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Dog crate buffet cabinet with sliding door
Recycled Pine, reinforced steel bars, barn door tracks and a hardwood benchtop used to build a dog crate cabinet. The project This is my latest project - a dog crate buffet cabinet with a sliding mini barn door. This is used as a safe place for pets to sleep. The cabinet was constructed from recycled materials such as…
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Dog crate buffet cabinet
Here is my latest project. This is a dog crate buffet cabinet with a sliding mini barn door. This is used as a safe place with all pets, which they can use to sleep in. The cabinet was constructed from recycled materials such as pine, reo steel bars and the hardwood bench top.
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Hardwood barn doors
This would have to be one of my favourite builds. I have always wanted to Build a barn door and now I have made one, I can’t wait to be building more. Hanging the tracks is not a complex as it looks once you learn the heights and measurements. The timber I used is called Silver Top
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Long desktops over storage drawers
This 6m long desk was built over storage drawers as a kids play and craft area that doubles as a space to complete homework. The project I installed two long desk tops over these awesome storage drawers to hold toys and crafts. I also hung shelves on the wall for extra storage. I had to join the tops together with glue…
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Pallet planter boxes with home-made stain
These fantastic planter boxes made from recycled pallet timber were joined together and finished with a home-made stain. The project I built these planters using recycled pallet timber and finished off with a home-made stain. It’s a really simple process. Fill a jar up with vinegar and put in steel wool #0000. Let it sit…
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Bedroom wardrobe doors makeover
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Hardwood bi-fold barn doors
I custom built these beautiful recycled hardwood bifold barn doors to make this small space functional. The two doors are have hinges in the middle and have one barndoor roller on each end at the top which all work together for the doors to open up and slide across.
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Recycled Oregon dining table
A good mate of mine pulled these facia beams off an old house and asked if I could turn them into a dining table. The glue up was challenging with the timber only being 30mm, so I ended up glueing the planks in separate sections. The Legs were welded together with 50mm thick by 100mm tube steel.
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Outdoor daybed swing
A daybed swing made using recycled pallet timber and 40mm rope. The project This was such a fun project to make. I had the vision is my head but without any plans or measurements, the build was all made up on the spot. The swing was made from recycled timber which was cleaned, sanded smooth, and finished off with timber…
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Recycled Oregon dining table
This stunning dining table is made from salvaged Oregon fascia beams and welded tube steel. The project A good mate of mine pulled these fascia beams off an old house and asked if I could turn them into a dining table. The glue-up was challenging with the timber only being 30mm thick, so I ended up gluing the planks in…
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Pallet timber bench seat with storage
With handy storage and featuring two planter boxes, this rustic bench seat looks great and is extremely practical. The project Working with recycled pallets is fun and can be easy, depending on what project you tackle. For this project, I built a bench seat using recycled pallet timber, with hidden storage underneath the…
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Dog gate
I previously made and installed this slide gate for the inside of a house. It needed to be dog proof and constructed in a way to allow for wheel chair access whilst being able to move the gate freely with no hassle. Worked a treat
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Display watch stand
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Pot plant shelving stand
This attractive Pine timber stand has shelves to display plants or ornaments at various heights. The project This was a fun little build, and not hard to do. You can try it for yourself. I used 30mm x 30mm DAR Pine for the frame, and standard DAR Pine boards for the shelves, which are screwed from the back. For the join at…
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Hardwood dining table
This dining table was made using six pieces of Australian Messmate timber and custom steel legs. The project I made a beautiful 2.1m x 1.1m dining table using an Australian hardwood called Messmate. The timber is 40mm thick and I attached custom black steel fabricated legs. More project inspiration Check out our Top 10…
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Floating TV unit
Here I have made a Floating TV Unit made from one laminated Tasmania Oak bench top which was purchased from Bunnings. Once I had all my measurements I cut everything to size, glued and biscuit all joins. I then hung on the unit on the wall using a method called “French Cleat”.
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Recycled Messmate hardwood barn doors
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Barn door made from MDF and installed onto custom bulk head
Here I have made thei mdf barn door with a cross feature. All materials were purchased from Bunnings MDF Barn Door 3m slide rail I will add before and after photos 🙂
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MDF barn door with diagonal pattern
The stylish design on this barn door was created by cutting and aligning MDF pieces and features a custom-built bulkhead. The project I made this barn door and cut every piece for the diagonal pattern feature from a MDF sheet. All materials were purchased from Bunnings, including a 3m slide rail. Before and after More barn…
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Recycled hardwood bar with embedded coin feature
This recycled hardwood bar features ornamental coins set in clear epoxy and is suitable for outdoor use. The project I made this outdoor bar for friends of ours. I was given measurements and few photos to go off but used my imagination to create something that stands out. The two benchtops were made from recycled 40mm…
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Rustic pallet timber console table with sliding doors
This distressed console table made with recycled pallet timber features barn-style sliding doors on a double railing system. The project This project was made using recycled pallets, hardwood planks and treated Pine fence palings. I created a rustic-effect on the timber making this console table look distressed. The main…
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Large dog bed using recycled pallet timber
This double bed is perfect for large dogs to sprawl out or a relaxing spot for a couple of pets. The project I made this dog bed using recycled pallet timber. How to build a dog kennel This dog kennel is a great project to take on as a family and will look great in your backyard. Check out this step-by-step guide: D.I.Y.…
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Large outdoor bench seat, with storage and a side planter box/esky
All materials are recycled and Have been made into this large outdoor bench seat measuring at 2.3m long, 750mm high, 800mmm wide with the choice of a low table for entertainment
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D.I.Y. bike and scooter rack with helmet stand
Here I have built my kids a bike/scooter stand with helmet stand. I was sick of having all these bikes, scooters and helmets laying around the front door. So I gathered up all these recycled timber to construct a practical stand for this small space next to my front door. Instead of buying hooks, I managed to find these…
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Kids climbing frame
This affordable kids climbing frame project was created with recycled materials and includes rope handles to make it easier to move around the backyard. The project I made this climbing frame with recycled materials. How to build a kids climbing frame Our resident D.I.Y. expert Mitchell shared the following instructions to…
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Watch display stand
This clever projects turns the task of organising watches into a way to display an impressive collection. The project I used Tasmanian Oak for the base of this watch display stand. I could have used dowels for the watch holders but used a 43mm Pine table leg to make it a more affordable project. More project inspiration…
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Recycled pallet mud kitchen
This recycled pallet timber mud kitchen has tap functionality and waste drainage for the ultimate play time. The project I made this mud kitchen using recycled pallet timber. The tap is functional as I have attached a fitting that connects straight onto the garden tap. I have made the waste drain towards the back of the…
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Wide hardwood barn doors
Two barn doors were joined together to slide in one direction and cover a wide entryway. The project This has to be one of my favourite builds. I have always wanted to build a barn door and now I can’t wait to make more. I used 130mm x 14mm timber with tongue and groove joins. I put a bead of glue along each groove and…
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Teepee pallet cubby house
This teepee cubby house uses recycled pallet timber for an affordable D.I.Y. project to keep the kids entertained. The project I made this teepee cubby house using recycled pallet timber. Popular kids D.I.Y. projects Bunnings Workshop member Yorky88 built a similar teepee cubby house using recycled pallet timber. Find…
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Puppy whelping box
A solid puppy play pen or whelping box made using recycled pallet timber. The project I built this puppy whelping box using recycled pallets. It has a slide up door that can also be used as a ramp. How to build a dog kennel This stylish dog kennel is a great project to take on as a family and will look great in your…
