DIY disasters

**leej** · 14-08-2006, 9:07 AM

A bit of fun to start the week. I am usless at DIY. Most things i try end up rubbish.

The wifes away so I am attempting some DIY around the house. Probably like some of you I have too many DVD's for the unit, so today I am going to make a DVD unit. Below are the tools I will be using.

If i can find some, i'll use smaller nails and the sledge is only there if it turns out to be my usual effort.

Any one else not too good at DIY?

Right , off to make it.

Philly112 · 14-08-2006, 9:35 AM

I'm guessing that the small hammer is to build it, the large one to knock it down again, and the sponge to wipe away the tears!

Phil

Drd · 14-08-2006, 9:40 AM

I'm impressed that you're going to nail that piece of cardboard together to produce a dvd rack.Wouldn't a piece of wood be better,or some chrome and glass?

ush flynn · 14-08-2006, 10:00 AM

i like the ruler and the black pen, making a mark as far as the ruler reaches, then moving it along to measure another 15cm, and another, and another. then add another 5cm. Ok cut there, on the 6th black mark, thats it!
Get a tape measure mate! and a Square to make sure your doing it right! thought of using dowel joints or mitre joints in the build? would look nicer and possible less risk of screwing it up with them huge nails

**leej** · 14-08-2006, 10:55 AM

I have finished putting it together.

Not quite perfect and a bit leany.Hopefully it will look ok after i paint it.

Off to paint.

Philly112 · 14-08-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ush flynn

i like the ruler and the black pen, making a mark as far as the ruler reaches, then moving it along to measure another 15cm, and another, and another. then add another 5cm. Ok cut there, on the 6th black mark, thats it!
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Sounds good to me - it's what I do! Is there a better way?

Phil

hodg100 · 14-08-2006, 11:05 AM

It's beautiful, would you consider selling it?

pave · 14-08-2006, 11:08 AM

Get a miniature......

Might even it up.......

Fusewire · 14-08-2006, 11:33 AM

Looking good.

My DIY maxim... there's nothing a man with a big enough hammer can't fix.

ush flynn · 14-08-2006, 12:37 PM

"A man only ever needs 2 tools. Duct tape, WD40. If it moves and it shouldnt, use Duct tape. If it doesnt move and it should, use WD40"

But seriously, a square might have helped you out there mate

Drd · 14-08-2006, 1:28 PM

Quality!The really worrying thing is that the side IS vertical,if that piece of wood on what is presumably your house is vertical.Or is your house leaning too,in which case this item is obviously carefully tailored to fit your room.