A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and little did I know how many papers and supplies come with having it. For a couple weeks our kitchen counter was just littered with testing supplies and literature, it got the where I couldn't take it anymore. I decided to build this little set of shelves; so darn cute and a quick, inexpensive build. It took me about 5 hours total to complete the assembly and paint job and another hour or two to finish the stenciling. I am using it for all my diabetes accessories but it would work great as a little organizer for all that clutter that inevitably congregates in little piles on the kitchen table and counters.
One modification I made from the original plan was the angled cuts at the top; we unfortunately don't own a jigsaw so I just cut the side boards at a 30 degree angle to the corner instead. My shelves are also only 3/4 of an inch instead of 1 inch because I miss measured and did not buy enough supplies. So instead of waiting until I could get back to the store I ripped one of the 2X6 boards in half so I could utilize both sides.
To save a little money as lumber is pricey where we live, I bought 1- 2X6, 1-2X4, (both of these I match booked and ripped to create more material) and utilized 2 inch drywall screws which I countersank and filled before painting. Total cost was about $16 (I utilized paint was already had)
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sraper2
Sun, 04/07/2013 - 07:07
Good job! He's a lucky boy!
Good job! He's a lucky boy!
Pam the Goatherd
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 12:07
That is amazingly clever!
That is amazingly clever! Love it!
jbayer80
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 10:21
Thank you both!
Thank you both!
mrpaulperry
Wed, 07/31/2013 - 07:54
More info
That looks awesome!
What site did you use to build the headboard?
Where did you get the wood bats? I'm struggling to find a cheap option for those.
Thanks
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jbayer80
Sat, 01/18/2014 - 20:52
more info
There wasn't a plan for the headboard. I found a picture a few years back and knew I wanted to make it for my son. I can take measurements of everything and let you know but I got the bats then just did what looked best.
I searched high and low for bats in local stores and online. I ended up finding the best and cheapest online. I did my best to find old, used bats but couldn't find all the right sizes for what I wanted so I just got new bats.
kpmcmullin
Wed, 08/19/2015 - 14:50
plans
Hi- do you have the plans and measurements you used to make this headboard and bed? Thanks!
softballpickle
Wed, 04/22/2020 - 20:04
So beautiful, love Baseball…
So beautiful, love Baseball bat headboard