Microwave cart re-do
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I have had this microwave cart for years. On top is the microwave, in the middle is a convection oven. The bottom was mostly used for junk storage.
See, the doors closed, you have no idea how much junk I have!
Then I have this tv that has been hanging on the wall since I got it a couple of years ago on black Friday at Meijer. Super good deal! Jamie and I were chatting online and I told her I was trying to find a new place to put it, but gave up. I also told her I took the stand off and was going to conceal the wires into the grooves and paint them to match the wall. She mentioned moving it to the microwave cart.
My daughter… she’s a crafty one. She photo shopped this picture to show what I should do.
So I got to work. I removed the doors and the shelf. Look for the doors in a future project. You know I didn’t get rid of them. Not exactly sure what I’ll be doing with them yet.
At first I was thinking I would have to make “cleats” for the shelf to be supported after taking out the middle brace that was where the doors were. Then aha! I remembered my Kreg Jig Jr. It’s such a small little tool that sometimes I forget I have it. (Deb, are you paying attention?)
You measure how thick your wood is, slide the little sides (grey pieces) to the right measurement. Then you set the depth on your drill bit. (the one that comes with the jig)
You clamp the jig on your shelf and begin to drill. The collar on the drill bit makes sure you drill to the right depth.
Look at those pretty pocket holes. I use the screws that come with the Kreg Jig. They have a special head and you use the bit that comes with the jig. Too easy!
I decided that I wanted my cart to have some feet. I found a spindle in my stash and commenced cutting.
It had been on casters, and I didn’t want the casters any longer. I used Gorilla Wood Glue and a couple of drywall screws to attach two front feet. For the back feet, I used a scrap piece of 1x. (not shown)
I used some of my oil based primer I had left from the cabinets.
Then I painted it with Dutch Boy Refresh (Twilight Navy) I really love the way this paint covers, and oh my gosh, it really cleans up so easily!
You’ll have to wait to see the finished project. It’s in the kitchen, but because the kitchen is still such a mess I haven’t taken a final picture.
edited to add: you can see the finished cart
I have been very blessed to receive so much “help” on my kitchen makeover.
gail
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Hi Gail. I’m new here, but excited to have finally found a place to purchase Annie Sloan’s. Kudos on your DIY award! Your repurposed cart looks great, but I was wondering (and disappointed) why you didn’t use A. S.’s paint, thereby skipping the priming? I’m anxious to hear because I am new to repurposing, and fave never used this high-quality chalk paint, but I know what certain pieces of furniture are calling out for.
Can’t wait to see your kitchen it will give me some idea on how mine will look…we are going to paint the cabinets in our new older house. God Bless Trish
Great re-do! I have GOT to get me one of those jigs..I love pocket holes! Do you remember how much they are? I hate having to put in braces under shelves…that is such a handy little contraption! :-)Can’t wait to see your kitchen! I know you’ll be happy to have it all done…I remember what a relief it was when I finished mine. 🙂 Hope you take a break after you’re all done…gotta give that back a break! ;-)Love ya girlie!Missy 🙂
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! Congratulations on your win too!
What a clever daughter you have, just like her Mamma… I love that blue colour, so fresh looking.
Yes I was paying particular attention to the jig application. I hope to use mine this weekend. I may be asking some questions later.
You are torturing us with the big reveal… get to it girl… you know how impatient I am…hahaha
I am so happy for your big win and you are having some fun picking all your goodies out. Can’t wait to see what you choose.
You have a great day and no more dilly dallying we want the reveal.
Hugs, Deb
Ooo can’t wait to see! And congrats on the big win!!! I thought I was hot stuff ’cause I won one of the Anthro $50 gift cards from Holiday…with Matthew Mead 🙂
Looking forward to watching you put your winnings to good use!
Can’t wait to see the finished project. 🙂
The cart looks pretty with the blue paint. It will really stand out against the white walls.
Jamie had brilliant insight on that cart. I LOVE the coverage of that paint too & the feet are so much cuter now….I am dying over here. I want to see it all. It will be beautiful. 🙂
Cheers~
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