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D I N I N G TA B L E 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 Cloth 5mm-wide paintbrush 7 2100mm x 900mm x 30mm laminated pine panel• Four 700mm hairpin legs 0mm timber screws 3 Timber varnish
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Rock a retro vibe with black, solid steel hairpin legs
Rustle up these rustic pieces for indoor craft and dining, and to tidy up outdoor gear
ild winter weather curtailing your outdoor activities? Head to the shed, take out your toolkit and turn timber into a table, a nifty boot rack and a cute little weaving loom.
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1 Monarch ‘Woodcare’ 75mm paintbrush, $20.75, I/N: 0022591. 2 Taskmaster ‘Hairpin’ 700mm x 10mm steel table leg, $21, I/N: 0038471. 3 Ozito ‘PXC’ 18V 125mm random orbital sander, $51.98/skin only (battery and charger sold separately), I/N: 6290614. 4 AraucoPly 2100mm x 900mm x 30mm clear FJ pine laminated panel, $136, I/N: 0290007•. 5 Cabot’s ‘Cabothane Clear’ water based polyurethane timber varnish in Gloss, $49.90/1L, I/N: 1522392.
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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.
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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.
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.
Projects, styling and steps photography Sam van Kan. Photography Belinda Merrie, styling assistant Sophie Heyworth. Project editing Natasha Dickins. •Timbers vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
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