DIY Cedar Shower Mat
A simple mat made of cedar for your shower.
Materials
2 - 1x6 (Some lumber yards will allow you to purchase lumber by the board foot instead of precut lengths. If so then you only need 10' board feet.)
NOTE: All board lengths are 8' long and 3/4" thick unless otherwise noted.
Choice of Stain
Cut List
2 Side Rails @ .75" x 1.5" x 20.75"
12 Inside Rails @ .75" x 1.5" x 20"
Step 1
Lets start with the front and back pieces. Cut to length. Then measure and mark 3" in from both sides and 1.5" down from what will be the top of the activity caddy. Mark the waste material using a pencil and use a hand saw or pull saw to cut the shape shown below.
Then you can route a 1/4" rabbet along the bottom of the workpiece and two 1/4" dadoes down both sides of the center section.
Step 2
A similar procedure for the two side pieces. The one difference to note here is that 1/2" rabbets get routed on each side of both pieces.
Step 3
Apply wood glue to each of the four side rabbets and assemble the four pieces. Clamp together lightly. Just firm enough to be able to accomplish the next step.
Final Thoughts
Once the project is dry it can come out of the clamps and be sanded down. This is a simple design that is perfect for those just getting into woodworking. It gives you an opportunity to practice tongue and grove style joinery in a project that won't be wasted if you get it wrong.
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