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+title: mug-holder
+date: 2020-11-29
+
+I made an overdesigned mug holder for my apartment!
+
+# table of contents
+
+[TOC]
+
+# raw material
+
+I used an old piece of flooring that my dad had laying around.
+This meant that I needed to rip down the sides before beginning.
+The wood is pretty, but not perfect.
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="raw.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+# cutting to size
+
+I cut down the wood and used a joiner and planar to finish it.
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="ripped.jpg">
+  <figcaption>After ripping.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="planar.jpg">
+  <figcaption>In planar.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="chop.jpg">
+  <figcaption>Chopping to length.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+I used the drill press to dril pilot holes (for hooks) and countersunk through holes (for mounting screws).
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="drill.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+# finishing
+
+I sanded the board to take off the edges and saw marks.
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="sand.jpg">
+  <figcaption>Sanding.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="endgrain.jpg">
+  <figcaption>Endgrain detail.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+I applied two coats of my favorite "salad bowl finish" by brush.
+I did it pretty casually but it came out well.
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="finish.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+Finally I installed my hooks, purchased from [Mendards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menards).
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="hooks.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+# final product
+
+As designed, the mug holder works great on the end of the awkward thin wall that divdes my kitchen and living room.
+Given how little storage space I have in the kitchen, it's a real help.
+Plus it's a nice way to display my mug collection!
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="installed.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="mugs.jpg">
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <img src="mug.jpg">
+  <figcaption>Detail of "Ah!" mug given to me by my good friend Claire Till.</figcaption>
+</figure>