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Upcycled timber cabinet

NolsE
Growing in Experience

Upcycled timber cabinet

This was left on the sidewalk, I asked the owner if I could have. It was a quality piece of solid wood but very golden syrup in colour and rather out of date. I love up cycling pieces like this and giving them a new purpose. I actually kept this one as it suits my decor. It was very scratched and well worn with an over hang that made it out dated.

 

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Materials

I am an amateur ‘carpenter’ but love working with wood! I painted with Monument as main colour and clear top finished with bees wax.

Tools

I have  Ozito battery tools

Three Drills: one for drilling, screwing, counter sink.
jigsaw, sander, and drop saw.

 

 

Steps

Step 1

*Thoroughly cleaned the unit with sugar soap.

*repaired and loose bits. 
*took doors off, removed drawers

*Sanded the complete unit

*cut the overhang from the unit top

*sanded the top back to original raw wood

*two coats of paint and one clear 

*added new brushed handles

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Old is new again…

Hi @NolsE,

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

 

I love the look. The monument paint complements the waxed timber top beautifully.

 

A very nice restoration of a wonderful piece of furniture.

 

Thank you for sharing.

 

Jacob

 

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