It’s time for this month’s Thrift Store Décor Challenge. I chose to make a pedestal planter using an old spindle and some sort of porch light cap. Be sure to check out my friends projects at the end of this post.
The two items were literally sitting right next to each other on my junk shelf. It’s like they were just waiting for the perfect makeover!
Here are the components for this simple project! I have no idea where the porch light cover or the spindle came from. The scrap wood was easy to find in the shop. 
I’m not a regular user of the router table. I generally put an all purpose bit on it and use it for everything.
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After running the wood through the router I marked the center and used a countersink bit to drill a hole to attach the spindle.
The countersink hole will allow the base to sit flush after the screw is secured.
An irwin quick clamp safely holds the spindle so I can drill a hole in the center for the wood screw.
1) attach spindle to screw
2) secure screw into spindle
3) find washer to fit spindle
4) insert spindle top through porch light shade and secure with lock washer (you can also use a super glue)
I spray painted the easy spindle project in my Homeright Small Spray Shelter .
Isn’t it amazing how paint can really make a project come together?
My hens and chicks need to be replanted. Did you see the clearance Easter basket planter? I added a little soil and some small river rocks from The Dollar Tree.
If you like this project, I’d love for you to share it with your friends on Pinterest!
Now, let’s see what my friends have been working on . . . .
what a great small wooden pedestal. love the succulents.
Wow, how cool is that. Just got a new porch put on and this would look great on one of the side tables.
What a beautiful raised planter… and of course I love succulents!!!
I love this, you are always so creative!
Love this1 I was thinking about the items used and I would flip it over, add a peg to the spindle and a wooden ball or Styrofoam ball to make a display to use for children’s bonnets and matching dresses. Thanks for the inspiration.
Creative thinking Kathy! Don’t you love it when an idea spurs your creative juices?
gail
Always amazed at what you put together from scraps!! Love it!