"Wood'n it be Nice?!" Wednesday

Well, as promised, (even though I lost all my photos!) here is the furniture piece that I was working on before I went on vacation! This is a great added space for a usually "unused" area of the home.....The Toilet Area! I know alot of us set some prim goodies on top the toilet tank, and might have a small cupboard above this area, or even a towel rack filled with homespun. But, I decided I needed some more room above to add some more Primitive goodies! So, that led me to todays tutorial for all of you! I made this design over a year ago and needed to make another one since we are going to have 2 bathrooms in our new home! This is a very easy project with only a few steps...so I hope you enjoy!

OVER-THE-TOILET STAND

Supplies:

*1"x4"x6' board (cut two pieces 26" long)

*1"x10"x4' board (cut one piece 27" long)

*1" x 2"x 4' board (cut two pieces 7" long)

*4-Spindles 34" long (you can also use 2"x2" for legs if you choose)

Wood supplies: Wood glue, Nails, etc.

I NEED TO APOLOGIZE....SOMEHOW I LOST ALL MY STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS TO THIS WHEN I WENT ON VACATION. SO, I WILL SHOW YOU ALL THE PIECES ON THE FINISHED STAND FOR YOU TO SEE.

First, we are going to take our 1x4 pieces and start to build the frame of the piece. Take your 1x4x26 boards (these are the front & back) and nail it to your 1x4x7 (these are the sides) to make a box; remembering to glue each piece also. You will need to nail the 1x4x7 boards on the "inside" of the front and back pieces; as shown in photo.

Next, you will take your 1x10x27 board (this is your top board) and nail it to your "frame". I just lined up my "frame" right against the back of the top board, leaving 1/2" on each side for over hang, applied my bead of wood glue all around, then fastened it securely thru the top of the board with my finishing nails.

You should also have approximately a 1" overhang in the front of your shelf.

Now, time to fasten the legs! Just take your Spindles (or 2x2's) and fasten them into each corner of the frame underneath. I do recommend putting atleast 3 nails into each side for a secure leg, also remembering to use your wood glue too.

After nailing in each of your legs, we need to "brace" them now. Take your 1x2x7 boards and and approximately 5 inches up, from the bottom of your leg, take and nail your pieces to both legs; making them nice and sturdy. I do nail these on the "inside" of my legs.

That's it! Paint or Stain your new piece to match your decor. Now you have another wonderful area to display your Primitive Goodies! Hope you enjoy!