{"id":16142,"date":"2014-08-07T13:14:56","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T11:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/?p=16142"},"modified":"2014-08-07T16:41:01","modified_gmt":"2014-08-07T14:41:01","slug":"easy-diy-coffee-table-toybox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/middelburg-observer\/uncategorized\/2014\/08\/07\/easy-diy-coffee-table-toybox\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy DIY coffee table with toybox"},"content":{"rendered":"

YOU WILL NEED:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1 of 450 x 900mm 16mm supawood \u2013 top<\/span>
\n2 of 434 x 450mm 16mm supawood \u2013 sides<\/span>
\n1 of 50 x 868mm 16mm supawood \u2013 support<\/span>
\n2 of 414 x 860mm 16mm supawood \u2013 box front \/ back<\/span>
\n2 of 334 x 418mm 16mm supawood \u2013 box sides<\/span>
\n1 of 418 x 796mm 16mm supawood \u2013 box base<\/span>
\n4 wheels and 16mm screws96mm 16mm supawood \u2013 box base<\/span>
\n4 wheels (45mm high) and 16mm screws<\/span>
\n4 x 45mm cut screws<\/span>
\nPattex No More Nails adhesive<\/span>
\nWood filler or screw caps<\/span>
\nTOOLS:<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nDrill \/ Driver plus assorted bits<\/span>
\nCountersink bit<\/span>
\nJigsaw and clean-cut blade<\/span>
\nSander and 240-grit sanding pads<\/span><\/p>\n

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HERE\u2019S HOW:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Start off by marking out where you will cut out for the holes in the front and back of the box for easy pulling out. Cut these out with a jigsaw.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Drill 3mm pilot holes at the top and bottom of the top and into the edge of the sides. Countersink all holes before joining the top to the sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> Mark the centre on both sides and drill a 3mm countersunk pilot hole through the side and into the support. Add a bead of Pattex No More Nails adhesive to both ends before securing in place. This support adds strength to the table, but if you prefer that the toybox can slide out completely you will need to leave this off.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-8\"<\/a><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Measure and mark at 42mm up the sides of the box for mounting the base. This allows space for the castor wheels to be mounted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GOOD TO KNOW<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This height will need to be adjusted if the castor wheels are higher or lower than 45mm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"toy-9\"<\/a><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Attach the front and back of the box to the base and sides, making sure the bottom is flush with the bottom edge of the sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-10\"<\/a> \"toy-11\"<\/a><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> Use 16mm screws to attach the castor wheels to the underside of the base.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"toy-12\"<\/a> \"toy-13\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Finishing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n