seat top ( can use jute webbing or S-spring for more comfort). I am using ply wood to add more strength on my chairs.<br />
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Make sure all fits, trim if necessary.<br />
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Take the seat top and trace on the foam 1/4" to 1/2" bigger.<br />
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Cut the foam using bread knife.<br />
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Attach the seat top using brad nails or screws and glues ( I only used brad nails, easier for me to pry when time to change the upholstery)<br />
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Spray adhesives and wait for it to get tacky ( directions on the bottle) <br />
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Then put the foam ( I used 2" foam)<br />
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Use plywood sheet and clamp to press the foam into the wood. <br />
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After a minute or two, take the plywood sheet off that's used to press and cut batting wider than foam. <br />
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Spray adhesive and staple the batting. It's best to use pneumatic stapler, I used electric stapler and I had to hammer it some. <br />
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Cut the fabric. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Covington Bonetti in black with tan background, the black print has velvety texture, so elegant!</td></tr>
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If fabric have patterns like mine, make sure to center it or proportionately lay it out before stapling.<br />
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Start stapling in the middle of each side.<br />
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Then working outward while smoothing the surface by rubbing it.<br />
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Until my webbing arrives, all that's left for me to do is to cover the seat top with fabric and wait and wait and wait...<br />
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<i>Warning</i>: this project needs a lot and lot and lot of patience :)<br />
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<b>How to DIY/Build Dining Chairs (for novice)</b><br />
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Bigger dining chair when finished measures 40 inches tall, 20 inches seat height and 20 inches wide<br />
Regular dining chair when finished measures 40 inches tall, 18 inches seat height and 18 inches wide<br />
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My Cut list:<br />
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(32) 1 X 5 X 40" (back legs)<br />
(4) 1 X 2 X 18" ( long pieces of front legs,bigger chair)<br />
(4) 1 X 2 X 16" (short pieces of front legs, bigger chair)<br />
(12) 1 X 2 X 16" ( long pieces of front legs, regular/smaller chair) <br />
(12) 1 X 2 X 14" ( short pieces of front legs, regular/smaller chair)<br />
(6) 1 X 2 X 16" ( front and back apron and top rail on back for the bigger chair) <br />
(4) 1 X 2 X 18" ( side apron, bigger chair)<br />
(18) 1 X 2 X 15" ( front and back apron and top rail on back for reg. chair)<br />
(32) 1 X 3 to 4 X 18" ( corner bracing)<br />
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My steps:<br />
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1. Make leg template from cardboard (plywood is even better) and trace on the 1 X 5 X 40" pieces.<br />
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2. Cut with jigsaw, glue and clamp two pieces to make 2" thick back legs.<br />
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3. Glue and clamp the leg pieces using short and long pieces to form the front legs.<br />
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Make sure to pair the parts accordingly, mark each piece. It is also important to sand every piece before attaching.<br />
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4. Use blue tape to mark where to stop drilling.<br />
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5. Twice the drill hole measurement equals the length of the dowels. I decided to choose dowels for my wood joinery since according to most, it's the second strongest joinery next to mortise and tenon. It is also easy for me to make since I don't have those fancy routers.<br />
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6. This is the trickiest part: to align the dowels and drill hole perfectly. To do this, I smeared caulk on top of the dowel and press the other part so I know exactly where to drill and would fit right.<br />
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6. Carefully drill the wood.<br />
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7. With glue and dowel, attach the back legs by hammering/rubber mallet.<br />
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8. Drill the side of back legs for the side apron.<br />
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9. Attach the side aprons.<br />
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10. And the top back rail.<br />
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11. Attach the front apron and front legs.<br />
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12. Drill the side apron using the aligning trick discussed above.<br />
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13. Attach the front legs to the back part.<br />
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14. Cut the corner bracing, 45 degrees both ends.<br />
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15. Attach bracing using screws.<br />
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16. Reinforce the back middle joint with mending plate ( like mini version of truss). I don't really need to use this but I like my chair to be overly strong :) <br />
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This step can be done before attaching the back apron so hammering it in be easier.<br />
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17. Make the regular/smaller chairs.<br />
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19. I mixed my stain of 1:2:3 ratio ebony, dark walnut and red oak.<br />
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20. Stain the legs. Stain the whole chair if you want. I only stain the legs because the seat and back part will be covered with foam and fabric anyway (and save me time and energy :) Let fully dry and recoat if desired and finish it with clear coat.<br />
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Whew! now that the difficult part is over, I am very excited to move on to the upholstery part where my favorite furniture making, designing pattern and finishing are involve. But I have to wait for my stain to dry and clear coat and let fully dry. This will keep me waiting for at least two days, should be enough time to find the right fabric :)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-74093417347909880422012-04-14T19:06:00.002-07:002013-08-02T11:21:48.593-07:00Dining side tableI am in the middle of building my dining chairs but I decided to detour to another furniture :) And I gotta say, this is my latest favorite furniture in the house. <br />
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<b>DIY Dining Side Table</b><br />
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<u>Cut list:</u><br />
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(1) 1 X 15 X 50" (top shelf)<br />
(1) 1 X 10 X 48" (bottom shelf)<br />
(4) 1 X 1-1/2 X 48" (long decor pattern frame pieces)<br />
(4) 1 X 1-1/2 X 10" (short decor pattern frame pieces) <br />
(6) 1 X 1-1/2 X 5" (side frame pieces)<br />
(4) 1 X 3 X 25-3/4" (legs, tapered)<br />
(1) 1 X 5 X 45" (long decor piece)<br />
(2) 1 X 5 X 10" (short side decor pieces)<br />
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1. Cut all the part pieces (from Cut list).<br />
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2. I made my pattern from cereal box :).<br />
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3. Traced the my pattern on the board by repeating it.<br />
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4. Make the front (long) and 2 short sides. Cut.<br />
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5. For more detailing (or 3D effect?), I did some carving (using chisel) on the pattern to make it look like the pattern have loops as shown. ( This took most of my time). Sand to smooth. <br />
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6. Painted the decorative pieces (it would be difficult to paint it when already attached).<br />
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7. Build the top.<br />
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8. Then I attached the decorative pattern.<br />
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9. Attached the legs and bottom shelf. Fill screw holes with wood filler.<br />
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10. Sanded and painted it with ivory primer and paint in one with satin finish. Let dry.</div>
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And ready to use!<br />
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Now back to building my dining chairs :)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-36784476378904535122012-04-10T06:00:00.000-07:002012-04-14T20:08:42.350-07:00Simple vertical herb gardenI want to plant few herbs but separate from my regular vegetable garden and by my patio so I can attend it regularly or won't take over my veggie garden (like mints do). They are aromatic and help mosquitoes or gnats away from pestering me while sitting on my porch or patio :). For these, I built a simple rack from scraps left from my projects and used small baskets as pots. <br />
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I have herb dill, sage pineapple, orange mint, English lavender, chives, green onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley and with these are strawberries and spinach. I want to add lemon grass and more.</div>Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-38920488635412646822012-04-07T14:41:00.000-07:002012-04-09T05:23:50.469-07:00Dining tableMy dining table measures 78"long X 36"wide X 30"high, seats 6 to 8 people. I made it entirely from red oak.<br />
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Lay the table top.<br />
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Attach the table top frame.<br />
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Make the table legs.<br />
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Stain the table top and legs. Let completely dry (I let mine dry for 24 hours) and recoat. For darker color use 2 to 3 stain layers.<br />
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My next project will be dining chairs to go with this table. I probably should buy chairs and not make them because chair making are for pros. But, I like to test my limits, mentally and physically (^_-)-☆. So, I will at least attempt to build one and see if I can do all 6 chairs (・_・;) but probably will end up buying them.Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-57976176079456178162012-04-01T10:48:00.003-07:002012-07-28T12:39:04.569-07:00Dining room buffet - DONE!Steps (cont'd)<br />
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-Make the circle patterns on plywood sheet using compass or thread by attaching pencil on one end and pivoting the other end. Swing to make circles :) <br />
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Next, dining table.Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-20416954614597881082012-03-29T19:27:00.001-07:002012-07-28T12:39:19.552-07:00Buffet - back and shelvingI did some more work on my dining project today.<br />
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-Stain the unfinished buffet before attaching the shelves and back, make staining easier and even (should also stain the racks before attaching them, made mistake of not doing it).<br />
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- Add middle shelf and the already stained back cover.<br />
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- Start making the door frame.<br />
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- Stain before putting it together.<br />
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<br />Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-6282486826121397372012-03-27T18:48:00.000-07:002012-07-28T12:38:33.052-07:00Dining room buffet (in progress)With these sunny days, I finally got my new batch of wood from my local lumber supplier, Mr. Milton. I was waiting for his solar kiln to dry more woods. The other day he emailed us to pick our wood before he'll announce it on his website and I thought, nicceee! I will be able to pick the best of the best :) <br />
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A truck load all for $140, which by the way, will only get me 7 - 9 pieces of red oak at a home improvement store (ain't that crazy?).</div>
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I got these good wood because I gave myself a challenge, to furnish my entire formal dining room from buffet to table to chairs! BUT, I don't expect to finish this challenge myself and won't be surprise if I ended up buying them haha!</div>
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<u>Cutlist:</u></div>
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(2) 1 X 8 X 57-1/2 & (1) 1 X 3 X 57-1/2 (top face)</div>
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(2) 1 X 8 X 15 (middle shelf)</div>
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(4) 1 X 4 X 15 (wine rack)</div>
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(3) 1 X 4 X 14 & (3) 1 X 3 X 13 (hanging glass rack)</div>
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(8) 1 X 3 X 4 ( legs)</div>
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<u>Steps:</u></div>
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Glue and clamp the pieces listed on the Cutlist to make the top and bottom faces.</div>
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Glue and clamp the pieces listed on the cutlist for sides to make the two sides.<br />
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Leave the middle partition pieces unglued.<br />
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Make the wine rack by cutting three 3-1/2" dia. semicircle (4" if you drink wines that are in big bottles) .<br />
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Glue two leg pieces to make four.<br />
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On the glued two side parts, make pocket holes using kreg jig,<br />
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Attach the sides onto the bottom shelf/face using glue and pocket hole screws.<br />
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Turn it upside down, attach the top face. Add finishing nails on the bottom face in addition to screws. <br />
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Turn it up and put finishing nails for reinforcement.<br />
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Add the middle partition 5-1/2" apart (can add one more piece to close the gap, I want the wine labels to show on the sides that's why I built it this way).<br />
Attach the wine racks, make sure the front and back matches.<br />
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Turn the table upside down again (if this table talks it already complained :) and attach the glass rack.</div>
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Bevel, sand and attach the legs using glue and screws while on upside down position. <br />
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Turn it back up and add screws.<br />
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Put stainable wood filler on the nail and pocket holes.<br />
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Let the glue and wood filler dry completely and sand. <br />
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Next would be the back, doors and shelves..........check back later :)Liz Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515888908081577016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4682595251452492919.post-58713320840934350252012-03-22T18:48:00.000-07:002012-03-26T04:51:06.948-07:00Hallway side table<div style="text-align: center;">
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<u>My Cutlist</u><br />
-2 pcs. 55" 1X6 (for the top)<br />
-2 pcs. 50" 1X3 (top shelf side brace) <br />
-2 pcs. 51-1/2" 1X6(for the bottom shelf)<br />
-4 pcs. 27" 1X3 ( for the main legs)<br />
-4 pcs. 5" (hardwood, bottom legs)<br />
-3 pcs. 9-1/2"(side and middle frame top shelf support)<br />
-2 sheets 9-1/2" X 26-1/4" plywood (decorative pattern) <br />
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Cut 3/4" X 2-1/2" from the 51-1/2" boards for the legs.<br />
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Glued bottom and top shelf together and clamped. <br />
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Started assembling by adding the legs to the bottom shelf.<br />
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Attached the top shorter side frame braces.<br />
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Attached the longer top shelf braces.<br />
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Turned the assembled frame (above) upside down and attached it on the top shelf. Added the middle top brace and the legs.<br />
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Traced the pattern I designed on two 9-1/2 X 26-1/4 in. plywood sheets (can use softwood) and drilled holes for the starting point for my jigsaw.<br />
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Cut the patterns.<br />
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Thanks to this skil jigsaw hubby got me (with the condition that I will read the manual from front to back cover :) I can incorporate more designs on my projects!</div>
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<u>Finishing steps:</u><br />
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-Filled the nail holes with wood filler <br />
-Added mouldings including the decorative side patterns I made<br />
-Sanded the whole thing<br />
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-Stained and clear coated the table.<br />
-Waited to completely dry.<br />
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And ready to use! </div>
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The displayed art is the largest cross-stitch I made (from cross-stitching to matting it and framing it) couple of years ago. The color is a little strong though. <br />
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