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What projects are you tackling at the moment?

I'd be interested to hear about what everyone is up to at the moment. Are you planning a project and spending some time in the shed, or perhaps you've just completed a project that you're particularly proud of? It would be great to hear what everyone is working on.

Post an image below and add some details to inspire others.

Mitchell

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MitchellMc

I've been working on a rustic coat rack inspired by some old hardwood palings I had lying around. I thought they would make a neat backing board. The palings have some nice texture on the top where they had weathered away over the years.

While searching for hooks, I came across an old rusty tire iron cross, so I cut the ends off it and glued them into the timber. I finished the rack off by adding a stark white timber border, which I think offsets the rustic look successfully.

I'm pretty chuffed with my efforts as it turned out better than what I was expecting. I look forward to seeing what everyone else is working on!

Mitchell

Jason

I need to do a lot of painting prep at the front of our house. Mainly the fascia, eaves, window and door trims. Not something I really enjoy unfortunately, but I'll pop the headphones on and do little bursts.

Jason

JoeAzza

I am currently working on overhead cupboards for my laundry, as we all know, you can never have enough storage space. I have already built the carcasses and the doors, they are made from tassie oak with glass insert, (glass is on order).

I found out that I don't have enough studs behind the plaster wall, (using a Stanley stud

locator) to mount the cupboard securely, so I had to install extra studs.

Started by marking out area where cupboard is to be installed, then remove the weather boards, foil wrap and insulation.

I used 95 x 45 pine to frame up the area, (a bit of overkill).

Reinstall installation, foil wrap and weather boards.

Now I can go back and finish off my cupboard, I will keep you posted.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12039#Comment_12039

Hi @JoeAzza,

It sounds like you have your work cut out for you this weekend, but I like that you've gone with the 90 x 45mm as those cabinets will be rock solid.

Let us know if you run into any trouble as I trust our helpful members would be more than happy to share some advice. Make sure you start your own discussion to showcase your cabinets and installation when you are complete. I'm sure everyone would like to see your efforts.

Give me a shout if you need anything.

Mitchell

JoeAzza

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68456#Comment_68456

Thankyou

already had one problem, I bought hinges for the cupboard doors, these came with large unusual looking screws to mount to the cupboard, I am not sure if I should use them, instead of normal counter sunk screws

would you know how to use this type of screw

whoops just realised that there was more instructions on the packaging, now I know what they for, you can use normal countersunk screws instead of the ones supplied

Lesson learned, read all of the instructions

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/97146#Comment_97146

It's great to see you got that sorted @JoeAzza. It's amazing what reading the instructions can do. Personally, they are the last resort for me, and I'll frustrate over something until I give up before reading them.

I can't wait to see your results!

Mitchell

MitchellMc

It appears many locations around Australia will receive their fair share of rain over this weekend. Has the weather dampened your D.I.Y. plans, or perhaps you've bought your project into the living room to work on? It would be amazing to hear if you have a go-to project for rainy days or what you'll be tackling despite the precipitation.

Myself, I'm working on making concrete pots for my succulents and cacti, inspired by @hannah's D.I.Y. concrete vase. A super simple project with satisfying results, perfect for rainy days.

I look forward to seeing what you are all up to.

Mitchell

MitchellMc

Does anyone have a cracking D.I.Y. job on the go this weekend?

I've just finished my mini desktop self-watering moss wall inspired by SerpaDesign. I absolutely adore moss and ferns, so I jumped straight on this project when I saw the video. It was fairly simple to make and only took an afternoon with all the parts coming straight from Bunnings.

I know you'll love this one @mich1972. 😀

It would be fantastic to hear what everyone is working on this weekend.

Mitchell

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TedBear

I am tackling what I thought was just the repainting of an old gate (thought about replacing it, but it suits the house).

It is made of upright tongue and groove boards. I discovered one had a badly broken away groove edge, which looked unsightly.

The boards are not any available standard size & having tried repairing it with bog (to create a time-wasting unsightly mess), I decided that I would have to make a new bespoke T&G board. Easy to say and imagine, but fiddly to do.

I had to remove all the boards along from the edge of the gate to release the one that I wanted to replace.

I then started making a replacement using a T&G board I had in my wood *store, which was too wide and too thick. And too long, but fixing that bit was easy, so I docked it first... a mistake in hindsight.

(* My wife's most hated thing on the property. "What are you keeping all that for?" ...which I just can't answer in advance. It is out of site!)

I ran it through the saw, cutting off the existing groove, to get the final width correct.

Getting the thickness right was a bit trickier (I don't have a thicknesser).

To ensure that the tongue still ended up in the centre (to line up with the groove of the next board) I had to measure the difference between required thickness and the board I had, and then halve that measurement. It was only small. I then ran the board on it's edge through the saw to trim off one side. Then set the saw to the final required thickness and trimmed off the excess on other side.

Finally I had to make a new groove, using my router, which wasn't set up on a table... and since it was supposed to be a small job, I decided to route it by hand.

This is where I regretted docking the board to length first. Trying to get the router to start a centered groove by introducing the spinning cutter at the end of the board wasn't a great idea. Only one of the router's guides was able to engage the board at the end, so the line was a bit wobbly until I could move the router along the board and guide it properly. Had I left the board un-docked, this wobbly bit would have been in the waste section.

Lesson learnt.

Luckily it is acceptable, given that the rest of the old gate is also characterised by imperfections.

And now, many hours later, I managed to get an undercoat on.

showing small breakaway at top

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12039#Comment_12039

Overkill on mounting cupboards is a good idea. I know of a woman who is now suffering from life-long injuries due to someone doing the opposite, which resulted in the cupboards plus all contents falling on to them. It would be good if we can get to see the final outcome of your project.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12235#Comment_12235

That sounds like quite the exercise, @TedBear! I'm glad you've got it sorted, though.

What are your plans for today, applying a topcoat?

Mitchell

mich1972

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12229#Comment_12229

Ohhhh now this is interesting @MitchellMc 🤔 🤣

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68569#Comment_68569

That sounds like it would be it, but unfortunately I have made other plans for the day, so it will go back in the "have to back to that" pile now. Probably for a week or 2 because I am having a medical issue (minor op) seen to in the next few days, which will need recovery time. I guess my DIY fix will be limited to following the activities in this Workshop Community.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/97213#Comment_97213

All the best for your operation @TedBear and a very speedy recovery.

Jason

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/11937#Comment_11937

This is great. I agree that the white frame makes a perfect interface between the smooth house wall and the rough timber. And recycling the old wheel-nut brace was genius. A work of art that is also useful.

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/115257#Comment_115257

Thanks for the good wishes, Jason & Mitchell. My sense of pride wouldn't let me leave the gate at primer stage for 2 weeks, so I got up early this morning (Monday) and put a coat of white over it, so it looks presentable. I can finish off properly when I am back, up and running.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/125482#Comment_125482

Great to hear @TedBear.

Look after yourself, and fingers crossed, you'll be up and running in no time.

Mitchell

MitchellMc

What's everyone up to this weekend?

I've been working on a green wall similar to the D.I.Y. artificial plant wall by @Nikkaz. It's coming along nicely, and I'm putting the finishing touches on it at the moment. I'd be interested to hear our members' thoughts on the use of artificial plants around the home and garden. Personally, I'm really impressed with the quality of our UN-REAL 100 x 100cm Luxury Artificial Hedge Tiles, and from a few feet away, you'd be hard-pressed to tell they are not real. They've really changed my opinion of using artificial greenery around the home.

I look forward to seeing all your projects and hearing about what you have been working on!

Mitchell

MitchellMc

Did anyone complete an awesome D.I.Y. project this weekend? I've been working on a rustic-looking garden tool holder made from a pallet. Hopefully, it can serve as a central location to keep all my miscellaneous gardening items. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out as it invokes the vintage feel I was looking for.

I hope you all had a great weekend, and I look forward to seeing what you have been tackling.

Mitchell

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12469#Comment_12469

It looks great. How did you get the pallets (I assume they are/were) to have that awesome grey/white finish?

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/68679#Comment_68679

Hi @TedBear,

Thanks for your kind words. I whitewashed the pallets with a 50/50 mix of acrylic paint and water. I then gave them a rough sanding with 120grit sandpaper to reveal some of the timber again.

A similar technique, but with three colours, was used on this coffee table I built a while back.

Mitchell

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