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Safety tip Before drilling into walls, use a wall scanner to check for wiring and pipework, and turn off the power while working
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Surf’s up
This simple rack not only solves the problem of surfboard storage but turns it into a style statement
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ports equipment is a storage challenge – all those bulky boards, bikes, bats and balls defy most off-the-shelf solutions, and surfboards are no exception. This DIY rack addresses the issue, storing a full quiver of six boards neatly out of the way. No more tripping over fins!
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TOOLS & MATERIALS
Safety equipment (mask, eye and ear protection) Tape measure and pencil Mitre saw Try square Drill press with 25mm spade bit Quick-grip clamps Drill with 12mm bit 12mm masonry bit
Long nose pliers Rubber mallet Two 2.4m lengths of 90mm-square DAR pine• Six 1.2m lengths of 25.4mm Tasmanian oak dowel• Painter’s tape Four 125mm x 12mm masonry bolts with anchors 180-grit abrasive paper Timber adhesive
Project and steps photography Martin Roberts, project editing Natasha Dickins. Photography James Moffatt, styling Tilly Roberts. Some photographs feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings. •Timbers vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
The dowel should be a tight fit, but if it doesn’t tap in, sand the end and inside the hole until it does
