30 Days of DIY Projects 2 Make Us Thankful
Project 15
| This
is the fifteenth post of our series of projects to make us thankful for
DIY. Be sure to check back everyday during the month of November for
new simple and easy DIY projects. It's our way of saying Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Simply Easy DIY! |
Used cable reels also known as cable spools can be easily obtained from any construction site.
They are actually used to wind or carry various types of electric cables, fiber optic cables and wire products. They come in four different types - wood, plywood, plastic or steel.
What you need for this project is a wooden one so go ahead and grab it when you see one. (Don't steal please).
I've seen these things repurposed as so many different projects. Picnic tables, coffee tables and now a...
DIY Upcycled Mirror
| Tools & Materials Cable Reel Wood Glue Old Mirror Circular Saw Random Orbit Sander 120 grit Sandpaper Brad Nailer Router |
Final Thoughts
This project is going to be heavy. Not kinda heavy, but really heavy.Simple plastic drywall anchors are not going to do, (unless you use 50 of them.) Get yourself a set of sturdy metal toggle bolt anchors or something similar.
You don't want this thing to fall off the wall and break a mirror. You know what they say about broken mirrors right.
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Until then!
