WOW this was our first build. We had some money to get started so went and bought new miter saw and sander, kreg jig, basically everything we needed to build it. Tools aside we spend only about $100 on the lumber to build the coffee table and 2 side tables.
Eric cut notches in the X instead of using 2 separate pieces for the other side, so they fit together like a puzzle piece. it was a learning experience of trial and error, but he got better and better each time.
For the finish i used the tutorial of dissolving steel wool in vinegar and then added a coat of strong coffee which made an ugly green-gray color. I happened to have picked up a can of "autumn" wood stain that when applied made the color pop and look amazing. (thank goodness because i was so frustrated and wanted to give up) when we do this again (cuz i just sold the set we made) i will be better at sanding everything nice and smooth, and do staining/painting of the Xs and the top separately before putting everything together.
I dont recommend the steel wool and vinegar stain, it smelled terrible and was hard to apply because it was watery and ran a lot plus you cant see the color develop for a long time so its hard to see what was wet and what wasn't. yuk. The Minwax "gray" stain they just released would most likely work a lot better. those small can of stains for $6 are big enough for all 3 pieces we built so really i don't think i saved money buying the steel wool and vinegar.
Anyway this was way fun! Cant wait to build again :)
Comments
groovymom2000
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 09:41
Ah, well dang it, now I have
Ah, well dang it, now I have no excuses! LOL. This is on my list of things to do as well--yours looks great!
SingleMomThriving
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:04
Great Job
Looks like the 1x4 was a perfect fit for all those little items, especially the wraps which get pushed to the back all the time and the pasta boxes. I feel some inspiration coming on.....
lianatempera
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 14:16
Awesome
This is awesome. I should probably do this for my pantry, as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
Cindy from Indiana (not verified)
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 09:31
Love it!
I love it! Great price,too!
I especially love how the design corals all those pesky little things that always seem to get pushed all the way to the back of my cabinets and drawers.
I'm definitely putting this on my list of things to build!
Cindy from Indiana
Jen Pedro
Wed, 09/21/2011 - 13:34
anchors
I assume your door is the usual hollow pantry door. What type of anchors did you use to hold the shelves in place? Did you use standard wall anchors with your screws?
Looks great!
redhead_61
Thu, 09/22/2011 - 08:19
Anchors
I just got an anchor that looked like it had a little more 'umph' to it. It is called a Cobra Tripple Grip. It looked like it had a section that popped open a little more once the screw went in. I thought that might hold it a little more securely. I feel no movement when I jiggle it at all.
Jen Pedro
Fri, 09/23/2011 - 01:09
anchors
Thanks! I'll have to look for them!
Chris A (not verified)
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 08:29
Very nice project. Just came
Very nice project.
Just came along looking for a storage shelf and I saw your door shelf. Going to build one of these for sure, sick of the little wire ones we have falling down every other day.
Guest (not verified)
Sun, 01/22/2012 - 19:28
Thanks for the idea. I had to
Thanks for the idea. I had to purchase one instead of make one because I live in an apartment.