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I’m new here and this is my first post attempt….. So let me know if I’m doing something wrong. This is just a simple plant stand for my wife. It’s just stock pine with a few box joints and a poly finish. I’ve seen these in magazines and figured it would be pretty easy to build. This actually looks better than some I’ve seen in sales books.
-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.































22 comments so far
tomd
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posted 663 days ago
Looks good, especially the box joints give it class. Keep posting.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 663 days ago
this is great. It’s beautiful!!
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Zuki
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posted 663 days ago
are those walnut plugs in the face of the stand?
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juniorjock
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posted 663 days ago
No, not walnut. All I had on hand was some poplar. It took a while to get used to the contrast but I guess it looks ok…. On the subject of plugs…. I purchased a set of plug cutters from Grizzly and the plugs seem to fit very loose. I’ve always thought they should be snug. Should I send the set back?
-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.
FrankA
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posted 663 days ago
Welcome,
Now my wife wants something like this for above our sink.
Great Idea and thanks for an excuse to go to the lumber dealer.
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juniorjock
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posted 663 days ago
One suggestion… If I had it to do over, I would have made the stand the same width as the window.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 663 days ago
Nice idea, and very well done!
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Zuki
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posted 663 days ago
I like contrasting plugs. It adds interest to a piece.
If the plugs are fitting loose have you tried using a smaller bit to predrill the hole for the screw?
I use a lot of #6 “gyprock\drywall screws” and purchased a tapered plug cutter . . . its much better than the straight plug cutter that I have. I got it at Lee Valley and is worth every $0.01.
With the tapered even if the hole runs a little large, in most cases the plug will fit snug and then flush cut it.
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juniorjock
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posted 663 days ago
Thanks for the tip Zuki.
-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.
Scott Bryan
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posted 663 days ago
This is a very nice project. I too like the looks of the box joints and contrasting plugs. This adds a nice detail to the piece.
Thanks for sharing.
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Russel
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posted 663 days ago
That’s pretty cool. It definitely looks better than a lot things I’ve in catalogs, and it’s a really good idea. The Mrs. would love something like this for her plants.
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Zuki
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posted 663 days ago
no problemo
be sure to post more pics of other projects or some of that shop of yours.
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dustynewt
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posted 663 days ago
Cool idea and nice construction. I haven’t seen these before. Now my wife’s going to want one too.
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relic
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posted 663 days ago
My wife just informed me that I need to make one these before I start anything else. Nice work, and the stand is nice.
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rikkor
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posted 662 days ago
Great project.
Grumpy
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posted 662 days ago
Keep up the good work JJ and welcome to Lumberjocks.
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clieb91
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posted 661 days ago
Looks like a very useful first project. The box joints look great, nice contrast. I don’t think I am going to show my wife this one as she will more then likely want one as well.
Welcome aboard.
CtL
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Dadoo
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posted 661 days ago
Very good project and it fits well there. A future problem I see is that the “foot” is exposed to water…sinks get a lot of splash, and it will eventually turn black and rot. I would suggest installing 4 small cabinet bumpers (little silicone blobs) to raise it off the wet surface and allow air to circulate underneath.
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GaryK
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posted 661 days ago
I would put some good coats of poly on it being so close to the sink. Especially the bottoms to avoid
wicking up water.
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SPalm
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posted 661 days ago
Welcome to LJs.
Nice stand. My Mrs would love ti.
You asked for comments so: It sounds like you are not sure if you like the plugs or not. My thoughts on it are that they are not needed for two of the three places in this design, so they really are only used for show. And they show OK. The box joint is way strong and does not need them, the shelf front has the whole length of glue surface so it also does not need them. The back stretcher does need them to either hide the screws or be actual dowels (not sure how you attached it).
Anyway, just some ramblings,
Steve
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juniorjock
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posted 661 days ago
thanks for the tip Dadoo….. I did think about the possibility of rot on the feet when building this little thing. it’s hard to see in the photo, but the feet are two L shaped pieces of pine that are just screwed in, no glue…. so i can change them if they need to be (but you do have a good idea). And, to SPalm, you are correct on the plugs. This project was before I realized the strength in the glues now days. And yes, there’s 4 coats of poly on the stand. Comments are always welcomed here.
-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.
Karen
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posted 621 days ago
This is very nice and appealing to the eye, especially when you are cleaning up things! Gives me an idea for my kitchen. The dimensions are graceful and roomy over the sink area. Love it!