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Drawers installed in kitchen cupboard
I wanted to add an extra two drawers to a kitchen cupboard, I did install one for spices a while ago, now I decided to add more to make items easier to access. Materials 16mm white melamine custom board. 30 mm countersunk screws. White melamine edging tape. 400mm drawer runners. 40mmx20mm Tasmanian Oak, 400mm long to suit…
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Mobile garden planter using pallet timber
A handy trolley built using recycled pallet timber for growing herbs and vegetables that you can move around the yard to ensure a sunny growing position. The project I haven't had a vegetable or herb garden for a long time. I just missed having having fresh herbs and veggies. I had some pallet timber that was in my shed…
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Tasmanian Oak desk with drawer
Tasmanian Oak, MDF and Pine were used to create a bespoke timber desk with large drawer. The project I had some spare offcut Tasmanian Oak timber, and I wanted to use as much as possible without buying more timber. I just needed to buy drawer runners and MDF board for the drawer base. I had the material for the top of the…
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Floating picture frame
I have just finished painting a bedroom, I wanted a picture to go above the the bed, so after inspiration from a Bunnings Workshop contributor, @EleventhCoastal I painted my own artwork and made my timber floating picture frame, made out of Tasmanian Oak and pine timber. Materials Materials used Canvas frame for painting…
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Elevated pet food station
Here is a simple little project to make life easier for your cat, I read that a cats feeding bowl is better if it was elevated a little bit making it easier for the cat to digest the food, I made this stand using left over pieces of floor board and timber for the legs. Overall size, 430 mm long x 200 mm wide x 120mm high.…
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Bedroom makeover with window shutters
New paint, window shutters and cabinetry helped to transform a main bedroom. The project I have just completed painting and finishing off a bedroom. I repainted the walls in Lexicon 1/4 strength low sheen, the floors were painted in satin black, skirting boards, architrave and windows and door in satin white. I have also…
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Tasmanian Oak desk with drawer
I had some spare off cut Tasmanian Oak timber, I wanted to use as much as possible without buying more timber, I just needed to buy drawer runners and mdf board for the drawer base, I had the material for the top of the desk that I purchased from Bunnings when they were at a bargain price. Materials Offcuts/spare Tasmanian…
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Shed makeover
Mobile workbenchA friend of mine installed a new shed, she wanted a workbench and shelving for storage, she asked if I could help install it. the work bench chosen was a Bunnings, Pinnacle stainless steel mobile bench complete with drawers, however, she wanted a wider top, she bought the timber top, shelving and pinboard.…
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Music CD display racks
These custom racks are the perfect size to put CDs on display and you can create more as you grow your collection. The project I originally made these CD shelves but decided to make a different style. My grandson likes to collect CDs so these CDs are for display rather than storing them away where they can't be seen.…
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Which paint to use on timber floor?
Hi I have a timber floor in a bedroom that was painted previously with water based paint, I now want to repaint it , using a water based semi gloss or low sheen paint. Has anyone done this before, if so what paint could I use, I want to paint it black. I was thinking of using a door and trim paint which is a hard wearing…
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Built-in wardrobes upgraded with shelving
A built-in wardrobe renovated with extra shelving and longer hanging space. The project One of my niece’s has three built-in wardrobes that were built to suit suit her young family. Now they are growing up, the robes need longer hanging space and extra shelving. I reconfigured the area and built extra shelving for each…
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Book shelves using leftover Melamine board
I had some white melamine board left over from another project, my grandson asked if I could make him a bookshelf for his place, I ended up making two units. Materials 16mm white melamine chipboard. White edging tape. 38mm countersunk screws Plastic brackets and screws for kick rail. Tools Track saw Mitre saw Router and…
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Piano-style coat hook
Wooden coat hooks fashioned in the shape of a piano keyboard. The project I am renovating my grandson's bedroom. I have painted the room and am just waiting for plantation shutters for the window and a room air conditioner. In the meantime, I have made a coat hook that looks similar to piano keys because he likes music and…
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Built-in wardrobes upgraded with shelving
One of my niece’s has three built in wardrobes that were built to suit suit her young family, now they are growing up, the robes need more longer hanging space and extra shelving, I reconfigured the area and built extra shelving for each robe and refitted the top shelving, giving much needed extra hanging space and more…
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Nest of three tables for planter stands
A nest of three tables made from Tasmanian Oak offcuts. The project I had these small off-cut timber boards that were destined for firewood. I was going to make chopping boards out of them, however, I wasn’t sure of the type of glue was used to laminate them together, so I decide to make this set of planter stands. I got…
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Upcycled bedside drawers
I bought the bedside drawers for an op shop for $20, I already had another bedside drawer unit and a tall boy unit stripped and painted, clear top and satin black lower section, I just added this unit to complete the set. Materials 12mm timber dowel to seal handle holes Sawdust and glue to patch old handle holes Wood…
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Spice jar drawer organisation
A bespoke spice rack inside a drawer made with leftover timber. The project I had some space available in one of my cupboards, so I decided to make this spices drawer. It's a lot better than having spices all over the place. Materials Materials used for this project: * A single 16mm sheet of Melamine panel measuring 1200…
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Pot plant stands
Three pot plant stands made from Tasmanian Oak and stained with clear varnish. The project I made these new pot plant stands using Tasmanian Oak timber. I have been wanting to make these stands for the last six months. After looking at different ideas online, I decided to go with this style. All joints are glued. The legs…
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Nest of 3 planter stands
I had these small off cut timber boards that were destined for firewood. I was going to make chopping boards out of them, however, I wasn’t sure of the type of glue was used to laminate them together, so I decide to make this set of planter stands, I got the idea from the internet. I used Tasmanian Oak. This project took…
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Printer table
I have recently purchased a new printer, so I needed a printer table, this is the result, made from solid Tasmanian Oak timber. i first made the carcass for the drawer and also made the drawer to fit, then I made the leg/base frame to suit, the final part made was the table top. Finished in satin water based varnish.…
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Timber tool box
I decided to make a timber toolbox for timber off cuts and salvaged kerbside timber, my intention was to use materials at hand, I had pine for the sides, marine ply for the base, IKEA bed timber ( looks like Swedish pine) for the sides, merbau timber for the handle. I made the joins by making box joints, the base was…
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Solid workbench modified into modular workbench
I like changing things in my workshop/garage, a while back I modified my work bench to a mobile one, I was happy with the way it turned out. You can see how I did it in my previous entry on the Bunnings Workshop site. I have been thinking of making my solid mobile workbench into a modular one, split up in three sections,…
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Serving tray using recycled timber
Floorboard off-cuts and Tasmanian Oak used to make a serving tray. The project I made this serving tray using leftover off-cuts from floating timber floorboards and Tasmanian Oak. Steps Step 1 Cut floorboards to the size of tray required. Glue boards to the required width - mine is 285mm wide. Cut the tray sides to fit…
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Upcycled chest of drawers
An old chest of drawers sanded back, the rails replaced and then painted in satin black and coated in varnish. The project I had this old chest of drawers that needed repair. It was difficult to pull out the drawers. They were always getting jammed. Upon further investigation, I found that the drawer rails were worn out,…
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Upcycled chest of drawers
An old chest of drawers saved from landfill and upcycled using DAR Pine and MDF board, fresh paint and varnish, and fitted with new knobs. The project I have just finished upcycling this chest of drawers that I got from a neighbour in my area. It was going to the local tip. It looked in good condition, however, all the…
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Patio sliding door lock upgrade
Just upgraded a standard sliding door lock to a deadlock one. The original holes on the were too far away to allow latching securely, I had to elongate the holes towards the edge of the door, using a small round file, this worked well. i followed the installation instructions, all went well until I tried to deadlock the…
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Boundary fence post repair
One of my boundary fence was leaning towards my neighbours property. In order to prevent further damage to the fence, my neighbour and I decided to straighten the post and strengthen the base with concrete. After digging around the the base we found the the hardwood timber post was rotten at the base, so we decided to add…
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Floating entertainment unit to hide internet cables
Tasmanian Oak stained with clear varnish and fitted with magnetic latches used to build a floating entertainment cabinet to conceal internet cables. The project I am currently painting a bedroom that has the NBN modem and internet cabling. The unit was located on a mobile shelf. I wanted something that would be permanent…
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Upcycled chest of drawers and bedside drawers
Bedside drawers and a chest of drawers repaired, sanded back and painted in a satin black with clear varnish on top. The project Here is my latest upcycled project. One chest of drawers and one bedside drawers set, sanded back and painted in satin black and given satin varnished clear tops. Tools and materials Materials…
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Outdoor kitchen with drawers
A timber benchtop with tiled splashback and drawers for cooking outdoors. The project I built this outdoor cooking top and drawers so I can grill and fry meals outside to reduce oil splatter in the kitchen. I had a small grill for frying. I then bought a spare induction cooker that I can use for frying outside. I built the…
