Perfect fit! You can see I added a picture of the price tag, proof of my score.
Of course I wasn't a fan of the ugly sticker on the top, but I knew I could take care of that. I used equal parts (maybe...I didn't actually measure) of baking soda and vegetable oil and mixed them up. First, I spread it over the entire sticker and let it sit for at least 10 minutes, for me it was more like 30 because I got busy and forgot. Then I scrubbed in a circular motion with a metal scraper and removed the top layer. There was a thin layer left, so I spread more stuff on and let it sit for 10 min again. After scrubbing this time it all came off! I cleaned the whole box with a soapy rag, wiped it with a clean rag, and dried it.
While the sticker on the box was "soaking" I went out to the shed to make another tray the exact same size. I also grabbed some scrap 1x2's from my Master Closet Makeover to use for supports between the trays, thus making it a DIY tray stand.
I cut them to 13 inches each and drilled pocket holes with a Kreg Jig into each end. Then I started attaching them to the bottom tray. For the first one I used my right angle clamp, but found I didn't need it for the rest.
Need more details on using a Kreg Jig? See my article How to use a Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System
They went in really easily. Now to attach the top tray...
I set it upside down and attached the supports to the bottom. All it needed now were some great legs, and boy do I have some nice legs... ha ha! No, not mine 🙂
These babies were a $1 at the Restore, for all four. I got them a few years ago before the new manager took over and raised the prices...man I miss the good old days. Anyway, they don't look like much because they are covered with a thick ugly brown, something... Easily taken care of with a sander.
I sanded the legs first with 60 grit and then finished with 100 to make them nice and smooth, who would cover up that pretty wood?! Here you can see I am trying out how I want to attach them to the bottom tray. I had the leg mounting plates from when I turned an end table into a desk. They're awesome because you have the option to screw the legs in straight or at an angle. I used the angle because it is more fun.
I also filled in the nail and pocket holes with spackle. After sanding it was ready for paint and stain.
Patricia
Mindi--
Love this funky table for this box!
The orange box is way cool too... I love orange! totally unique, good score on the box and the wood too.
Oh, the best idea? baking soda and vegetable oil? Who knew? that's a new one on me... I'm going to try it next chance I get!
Patricia
Jill S.
Another dynamite project! I was curious if you ever use lighter fluid for removing stickers? We have found it to be the most effortless way to remove stickers, price tags or any sort of gummy residue they may leave.