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Wood Slice Rolling Plant Stand

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I’m taking part in this month’s Power Tool Challenge. Is a chain saw a power tool?  You bet! Check out this wood slice rolling plant stand I made using a piece of one of my trees.

 

wood slice rolling plant stand

Wood Slice Rolling Plant Stand

dead-treeLast fall when we were ready to put up the new DIY picket fence, there were a couple of trees that needed to be dealt with.

 

cutting wood slice with chain sawI’ve always wanted to do some real wood slice projects, so I bought a chain saw. I’ve used smaller battery operated chain saws before, but this power chain saw made me nervous, so I asked Rodney to cut me a couple of slices.

 

sanding wood sliceI let them dry over the last few months, and they were ready to sand a little.

 

 

attach wheels to wood slice plant standI used some small caster wheels and some Simpson Strong Tie 1 1/4” screws to attach the wheels to the wood slice.

 

 

wheels on rolling wood slice plant standAfter I attached the four small casters, I gave the wood slice a coat of Minwax semi-gloss polyurethane to the top side of the large wood slice.

 

rolling plant stand made from a large wood slice MyRepurposedLife.com

Here’s a nice close-up of the wood slice rolling plant stand. I love the way it looks with the freshly repotted hibiscus tree.

 

 

hibiscus tree rolling plant stand made from a wood slice MyRepurposedLife.com

This plant is already huge and the growing season is just beginning!  This is one of those hibiscus trees that are generally purchased in the Spring for Mother’s day, kept for a season, then discarded. But as with anything I come across, I can’t stand to see things thrown away.  This plant belonged to the mom of a good friend, and when the time came to toss it I asked if I could have it—that was about 6 years ago. Every winter I cut it back, bring it indoors and allow it to exist in a spare room. Having it on a rolling plant stand will make things much easier going forward. Because I’m so sentimental, it makes me smile that it came from my own yard.

If you don’t have a chain saw, or a dead tree—you can buy wood slice pieces on Amazon.

Now it’s time to share some other projects with you from my friends!

 

spring power tool challenge

 

 

 

Chevron Wood Easter Egg by The Kim Six Fix

Fruit and Vegetable Bin by by Designs By Studio C

Wooden Swing Shelf by Domestically Speaking

Wooden Easter Eggs by Create And Babble

Repurposed Easter Cross by Prodigal Pieces

Planter Box Centerpiece by Refresh Restyle

Upcycled Drawer Front Planter by Confessions of A Serial DIY’er

Rustic 3 Panel Wall Decor by Designed Decor

Key West DIY Wood Planter Box by H2OBungalow

Baseball Bookends by Virginia Sweet Pea

Chair Back Bird Feeder by Interior Frugalista

Wood Slice Rolling Plant Stand by My Repurposed Life

 

I hope you find something to inspire you to pick up some power tools really soon! We all love what we do and enjoy sharing our tutorials with you.

gail

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ABOUT GAIL WILSON - A teacher at heart, Gail Wilson relishes the chance not to show off her projects, but to help others find their inner handywoman, step-by-step. Her blog, MyRepurposedLife.com, chronicles her scrap-saving adventures and has been featured on countless DIY magazines and websites, including Women’s Day, Design*Sponge and Apartment Therapy. She is a longtime influencer for both Homeright and Gorrilla Glue. With a tribe of more than 450,000 followers, Gail is inspiring a new generation of DIYers to pick up some tools and get to work.

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  2. I was just telling Ric how live edge is making a strong comeback in decorating.
    …and today, I was at Harbor Freight, and held some of those casters in my hand wondering what I could do with them!
    You’re so clever!
    I love the look and it looks pretty and practical on the porch too.

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  6. Gail–no WAY you are “afraid” of the chain saw–you are fearless!
    And the first time you use one~you’ll be hooked too!
    Luv your plant “stand!”
    I LUV using wood like this~ I’ve made trays, coasters, clocks….and I’ve got another idea in mind!
    Catherine

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    • hahaha maybe someday I’ll whip it out, there are lots of projects I still want to do. I used a couple of pieces of that old tree yesterday to make another project… I’ll share them on the blog soon.

      You’re so creative Catherine–I can’t wait to see what you’re up to with your idea.

      gail

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  8. Excellent. I happen to have some casters from the bottoms of the plastic plant stands that buckled because, duh they were plastic. Tree trunk won’t buckle!

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  12. What a great way to use a piece of a fallen down tree. I like the look of your plant stand way more than the metal ones that I use. I’m adding this to my growing list of things that I’d like to make.

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  13. That’s a really good idea – way more character than the metal ones you buy. I’m making entry signs for both venues at my daughter’s rustic wedding this summer and you just gave me an idea on how to make them more portable, and adorable, with wood slice bases on casters. Thanks for the idea, Gail!

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  16. Thanks for a great idea, I’m going to try this, I also have plants that come indoors in cold months and this mobile stand will make it a lot easier to move them around.

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