Gordon Eyre
11-10-2011, 3:28 PM
Every year I try to make some small project for my kids. Over the years I have made several things; e.g., stool, plant stand, mantle clock, jewelry box, etc. This ends up being a major undertaking since I have eleven children (all married). I never mind making one or two of most anything but when you have to do eleven of them it really gets boring. This year I went really simple and thought I might share my project with you in case some of you are looking for something that you can do quickly.
My project for this year is a key holder where you can hang your keys when you come into the house. It can be made out of inexpensive wood such as Poplar or even MDF and then painted with satin enamel from a rattle can. I made one for me as well and stained it to match my cabinets. Here is a picture of the key holder:
http://www.pbase.com/greyflash/image/139539907/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/greyflash/image/139539908/original.jpg
The dimensions are 12'' x 12" and 1 1/2" wide frame
I used poplar for the frame and 1/4" birch ply for the interior
A half lap or bridal joint will work fine for the corners of the frame.
I used a 1/4" router bit for the groove
I got the hardware from Ebay and it was reasonable with free shipping. Posters name is "gliderite"
Company's name is Glide Rite Hardware, 565 W. Covina Blvd., San Diego, CA 91773-2911
My project for this year is a key holder where you can hang your keys when you come into the house. It can be made out of inexpensive wood such as Poplar or even MDF and then painted with satin enamel from a rattle can. I made one for me as well and stained it to match my cabinets. Here is a picture of the key holder:
http://www.pbase.com/greyflash/image/139539907/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/greyflash/image/139539908/original.jpg
The dimensions are 12'' x 12" and 1 1/2" wide frame
I used poplar for the frame and 1/4" birch ply for the interior
A half lap or bridal joint will work fine for the corners of the frame.
I used a 1/4" router bit for the groove
I got the hardware from Ebay and it was reasonable with free shipping. Posters name is "gliderite"
Company's name is Glide Rite Hardware, 565 W. Covina Blvd., San Diego, CA 91773-2911