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Make it DIY furniture
Cabin fever Rustle up these rustic pieces for indoor comfort and entertainment
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ild winter weather curtailing your outdoor activities? Head to the shed, take out your toolkit and turn timber into tables, a cute little weaving loom and a nifty boot rack.
D I N I N G TA B L E Rock a retro vibe with black, solid steel hairpin legs
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Projects, styling and steps photography Sam van Kan. Photography Belinda Merrie, styling assistant Sophie Heyworth. Project editing Natasha Dickins. •Timbers vary by region, contact your local store for further information.
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Smooth over the top and sides of the pine panel using an orbital sander with 180-grit abrasive disc, rounding over the corners slightly.
1 Monarch ‘Woodcare’ 75mm paintbrush, $24.47, I/N: 0022591. 2 Taskmaster ‘Hairpin’ 700mm x 10mm steel table leg, $26.95, I/N: 0038471. 3 Ryobi ‘ONE+’ 18V drill driver kit, $129, I/N: 0023212. 4 Selex 2100mm x 900mm 30mm laminated pine panel in Clear, $123, I/N: 0290007•. 5 Intergrain ‘UltraClear’ interior finish in Satin, $72/1L, I/N: 0190868. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Turn the panel upside down. Position a hairpin leg in each corner, with the plates 50mm from the sides, securing with 30mm timber screws.
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Safety equipment (mask, eye and ear protection) Random orbital sander with 180- and 240-grit abrasive discs Tape measure and pencil Drill with Phillips head bit 75mm-wide paintbrush 2100mm x 900mm x 30mm laminated pine panel• our 700mm hairpin legs F 30mm timber screws Cloth Timber varnish
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Wipe away dust with a damp cloth, then seal the top and sides with varnish using a wide brush, leaving to dry thoroughly. Sand lightly with 240-grit, wipe away dust, apply a second coat of varnish and leave to dry. bunnings |
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