My DIY atty stand...take one!

[Mrsmac]

Well, as I am having a clear out, i got absolutely fed up with atty's in the kitchen, atty's by the computer and atty's by the arm chair so thought, why not get a stand. I looked on ebay for some basic ideas and inspired by Grandad and another member; turned my hand at making my own! I still have a few wayward atty's somewhere, i will find them tomorrow

DISCLAIMER: This is a diy and it is absolutely imperfect and not finished...but i love it! all atty's in one place at last!





Materials used: 1 b&q corner shelf £2.95, a 7mm drill bit and some sandpaper! Paint/varnish and more sandpaper to add to that tomorrow

[enjay]

Hey up Mrsmac, if you want an easy varnish option then car paint lacquer is perfect, dries in around 15-20 minutes and can be smoothed down and polished up like a car. One can would do loads of coats, just leave 15 minutes or more between coats.

No brush marks either.

Also you can use a bit of wood stain to add some colour first or depth of colour to the wood, let that dry, give it a light sand then lacquer.

[Mrsmac]

Thank you enjay, i will definately look into that

[Grandad]

Jun 14, 2014 23:40:24 GMT Mrsmac said:

Well, as I am having a clear out, i got absolutely fed up with atty's in the kitchen, atty's by the computer and atty's by the arm chair so thought, why not get a stand. I looked on ebay for some basic ideas and inspired by Grandad and another member; turned my hand at making my own! I still have a few wayward atty's somewhere, i will find them tomorrow

DISCLAIMER: This is a diy and it is absolutely imperfect and not finished...but i love it! all atty's in one place at last!





Materials used: 1 b&q corner shelf £2.95, a 7mm drill bit and some sandpaper! Paint/varnish and more sandpaper to add to that tomorrow

Good morning Mrsmac looking great and only £2.95 and lots of room for more atty's and bits and pieces   well done.....

[Mrsmac]

Thank you Grandad, I am still aspiring to come up with another version to include mods or may extend this one upwards i'll see where the wind blows me lol very basic but what you said yesterday was so true, the sense of accomplishment was great

[chill36]

Nice one @mrsmac

[Perpetua]

Looks brilliant Mrsmac, what an inspired idea using a corner shelf!

[Mrsmac]

We originally went into b&q to look for a scrap of wood to practice the drill sizes, then the hubby said, what about this? I initially didnt like it but after giving it some thought, said to myself, its just a tester! I really like it now...maybe because I made it

[vicuk]

I do like things that just work and this does nice one

[sammy13]

Brilliant Mrsmac

[Pepperty]

great idea using shelf, nice shape too and attractive wood grain

[Super-Shiny]

Loving it Mrsmac simple and effective, you are becoming a dab hand at most things now

Next on your adventure maybe a box mod?

[Mrsmac]

Not on your nelly Super-Shiny although feel free to knock me up a round small tubular mod