This was my first ever attempt at making something real out of wood. I've only made some really basic floating coat hangars and docorative rustic pieces to set around peoples houses and a spice rack. I really wanted more of a challenge and this was a perfect place to start. I had to purchase the Kreg Jig and a couple of large clamps but once I got the hang of drilling and filling pocket holes it was smooth sailing.
The Mrs then finished it off with some lovely rustic baskets and a serving tray with all the latest Southern Living magazines.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$39.97 - Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Model R3
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~$60 - various cuts of wood, Home Depot made this easy and cut it all to size for me when purchased. (other than the angled cuts)
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$7 - Speed square (for the angled cuts)
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$10 -100 count pack of 2 1/2" pocket hole screws & 100 count 1 1/2" pocket hole screws
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$7 - Foam brushes
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Total: $123 w/some spare wood
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~$60 - various cuts of wood, Home Depot made this easy and cut it all to size for me when purchased. (other than the angled cuts)
.
$7 - Speed square (for the angled cuts)
.
$10 -100 count pack of 2 1/2" pocket hole screws & 100 count 1 1/2" pocket hole screws
.
$7 - Foam brushes
.
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Total: $123 w/some spare wood
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
5 layers of stain are applied in the following order:
1st - Miniwax Dark Walnut
2nd - Varathane White wash Pickling
3rd - Miniwax Classic Gray
4th - Miniwax Dark Walnut (Wiped off almost as fast as it was put on)
5th - 2 coats of clear gloss.
1st - Miniwax Dark Walnut
2nd - Varathane White wash Pickling
3rd - Miniwax Classic Gray
4th - Miniwax Dark Walnut (Wiped off almost as fast as it was put on)
5th - 2 coats of clear gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate