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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">
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# 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">
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# finishing
I sanded the board to take off the edges and saw marks.
<figure>
<img src="sand.jpg">
<figcaption>Sanding.</figcaption>
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<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.
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<img src="finish.jpg">
</figure>
Finally I installed my hooks, purchased from [Mendards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menards).
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<img src="hooks.jpg">
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# 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!
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<img src="installed.jpg">
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<img src="mugs.jpg">
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<figure>
<img src="mug.jpg">
<figcaption>Detail of "Ah!" mug given to me by my good friend Claire Till.</figcaption>
</figure>
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