Hey everyone! I’m Shara from the DIY/Woodworking/Furniture Building blog, Woodshop Diaries and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to join a VERY talented group of DIY bloggers in Sandra’s mentorship squad! This month, we were challenged to step out of our comfort zone and attempt some wood joint styles we had never done before […]
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Hey guys! Julie and I survived three weeks of back breaking demolition on Calderwood Cottage! The place has changed so much, I have to look at pictures to remember what it looked like when we began. We originally weren’t going to start flipping until January (after I finished more of my own unfinished projects). BUT we […]
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Air tools can benefit from portable compressors as much as any tool in your workshop. From nailing trim to inflating pool toys, an air compressor has a ton of uses throughout your home. The Ridgid 18V cordless brushless compressor, is powered by 1 or 2 18V batteries, and can drive up to 1,200 nails per charge.
It features a locking regulator knob, ball valve drain, and is small enough to be stored on a shelf and light enough to schlep anywhere around the house. Ridgid always stands behind their tools, and this compressor is no different as it’s backed by a 3-year warranty.
Buy one today at Home Depot.
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Hi my name is Mindi and I blog over at MyLove2Create. Today I am going to show you how to make an Octagon Jig for creating geometric shaped projects, like frames, mirrors, trays, and shelves. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be in Sandra’s mentoring group! I have a very distinct memory of watching […]
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Today is the day! I finally get to reveal what I made for the #BEHRBox Challenge. If you missed my first post, you can see everything I received in my mystery box here. I was assigned the theme “Reflection,” and tasked with making something with some of the supplies I received in my box, as well as with supplies from The Home Depot. I decided to build a DIY storage bench with an Aztec pattern. I approached the theme figuratively (somewhere to sit and “reflect”) as well as literally (in the form of reflective polished nickel hardware). I love these types of challenges because they force you to step out of your comfort zone design-wise and use colors and materials you might otherwise not have thought to use.
Here’s my project!
Before I got started, I created a little moodboard with a few elements that I knew I wanted to incorporate into the project.
I used the following items from my #BEHRBox:
And the following supplies from The Home Depot®:
First, cut your boards to the following dimensions and sand it all well.
2 – 2×12 at 5 ft. long
4 – 2×12 at 11 3/4″ long
6 – 1×12 at 17 1/4″ long
6 – 1×12 at 9 1/4″ long
3 – 2′ x 4′ project panel pieces cut to 15 1/2″ x 9 1/4″
Next, Attach your end pieces by countersinking 2 1/2″ deck screws from the top and bottom of your bench.
Attach your cubby dividers using the same method as above, spacing them 18 inches apart.
Construct your bins using wood glue and a nail gun. (Or in my case, a cordless stapler since my nail gun wasn’t working. But the stapler worked great! I used the RYOBI AirStrike.)
Measure and drill holes for your hardware in the center of the front of each bin. (Tip: Use painter’s tape to mark the distance between holes and then stick that onto your box and drill through it.)
Use wood filler to patch over the screws and nail holes. Sand smooth when dry. I usually patch over wood knots too to prevent future bleed-through.
I primed and painted the bench and bins with BEHR Marquee paint in “In the Moment.” I painted the front of each bin “Soft Focus.” Allow to dry.
Mark off your Aztec pattern. Here’s a rundown of how I did it.
First, apply a strip of painter’s tape horizontally across the middle of the front of each bin. Apply a strip of tape directly above that (I left a tiny sliver of space between them) and mark the following distance from the edge of the bin onto the piece of tape: 3 inches on the bottom edge of the strip of tape and 2 1/2 inches on the top edge of the strip of tape.
Use scissors to diagonally cut from one dot (marked at 3″) to the other (2 1/2″). Do the same on the other end of the same piece of tape. Repeat this process with the following measurements. 4 1/2″ & 4″; 6 1/2″ & 6″. Reverse the pattern for the bottom strips of tape.
At the top and bottom, I just cut small triangles and placed one upside down below the other.
I painted over the tape with “In the Moment.” Be sure to smooth the edges of the tape first to prevent bleed-through. When your paint has dried, remove the tape. (Optional: Apply a Polycrylic topcoat to the whole bench for added protection.)
Attach your furniture legs and bin pulls and insert the bins into the cubbies. (The bins will come in handy for corralling shoes and hats.)
That’s it! This was an easy build and I was able to finish it in a weekend. This would be a great beginner woodworking project as it only requires a few basic tools and is easy to construct.
Also, congrats to Kelly D. for winning the Home Depot gift card giveaway!
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Hard to reach screws and bolts can stop a project dead in it’s tracks. With the new Bosch FlexiClick drill/driver system, you can just swamp out one of four attachments, which will allow you to reach the toughest locations.
This 12 volt 5-in-1 system features: a 3/8” keyless chuck, a locking bit holder, a right angle attachment and an offset angle attachment. These offer easy adjustment for screw driving, drilling, right angle drilling/driving, and offset driving close to edges. The tool offers excellent flexibility for projects that range from hanging cabinets to electrical box installation to pre-drilling holes in hardwood. The Bosch FlexiClick Drill/Driver delivers 265 in.-lbs. maximum torque and a maximum speed of 1,300 rpm.
“The Bosch FlexiClick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver System is a versatile tool for electricians, installers or anyone who can benefit from fast interface change during a task,” said Charlie Chiappetta, product manager, cordless tools, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. “This is a Bosch 12V Max tool that offers both power and a compact design. The variety of attachments ensures access to the widest array of applications, even in tight spaces. With one click the user has an attachment in place that will deliver precision and power in a compact tool. And with the right angle attachment and offset angle attachments, the user is ensured that they can get into even the smallest spaces.”
The right angle and the offset angle attachments can be rotated in 16 different positions using one hand and without the need to remove attachments from the tool. And the right angle attachment can be used in conjunction with three additional attachments or can be used alone. Additional attachments include a locking bit holder and the keyless chuck.
The Bosch FlexiClick is available on Amazon for $176.
How to stain wood using Briwax for a fast, easy, foolproof finish. We used Briwax to enhance and accentuate its natural character and beauty of the two nightstand DIY tables. We built these tables out of pine which has a tendency to take stain unevenly which makes for a blotchy, streaky, cheap looking finish. Not […]
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