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Rolling Room Divider - recycled wood

Project by Karen posted 620 days ago 1480 views 0 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a giant storage unit I just finished. I made it because I needed a place to put vanity items like hairdryer and lotions etc. I had a big seven foot bookcase and thought that I could mount a full length mirror on the back of it. Then I imagined the whole thing built on top of a heavy movers dolly. It grew from there. Oddball pieces of scrap wood made their way to the unit as I built it from the bottom up. It is rough and painted with flat white paint and then alkyd. I know that this is not a piece of art like the wonderful work on this site. But I am enjoying using it! It is easy to clean and rolls around effortlessly. I guess my projects are out of necessity and my ability is in making something from nothing, or almost nothing. Thank you all for your fantastic work. I DO love the beauty of wood by the way! My recycled pieces are all painted for obvious reasons. They are made up with ugly scrap wood and need to unified visually. I have a glowing old burled wood veneer dresser I would never paint and intend on repairing with help from users on this site!


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joey

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posted 620 days ago

Very cool, and creative. I’ll have to show my wive lol I know she’ll love it

Joey

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

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GaryK

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posted 620 days ago

Pretty nice. Don’t let my wife see it though.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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juniorjock

790 posts in 662 days


posted 620 days ago

Don’t sell yourself short Karen. Creating something that you can use everyday is very special. I think you did a great job. I hope you keep creating…. and I hope you keep sharing with us. Very nice work.

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

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john

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posted 620 days ago

Very nice work Karen and great use of the reclaimed materials.

-- John in Belgrave ,(Slideshow http://cid-69bce320c6d8b119.spaces.live.com/ (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com

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Karen

37 posts in 630 days


posted 620 days ago

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I LOVE THIS SITE! I agree not to ever sell yourself short. I am a big thinker. If I can fit it in an 18×14 ft space, I will be able to rip it apart and make something useful out of it! Hehehe. I cut a few things completely in half vertically this week to make them suit my needs. Thats what is great about making your own furniture or storage areas, at least in an apartment. You can make it exactly the way you want it, and fit to the space. To me it is almost unthinkable to buy an audio cabinet or bookcase retail. Buying or making one handmade and custom designed is the best option if you can make it happen! Thank you friends. :)

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 962 days


posted 620 days ago

Nice solution for a necessary evil for all of us – space for the goodies. Don’t worry about painting your wood, MsDebbie has actually been known to paint Walnut white :-)).

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Karen

37 posts in 630 days


posted 620 days ago

Hehehe cajunpen you make me smile! Thank you for that! I appreciate your kind comments so much. :)

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ND2ELK

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posted 620 days ago

Looks good to me. You did a very nice job on your functional unit. Thanks for posting.

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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rikkor

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posted 620 days ago

Top notch. You will get accolades around here for using repurposed lumber. (As you should)

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Bradford

787 posts in 719 days


posted 620 days ago

Very clever project. Your inspiration and determination are much welcome here. This just goes to show that functionality plays a hugh role in the work we do. What good is a trophy that is too precious to touch and use? I really like this build because of “thinking green”, and rolling project pieces. Karen what you may have built was a prototype of things to come. Keep on building, creating and enjoy the journey.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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Scott Bryan

20716 posts in 718 days


posted 619 days ago

This is a nice re-direction of materials. Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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clieb91

681 posts in 831 days


posted 619 days ago

Karen, I second or third the applause here for the repurposing of materials that were otherwise heading to the dump. The unit looks great and very useful.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

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sidestepmcgee

136 posts in 621 days


posted 618 days ago

if my wife finds out about this , i’ll be building one as well. nice work

-- eric post, tallahassee FL

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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill

314 posts in 694 days


posted 617 days ago

Nice job~ functional, creative and nicely finished. With that talent you maybe searching for a larger apartment to expand your craft.

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

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trifern

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posted 600 days ago

Great job. There is nothing more satisfying than overcoming issues.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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jeanmarc

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posted 487 days ago

Very nice work Karen

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Dusty56

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posted 289 days ago

Hi Karen , your project looks great for just being recycled goodies . Good for you to have the skills to put the puzzle together : ) Are you working on anything else right now ? Add me to your “buddies” list so your page doesn’t look so sad …hahaha Happy New Year to you and yours : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Karen

37 posts in 630 days


posted 277 days ago

I know Dusty56 my page is sad! Thank you friends for all the comments and inspiration from all your great work.

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